Oceanic Biolite Women Travel Back Inflate BCD
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Oceanic Biolite Women Travel Back Inflate BCD - M (Medium) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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| HEIGHT | WEIGHT (LBS) | CHEST | WAIST | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 5'0" - 5'5" | 100 - 125 | 26" - 36" | 28" - 36" |
| S | 5'2" - 5'7" | 120 - 155 | 30" - 40" | 30" - 38" |
| M | 5'7" - 5’10" | 150 - 180 | 34" - 44" | 32" - 40" |
| L | 6'0" - 6'2" | 180 - 210 | 38" - 48" | 34" - 42" |
| XL | 6'2" - 6'5" | 195 - 240 | 40" - 50" | 38" - 46" |
| XXL | 6'2" - 6'5" | 240 - 275 | 50" - 55" | 46" - 50" |
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Description
Description
The Oceanic Biolite Women Travel Back Inflate BCD is a lightweight back-inflate BC designed for scuba diving and travel. Weighing only 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg), it offers a practical balance of buoyancy control and comfort for diving gear on the go. Its clean, simple design emphasizes ease of use and mobility, while the low-profile backpack folds compactly for travel.
Designed specifically for women divers, the Biolite focuses on comfort with a self-adjusting sternum strap and a depth-compensating waist belt. The air bladder is made from BioFlex material, and critical areas use 1000D denier Cordura fabric for durability in rugged diving conditions.
This BCD integrates practical features for travel-focused scuba and diving gear, including a Pinch, Release System that handles up to 14 lbs, plus 10 lbs of trim, a low-profile design, and a foldable back pack. Lift capacity varies by size: SM, MD 32 lb; LG, XL, XXL 38 lb.
Features
Features
- Weighs only 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg), a lightweight option for travel and scuba diving gear.
- Pinch, Release System handles up to 14 lbs, plus 10 lbs trim.
- Low-profile design simplifies packing and travel without sacrificing buoyancy performance.
- BioFlex air bladder for reliable buoyancy control.
- 1000D Cordura fabric in crucial areas for durability in rugged diving environments.
- Low-profile back pack folds in half for easy packing during travel.
- Self-adjusting sternum strap for a secure, custom fit.
- Depth-compensating waist belt strap to maintain trim at different depths.
- Lift capacity: SM, MD 32 lb; LG, XL, XXL 38 lb.
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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.
