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Description
Description
The Dive Rite Voyager XT Wing is a single-tank buoyancy compensator wing built with a donut-style, 360-degree bladder design. This shape provides an even distribution of air on top, sides, and bottom during inflation, which supports buoyancy control and helps divers maintain a horizontal trim position in the water. The wing provides 35 lb (15.8 kg) of lift and accommodates up to one 95 cu ft (15 L) single tank, making it suited for divers with larger statures, those diving in cold water, or divers carrying additional weight such as a deco or bailout bottle.
The outer shell of the Voyager XT Wing is constructed using SuperFabric brand technology, a base fabric overlaid with small guard plates that create an armored surface resistant to pinches, cuts, and abrasion while still allowing flexibility and breathability. The panel facing the diver's back is made from 1680 ballistic nylon. The inner bladder is built from a heavy-duty 210-denier nylon laminate, which is resistant to pinches and punctures, adding an additional layer of protection beyond the outer shell.
Two sets of marine-grade 316 stainless steel grommet mounting holes are used to attach the wing to a harness and adjust diver trim. Urethane flanges are welded in place, allowing corrugated inflator hoses and over-pressurization valves to be swapped without tools. The wing is available with a choice of 16-inch or 12-inch elbow inflator, or a 16-inch rapid exhaust pull-dump valve, paired with a low-pressure inflation hose in 15-inch, 22-inch, or 27-inch lengths. Uninflated, the wing measures approximately 22 in H x 19 in W (55.8 cm x 48.3 cm) and weighs 2.5 lb (1.13 kg). As part of Dive Rite's modular BCD system, the Voyager XT Wing can be paired with a TransPac XT harness, TransPlate, or any metal backplate and webbing harness. The wing ships with an owner's manual, is backed by Dive Rite's lifetime guarantee, and is made in the U.S.A.
Features
Features
- Donut-style, 360-degree single-tank wing with 35 lb (15.8 kg) of lift
- Accommodates up to one 95 cu ft (15 L) tank
- SuperFabric brand technology XT outer shell resists pinches, cuts, and abrasion
- 1680 ballistic nylon diver-side panel
- Heavy-duty 210-denier nylon laminated inner bladder resists pinches and punctures
- Two sets of marine-grade 316 stainless steel grommet mounting holes for harness attachment and trim adjustment
- Welded urethane flanges allow tool-free hose and over-pressurization valve changes
- Choice of 16-inch or 12-inch elbow inflator, or 16-inch rapid exhaust pull-dump valve
- Low-pressure inflation hose available in 15-inch, 22-inch, or 27-inch lengths
- Uninflated dimensions: 22 in H x 19 in W (55.8 cm x 48.3 cm); weight: 2.5 lb (1.13 kg)
- Compatible with TransPac XT, TransPlate, or any metal backplate and webbing harness
- Backed by Dive Rite's lifetime guarantee and made in the U.S.A.
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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.
