Scubapro Men's Hydros Pro 5th Gen. Air2 BCD with Color Kit Installed
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Description
Description
The Scubapro Hydros Pro 5th Gen. Air2 BCD with Color Kit Installed offers a balanced approach to comfort, customization, and reliable performance for scuba diving. Built from moldable Monprene® gel, it delivers an adjustable, 3D ergonomic fit with multiple attachment points and a packable design that travels well. The back-inflated configuration provides neutrally buoyant behavior in underwater conditions, while the color kit enhances visibility for divers in active gear setups.
Designed for versatile underwater exploration and frequent travel, this BCD integrates a dual-compound back plate for stability, body grip gel to prevent shifting, and articulated shoulder straps for a snug, personalized fit. The Smart-Pack design folds shoulder and waist straps into the wing for compact transport, and it includes a Hydros Pro Carry-on Backpack for efficient storage and travel packaging. Compatible with AIR2 or Balanced Power Inflator options, it supports practical adjustments without sacrificing performance.
Features
Features
- Ultra durable construction: Patented, moldable Monprene® Gel Harness resists UV, chemicals and abrasion; fabric-free design avoids Velcro or zippers.
- Instant dry and travel-ready: Low water retention reduces post-dive weight, ideal for frequent travelers.
- „BCD-4-Life„ modular design: Easily add/remove weight systems, straps, and pouches; many components are replaceable without stitching.
- 3D ergonomic fit: Conforms to body shape for maximum comfort and stability in the water.
- Neutrally buoyant: Near-zero inherent buoyancy minimizes lead requirements for better buoyancy control.
- Body Grip Gel: Prevents BCD from shifting or riding up during dives.
- Dual-Compound back plate: Provides stability and comfort with a simple tank-band system for easier assembly.
- Articulated shoulder straps: Allow straps to adjust to your body for a snug, personalized fit.
- 2-stage inflation and tri-bungee system: Maintains a compact underwater profile with high lift at the surface.
- Smart-Pack design: Folding shoulder and waist straps pack into the wing for compact transport and storage.
- Sizing and air sources: Available in men's and women's sizing; compatible with Balanced Power Inflator or AIR2.
- Included components: Hydros Pro includes 2 Monprene® weight pockets, 2 interior quick-release weight pouches, additional Travel Harness, and a Hydros Pro Carry-on Backpack for travel and storage.
- Specifications: BCD Type: Back-Inflated; Lift Capacity: 36 lbs (16.3 kg); Weight: 11.4 lb (5.17 kg); Weight Integrated: Yes; Pockets: 2; D-Rings: 4; Back Trim Pockets: 2; Pocket Type: Modular/Add-On.
Specifications
Specifications
| BCD Type | Back-Inflated |
| Lift Capacity | 36 lbs |
| Lift Capacity | 16.3 kg |
| Lift Capacity | 160 |
| Weight Integrated | Yes |
| Number of Pockets | 2 |
| Number of D-Rings | 4 |
| Weight | 11.4 lb | 5.17 kg |
| Back Trim Pockets | 2 |
| Pocket Type | Modular/Add-On |
| Backpack Type | Monprene Dual Compound |
| Activity | Recreational |
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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.
