Hollis CRIB Custom Katana 2 Single Wing
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Description
Description
The Hollis CRIB Custom Katana 2 Single Wing is a low-profile backplate and wing system designed for streamlined single-cylinder diving. Built around the Hollis Katana 2 single tank wing, this configuration is intended for divers seeking a compact buoyancy system that supports balanced trim, reduced drag, and efficient in-water movement. It integrates with the CRIB custom harness and backplate platform to provide a modular setup suitable for recreational, travel, and advanced single tank applications.
The Katana 2 single wing uses a donut-style bladder design that allows gas to circulate evenly around the wing, supporting stable horizontal positioning and predictable buoyancy control. Its compact profile is designed to minimize bulk while maintaining sufficient lift for standard single cylinder diving configurations, including use with exposure protection such as wetsuits or lightweight drysuits. The construction emphasizes durability and reliability for frequent use in varied diving environments.
The CRIB custom harness system provides an adjustable and secure fit when mounted to a compatible backplate, allowing for consistent cylinder stability and streamlined hose routing. The modular design supports standard cam band attachment for single tank configurations and accommodates common accessory mounting options. This configuration is designed to reduce clutter while maintaining accessibility and control of essential diving equipment.
Features
Features
- Hollis Katana 2 single tank wing designed for low-profile buoyancy control in single-cylinder diving
- Donut-style bladder design for even gas distribution and stable trim underwater
- Compact wing profile to reduce drag and improve hydrodynamic efficiency
- Durable construction materials designed for repeated use in recreational and travel diving conditions
- CRIB custom harness system with adjustable webbing for secure and customizable fit
- Backplate-compatible configuration for stable single tank mounting
- Cam band compatibility for standard single cylinder setups
- Streamlined hose routing to reduce entanglement and improve gear organization
- Modular design supporting accessory attachment such as D-rings and weight systems
- Suitable for recreational diving, travel diving, and advanced single tank configurations
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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.
