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If high lift is what you need the Blackwing will deliver with 48lbs (21.1kg). The quick-release weight pockets can accommodate 15lbs each, supplemental weight/accessory pockets with one inch slide release buckle hold up to 10lbs each.
Comfort is ensured with a fully padded hard backpack which is equipped with a carry handle and a soft polymer "gripper" section to prevent tank slippage. The standard tank band with steel/delrin cam buckle secures the cylinder firmly. A size adjustable padded nylon cummerbund with 2" center-pull side release buckle,and a small zippered pocket in the center of cummerbund for car, hotel key or "C"-Card.
To attach everything you need there are four D-Rings on the lower bladder aroundthe waist area and four more pre-bent D-Rings on the shoulders. All D-Rings are stainless Steel and corrosion resistant. Nickel plated brass grommets are strategically placed for accessory attachment of BC knife and lanyards.
Premium inflator system with neoprene corrugated hose and cable pull dump mechanism and a rear lower pull dump for inverted release of air. Keep your BCD in close and snug with an adjustable sternum strap completes this BCD, making itone versatile buoyancy unit.
Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
from Cherry Hill, NJ on 12/27/2009
Comments about Bare Bare Blackwing BCD:
I've used the Bare Blackwing off the Jersey coast, A'Ahu and the Bahamas. I love this BC. I have found it to be very comfortabel to wear, with lots of heavy duty D-rings for clipping on whatever you would like. By adjusting hte amount of air at he surface and with a little lean find that the wing actually makes a nice pillow and doesn't try to face plant me. with a 2-peice 7mm off the jersey coast or dutch springs this BC has no problems holding up to 40-lbs of weight (30/10). The blackwing also has some nice handles for manuvering with the tank and weights before strapping it on. The only downnside is that the blackwing is a bit bulky for traveling. However, this has not been a problem for me as still fits in my bag and all my gear (minus reg set) comes in at less then 40-lbs.
Comments about Bare Bare Blackwing BCD:
overall very good product, if you fall foreward with a blackwing you are not weighted properly,it comes with tank ballast weight pockets to make weighting simple.. I have not had a problem.
it has lotsa d-rings and stoarge, very easy to adjust and very cozy to wear,the reason a 4 out of 5 is that i have a hard time to drain the excess water out of bc, not a big deal just the way the inflater hose is set up....
[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
from San Juan, PR on 7/4/2009
Comments about Bare Bare Blackwing BCD:
I´ve been looking for a new back inflated BC now for a while. I liked this BC when I saw it although there were no reviews for it. So I took my chances. After a few dives with it I can say that I´m not dissapointed. It´s great. My only concern is that its a little bulky, so if you´re planning on traveling with it, I would suggest giving it a little thought. Other than that it is a very good bc. I would say it is half way in between a recreational and a technical buoyancy compensator. I recommend it.
[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
from Delaware on 6/29/2009
Comments about Bare Bare Blackwing BCD:
Good new BCD from BARE - very well made. Experienced small problem w/ inflator house connection leaking air bubbles so I bought a replacement hose at local dive shop. LP gave me a store credit for the amount no problem. VERY comfortable due to lots of padding, tons of D-rings - more than you need really. Zipper pockets not too hard to reach ot use. Only "complaint" might be that unit is somewhat bulky due to quick release weight pockets so might not be the best choice for someone who needs to pack gear for flying etc.
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