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The Isla's female-specific features include:
- No chest strap
- Shoulder straps that are padded, covered with a soft material and utilize the Adjustable Positioning System
- A bladder curved to fit over a woman's hips
- Interior surfaces of soft material
Although designed for women, the jacket style Isla has the features and functions all divers expect. These include:
- An adjustable cummerbund
- Carrying handle
- Molded tank cradle with nonslip pad
- Padded backpack
- 8 sturdy plastic D-rings for accessories
- A large pocket on each side. The Isla's are zippered
- Rear pull dump. The Isla's has the pull on the front, where it's easy find
- Twin weight pockets on the back. Each of these pockets holds up to five pounds of non dumpable weight
Features exclusive to Oceanic BCs include:
Quick Lock and Release (QLR) integrated weight system. The releasable pockets on the Isla hold up to 20 pounds of weight. They are held in place with a mechanical locking mechanism that prevents accidental release. Weights are secured inside the pockets so they don't shift when you move around.
A bladder made of Oceanic's patented Bioflex, the only bladder material on the market that stretches. The bladder lies flat when deflated, reducing drag.
Shoulders and pockets of 1600 denier fade resistant nylon.
Fitting for an optional Instrument Retractor.
The Isla comes in three sizes. The small offers 21 pounds of lift, the medium, 23, and the large, 28.
Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
from Chicago on 12/1/2007
Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Isla BCD with QLR Weight System:
I got this one for my girlfriend. It was important that the BCD is designed for women since she was uncomfortable with regular BCDs on previous dives. This one fits and she loves it.
As always Leisure Pro's service was good.
from Allentown on 11/19/2007
Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Isla BCD with QLR Weight System:
Bought for my petite wife 5' 2". This size SM was for midgets.
from Houston on 11/8/2007
Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Isla BCD with QLR Weight System:
I bought two to update my wife and daughter 20-year-old BCds. They both loved them, especially after 7 day’s of diving.
from aussie3d[@] on 11/8/2007
Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Isla BCD with QLR Weight System:
Well cut for the female form, around the waist, nice comfy fit there.
Not too many rings, but the right qty.
Deep pockets for dive storage and of course, the 'essentials' , makeup, lipstick etc.
Not too 'close; to wear but certainly comfortable and would recommend.
Great item.
Once again fantastic customer service from LP.
Ordered on Saturday before Mothers day and bcd was here 4 business days later, Thursdeee arvo.
Thanks LP....!
from ca on 10/23/2007
Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Isla BCD with QLR Weight System:
I purchased this jacket style BC for my wife and she like the futures of it.
It is design for women and fit them good. Slide adjustment of the front strap make big difference in fitting to women anatomy. Easy to rest in it on surface . Integrated weight system is a easy to operate. No problem so far with quality of it.
from Columbus GA on 10/23/2007
Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Isla BCD with QLR Weight System:
My daughter bacame ceterfied and [...] set us up with her first dive BCD, regulator, and computer.. The set up works great and thanks to [...].
from Conshohocken,PA on 9/25/2007
Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Isla BCD with QLR Weight System:
This BCD is very comfortable and has adjustments in all of the right places. It could use one or two more D rings but I still wouldn't trade it!
from Central, NJ on 9/24/2007
Comments about Oceanic Oceanic Isla BCD with QLR Weight System:
I am a beginner open water diver and didn't want to spend a fortune on gear. I looked everywhere for a good BC and Leisure Pro had the best prices by far! I have not used the BC yet as I am recovering from surgery but I cannot wait to try it out.