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(based on 8 ratings)
Brand: Genesis
Located in: Essential Equipment, Buoyancy Compensators
The Genesis Cobra LD is a jacket style BCD is made of rugged and durable 1000 denier ballistic nylon, with an 840 denier urethane coated nylon air cell. Rigidintegrated backpack with thermal-molded foam comfort pad makes for a comfortableand extremely stable BCD. Jacket is equipped with two non-releasing 5lbs (2.27kg) rear weight pockets, has 6 welded stainless steel D-Rings for multiple accessory attachment, with four on the shoulders and two at the waist.

BCD has an ergonomically designed independent suspension strap system with frontclosure which allows air cell movement away from your body preventing squeeze when BCD is fully inflated. The cummerbund has a length adjustment and is depth compensating to prevent jacket ride-up at depth. Jacket also comes equipped with an adjustable and removable sternum strap all to give a comfortable custom fit. Stability of your cylinder is achieved with a sewn-in ridged pack frame and adjustable tank locator strap. Need to store something, not a problem with the two large expandable Velcro closure pockets.

The Genesis power inflator with rapped pull dump, LP Inflator Hose and a rear pull dump with ball pull cord makes trimming your buoyancy quick and easy in anyposition underwater or on the surface. The BCD comes with two Akona Quick Clip system attachments and grommets in the pockets for retractors cables. The BCD is designed to except the Genesis BCD Pro Accessory Kit (see SKU: GNSRK) to complete your accessory needs and give you a streamline environmentally friendlyprofile.
Review Snapshot®
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.4 stars
(based on 8 reviews)
88% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Comfortable(7), Durable(7), Easily adjustable(7), Lots of features(6)
Best Uses:
Cold water(5), Recreation(5), Warm water(4)
Describe Yourself:
Advanced(3), Professional(3)
Diving Type:
Drift diving(3), Night diving(5), Open water diving(7), Wreck diving(3)
 
Great BC
By KellyVerified Reviewer from Southbridge, MA on 5/11/2011
Pros:
Comfortable, Durable, Easily Adjustable
Best Uses:
Cold Water, Public safety diving
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Diving Type:
Night Diving, Open Water Diving, Rescue Diving
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Genesis Genesis Cobra LD BCD:

I am a public safety diver and this is a great BC, especially if you are diving with a pony bottle setup. The trim weight pockets on the back are perfect to counterbalance a pony bottle. Public safety divers usually don't use weight integrated BCs, so it not being weight integrated is fine for me. The BC is also very durable, have used it for ice diving as well and didn't have any problems.

 
Big Shoulders no problem
By JohnVerified Purchaser from Little Falls, NJ on 10/10/2010
Pros:
Comfortable, Durable, Easily Adjustable, Lots Of Features
Best Uses:
Cold Water, Recreation, Warm Water
Describe Yourself:
Advanced
Diving Type:
Drift Diving, Open Water Diving, Wreck Diving
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Genesis Genesis Cobra LD BCD:

I am a big guy who does recreational advanced open water and shore dives. The vest is easy on and off and very forgiving. Once on it feels like an extension of my body rather a piece of equipment needed for diving. The trim pockets are perfect for that extra weight and because it does not have the integrated weight section it more open.

I have been diving for over 5 years and I wish someone would have told me about this BC before now.

 
Outstanding BCD
By Peter A.Verified Reviewer from Southern New Jersey on 8/12/2010
Pros:
Comfortable, Durable, Easily Adjustable, Lots Of Features
Best Uses:
Cold Water, Recreation, Warm Water
Describe Yourself:
Advanced
Diving Type:
Night Diving, Open Water Diving, Wreck Diving
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Genesis Genesis Cobra LD BCD:

Bought this BCD about 2 months ago from LPL and couldn't be happier with it. Fits great, adjusts easily, trims very easily, durably made. Lots of useful features. Has 2 gigantic zippered pockets, lots of D-rings. Replaced an older oceanic BCD and this one is of substantially better quality. Comes in 2x size for the bigger divers. Loved it so much I bought another for my daughter.

 
Take note- not weight intergrated...
By Diving ChefVerified Reviewer from Tega Cay, SC on 6/6/2010
Pros:
Comfortable, Durable, Easily Adjustable, Lots Of Features
Best Uses:
Cold Water, Recreation, Warm Water
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Diving Type:
Drift Diving, Night Diving, Open Water Diving, Wreck Diving
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Genesis Genesis Cobra LD BCD:

This is a fine BC just be aware that you will need a weight belt, it is not intergrated with its own weight system. Other than that its a good BC, no worries.

 
GENESIS COBRA
By Iceman from Georgia on 5/10/2010
Pros:
Durable
Best Uses:
Warm Water
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Diving Type:
Open Water Diving
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Genesis Genesis Cobra LD BCD:

I have used a COBRA for 8 years so I shouldn't complain. The power inflator developed corrosion that caused problems on inflation. Maintenance helped but I finally replaced the unit this summer.
It IS a sturdy design and supports heavy use on research dives.

 
No carrying handle
By Ghost RiderVerified Purchaser from Izmir, Turkey on 5/3/2010
Pros:
Comfortable, Durable, Easily Adjustable, Lots Of Features
Cons:
No carrying handle
Describe Yourself:
Advanced
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Genesis Genesis Cobra LD BCD:

I didn't get to use this BCD, once I received it I realized it did not have a carrying handle. Other than the carrying handle, it has lots of features and fit well.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
quality that is reasonably priced
By NW InstructorVerified Purchaser from pacific northwest on 11/12/2009
Pros:
Comfortable, Durable, Easily Adjustable, Lots Of Features
Best Uses:
Cold Water, Recreation
Describe Yourself:
Professional Diver
Diving Type:
Night Diving, Open Water Diving
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Genesis Genesis Cobra LD BCD:

I use these in my rental and they stand up to alot of use.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Good value
By consideredbearVerified Reviewer from quebec, canada on 3/31/2009
Pros:
Comfortable, Easily Adjustable, Lots Of Features
Best Uses:
Recreation
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Diving Type:
Drift Diving, Night Diving, Open Water Diving
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Genesis Genesis Cobra LD BCD:

All BCD's have good points and bad points.
This one has many features and is adequate
for most regular diving situations.
I am a 6 foot 325 lbs. diver XXL suits big
man and is confortable.
If you need a good BCD at a good price i
recommend this one!
Leisurepro is an awesome place to shop diving gear!

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