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Brand: Mares
Located in: Essential Equipment, Buoyancy Compensators
In today's world of travel we are strictly confined by airline weight restrictions, therefore the design of your equipment needs to encompass elements to be travel friendly. Icon is the ideal BC for traveling. The Quick-Pak System makes it easy to compact and transport the BC with a few simple moves. Once closed it is minimal in size and can easily be transported in your suitcase or a small travel backpack. Back mounted bladder providing high lift capacity when needed and complete freedom of movement on all your dives. Comfort padded backpack, metal D-rings, Mechanical Release System (MRS), dual position adjustable chest strap and one roll upzippered pocket makes this BCD the diver's choice.
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Review Snapshot®
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.2 stars
(based on 9 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Comfortable(6), Durable(6), Easily adjustable(6), Lots of features(3)
Best Uses:
Cold water(4), Recreation(6), Warm water(5)
Describe Yourself:
Advanced diver(5)
Diving Type:
Night diving(4), Open water diving(4), Wreck diving(4)

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Simple and Easy
By pandaVerified Purchaser from Homestead, Florida on 6/24/2009
Pros:
Comfortable, Durable, Easily Adjustable
Describe Yourself:
Novice Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mares Mares Icon BC with MRS Plus Weight Pockets:

Shoulder straps are padded and comfortable. Doesn't have a cumberbon and can't find a knife to go in grommet holes. But a very simple and intuitive BCD.

Service & Delivery comments:

Fast delivery and package arrived well padded and protected. Customer service was quick and to the point.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great BC
By ScottuglyVerified Purchaser from Houston, TX on 3/8/2009
Pros:
Comfortable, Durable, Easily Adjustable, Lots Of Features
Cons:
Not enough pockets
Best Uses:
Recreation, Warm Water
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Diving Type:
Cave Diving, Drift Diving, Night Diving, Open Water Diving, Rescue Diving, Wreck Diving
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mares Mares Icon BC with MRS Plus Weight Pockets:

Very comfortable BC. Packs small for travel. Wish it had more pockets.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Love This BC
By BDA MikeVerified Reviewer from Bermuda on 2/6/2009
Pros:
Comfortable, Durable, Easily Adjustable, Great range of motion, Packs very well
Best Uses:
Recreation, Warm Water
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Diving Type:
Cave Diving, Night Diving, Open Water Diving, Wreck Diving
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mares Mares Icon BC with MRS Plus Weight Pockets:

Great performing BC, had mine for 2 years, with 130+ dives on it and not a thing to complain about-and I'm rough on all my gear. This has held up very well to all the abuse I put it through so far. Folds down very well to fit into a small dive nap-sack for fast day to day travel on a small island scooter.

[8 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great BC
By Mark DMVerified Reviewer from Los Angeles, CA on 8/18/2008
Pros:
Easily Adjustable, Great ergonomics, Lots Of Features, Many D-rings, Streamlined
Cons:
Arm straps a little rough, No backplate, Small pocket
Best Uses:
Cold Water, Recreation, Warm Water, Wreck
Describe Yourself:
Divemaster
Diving Type:
Kelp diving, Night Diving, Open Water Diving, Rescue Diving, Wreck Diving
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mares Mares Icon BC with MRS Plus Weight Pockets:

Love this BC! Have been searching and debating for about a year now. Wanted something high quality, but without a bunch of extra straps. This model has no cummerbund, slim arm straps and weight pockets, and bungees around the already streamlined air cell. Even the chest strap is removable! I did three demanding dives with it on my first day, and the streamlining was amazing, I was zipping around with barely any kicking!

On the minus side: There's no hard backplate. I didn't notice it while wearing the BC, but it makes putting the BC onto the tank a little more difficult. Also, the contrasting seam thread is like fish line, and a little scratchy on bare skin -- best to wear a rash guard or wetsuit. And finally, the pocket is a little small, and there's only one. I have a big safety sausage, and I'm not sure it will fit in there.

All that said, this is a Ferrari BC -- very fast, very sleek, and entirely lovable despite a few minor quirks. Also, the quikpak system is a fun way to impress even jaded dive buddies. Highly, highly recommend.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Rugged, High quality Construction!
By NickVerified Reviewer from Oconomowoc, WI on 7/12/2008
Pros:
Comfortable, Durable, Easily Adjustable
Best Uses:
Cold Water, Recreation, Warm Water
Describe Yourself:
Divemaster
Diving Type:
Night Diving, Open Water Diving, Wreck Diving
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mares Mares Icon BC with MRS Plus Weight Pockets:

A very impressive BC that is rugged, well designed and folds into an extremely compact package for travel and/or storage. The quality is clearly evident in this BC. I strongly recommend it to anyone needing a quality back floatation BC for general use as well as travel.

[1 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Comfortable
By Perrywinkle PeteVerified Purchaser from Bar Harbor, Me on 3/20/2008
Pros:
Comfortable, Easily Adjustable, Lots Of Features
Best Uses:
Cold Water, Recreation
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mares Mares Icon BC with MRS Plus Weight Pockets:

Easy to don and doff underwater

[2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Excellent BCD
By ScubaDoo from Charlotte, NC on 1/18/2008
Pros:
Comfortable, Durable
Cons:
Not enough Lift
Best Uses:
Cold Water, Recreation, Warm Water
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mares Mares Icon BC with MRS Plus Weight Pockets:

Overall the BCD is a great. However, it does not have enough lift. If you are a beginner diver, it is a great BCD. Had about 50 dives with it, took it to Costa Rica and proved to be a great travel BCD as well.

[2 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
Excellent compromise
By Capt'n BobVerified Purchaser from Ontario, Canada on 10/10/2007
Pros:
Accurate, Compact, Durable, Lightweight
Cons:
Lift, Upper tank holder
Best Uses:
Excellent travel BCD
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver, Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mares Mares Icon BC with MRS Plus Weight Pockets:

Fits nicely into a small suitcase for air travel. I will use it 3 times for travel this winter. I have used it with both wet and dry suits

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great BC, not for the slim diver
By DJTVerified Purchaser from Seattle, WA on 9/25/2007
Pros:
Compact, Good Range
Best Uses:
Open Water
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mares Mares Icon BC with MRS Plus Weight Pockets:

Love the bc the only problem is the adjustments are do not allow enough flexibility for a tall slender person such as myself 6'3" 185lbs. Other than that I love the BC

Holds enough weight and has enough lift for the cold puget sound water here in the Seattle area.

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