Mares Product Reviews and Ratings - Buoyancy Compensators - Mares Icon BC with MRS Plus Weight Pockets from Leisure Pro

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(based on 14 ratings)

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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 14 reviews)

93% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Comfortable(11), Durable(10), Easily adjustable(10), Lots of features(6)

Best Uses:

Cold water(6), Extreme depths(3), Recreation(10), Warm water(10)

Describe Yourself:

Advanced(4), Advanced diver(5)

Diving Type:

Cave diving(3), Drift diving(4), Night diving(9), Open water diving(9), Outdoor professional(4)

Nice!

By Scuba Gumby

from Perth, Western Australia on 12/21/2010

Pros:

Comfortable, Durable, Easily Adjustable, Lots Of Features

Best Uses:

Cold Water, Extreme Depths, Recreation, Warm Water

Describe Yourself:

Advanced

Diving Type:

Cave Diving, Night Diving, Open Water Diving, Rescue Diving, Wreck Diving

Was this a gift?:

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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

Great fitting BCD, Well made, very comfortable.

Folds into nice package, wish Mares could of intergrated more pockets.

Diving it in Africa - Awsome BCD!!!

By Striker52

from Djibouti, Africa on 11/30/2010

Pros:

Comfortable, Durable, Easily Adjustable, Reliable BCD

Best Uses:

Extreme Depths, Recreation, Warm Water

Describe Yourself:

Advanced

Diving Type:

Night Diving, Open Water Diving, Rescue Diving, Wreck Diving

Was this a gift?:

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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

It is the 1st BCD I have used that fits perfectly straight out of the box. Boyancy is not an issue and adjusting during the dive is easy as 1-2-3.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Worth The Money

By Phoenixx

from Brooklyn, NY on 8/27/2010

Pros:

Comfortable, Durable, Easily Adjustable, Lots Of Features

Cons:

Weight system

Best Uses:

Extreme Depths, Recreation, Warm Water

Describe Yourself:

Beginner

Diving Type:

Drift 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:

This is a great BC for tropical climate diving. ** Use weights on on the BC ** Otherwise it will float above your head and be very uncomfortable.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

weight pockets are a bad idea

By Nigel

from Dublin, Ireland on 5/10/2010

Pros:

Comfortable

Best Uses:

Warm Water

Describe Yourself:

Advanced

Diving Type:

Drift Diving, Night Diving, Open Water Diving, Wreck Diving

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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

This is a very confortable and compact BCD but I had one Major issue with the intergrated weight system. It is NOT recommended for cold water diving. On my second dive with this BC i lost a weight pocket due to material failure. Another issure I have with the BC is the lower back valve for the BC. It is very difficulit to find. Otherwise i like the feeling and handling of it.

One Excellent BC

By J.J. "Dive Hawk"

from Arizona, USA on 3/23/2010

Pros:

Comfortable, Durable, Easily Adjustable, Lots Of Features, Travel Ready

Best Uses:

Cold Water, Recreation, Warm Water

Describe Yourself:

Advanced

Diving Type:

Drift 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:

There isn't much to say here. It performs as advertised and is very easy to pack and travel with. This is an outstanding BC.

I could use an extra pocket, though, but it's still a great product.

Images shared by: J.J. "Dive Hawk"

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[3 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Simple and Easy

By panda

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.

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Great BC

By Scottugly

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.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Love This BC

By BDA Mike

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.

[10 of 10 customers found this review helpful]

Great BC

By Mark DM

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 Nick

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 4 customers found this review helpful]

Comfortable

By Perrywinkle Pete

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 5 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 Bob

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 DJT

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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