Scubapro Classic BCD with BPI
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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 with BPI is a jacket-style buoyancy compensator built from 420 denier polyurethane-coated nylon with RF-welded seams, a stainless-steel Super Cinch tank band, and an integrated weight system. It is offered in sizes XS through XL and is equipped with a BPI (Balanced Power Inflator) for quick, controlled inflation and deflation.
Who it is for
This BCD suits recreational divers who want a classic jacket design with integrated weight pockets instead of a separate weight belt. The fully adjustable cummerbund and heavy-duty waist overstrap with a stainless-steel cam buckle let it compensate for exposure-suit compression, so it works well for divers who switch between a thin wetsuit and a thicker suit across seasons.
Key details
Published figures are size-specific: XS delivers 33.7 lb lift at 8.75 lb weight with 17.5 in length; M delivers 45 lb lift at 9.3 lb weight. Construction includes puncture-resistant 420 denier nylon with a polyurethane coating, RF-welded seams, a stainless-steel Super Cinch tank band, six D-rings (four large pre-bent stainless steel and two smaller stainless steel), four pockets (two Velcro-closure pockets with knife grommets and two zippered pockets), and two rear trim pockets for a balanced swimming position.
- BCD Type: Jacket, unisex, sizes XS to XL
- Inflator: BPI (Balanced Power Inflator); an Air2 alternate-air-source inflator version is also offered by SCUBAPRO
- Backpack: Fast-drying, padded hard-pack
- Weight system: Quick-release integrated pouches with squeeze buckles
Compatibility and sizing
Available in XS, S, M, L and XL; published lift differs by size, with XS at 33.7 lb and M at 45 lb. SCUBAPRO also offers this jacket with an Air2 inflator regulator in place of the standard BPI for divers who want a combined alternate air source.
DiveCatalog.com is an authorized SCUBAPRO dealer and a dive shop based in Irvine, California, serving divers since 2003. Call 888-701-4017 or chat with us if you need help confirming sizing, tank band fit, or BPI versus Air2 inflator compatibility before you buy.
- Jacket-style BCD built as a direct descendant of SCUBAPRO's original 1978 Stab Jacket design.
- 420 denier nylon shell with a polyurethane coating for puncture resistance and RF-welded seams for durability.
- Super Cinch tank band system made of stainless steel for secure cylinder attachment.
- Integrated weight system with quick-release pouches and squeeze buckles for ditchable weight.
- Fully adjustable cummerbund that compensates for exposure-suit compression across dives.
- Heavy-duty waist overstrap with a stainless-steel cam buckle for a secure, locked-in fit.
- Six D-rings, four large pre-bent stainless steel and two smaller stainless steel, for gear attachment.
- Four pockets, two Velcro-closure pockets with knife grommets and two zippered pockets, plus two rear trim pockets for a balanced swimming position.
- Fast-drying padded backpack for comfort during long or repetitive dives.
- BPI power inflator standard, with an Air2 alternate-inflator-regulator version available from SCUBAPRO.
- Size range from XS through XL, with published lift and weight figures that vary by size.
| BCD Type | Jacket (Unisex) |
| Material | 420 Denier Nylon, polyurethane-coated |
| Seams | RF welded |
| Tank Band System | Stainless-steel Super Cinch |
| Lift Capacity (size XS) | 33.7 lb |
| Lift Capacity (size M) | 45 lb |
| Weight (size XS) | 8.75 lb |
| Weight (size M) | 9.3 lb |
| Product Length (size XS) | 17.5 in |
| Weight Integrated | Yes |
| Number of Pockets | 4 (2 Velcro closure with knife grommets, 2 zippered) |
| Number of D-Rings | 6 (4 large pre-bent stainless steel, 2 smaller stainless steel) |
| Back Trim Pockets | 2 |
| Inflator Options | BPI (standard) or Air2 alternate inflator regulator |
| Sizes Available | XS, S, M, L, 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.
Does the lift capacity of the SCUBAPRO Classic BCD change by size?
Yes. Published lift differs by size: the XS provides 33.7 lb at 8.75 lb, the M provides 45 lb at 9.3 lb. Published values differ by size: the XS provides 33.7 lb lift at 8.75 lb, the M provides 45 lb lift at 9.3 lb. Divers using heavier steel tanks or thicker exposure suits should factor size into their lift needs, not just torso fit.
What is the difference between the BPI and Air2 inflator on this BCD?
The BPI, or Balanced Power Inflator, is the standard power inflator on this Classic BCD and handles inflation and deflation of the air cell only. SCUBAPRO also offers this same jacket with an Air2 alternate inflator regulator in place of the standard BPI.
What sizes does the SCUBAPRO Classic BCD with BPI come in?
It is offered in five sizes: XS, S, M, L, and XL. Published figures differ by size: the XS provides 33.7 lb of lift at 8.75 lb, while the M provides 45 lb at 9.3 lb.














