Scubapro Classic BCD
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Scubapro size charts by gear type. Wetsuits and most fins link to their own chart pages. Imperial in bold, metric underneath.
Wetsuits
Scubapro’s wetsuit charts each have their own page:
Rash guards and exposure wear
Scubapro men's and women's exposure protection
Men
| Dimensions | Height ft/in · cm |
Weight lb · kg |
|---|---|---|
| Men | ||
| XS |
5′5″–5′7″ 165–170 |
142–167 65–75 |
| S |
5′7″–5′9″ 170–175 |
153–188 70–80 |
| ST |
5′9″–5′11″ 175–180 |
153–188 70–80 |
| MS |
5′7″–5′9″ 170–175 |
164–189 75–85 |
| M |
5′9″–5′11″ 175–180 |
164–189 75–85 |
| MT |
5′11″–6′1″ 180–185 |
164–189 75–85 |
| LS |
5′9″–5′11″ 175–180 |
175–200 80–90 |
| L |
5′11″–6′1″ 180–185 |
175–200 80–90 |
| LT |
6′1″–6′3″ 185–190 |
175–200 80–90 |
| XLS |
5′11″–6′1″ 180–185 |
186–211 85–95 |
| XL |
6′1″–6′3″ 185–190 |
186–211 85–95 |
| XLT |
6′3″–6′5″ 190–195 |
186–211 85–95 |
| 2XLS |
6′1″–6′3″ 185–190 |
197–222 90–100 |
| 2XL |
6′3″–6′5″ 190–195 |
197–222 90–100 |
| 2XLT |
6′5″+ >195 |
197–222 90–100 |
| 3XLS |
6′3″–6′5″ 190–195 |
208–235 95–105 |
| 3XL |
6′5″+ >195 |
208–235 95–105 |
| 4XL |
6′5″+ >195 |
219–244 100–110 |
| 5XL |
6′5″+ >195 |
230–255 105–115 |
Women
| Dimensions | Height ft/in · cm |
Weight lb · kg |
|---|---|---|
| Women | ||
| 2XS - 0 |
4′11″–5′1″ 150–155 |
93–118 42–54 |
| XS - 2 |
5′1″–5′3″ 155–160 |
106–131 47–59 |
| S - 4 |
5′3″–5′5″ 160–165 |
115–140 52–64 |
| ST - 4T |
5′5″–5′7″ 165–170 |
115–140 52–64 |
| MS - 6S |
5′3″–5′5″ 160–165 |
126–151 57–69 |
| M - 6 |
5′5″–5′7″ 165–170 |
126–151 57–69 |
| MT - 6T |
5′7″–5′9″ 170–175 |
126–151 57–69 |
| LS - 8S |
5′5″–5′7″ 165–170 |
137–162 62–74 |
| L - 8 |
5′7″–5′9″ 170–175 |
137–162 62–74 |
| LT - 8T |
5′9″–5′11″ 175–180 |
137–162 62–74 |
| XLS - 10S |
5′7″–5′9″ 170–175 |
148–173 67–79 |
| XL - 10 |
5′9″–5′11″ 175–180 |
148–173 67–79 |
| XLT - 10L |
5′11″–6′1″ 180–185 |
148–173 67–79 |
| 2XLS - 12S |
5′9″–5′11″ 175–180 |
159–184 72–84 |
| 2XL - 12 |
5′11″–6′1″ 180–185 |
159–184 72–84 |
| 3XL - 14 |
>6′1″ >185 |
>181 >82 |
| 4XL - 16 |
>6′1″ >185 |
>181 >82 |
From Scubapro’s chart: These charts are intended to act as a sizing guide. We recommend that all suits be tried on to ensure a perfect fit. Wetsuit chart applies to the following: Exodry, Everdry 4, Evertech Breathable, NovaScotia Semi-dry, all Everflex wetsuits, Profile 0.5, Sport 7mm Semi-dry, Sport 3,5,7mm steamers, Oneflex wetsuits, Tropical Steamer, Everflex Skin Suit, Everflex Hooded Vest 5mm, Everflex Hooded Vest 2.5mm, Pyroflex Steamers & Tops, Hybrid Jane, Hybrid shorty, Hybrid Shorts, Hybrid Cargo Shorts
Scubapro men's and women's rash guards
| Size | Chest in · cm |
Waist in · cm |
Height ft/in · cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | |||
| XS |
30–32 77–81 |
28–29 70–74 |
5′5″–5′7″ 165–170 |
| S |
32–34 82–86 |
30–31 75–79 |
5′7″–5′9″ 170–175 |
| M |
34–36 87–91 |
31–33 80–84 |
5′9″–5′11″ 175–180 |
| L |
36–38 92–96 |
33–35 85–89 |
5′11″–6′1″ 180–185 |
| XL |
38–40 97–101 |
35–37 90–94 |
6′1″–6′3″ 185–190 |
| 2XL |
40–42 102–106 |
37–39 95–99 |
6′3″–6′5″ 190–195 |
| 3XL |
42–44 107–111 |
39–41 100–104 |
6′5″–6′7″ 195–200 |
| Women | |||
| XS |
26–28 66–70 |
23–25 59–63 |
5′1″–5′3″ 155–160 |
| S |
28–29 70–74 |
25–26 63–67 |
5′3″–5′5″ 160–165 |
| M |
29–31 74–78 |
26–28 67–71 |
5′5″–5′7″ 1675–170 |
| L |
31–32 78–82 |
28–30 71–75 |
5′7″–5′9″ 170–175 |
| XL |
32–34 82–86 |
30–31 75–79 |
5′9″–5′11″ 175–180 |
From Scubapro’s chart: This chart is intended to act as a sizing guide. We recommend that undergarments be tried on to ensure a perfect fit.
Drysuits
Scubapro drysuits use the exposure protection chart above.
Hoods
Scubapro hoods
| Size | Head circumference (approx.) in · cm |
|---|---|
| XS/S |
20.5 52 |
| S/M |
21 53 |
| M/L |
21.5 55 |
| L/XL |
22 56 |
| XL/2XL |
22.5 57 |
From Scubapro’s chart: This chart is intended to act as a sizing guide. We recommend that all hoods be tried on to ensure a perfect fit.
Gloves
Scubapro dive gloves
| Size | Glove length in · cm |
Palm girth in · cm |
Glove opening in · cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2XS |
10–11 26–28 |
7–8 18–20 |
5–6 14–16 |
| XS |
10–11 27–29 |
7–8 19–21 |
6–7 15–17 |
| S |
11–12 28–30 |
8–9 20–22 |
6–7 16–18 |
| M |
11–12 29–31 |
8–9 21–23 |
7–8 17–19 |
| L |
12–13 30–32 |
9–10 22–24 |
7–8 18–20 |
| XL |
12–13 31–33 |
9–10 23–25 |
7–8 19–21 |
| 2XL |
13–14 32–34 |
10–11 24–26 |
8–9 20–22 |
Tolerance: +- 0.3, .80
Boots and socks
Scubapro men's boots and socks
| Men size | USA | UK | EU |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3XS | 4 | 3 | 34–35 |
| 2XS | 5 | 4 | 36 |
| XS | 6 | 5 | 37–38 |
| S | 7 | 6 | 39 |
| M | 8 | 7 | 40–41 |
| L | 9 | 8 | 42 |
| XL | 10 | 9 | 43–44 |
| 2XL | 11 | 10 | 45 |
| 3XL | 12 | 11 | 46–47 |
| 4XL | 13 | 12 | 48 |
BCDs
Scubapro Hydros Pro 2
Height and weight
| Size | Height ft/in · cm |
Weight lb · kg |
|---|---|---|
| XS |
4′11″–5′2″ 150–157 |
95–145 45–65 |
| S |
5′2″–5′7″ 157–170 |
120–155 54–70 |
| M |
5′7″–6′0″ 170–183 |
143–187 65–85 |
| L |
5′10″–6′2″ 179–188 |
176–242 80–110 |
| XL–2XL |
6′1″–6′6″ 185–199 |
220–285 100–130 |
Cummerbund circumference
| Size | Cummerbund circumference in · cm |
|---|---|
| XS |
26–38 66–97 |
| S |
27–41 68–105 |
| M |
28–46 71–116 |
| L |
30–50 76–128 |
| XL–2XL |
32–59 81–149 |
Lift, jacket weight with BPI and jacket weight with AIR2
| Size | Lift lb · N |
Jacket weight with BPI lb · kg |
Jacket weight with AIR2 lb · kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS |
35 150 |
8.4 3.8 |
8.9 4.0 |
| S |
35 150 |
8.4 3.8 |
8.9 4.0 |
| M |
40 170 |
8.8 4.0 |
9.4 4.3 |
| L |
40 170 |
8.9 4.1 |
9.5 4.3 |
| XL–2XL |
40 170 |
8.9 4.1 |
9.5 4.3 |
Scubapro Hydros Pro BCD, male and female
Height and weight
| Size | Height ft/in · cm |
Weight lb · kg |
|---|---|---|
| Male | ||
| S |
5′2″–5′7″ 157–170 |
120–155 54–70 |
| M |
5′7″–6′0″ 170–183 |
143–187 65–85 |
| L |
5′10″–6′2″ 179–188 |
176–242 80–110 |
| XL–2XL |
6′1″–6′6″ 185–199 |
220–285 100–130 |
| Female | ||
| XS–S |
4′11″–5′7″ 150–170 |
95–145 45–65 |
| M |
5′3″–5′11″ 160–180 |
120–170 55–77 |
| L |
5′7″–6′1″ 170–185 |
150–210 68–95 |
Cummerbund circumference
| Size | Cummerbund circumference in · cm |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| S |
26–39 66–99 |
| M |
28–45 71–115 |
| L |
30–50 76–127 |
| XL–2XL |
32–58 81–147 |
| Female | |
| XS–S |
26–39 66–99 |
| M |
28–45 71–115 |
| L |
30–50 76–127 |
Lift, weight system primary and weight system trim
| Size | Lift lb · N |
Weight system primary lb · kg |
Weight system trim lb · kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | |||
| S |
36 160 |
18 8 |
9 4 |
| M |
40.5 180 |
18 8 |
9 4 |
| L |
40.5 180 |
18 8 |
9 4 |
| XL–2XL |
40.5 180 |
18 8 |
9 4 |
| Female | |||
| XS–S |
36 160 |
18 8 |
9 4 |
| M |
36 160 |
18 8 |
9 4 |
| L |
40.5 180 |
18 8 |
9 4 |
From Scubapro’s chart: This size chart is to be used as a guide only. We recommend a proper fitment before selecting the size.
Scubapro Glide BCD
Height, weight and cummerbund circumference
| Size | Height ft/in · cm |
Weight lb · kg |
Cummerbund circumference in · cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS |
5′0″–5′5″ 152–165 |
100–125 45–57 |
28–36 71–91 |
| S |
5′2″–5′7″ 157–170 |
120–155 54–70 |
30–38 76–97 |
| M |
5′5″–5′10″ 165–178 |
150–170 68–77 |
34–43 86–109 |
| L |
5′7″–6′0″ 170–183 |
170–200 77–91 |
38–46 97–117 |
| XL |
6′0″–6′3″ 183–191 |
195–235 88–107 |
42–52 107–132 |
| 2XL |
6′2″–6′5″ 188–196 |
230–270 104–122 |
50–60 127–152 |
Lift and jacket weight with BPI
| Size | Lift lb · kg |
Jacket weight with BPI lb · kg |
|---|---|---|
| XS |
22.5 10.2 |
7.9 3.6 |
| S |
29.2 13.2 |
8.1 3.7 |
| M |
31.5 14.2 |
8.4 3.8 |
| L |
31.5 14.2 |
8.6 3.9 |
| XL |
33.7 15.4 |
8.8 4.0 |
| 2XL |
38.2 17.3 |
9.0 4.1 |
Scubapro Level BCD
Height, weight and cummerbund circumference
| Size | Height ft/in · cm |
Weight lb · kg |
Cummerbund circumference in · cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS |
5′0″–5′5″ 152–165 |
99–123 45–56 |
31–36 79–91 |
| S |
5′2″–5′7″ 157–170 |
119–154 54–70 |
35–41 89–104 |
| M |
5′7″–5′11″ 170–180 |
150–170 68–77 |
37–43 94–109 |
| L |
5′11″–6′1″ 180–185 |
170–209 77–95 |
38–44 97–112 |
| XL |
6′1″–6′3″ 185–190 |
194–240 88–109 |
40–47 102–119 |
Lift and jacket weight with BPI
| Size | Lift lb · kg |
Jacket weight with BPI lb · kg |
|---|---|---|
| XS |
22.5 10.2 |
6.4 2.9 |
| S |
27 12.2 |
6.6 3.0 |
| M |
29.2 13.2 |
6.6 3.0 |
| L |
33.7 15.4 |
6.6 3.0 |
| XL |
38.2 17.3 |
6.6 3.0 |
Scubapro X-Black BCD
Height, weight and cummerbund circumference
| Size | Height ft/in · cm |
Weight lb · kg |
Cummerbund circumference in · cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| S |
5′2″–5′7″ 157–170 |
119–154 54–70 |
34–36 86–92 |
| M |
5′7″–5′11″ 170–180 |
150–170 68–77 |
37–41 95–105 |
| L |
5′10″–6′1″ 178–185 |
170–209 77–95 |
42–46 106–118 |
| XL |
6′1″–6′3″ 185–190 |
194–238 88–108 |
44–50 113–127 |
| 2XL |
6′3″–6′6″ 190–198 |
225–269 102–122 |
46–54 118–138 |
Lift and jacket weight with BPI
| Size | Lift lb · kg |
Jacket weight with BPI lb · kg |
|---|---|---|
| S |
38.2 17.3 |
9.5 4.3 |
| M |
44.9 20.3 |
9.7 4.4 |
| L |
49.5 22.4 |
9.9 4.5 |
| XL |
56.2 25.5 |
10.1 4.6 |
| 2XL |
65.1 29.6 |
10.3 4.7 |
Scubapro Seahawk 2 BCD
Height, weight and cummerbund circumference
| Size | Height ft/in · cm |
Weight lb · kg |
Cummerbund circumference in · cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2XS |
4′8″–5′2″ 147–160 |
79–99 36–45 |
28–37 72–93 |
| XS |
5′0″–5′4″ 152–165 |
100–123 45–56 |
30–39 77–99 |
| S |
5′2″–5′7″ 157–170 |
119–154 54–70 |
30–38 76–97 |
| M |
5′7″–5′11″ 170–180 |
150–170 68–77 |
32–40 81–102 |
| L |
5′10″–6′1″ 178–185 |
170–209 77–95 |
38–46 96–116 |
| XL |
6′1″–6′3″ 185–190 |
194–240 88–109 |
44–52 112–132 |
| 2XL |
6′2″–6′5″ 188–196 |
229–271 104–123 |
50–60 127–152 |
Lift and jacket weight with BPI
| Size | Lift lb · kg |
Jacket weight with BPI lb · kg |
|---|---|---|
| 2XS |
38.2 17.3 |
6.8 3.1 |
| XS |
38.2 17.3 |
6.8 3.1 |
| S |
54 24.4 |
7.0 3.2 |
| M |
54 24.4 |
7.3 3.3 |
| L |
54 24.4 |
7.3 3.3 |
| XL |
54 24.4 |
7.5 3.4 |
| 2XL |
54 24.4 |
7.5 3.4 |
Scubapro Navigator Lite BCD
Height and weight
| Size | Height ft/in · cm |
Weight lb · kg |
|---|---|---|
| 2XS–M |
4′10″–5′11″ 147–180 |
79–170 36–77 |
| M–2XL |
5′11″–6′5″ 180–196 |
170–270 77–120 |
Cummerbund circumference
| Size | Cummerbund circumference in · cm |
|---|---|
| 2XS–M |
28–40 70–100 |
| M–2XL |
40–60 100–150 |
Lift, jacket weight with BPI and jacket weight with AIR2
| Size | Lift lb · kg |
Jacket weight with BPI lb · kg |
Jacket weight with AIR2 lb · kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2XS–M |
38.2 17.3 |
5.5 2.5 |
5.7 2.6 |
| M–2XL |
38.2 17.3 |
6.0 2.7 |
6.2 2.8 |
Fins
Each of these Scubapro fin charts has its own page:
- Seawing Supernova, Seawing Nova and Seawing Gorilla open heel fins
- Seawing Supernova and Seawing Nova full foot fins
- MFS modular fins: open heel pocket, Midi and Maxi blades
- Jet Sport open heel fins
- Adjustable fins (EU sizes): Seawing Nova, Seawing Gorilla, Go Sport, Twin Jet, Jet Fin
- Twin Jet Max and Twin Jet open heel fins
- Twin Jet full foot fins
- Go fins
- Full foot fins: Seawing, Twin Jet, Jet Sport, Go, Rental and Rubber
Scubapro Go Sport open heel fins
| US men | 3mm boot | 5mm boot | Heavy/ |
|---|---|---|---|
|
4 US women 5 · UK 3 · EU 35–36 |
XS | XS | XS |
|
5 US women 6 · UK 4 · EU 37 |
XS | XS | S |
|
6 US women 7 · UK 5 · EU 38 |
S | S | S |
|
7 US women 8 · UK 6 · EU 39–40 |
S | S | M |
|
8 US women 9 · UK 7 · EU 41 |
S | M | M |
|
9 US women 10 · UK 8 · EU 42 |
M | M | L |
|
10 US women 11 · UK 9 · EU 43–44 |
M | L | L |
|
11 US women 12 · UK 10 · EU 45 |
L | L | XL |
|
12 US women 13 · UK 11 · EU 46 |
L | L | XL |
|
13 US women 14 · UK 12 · EU 47 |
L | XL | XL |
|
14 US women 15 · UK 13 · EU 48–49 |
XL | XL | — |
|
15 US women 16 · UK 14 · EU 50 |
XL | XL | — |
|
16 US women 17 · UK 15 · EU 51–52 |
XL | — | — |
Source: Scubapro’s size chart (original chart 1, original chart 2, original chart 3, original chart 4, original chart 5, original chart 6, original chart 7, original chart 8, original chart 9, original chart 10, original chart 11, original chart 12, original chart 13, original chart 14, original chart 15, original chart 16, original chart 17, original chart 18, original chart 19, original chart 20).
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Product Information
The SCUBAPRO Classic BCD is a jacket-style, weight-integrated buoyancy compensator for recreational scuba divers, built from puncture-resistant polyurethane-coated 420 denier nylon with RF-welded seams and offered in sizes XS to XL with lift capacity from 33.7 lb (XS) to 80.9 lb (XL). A direct descendant of SCUBAPRO's 1978 Stab Jacket, it can be configured with either a Balanced Power Inflator (BPI) or the AIR2 alternate air source and inflator regulator.
Who it is for
This unisex jacket BCD suits divers who want the stable, upright feel of a wrap-around air cell for open water training, vacation diving, local shore and boat dives, and everyday single-cylinder recreational diving. The quick-release integrated weight pouches and two rear trim pouches let you move lead off a belt and fine-tune your swimming position, while four pockets and six stainless steel D-rings give instructors, guides and gear-heavy divers places to stow and clip accessories.
Key details
- Jacket-style, unisex, black, in 420 denier polyurethane-coated nylon with RF-welded seams.
- Stainless steel Super Cinch tank buckle system for a secure, stable cylinder.
- Quick-release integrated weight pouches with squeeze and oversized buckles.
- Four pockets: two large Velcro pockets with knife attachment grommets and two zippered pockets.
- Six stainless steel D-rings: four large pre-bent plus two smaller.
- Fully adjustable cummerbund, heavy-duty waist overstrap with stainless steel cam buckle, and an adjustable harness with quick-release buckles.
- Fast-drying padded hard pack backpack.
Compatibility and sizing
Five sizes are published: XS (33.7 lb lift, 9.3 lb), S, M (45 lb lift, 9.95 lb, 20.5 in long), L and XL (80.9 lb lift, 10.65 lb, 22 in long). Lift capacity, weight and length scale with size, so choose by torso fit first. The inflator side accepts either a Balanced Power Inflator or the AIR2 (5th Gen) alternate air source and inflator regulator.
DiveCatalog.com is an authorized Scubapro dealer and a real dive shop in Irvine, California since 2003. Call 888-701-4017 or start a chat if you want help choosing between sizes or deciding between a BPI and an AIR2 setup.
- Jacket-style stabilizing design a direct descendant of SCUBAPRO's 1978 Stab Jacket.
- Puncture-resistant shell polyurethane-coated 420 denier nylon with RF-welded seams.
- Stainless steel Super Cinch tank buckle holds the cylinder securely for stability at depth.
- Weight integrated quick-release weight pouches with squeeze and oversized buckles.
- Two rear trim pouches for balancing your swim position.
- Four pockets two large Velcro pockets with knife attachment grommets plus two zippered pockets.
- Six stainless steel D-rings four large pre-bent and two smaller clip-on points.
- Fully adjustable cummerbund compensates for suit compression during the dive.
- Heavy-duty waist overstrap secured by a stainless steel cam buckle.
- Padded hard pack backpack fast-drying and supportive.
- Adjustable harness with quick-release buckles.
- Inflator choice works with a Balanced Power Inflator (BPI) or the AIR2 alternate air source and inflator regulator.
| BCD Type | Jacket |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Color | Black |
| Material | 420 denier nylon, polyurethane-coated, RF-welded seams |
| Sizes | XS, S, M, L, XL |
| Lift Capacity (XS) | 33.7 lb (15.4 kg) |
| Lift Capacity (M) | 45 lb |
| Lift Capacity (XL) | 80.9 lb |
| Weight (XS) | 9.3 lb (4.22 kg) |
| Weight (M) | 9.95 lb |
| Weight (XL) | 10.65 lb |
| Product Length (M) | 20.5 in |
| Product Length (XL) | 22 in |
| Weight Integrated | Yes, quick-release pouches |
| Back Trim Pockets | 2 |
| Number of Pockets | 4 (2 Velcro, 2 zippered) |
| Number of D-Rings | 6 (4 large pre-bent stainless steel, 2 smaller stainless steel) |
| Backpack Type | Padded hard pack |
| Tank Band | Stainless steel Super Cinch buckle system |
| Harness | Adjustable with quick-release buckles |
| Power Inflator Options | Balanced Power Inflator (BPI) or AIR2 |
| Item Numbers | 22.108.150 (XS), 22.108.250 (S), 22.108.350 (M), 22.108.450 (L), 22.108.550 (XL) |
⚠️ 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 Classic BCD have?
Lift capacity depends on size. SCUBAPRO publishes 33.7 lb (15.4 kg) for the XS, 45 lb for the M and 80.9 lb for the XL, with S and L falling between those figures. BCD weight also scales with size, from 9.3 lb in XS to 9.95 lb in M and 10.65 lb in XL, so pick the size that fits your torso rather than chasing a lift number.
Should I set up the Classic BCD with a Balanced Power Inflator or an AIR2?
Both are supported. The Classic BCD accepts either a Balanced Power Inflator (BPI), which is a standard inflator with a separate octopus, or the AIR2 (5th Gen), which combines the inflator and an alternate air source in one unit to simplify your hose routing. Choose the AIR2 if you want fewer hoses, or the BPI if you prefer a conventional backup second stage. Call us if you are unsure which configuration suits your setup.
What makes the Classic BCD durable?
The shell is puncture-resistant 420 denier nylon with a polyurethane coating, and the seams are RF-welded rather than stitched. Hardware is stainless steel, including the Super Cinch tank buckle, the waist overstrap cam buckle and all six D-rings. The design itself is a direct descendant of SCUBAPRO's 1978 Stab Jacket, so it is a long-running, proven jacket platform. Warranty terms are handled under SCUBAPRO's standard warranty policy.
How much storage and attachment space does it have?
There are four pockets: two large Velcro-closure pockets with knife attachment grommets and two zippered pockets. You also get two rear trim pouches for balancing your swim position, plus six stainless steel D-rings, four large pre-bent ones and two smaller ones, for clipping lights, reels, SMBs and other accessories.
Review summary
Reviewers consistently point to the same thing: rock solid buoyancy control, with the wrap around bladder keeping you heads up on the surface and balanced at depth. Many have dived the Classic for decades and say it holds up. Comfort and well placed D rings, dump valves and pockets come up often too. Good to know: Scubapro sizing runs large, and the jacket cut can feel tight at the neck and shoulders on broad builds, so check the size chart. A solid pick for divers who want a traditional vest style BCD they will keep for years.
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