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 Kaila SLS BCD delivers comfort, practicality, and durability for scuba diving gear. Built around the SLS (Slide and Lock System) ballast system, it provides stable ballast, increased holding surfaces, and a quick-release mechanism. The combination of a Fusion bladder and Cordura®420 fabric offers rugged performance with a streamlined profile, and the shorter length is well-suited for female divers seeking an efficient diving setup.
Design details prioritize comfort and control while on the move: the bag is separated from the shoulder straps to reduce bulk when inflated, a counter-shoulder strap anchors the adjustable corrugated tube, and intelligent weight-pocket positioning aids balanced buoyancy. The system supports a single plate backrest compatible with single or twin cylinders, along with a weight pocket system integrated into the SLS ballast framework. Five stainless steel D-rings provide versatile anchor points, and the Ergo inflator ensures reliable inflation and control.
Features
Features
- SLS ballast system with Slide and Lock for stable ballast, increased holding surfaces, and quick release
- Bag separated from shoulder straps for comfort when inflated
- Counter-shoulder strap anchors the adjustable corrugated tube for controlled air release
- Intelligent positioning of the Trim Weight system for balanced buoyancy
- New 40 mm swing buckles for easy donning and secure fit
- Large pockets with elastic panels for gear organization
- Adjustable belly band for a personalized fit
- Single plate backrest suitable for single and twin cylinders
- Visual confirmation of the correct insertion of the weight pockets
- Materials: Cordura®420 fabric and Fusion bladder for durability
- Backpack: Monoplate design
- Weight pocket system: SLS integration for secure ballast
- Stainless steel D-rings: 5 attachment points
- Buoyancy: 180N (Size M)
- Weight: 4.4 kg (Size M)
- Inflation type: Ergo inflator
Specifications
Specifications
| Weight | 4.4kg (Size M) |
| Fit | She Dives |
| BUOYANCY | 180N (Size M) |
| Material | Cordura®420 |
| Backpack | Monoplate |
| Weight pocket system | SLS |
| Stainless Steel D-rings | 5 |
| Bladder | Fusion Bladder |
| Type | Ergo Inflator |
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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.
