Patriot

The affordable 'Tech' BCD

New from Aqua Lung is the Patriot BCD. Built to the exacting standards of all Aqua Lung BCDs, the Patriot is designed for the technical diver who needs big lift, but doesn’t want to sacrifice comfort or performance.

The back flotation BCD boasts an enormous 50lbs of lift and an array of features that would satisfy even the most pedantic “techie”. Its new torso adjustment system ensures that comfort is paramount, while its vertically adjustable chest strap guarantees a snug fit, even carrying twin cylinders on its hard or soft mount (optional). The addition of the optional crotch strap makes the Patriot more secure in the head down orientation.

The Patriot features adjustable D-rings; two fold-down pockets a right rear-pull dump and comes standard with Powerline Inflator. All up, the Patriot is an outstanding BCD and one any technical diver should be proud to own.

PATRIOT SPECIFICATIONS
Type of BC - Black Floatation
Fabric - 1050 Denier Nylon
Weight System - Fully Integrated
Waistband - Multiset Waistband
Backpack - Contour Pack suitable for two tanks
Pockets - 2 Large Zippered Pockets with Pull Chords
Clips, D-rings - 2 Adjustable Shoulder D-rings
Dump Valves - 2 Shoulder and 2 Lower Rear
Sizes Available - S, M, L (adjusts to XL)
Lift Capacity Lbs/Ltrs - 50lbs / 22 litre
Colours Available - Black

Other Features include:
  • New Torso Adjusting System.
  • Integrated Weight Holster System.
  • Vertically Adjustable Chest Strap.
  • Adjustable shoulder D rings.
  • Back flotation.

Product Features

Armorshield Codura
'Armorshield Codura is a guarantee of quality, is seven times more durable than standard nylon, 14 times more durable than cotton, lightweight, tough yet comfortable, exceptionally resistant to punctures and tears and quick drying. Its unique patented ‘colour lock’ significantly reduces fading of both the thread and the finished fabric. '
Full Weight Integration
'Full Weight Integration incorporates the lead weights, traditionally worn around the diver’s waist, into the BCD, taking weight off the hips and greatly improving comfort. The Quick Draw system makes for easy removal and replacement of the weights. '
Multi-set Waist Band
'A Multi-set Waist Band allows you to quickly and easily adjust the waistband of your BCD, depending on the type and thickness of the wetsuit or drysuit you are wearing.'
Contour Back Pack
'A Contour Back Pack increases comfort both above the water and below the surface. It is curved to the shape of the cylinder, and creates a snug fit, ensuring that the cylinder’s weight is evenly distributed over the length of the BCD and therefore the diver’s back. '
Powerline Inflator
'The Powerline Inflator is a high performance, environmentally sealed unit, with integrated hose clips for streamlining and dual valves for rapid exhaust and over-pressure relief. '
Independent Air Cell System
The Independent Air Cell System incorporates a separate harness locked into the back pack and attached to the air cell by clips and a floating lobe strap system. This allows the air cell to expand away from the harness offering full inflation (without squeeze) while firmly securing the cylinder.
 
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