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The Avid features the NEW CQR weight-pocket system for a more secure, comfortable dive plus two, non-releasing, trim weight pockets that can hold up to 10 additional pounds.
Jacket style, this BC wraps air completely around you for easy floating on the surface. The Avid offers the following features:
Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
from Bonaire on 8/7/2008
I live in Bonaire 10 months of the year. I do at least one dive everyday. Bought my first Avid 7 years ago. Loved it, so when it finally wore out after 7 years of daily diving, I certainly wanted another one. 7 Years of daily diving proves the durability.
its a great product and very durable
from Atlanta, GA on 6/20/2008
I just bought the Avid last week and took it on a wreck dive already. Awesome BC, very comfortable and easy to use. To me, the Sherwood Avid is the best BC on the market.
from Central Ohio on 6/20/2008
Great all round BC. One of the few BCD's made that is actually a 2XL vs other BC's that add a little material to the cumberbun and call it a 2XL. If you are a person of girth, this is the BCD for you. Plenty of D-rings for add-ons. I suggest adding the AVID BC knife and light. They are very handy and made for this BC.
from Barbados on 6/12/2008
Since using this BCD , it is very comfortable and it has adequate lift to get me from the bottom. Has a lot of attachment points to add accessories. I also like the addition of the right sholder dump valve which my training or rental BCD didn't have.
from NC coast on 5/31/2008
NC wreck diver.Hard to locate side pocket zippers wearing gloves. Zipper leads are underneath bottom waist strap when closed. I am adding a bright colored pull strap to zipper lead to fix problem. Always dive with suit. Can't remark about comfort if no wetsuit. Stiff material on shoulders might rub? Like the multiple d-rings. Comfortable fit. I'm very bouyant and keep 2 lb in each back weight pocket.
from tampa,Fl. on 5/28/2008
Very comfortable.Feels like a tank top.
prompt delivery as always.Aaron knows his stuff.
from Illinois on 5/28/2008
One of the best BCD's I owned or used. The fit and comfort is perfect. The weight system and addition non removable weights allow it to be very ballenced. The Material is very rugged without being stiff. I will have this BCD for a long time. I highly recomend the Sherwood Avid
from Hutchinson, Kansas on 5/15/2008
I own many BC's, always trying to find the right one! I had a Mares that I loved but got a little to FAT for and had to "upgrade" LOL, searched and tried all kinds and brands because they quit making my old style of Mares jacket. Then I happened onto the AVID. What an awesome jacket! all kinds of bells and whistles, rugged, durable, comfortable, my brother even has one now! We dive mainly in the Florida keys. I may even buy another Avid jacket and leave it in the box until I need it!
from Milwaukee, WI on 5/15/2008
This is a sturdy heavy duty BC. Great BC for begginers or low budget buyers. Love the extra pouch for the snorkel.
from Boston, MA on 5/14/2008
I only get to dive a couple of times a year and wanted a simple to use easy to pack model. This one has lots of rings & pockets for cameras and sefety equipment. I put this one into my checked luggage - although it would fit into carry on.
Awesome BC. I used it when I did all of my training and then decided to buy one for myself. Everything is easy... easy on/off, easy to adjust. I also like the two straps for the tank (you see too many divers out there that look like their tank is about to fall out). I also like all of the D-Rings for all my gear. Overall, this is the best BC I have ever used!
from New Jersey on 4/6/2008
My work collegue use to be a commercial diver. He lent me his Avid. I used this BC in the Turks & Caicos last spring. When the dive instructors saw me using this BC they were very impressed with the design features and how it fit on me. The dual tank strap is a nice plus. Loading weights in the pack belts are great. No more weights digging into my hips. Plenty of rings and pockets.
After diving for a full week, I did not have any complaints abouts this BC.
Leisure Pro was offering this model on sale for a great price. I will be diving in carribean this spring and looking forward to using my own BC.
from Washington, DC on 3/22/2008
Love this BCD -- everything I expected. Used in 13 dives in St Croix (March 2008). Lots of rings and attachments. Easy to use integrated weight system, including 2 rear, non-release, weight pockets. Dumping air was very easy.
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from Groton, CT on 3/5/2008
Great for the price and long lasting
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from Delight, AR on 2/19/2008
I think this is a very good BC for the price. It has plenty of D-rings for all of your gear.
from Abilene, TX on 2/15/2008
I was using 18 lbs and it did not keep my head above water until I really inflated a bunch. Worked for me. A good value.
from Voorhees, NJ on 1/21/2008
Love the integrated weight system for warm water diving. Bought one for myself and my son for Christmas.. Probably going to order my wife one very soon..!
from Chicago, IL on 1/17/2008
heavy duty construction, great fit. also nice having two tanks straps. weight pockets are easy to pull.
from Barbados on 11/28/2007
This BC is excellent when shore diving, it works well when floating on the surface and it is just as comfortable when you are down below.
from chicago, il on 11/8/2007
It's my first and only BC, so it's hard to compare to anything else other than rentals that I used during my certification and it's better than any of them, hands down.
It's a very sturdy, tough, but also heavy BC with lots of clips and rings to hang stuff off of.
It fits comfortably but tends to slide up underwater, but this might be the case with most BCs. I wish it had a crotch strap to hold it down. I like this BC though because it's built so tough and it's worked well for me well in all environments, from Floriday Keys to a quarry in Illinois in March.
from Indiana on 11/8/2007
Overall I'm very satisfied with this BC. The only negative has been that the handle on the pull cord for the rear dump valve broke off after only a few dives. Easily repaired it myself.
from pittsburgh, pa on 11/8/2007
easy to adjust and switch out different sized tanks.
from Dallas TX on 11/8/2007
This is my second one of this model needed a small size but never found one with the feautres for the price.
from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on 11/8/2007
I like it but I would like a handle at the top as many BCDs have. I have to lift by the tank yoke because there is no handle on the BCD>
from Caracas, Vzla on 11/8/2007
It's a comfortable product, with a increible design, so practice!
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from Trinidad & Tobago on 10/26/2007
Best buy of my scuba life.
I paid for this in the store in NY and I had them ship it to the hotel where i was travelling to in Miami. It arrived on time and fully assembled.
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from ca on 10/23/2007
I like this jacket style BC, it is comfortable a fit good. Lot of ring to hang the what ever you need plus two big packet. Weight system is a easy to ditch, if you need that. So far very happy with the purchase and price was almost incredible.
from Erie, Pa. on 10/18/2007
The only problem I've had with this b.c. was the knob attached to the shoulder dump valve coming off when used, I had to improvise and create my own pull handle.
from Macomb Michigan. on 10/13/2007
I Am 62 yeard old and need to remove my BC when getting out of the water. The durable construction and ease of Getting out of and into My sherwood is excellent.
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from Straits of Mackinac on 10/11/2007
This is a good quality BCD and is very rugged and durable. Never had a problem with intergrated weights. Easy to dump the weights, but never came out during a dive. Pockets are a little difficult to unzip and utilize during a dive. I have never had a BC squeeze from over inflating at the surface, very comfortable no matter how inflated. Overall I am very satisfied with the product.
from Portland, OR on 10/10/2007
I'm an XXL Tall and this BC easily adjusts to my size. Great features, great quality.
from scranton,pa on 10/10/2007
woks very well under all types of conditions
from san diego, ca. on 10/10/2007
one of the two front shoulder strap clips was installed backwards so I have to put a twist in the strap before snapping into place, so the pull ring can be adjusted. Aside from the minor flaw, I really like the BC.
from Coffs Harbour,NSW,australia on 10/10/2007
From the first time i put the Avid on I knew I bought the wright BCD. I am quite muscular and do find it hard to fit a good fitting BCD and this one was excellent.
from Boston, MA on 9/28/2007
I was a bit concerned about the low pricing during a sale on this product BUT in use it is fine - comfy even with 20 lbs of weight added. Plenty of pockets & rings to hang cameras, safety sausage and other necessities. Light weight for travel and fit easily in my regular sized duffle.
from perry,fl. on 9/27/2007
weights little hard to get in.
from Boston MA on 9/26/2007
This is very comfortable and fun to use
from Sunny Isles Beach, FL on 9/25/2007
Ilove it and it fits perfect
from Austin, Tx on 9/25/2007
Good Value
from Kansas waste lands on 9/25/2007
The jacket is already set up for alot of gadjets! This was a great idea on Sherwoods part. Jacket is really comfortable, it digs into the back of my neck just a tiny bit, but not very bad at all. That would be my only complaint. My brother and I now both have the AVID BC. We are both very pleased with this BC.
from virginia beach on 9/20/2007
would definately recomend, this bc has worked perfect and the weight integrated works perfectly. GREAT DEAL!!!!!!
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As 1 reviewer noted below, the inflator starts to fill on its own. Luckly after my 4th dive with the BC still sitting on the beach, the inflator just started filling. When I figured out what was happening and reached for the release at the same time the overpressure valve popped. I was able to repeat this problem many times. [...]
from Oahu, Hawaii on 9/7/2007
I have used this BC from Australia to Belize and right in my front yard of Hawaii. Over 100 dives on this beauty. Air dumps every where you probe up down and sideways, great when going through lava tubes. Plenty of D rings (Stainless Steel) to attach all gadgets. Deep zipper pockets. As for weight pockets you are not supposed to release them from the buckle [...], they are pull release. Two chest buckles and a belt for secure fit. At this price for what you get (everything plus)in a BC I highly reccomend.
from houston, tx on 9/4/2007
The upper tank strap sits too high, barely grabs on the top of the tank. Otherwise your 1st stage will hit you in the back of the head. The low pressure inflator is always sticking on. It has done it since new. Otherwise a good, affordable and durable BC
from Chattanooga Tennessee on 8/28/2007
Great value for the price. Great BCD
from Jackson, MS on 8/21/2007
I bought this as my second BC as I was diving much more often, and looking for a serious upgrade. This BC makes life much easier on a diver. The way the air sits in the BC along with the integrated weight pockets make it a dream to dive with. Definitely recommend this BC
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from Columbus, Ohio on 8/6/2007
I have been diving this BC for four years and have never had any problems. I have taken it on four vacations and have treated it as rough as anybody and it still looks and performs like new. Wish it packed a little smaller.
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from Miami, FL on 7/28/2007
the bc is nice but is not a very trusty bc cause when i bough it and i used it for the first time at 70 feets the bc started inflating itself thank god my partner hold me down to give me time to get the hose loose from the power inflator cause if not i could had have easily a acute pulmonare edema and on top of that after only 6 inmersion the weight zippers broke, plus the lower strap that hold the tank also break, so it means that after only 6 inmersion i have to buy a new bc because i dont trust this one anymore
P.S. the firs time i had the proble i got the power inflator fix, but again is free flowing again for the second time.
so if you want think twice before bying this bc
the lower strap that broke in the inside
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from Virginia Beach Virginia on 7/24/2007
This BC looks to be very well thought out. I'm sure that the negative comments about the releasable weights are from solid weight or overloading of the individual pouches.
The dump valve location will allow for venting in several attitudes and the quality of the material is first class.
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from YARMOUTH, MAINE on 7/20/2007
High Quality BC that does what it is suppose to do. I have used this from MAINE waters to ANTIGUA waters.
from Miami, FL on 7/15/2007
Just used my new BCD for the first time. The Fit was perfect and very comfortable. I liked a lot the location of the rings and the extra straps for the tank. I highly recommend it. Excellent for the Price
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from johnstown ohio on 6/2/2007
The quality is fine, but you need big hands and brute strength to release the weight pockets. No kidding. They're terrible. My finger tips look like they've been through a meat grinder. I'm returning it for another.
from Wilmington, NC on 5/28/2007
Easy to use, comfortable.
from Stony Brook, NY on 5/23/2007
I have been diving with this BC for a couple years for recreation and research and have really enjoyed that it is comfortable and has plenty of D-rings.
from Houston, TX on 5/8/2007
Pretty good BC. Easily adjustable, no problem with weight pockets. Adjustable belt, so both my wife and me can use it. I have two problems with with BC. 1 - use of integrated clips (above the pockets), thus might be somewhat difficult to configure. I'd, probably, prefer the D-rings instead. This is a minor comment, since I am the kinda guy who likes to play with his stuff :)) 2 - Double tank strap. Somewhat difficult to change between tanks on a boat. It is fine with me, but I wouldn't recommend it to a woman. On the other hand, it is, probably, true for any BC with a double strap.Overall - good quality product. If you see it on sale - buy it. [$] is a bit steep otherwise.
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from Kelowna BC Canada on 4/14/2007
This is a good quality BC except for the fact that in cold water the weights have a tendency to release!
from WINFIELD WV on 3/9/2007
I HAVE USED MY AVID BC FOR THREE YEARS WITH NO PROBLEMS. ITS AS GREAT AT DEPTH AS IT IS ON THE SURFACE. IT ALSO HAS ENOUGH D-RINGS TO ATTACH ALL YOUR EXTRA GEAR.
from Nashua, NH on 3/8/2007
Just got two of these rushed to my wife and I to use on a dive in Grand Cayman. We bought packages and Sam the salesman was extremely helpful!! We were both very pleased with this BC's performance. It was very comfortbale and easy to load weights, adjustable and the rear air release is very nice when you start floating up butt first! The quality is excellent with stainless steel d-rings, not cheap plastic, and sturdy materials.
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from Richland,Wa on 3/3/2007
It is just a great BC and a bargan!!
from Wisconsin on 2/22/2007
Good starter BCD but weight pocket zippers gave out after about one season.
from Wisconsin on 2/21/2007
Good deal for a starter BCD.
from Wytheville, Virginia on 2/15/2007
CQR weight system is great! Easy to insert weight pockets, sturdy retention system but easy to release if needed. Plenty of 'D' rings and pockets for accessories. Good bang for the buck!