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Scubapro Bella w/BPI Women BCD

Scubapro  |  SKU: 22.258.410
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Product Information

The Scubapro Bella w/BPI Women BCD is a front-adjustable, weight-integrated jacket BCD engineered specifically for female divers, built from 420 denier nylon with a wraparound air bladder that keeps its cradle-like shape even when fully inflated. It ships with the BPI (Balanced Power Inflator) as the standard power inflator and is published in five sizes with size-specific lift from 22.5 lb (XS) up to 33.7 lb (XL).

Who it is for

This is a recreational BCD for women who want a full-featured jacket-style buoyancy compensator rather than a unisex cut. The Y-Fit shoulder design with its triangular stainless steel ring spreads pressure across the body for female comfort, soft neoprene neck padding reduces rub, and the adjustable cummerbund compensates for suit compression as you descend or change exposure suits. Two rear trim pouches and the integrated weight system let you fine-tune a balanced, horizontal swimming position.

Key details

  • Construction: 420 denier nylon shell, plastic back plate, contoured padded hard pack.
  • Lift: 22.5 lb for item 22.258.110 (XS), 31.5 lb for 22.258.310 (M) and 33.7 lb for 22.258.510 (XL).
  • Weight: 8.818 lb (22.258.110) to 9.48 lb (22.258.510).
  • Storage and attachment: two bigger zippered cargo pockets, two back trim pockets and six stainless steel D-rings.
  • Tank hold: Super Cinch tank buckle system locks the cylinder in solid.

Compatibility and sizing

The Bella is offered in XS, S, M, L and XL, and Scubapro publishes a downloadable size chart on the product page. Lift and weight vary by item number: 22.5 lb (22.258.110), 31.5 lb (22.258.310) and 33.7 lb (22.258.510); S and L figures are not published. The harness is adjustable with quick-release buckles, and the integrated weight system places the weight pockets over the cargo pockets so lead and accessories are easier to manage. Restyled for 2023, it adds larger cargo pockets, a revised weight system, smaller backpack padding to decrease unwanted buoyancy and a white color scheme.

DiveCatalog.com is an authorized Scubapro dealer and a real dive shop in Irvine, California since 2003. Call or chat with us at 888-701-4017 if you want help choosing a size or confirming cylinder and inflator compatibility.

⚠️ 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.

How much lift does the Scubapro Bella BCD have?

Lift is size-specific. Scubapro publishes 22.5 lb for item 22.258.110 (XS), 31.5 lb for item 22.258.310 (M) and 33.7 lb for item 22.258.510 (XL), so the larger sizes provide more lift. Overall BCD weight follows the same pattern, from 8.818 lb on the XS to 9.48 lb on the XL. Lift figures for the S and L items are not published on the pages we reference.

What inflator comes on the Bella BCD?

This version is supplied with the BPI, Scubapro's Balanced Power Inflator, as the standard power inflator. If you have questions about hose fittings or your regulator setup, call or chat with us before ordering.

What sizes does the Bella BCD come in, and how do I choose?

The Bella is offered in XS, S, M, L and XL, sized and shaped for women divers. Scubapro provides a downloadable size chart on its product page, and because lift and weight change with size, the choice affects both fit and buoyancy. The harness uses adjustable quick-release buckles and the cummerbund is adjustable to compensate for suit compression, which gives each size useful range.

Is the Bella a jacket-style BCD?

Yes. It is a front-adjustable jacket BCD with a wraparound air bladder that retains its cradle-like shape even when fully inflated, which keeps you stable underwater and at the surface. It also adds two rear trim pouches and an integrated weight system that positions the weight pockets over the cargo pockets for easier trim.

Review summary

5.0 66 ratings across the web

Reviewers consistently describe the Bella as comfortable and easy to fit, with a wrap-around waist design and cummerbund that several say gives even buoyancy and a snug, secure feel. The weight ditch system draws repeated praise as simple to use and hard to dump by accident, and the rear trim pockets help with buoyancy control. Owners report plenty of D-rings for accessories, solid durability, and sizes from XS to XL that work for both petite and fuller figures. A good pick for women wanting a jacket-style BCD for frequent local or warm-water diving.

What reviewers like

Comfortable, snug fit with cummerbund and spine pad
Weight pockets easy to use, resist accidental dumping
Front and rear weight pockets aid buoyancy control
Fits a wide range of women, XS through XL
Plenty of D-rings and clips for accessories
Durable build, holds up to heavy rental use

Good to know

Side pockets run smaller than expected; pack light items
Heavy to carry, so better for local diving than travel