Tusa Tina Women Special DC Solar Diving Package
Tusa Tina Women Special DC Solar Diving Package - Black / 2XS (2X-Small) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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| XXS | XS | S | M | L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model # | BC0403B | ||||
| Product Name | TUSA Tina | ||||
| Lift Capacity (n) | 100 | 110 | 130 | 160 | 160 |
| Lift Capacity (lbf) | 22.5 | 24.7 | 29.2 | 36 | 36 |
| Lift Capacity (kgf) | 10.2 | 11.2 | 13.3 | 16.3 | 16.3 |
| Waist (in) | 22.8-26 | 25.2-28.7 | 27.6-31.5 | 30.7-37.8 | 34.3-44.1 |
| Waist (cm) | 58-66 | 64-73 | 70-80 | 78-96 | 87-112 |
| BC Weight (dry) (lb) | 6.8 | 7.1 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| BC Weight (dry) (kg) | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| Releasable Weight (lb) | 17.6 | 17.6 | 17.6 | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Releasable Weight (kg) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Dump Valves | 3 (O.P.E.V.+2) | 3 (O.P.E.V.+2) | 3 (O.P.E.V.+2) | 3 (O.P.E.V.+2) | 3 (O.P.E.V.+2) |
| Material | 500D CORDURA / 420D Nylon | 500D CORDURA / 420D Nylon | 500D CORDURA / 420D Nylon | 500D CORDURA / 420D Nylon | 500D CORDURA / 420D Nylon |
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Description
Description
The Tusa Tina Women Special DC Solar Diving Package combines essential scuba gear with forward-thinking technology to support comfortable, reliable diving. Designed with a female fit in mind, the kit emphasizes comfort, ease of use, and dependable performance for divers exploring reefs, wrecks, and walls.
Key components include a women-specific BC0403 Tina buoyancy compensator that reduces weight-related discomfort with a high-cut waist, quick-drying shoulder and back pads, and enhanced cushioning for a comfortable dive each time. The DC Solar Link dive computer offers Bluetooth SMART log transfers to your smartphone or tablet and solar charging for ongoing operation, protected by a factory seal to prevent flooding.
Compact, balanced diaphragm R1000 1st stage regulator provides four low-pressure and two high-pressure ports, along with a safe-second configuration, venturi lever, and an ortho-conscious mouthpiece to support smooth breathing and safety underwater. The SCA-270 compass and pressure gauge console keeps you informed with air pressure, temperature, and directional guidance in a compact, readable package.
As a value-added package, you’ll also receive a FREE Roller Gear Bag designed to carry your gear with ease and help keep your rig organized between dives.
Features
Features
- Women-specific BC0403 Tina buoyancy compensator with a high-cut waist for comfortable weight integration, quick-drying shoulder and back pads, and enhanced cushioning.
- DC Solar Link dive computer with Bluetooth SMART for transferring logs to your smartphone or tablet and solar charging for extended use, protected by a factory seal against flooding.
- Balanced diaphragm R1000 1st stage regulator, compact and lightweight, featuring 4 low-pressure and 2 high-pressure ports, SS0001 safe-second configuration, venturi lever, and an ortho-conscious mouthpiece.
- SCA-270 compass and pressure gauge console delivering continuous air pressure, temperature, and navigational direction in an easy-to-read format.
- FREE Roller Gear Bag valued at $149 to carry and organize gear on every trip.
- FREE complimentary dive gear with qualifying purchases. Some exclusions may apply.
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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.
