Hollis CRIB Custom Katana 2 Dual Wing
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Description
Description
The Hollis CRIB Custom Katana 2 Dual Wing is a backplate and wing system configured for twin-cylinder diving using the Katana 2 wing platform. Designed for technical diving and extended range applications, this setup supports manifolded double tanks while maintaining a streamlined profile and stable buoyancy control. The system integrates the CRIB custom harness and backplate to provide a modular and adjustable platform suited for demanding diving environments.
The Katana 2 dual wing features a donut-style bladder design that allows gas to move evenly around the wing, promoting consistent trim and balanced lift distribution. Built to handle the increased buoyancy requirements of double cylinder configurations, the wing supports stable horizontal positioning throughout the dive. The construction emphasizes durability with abrasion-resistant materials and an internal bladder designed for reliable gas retention under technical diving conditions.
The CRIB custom harness system attaches to a standard technical diving backplate and is configured for secure twin cylinder mounting. Adjustable webbing allows for precise fit over drysuits or thick exposure protection while maintaining a streamlined and low-drag profile. Hose routing and accessory placement are designed to reduce clutter and support efficient equipment management in overhead environments, cold-water diving, and extended range scenarios.
Features
Features
- Hollis Katana 2 dual wing designed for twin cylinder (double tank) diving configurations
- Donut-style bladder system for even gas distribution and stable trim control
- High-lift capacity engineered to support manifolded double tanks and technical diving equipment
- Durable construction materials designed for abrasion resistance and long-term performance
- Internal bladder system for reliable buoyancy control under technical diving conditions
- CRIB custom harness system with adjustable webbing for secure and adaptable fit
- Backplate-compatible design for stable twin cylinder mounting
- Streamlined hose routing to reduce drag and improve equipment organization
- Modular configuration supporting D-rings, stage bottles, and accessory integration
- Suitable for technical diving, overhead environments, cold-water diving, and extended range use
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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.
