Atomic Aquatics BC2
In stock — ships from Irvine, CA
Atomic Aquatics BC2 - Black / S (Small) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Pickup currently unavailable at 23D
Warranty
Warranty
| SIZE | HEIGHT | WEIGHT | OVER THE SHOULDER | WAIST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMALL | 5’2″ – 5’7″ (157 – 170 cm) | 120 – 155 lbs (54 – 70 kg) | 34 – 40″ (86 – 102 cm) | 27 – 42″ (68 – 107 cm) |
| MEDIUM | 5’7″ – 5’10” (170 – 178 cm) | 150 – 165 lbs (68 – 75 kg) | 39 – 45″ (99 – 114 cm) | 30 – 45″ (76 – 114 cm) |
| MEDIUM LARGE | 5’10” – 6’0″ (178 – 183 cm) | 160 – 190 lbs (72 – 86 kg) | 41 – 47″ (104 – 119 cm) | 31 – 47″ (78 – 119 cm) |
| LARGE | 6’0″ – 6’2″ (183 – 188 cm) | 180 – 210 lbs (81 – 95 kg) | 43 – 49″ (109 – 125 cm) | 35 – 50″ (89 – 127 cm) |
| EXTRA LARGE | 6’2″ – 6’5″ (188 – 196 cm) | 195 – 240 lbs (88 – 109 kg) | 45 – 51″ (114 – 130 cm) | 37 – 52″ (94 – 132 cm) |
You May Need These
Description
Description
The BC2 represents the back-inflation evolution of the Atomic BC series, designed for reliable performance in scuba and diving environments. It uses corrosion-resistant materials and a rugged matte-finish fabric that sheds water and resists abrasion, tears, and punctures, providing durability across years of underwater use and gear handling.
This back-inflation buoyancy compensator focuses on practical benefits for divers, with a streamlined profile, secure weight management, and robust hardware built to withstand demanding diving conditions.
Features
Features
- Durable, water-shedding fabric: custom matte finish, abrasion- and tear-resistant, virtually impermeable, designed to withstand year after year of scuba gear use.
- Easy-to-use tank band system: adapts to a wide range of tanks, avoiding the need to wet a nylon web band and weave through buckles.
- 10 lb weight pockets: secure, smooth weight insertion with a firm SNAP and simple release by tug.
- Concealed carrying handle: positioned behind the diamond pattern backpad for a clean, balanced grip during transport and donning.
- Self-sealing zipper: closes fully to prevent sand or debris from entering zipper teeth.
- Corrosion-resistant hardware: Custom 316 stainless steel D-rings with Titanium PVD coating, placed for convenient access.
- Hydrodynamic pockets: each pocket holds up to 5 lbs to maintain a streamlined underwater profile.
- Integrated tank security: CAM-LOK tank band, rigid molded tank pad, and backpack with CNC-machined stainless steel hardware.
- Low-friction pull dumps: two locations with patent-pending anti-floating knob and lengthened tails for reliable buoyancy adjustments.
- Optional inflation and safe-second options: compatible with high-performance configurations such as the Atomic SS1 in titanium or stainless steel, or the Atomic Octo with the Ai Power Inflator (inflator/safe second options sold separately).
Payment & Security
Payment methods
Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.
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.
