| | | Backpack / Harness System If your diving requires more effort than a backward roll off a boat, you may want to consider some of the following backpack and harness features that will provide the support you need. TDS - Tri Load Distribution System (Fig. 1 et 2) For beach diving or any other type of diving that requires you to "pack In" your gear on dry land, you will appreciate the patented Tri-Load Distribution System (Fig. 1) which distributes the load of your tank and weights to 3 different points via a Tri-Load distributor and swivel buckles (Fig. 2) to ensure the load Is distributed evenly. SLS - Self-Adjusting Lumbar Support (Fig. 3) If the load of your tanks weighs you down you will appreciate the added support of the SLS system.The SLS system is a Lumbar Support that automatically adjusts It's position to find the small of your back and transfer the load to your hips. | | Air Cell Design 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: Traditional Advanced Design Vest (ADV) style (Fig. 4) 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. Back Mounted style (Fig. 5) 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 cyllnder.This provides a more streamlined effect along the front of the torso, and allows more options for the attachment points of accessories. Women's Only design (Fig. 6) Ladles, if you have found It impossible to feel comfortable wearing a "unisex" BC, your choice Is an easy one.The Diva XLT, Diva LX and Libra BC's are designed specifically for women - not just In styling and color, but also In comfort, fit, and actual functlon.The air cell and harness of the Sea Quest women's BC's are specially shaped to fit the contours of a woman's bust.walst, and torso, even when it Is fully Inflated. Because these BC's are fully weight integrated, you will no longer need to suffer the discomfort of wearing a weight belt around your hips. | | |
| | | Selecting a Buoyancy Compensator: There are many factors to consider when selecting a BC, Including your body shape and the type of exposure suit you will be wearing. Most Importantly, you should consider the type of diving you will be doing and the activities you may wish to pursue. If you will primarily be traveling to warm water destinations for casual recreational diving, you may be happiest with a more basic and streamlined model that is lightweight and easy to pack for the trip. If you are an avid wreck diver you may prefer a BC that will better support the load of twin tanks with several options for attaching lights, reels, or even pony bottles. | | |