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(based on 6 ratings)
Brand: Aqualung
Located in: Essential Equipment, Buoyancy Compensators
The Sea Quest Latitude XLT BCD is the ideal blend of features and usability. This BCD has what diver's need, without adding so many features that confusion can occur. The integrated weight system allows you to carry the majority of your weight across your shoulders and back instead of only on your hips; this weight system also has the patented SureLock system, which ensures you can rely on your weight system at all times. In addition, the expansion gusset at the lower portion of the BCD offers you greater lift than the Latitude XLT's competitors, without the increased sense of bulk and drag.

This BCD is also equipped with two non-ditch rear pockets; this is a key safety feature offered by the Latitude XLT. In case of an emergency and you have to dump your weights, the rear pockets retain a portion of your weights, allowing you to have a more controlled ascent. If you were to dump all of your weights, your ascent would be dangerously fast.

Not only is this BCD safe, it is rugged and will meet your needs. The exterior is crafted out of Armor-Shield Condura, which means the Latitude XLT can take the bumps and bruising dive gear has to endure.
Review Snapshot®
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.2 stars
(based on 6 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Comfortable(6), Durable(6), Easily adjustable(5)
Best Uses:
Cold water(5), Recreation(6), Warm water(6)
Describe Yourself:
Advanced diver(3)
Diving Type:
Drift diving(3), Open water diving(4), Wreck diving(3)
 
Hard to find anything to compain about
By FALPhilVerified Reviewer from USA on 12/3/2010
Pros:
Comfortable, Durable, Easy controls, Integrated Weights
Cons:
Not true to size
Best Uses:
Recreation, Warm Water
Describe Yourself:
Advanced
Diving Type:
Drift Diving, Night Diving, Open Water Diving, Wreck Diving
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aqualung Sea Quest Latitude XLT BC:

For the last 20 years, I have used Scubapro stab jackets. I have about 2 dozen dives in the Latitude XLT. It is comfortable, adjustable, and easy to use. I like the dump valves at the shoulder and hip, and I really like the auto inflator/emergency second stage that came with mine. Pockets are roomy and the integrated weight system works very well. It also has trim weight pockets on the tank strap, and I like those a lot because (a)they enable broader distribution of weight, and (b) if you have to "blow and go", having weight in the trim pockets moderates the ascension rate. I would prefer stainless d-rings, but the plastic ones work. Overall, I still prefer the Scubapro Classic, but this jacket is more than adequate.

 
Great BC!
By big jonVerified Reviewer from Jacksonville, Florida on 8/3/2009
Pros:
Comfortable, Durable, Easily Adjustable
Best Uses:
Cold Water, Recreation, Warm Water
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Diving Type:
Drift Diving, Open Water Diving, Wreck Diving
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aqualung Sea Quest Latitude XLT BC:

I was using a Zeagle BCD before this one and i like the Sea-Quest a LOT more. It's more stream line than the Zeagle and at the surface having the bladder wrap around you makes floating easy. I would highly recommend this BC to anyone. I'm 6'8" and the XL fits like a glove. So it is definitely a good BC for big guys. Only down side is i wish it had more D rings, otherwise it's an amazing BC and i'll get a lot of use out of it.

 
I like it
By BrittVerified Purchaser from Visalia, CA on 6/30/2009
Pros:
Comfortable, Durable, Easily Adjustable
Best Uses:
Cold Water, Recreation, Warm Water
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Diver
Diving Type:
Open Water Diving
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aqualung Sea Quest Latitude XLT BC:

Very comfortable and works well.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
The best one, so far.
By RolandVerified Reviewer from Middlesex County, NJ on 3/14/2009
Pros:
Comfortable, Durable, Easily Adjustable, Lots Of Features
Best Uses:
Cold Water, Recreation, Warm Water
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Diving Type:
Drift Diving, Night Diving, Open Water Diving, Wreck Diving
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aqualung Sea Quest Latitude XLT BC:

I have been diving for over 20 years and have owned many B.C.s of different brands and styles. I say this one is the best so far because with the good fit (provided by the adjustment devices and its profile) and integrated weight system, it would not ride up above your shoulders when your floating on the surface. I no longer need jock straps to keep the B.C. in place. It keeps my head way above the water on the surface even during swells and significant waves. This, when I'm supporting my housed SLR camera in my tummy and leaning backwards. It's trim profile eliminates drag underwater and when swimming on your back in the surface. In fact, I use less effort when I'm swimming towards the boat or skiff at the surface on my back. I found thiS is the most practical way to swim at the surface because of my camera rig. The weight pockets make it easy to add or subtract weights to suit your indidual needs, so as to keeep your body from leaning/tilting to one side caused by the destribution of your console, dive lites, wrist computers, pony bottle, etc. It is somewhat difficult to get objects from the main pockets of the B.C. but this may be solved by selecting smaller signalling mirror, sausage,etc to put there.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
a great BCD for great price
By ron from milwaukee wi on 3/23/2008
Pros:
Comfortable, Durable, Easily Adjustable
Cons:
Doe not have steel rings
Best Uses:
Cold Water, Professional, Recreation, Warm Water
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aqualung Sea Quest Latitude XLT BC:

Have owned this for some time, trained in it and bought one, love it. This does it all, would like steel rings instead of plastic, but other than that it has everything you need. Lots of holders and pockets, have room for all you will need to take with you. I really like the weight system, easy to use and the back weights are just perfect, adds to the stability of the system. What impresses me the most is the added feature to remove the weights to put it on with the tank and then add the weights. Less to try to handle at once and make the unit much more balanced,
I would highly recommend this to anyone, starting out to a heavy rec diver. I will buy one just like this when this one wears out!!

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
very functional
By MarkVerified Reviewer from Wyoming on 12/7/2007
Pros:
Comfortable, Durable, Easily Adjustable, Lots Of Features
Best Uses:
Cold Water, Extreme Depths, Professional, Recreation, Warm Water
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aqualung Sea Quest Latitude XLT BC:

This BCD can do it all. It's very functional and comfortable as well. It also has a lot of pockets and it can be easily adjusted in the water if need be.

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