Mares Prestige Unisex BCD
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Mares Prestige Unisex BCD - Black/Silver / L (Large) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Mares BCD Size Chart
Find your Mares BCD size using your body measurements below.
| Size | Weight | Height | Waist | Hips |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3XS | < 45 kg / < 100 lbs | < 155 cm / < 5'1" | < 75 cm / < 30 in | < 80 cm / < 32 in |
| XXS | < 55 kg / < 120 lbs | < 160 cm / < 5'3" | < 85 cm / < 34 in | < 90 cm / < 36 in |
| XS | < 55 kg / < 120 lbs | < 165 cm / < 5'5" | 70–90 cm / 27–36 in | < 95 cm / < 38 in |
| S | 50–70 kg / 110–155 lbs | 165–175 cm / 5'5"–5'9" | 75–95 cm / 29–38 in | 85–105 cm / 33–41 in |
| M | 60–80 kg / 130–175 lbs | 165–180 cm / 5'5"–5'11" | 90–115 cm / 36–45 in | 95–115 cm / 38–45 in |
| L | 70–90 kg / 155–200 lbs | 170–185 cm / 5'7"–6'1" | 100–120 cm / 39–47 in | 105–120 cm / 41–47 in |
| XL | > 80 kg / > 175 lbs | > 180 cm / > 5'11" | > 110 cm / > 43 in | > 120 cm / > 47 in |
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Description
Description
The Mares Prestige Unisex BCD is a jacket-style buoyancy control device designed for scuba diving gear and adventures. Constructed from 420 D Cordura®, it offers a durable yet lightweight option, weighing 3.9 kg (8.6 lb) with a unisex fit suitable for both men and women in a variety of diving environments.
Key design elements include a Classic Bladder with air-cells enveloping the diver on the sides and back for high lift capacity and a comfortable surface position. The Monoplate backpack provides stable buoyancy control, and the standard weight system accepts two pocket sizes (4 kg and 6 kg). The BCD fits single tanks and features five stainless steel D-rings for versatile gear attachment, knife mount grommets, and a dedicated sleeve for an optional line cutter. Quick-access, double-entry pockets and integrated rear trim weight pockets help organize equipment and balance during dives.
The Ergo Inflator offers intuitive inflation and deflation with a secure grip, and the pull-forward waist closure ensures a secure, snug fit. This unisex model is available in Black/Silver, with a She Dives Aqua/White color option to match different diving gear setups.
Features
Features
- Jacket-style BCD
- Classic Bladder – air-cell enveloping the diver on the sides and back for high lift capacity and a comfortable surface position
- Standard weight system with two pocket sizes: 4 kg and 6 kg
- Double zipper pockets for easy entry
- Integrated rear trim weight pockets
- Stainless steel D-rings at the shoulders and waist on both sides
- Knife mount grommets
- Optional line cutter sleeve
- Pull-forward waist closure
- Ergo Inflator – standard inflation and deflation control device for intuitive use
- Unisex model in Black/Silver; She Dives model in Aqua/White
Specifications
Specifications
| Weight | 3.9 kg / 8.6 lb |
| Fit | Unisex |
| Material | 420 D Cordura® |
| Backpack | Monoplate |
| Weight pocket system | Standard System |
| Tanks | Fits single tanks |
| Stainless Steel D-rings | 5 |
| Bladder | Classic Bladder |
| Type | Ergo Inflator |
| Color Kit | No |
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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.
