Tusa Soverin Alpha Special DC Solar w/790 Package
Tusa Soverin Alpha Special DC Solar w/790 Package - Black / XS (X-Small) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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The TUSA Soverin Alpha Special DC Solar w/790 Package brings a modular scuba setup together in a reliable, easy-to-configure system. The Soverin Alpha BCD integrates TUSA's Advanced Weight Loading System (A.W.L.S III) with a Repositionable D-ring and Snap Hook design for personalized gearing, supporting smooth buoyancy control for diving.
The DC Solar Link Dive Computer supports Bluetooth SMART for dive log transfers to a smartphone or tablet and features solar recharging to reduce battery maintenance. A factory-sealed housing helps prevent water intrusion, supporting dependable performance across a range of diving environments.
Designed as a complete package, it pairs a balanced regulator setup with a Safe-Second, a Compass & Pressure Gauge Console, and a Roller Gear Bag to help organize essential equipment for scuba adventures.
- Soverin Alpha BCD
Incorporates TUSA's Advanced Weight Loading System (A.W.L.S III) and a Repositionable D-ring plus Snap Hook design for personal customization.
- DC Solar Link Dive Computer
Bluetooth SMART enables dive log transfer to a smartphone or tablet. Solar recharging reduces battery maintenance, and a factory seal helps prevent flooding.
- RS-790 Regulator
Delivers performance, durability, and comfort. The R-700 first stage is designed for cold-water use with a dry ambient pressure chamber, while the S-90 second stage provides a compact, pneumatically balanced system for reliability in cold conditions.
- SS0001 Safe-Second
Supports both L and R configurations with a Venturi lever and an ortho-conscious mouthpiece.
- SCA-270 Compass & Pressure Gauge Console
Offers continuous air pressure readings, temperature, and navigational direction in an easy-to-read format; engineered for dependable performance.
- Roller Gear Bag
Included with the package to organize gear during travel and on-site dives.
⚠️ 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.
