BCDs

BCD Categories

Some BC’s feature larger bladders that provide more lift, while others are smaller and more streamlined for more casual and tropical use. Basic air cell design involves more substantial differences such as:

1. Traditional Advanced Design Vest Style (Fig 1.) - Designed to distribute buoyancy around the diver’s waist, as well as over the back and up the shoulders. The primary advantage of this design is the way in which it can hold the diver upright while resting on the surface, with the neck and chest held comfortably above the water.

2. Back Mounted Style (Fig 2.) - Some divers prefer back mounted design with an air cell that is located entirely on the rear of the jacket, on both sides of the cylinder. This provides a more streamlined effect along the front of the torso, and allows more options for the attachment points of accessories.

3. Fusion style (Fig 3.) - A combination of ADV style and back mounted style air cell. The Fusion provides a unique function in terms of buoyancy distribution and comfort by carefully engineering the shape of the air cell.

4. Women’s Only Design (Fig 4.) - Ladies, if you have found it impossible to feel comfortable wearing a ‘unisex’ BC, your choice is an easy one. The Diva LX, Libra and Eva BC’s are designed specifically for women - not just in styling and colour, but also in comfort, fit and actual function.

The air cell and harness of the SeaQuest women’s BC are specially shaped to fit the contours of a women’s bust, waist and torso, even when it is fully inflated. As these BC’s are fully weight integrated, you will no longer need to suffer the discomfort of wearing a heavy weight belt around your hips.