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Just for the ladies; fit, comfort, a host of female-friendly features, and absolutely gorgeous styling Maybe you've checked out women's-specific BC's before at your local shop but never really got what the hype was about. Sure they have different graphics and size ranges, but what is the real advantage of a women's-specific BC?
The HERA is built from the ground up for you designed specifically around the female form with ample adjustments to make it your own, without sacrificing the features and functionality that the most discriminating divers demand. This may just be the most comfortable, best fitting BC you've ever worn.
More than 300 female divers, instructors and Oceanic Dealers participated in a detailed survey to help develop the ultimate women's-specific BC design. Time and time again, we heard what is lacking in today's BCs designed for women - you're looking for a BC designed to fit you; not a scaled down male BC. You're looking for a BC that's comfortable, contoured in all the right places, but one that doesn't sacrifice features or functionality. You want a BC that's travel-friendly, yet rugged enough and packing the lift capacity required for daily local diving. And finally, you're looking for something with a little style - preferably not just big swatches of pink or purple material. You ask for it - Oceanic delivers.
Oceanic's patented Custom Fit Harness is standard equipment on the Hera. With multi-position shoulder straps and cummerbund, the Hera delivers individual comfort for women of all shapes and sizes.
The innovative design of the Hera allows the freedom of movement and other benefits you have come to expect from a rear-inflation BC. However, the unique wrap-around design of the air cell provides you more lift than most BC's; as well as an improved, upright orientation when the BC is inflated on the surface.
Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
from Princeton, NJ on 6/14/2010
Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Hera Womens BC:
I finally decided to upgraded to an integrated BC just before we left for our dive trip to Little Caymen. Let me tell you, not having to put on a weight belt while diving was liberating. I also enjoyed the large and easy to access pockets. There were plenty of hooks in convenient locations. The BC was very easy to adjust to fit my body length. The BC was very comfortable to wear both in and out of the water. It took me a couple of dives to get completely used to the BC but I would say my buoyancy control is even better (and it was very good before) and made it even easier to take amazing underwater photographs. It was a great investment and I only wonder why I didn't upgrade sooner.
[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
from Grand Cayman on 9/17/2009
Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Hera Womens BC:
Great fit, actually cut and made for a womans curves. Lightweight great for travel, durable, and comfortable fit. The best BCD money can buy!!!
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Hera Womens BC:
Talk about a BC with all the right features designed specifically for a woman. There is ample padding in the right areas, no excess bulk (commonly experienced by men's BCs), and nice added features. Very streamlined with the knife attachment, integrated weight pockets, non-dumpable back weights, optional air2, and a plethora of D rings. I am very pleased with this BC and would recommend it to any woman out there! Happy diving!
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
from mid-TN on 3/14/2009
Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Hera Womens BC:
I'm 5'4" & 110 lbs. I must have tried on at least a dozen other BCDs at a large outlet in Florida until one of the salesmen took note of my frustration and extended the Oceanic Hera, saying that if it didn't fit me properly, no BCD would. After just a few adjustments, a huge smile must have spread across my face, because my husband immediately exclaimed, "We'll take it!"
Everything you would want is there, in the perfect spot at the best angle. Feels great in the water.
HIGHLY recommend to tiny gals like me!
[4 of 5 customers found this review helpful]
from Spokane, WA on 8/6/2008
Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Hera Womens BC:
Quite possibly the best BCD my wife has owned in 20+ years of diving with many models from many manufacturers.