Aqualung Wave Dive BCD Black/Yellow
Aqualung Wave Dive BCD Black/Yellow - Black/Hot Lime / 3XS (3X-Small) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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The Wave BCD is the perfect choice for explorers looking for a reliable and durable option for their next adventure. Made with fade-resistant ResisteK material, this jacket-style BCD is designed to withstand abrasion and maintain its sleek appearance over time.
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned diver, the Wave BCD offers the comfort and functionality you need to dive with confidence. Its wrap-around design provides a secure fit, while the adjustable straps ensure a customized fit for all body types.With its stylish new look, the Wave BCD stands out as a top choice for divers who want both performance and aesthetics. So, prepare yourself for any unexpected situation and conquer every adventure with the Wave BCD by your side.
- New Color: New yellow color for better visibility underwater
- ResisteK Material: Looks good and stays that way - made of new, technologically advanced ResisteK material to resist fading and abrasion in salt water and chlorine
- Backpack Handle: Easy to carry - proprietary backpack has a built-in handle
- Octo Pockets: Three octo-pocket locations for versatile, functional stowage that suits your preferences
- Pull Dump: Easy-to-spot right shoulder pull dump has a highly visible orange pull bob
- Additional Dump Option: Lower rear - also has a highly visible orange pull bob and can be used in horizontal or head-down orientations
- Adjustable Chest Strap: Adjustable sliding chest strap can be raised or lowered on a rail system for added comfort. Helps you avoid drysuit valves
- Petite and Sweet: Best fit for smallest divers - size 3XS a detachable, double-adjusting crotch strap with neoprene center for comfort; optional tank band fits a 30ft3 cylinder
- Your Weight Is Great: Adjustable waistband to accommodate a wide range of sizes
⚠️ WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
How should a scuba BCD fit?
A BCD should fit snugly enough that it does not ride up toward your ears when inflated, while still letting you breathe fully. Fasten the waist and cummerbund first, then adjust the shoulder straps so the tank sits close to your back and the shoulders cannot slide off. With the BCD fully inflated at the surface you should still be able to take a deep, comfortable breath; if it squeezes your chest, loosen it or move up a size.
How do I rinse and care for a BCD after diving?
Rinse the outside in fresh water and also flush the inside of the bladder, because salt water gets in through the inflator and dump valves. Fill the bladder roughly a third full of fresh water through the oral inflator, slosh it around, then drain it out through the inflator and each dump valve. Hang it to dry out of direct sunlight and store it partially inflated so the bladder walls do not stick together.
Should I use integrated weights or a weight belt?
Integrated weight pockets carry the lead in the BCD itself, which many divers find more comfortable and easier on the hips, while a weight belt keeps the weight independent of your BCD. Either way, you must be able to release your ditchable weight quickly with one hand, and your buddy should know how your system releases. Non-ditchable trim pockets are useful for balance but should never hold weight you might need to drop.
How do I pack a BCD for travel?
Make sure the BCD is completely dry inside and out before packing so it does not mildew in transit. Remove all weights, deflate it fully, and fold or roll it around softer items such as a wetsuit to cushion the inflator and valves. Avoid hard creases in the air cell, and unpack and air it out as soon as you arrive.
When does a BCD need to be serviced?
Follow the service interval in the manufacturer's manual, which is commonly an annual inspection alongside the rest of your life-support gear. Have the inflator, dump valves, and bladder checked any time the inflator sticks, free-flows, feels rough, or the BCD holds air poorly. Between services, confirm that it inflates and deflates properly as part of every pre-dive check.
What is the difference between a jacket-style and a back-inflate BCD?
A jacket-style BCD holds air in panels that wrap around your sides as well as your back, while a back-inflate BCD keeps the entire air cell behind you. Jacket styles tend to feel very stable and upright at the surface, and back-inflate styles keep the chest clear and are often preferred for horizontal trim underwater. Neither is objectively better, so treat it as a fit and preference decision and try both if you can.
Will my BCD fit any scuba tank?
Most recreational BCDs use an adjustable cam band sized for common single-cylinder diameters, so standard aluminum and steel tanks generally work. Re-check the band tension after the first wetting, because webbing can relax slightly and let the tank shift. If you dive doubles or unusual cylinder diameters, confirm compatibility with the manufacturer before assuming it will hold.
