Questions about this item:
Shopper Do you need a weight belt with this BC?
KRIS P no you dont it has weight pouches
HUSEYIN T Hello!
This Mares Prestige BC has no extra weight pockets. Therefore you need to use weight belt. I kindly suggest you to use weight belt even the BC's have extra weight pockets, for your safety. In this Mares BC you could put some weights into the pockets and the rest of the others can be put on the weight belt.Anyway this Mares Prestige BC is so durable and comfortable according to its price.
Regards,
Mehmet TUFAN
CMAS Instructor
PHILIP W Yes you will need a weight belt for this bc.
MARTIN T This is not a weight integrated bc. It does have trim weight pockets, to hold 5 lbs each, that's it. So yes, you need a weight belt or like me I use a weight harness. I dive a drysuit, so I use a lot of weight. I personally don't care for a bc that is weight integrated, it makes them way too heavy to handle when donning and taking off. Also most won't float with all your weight in them, something to think about.
DOUG A Yes, It has 2 pockets in back for trim weight. However it is not weight integrated, so you will need a weight belt.
STEVE R Yes, although I just put my weights into the front pockets and the two trim ones on the back.
Shopper how much does it weigh?
MACIEJ R its very light, and good just make sure you get the right size Im 5.7 hight i bouth M size and its too big i wish it was small,lots of pockets and hookups its really good .weights no more then5 pounds
Asad C Hi.. i'm not sure what size to order.. my specs are:
Height : 5'4 Feet
Chest: 36 inches
Waist: 37 inches
Weight: 70 Kg
Can any guide me if i should go for small or medium ?
THANITA R Hi there,
In my oppinain, I think you should get small size because
Your body very close to my brother.
The thing is, small size is easier to control too :D
Hopefully, my oppinain is useful.
Enjoy and have a great day,
Alex R.
GARY A I would absolutely go with the small. I am 5'9", 40" chest and bought the medium. The front pockets are very large which is both a good and bad thing, so if you went with a medium it would be way too large.
Shopper Is this a low profile BC?
LINDA G Not sure if I answered this so I will do it again just in case. This is a very nice BC for the cost. Lots of pockets, comfortable and worth the money. Bought it for my husbanc and he was very pleased with it. Fit him well and everything was in easy reach yet not in the way. Hope this helps.
ARIANA E What do you mean by low profile BC?
PRESTON M It is not a low profile but it is very comfortable with plenty of places to attach other items you may need which frees up your hands for other things you might be involved with
CHRISTOPHER B This bc isn't bulky. It has a medium profile and is well built.
TODD B No, I would not describe this as a low profile. Because it is a vest-style BC, it expands in front and on your sides, making it a little more awkward to move into tight spaces. I suggest looking at a light-weight travel BC or A Zeagle BC.
Shopper Is this weight integrated?
J. Alexander C Can you purchase weight pockets separately to add front weight integration down the road?
LeisurePro S This has only rear trim weights-- 5.5 pounds of undumpable weight per pocket. Check out the Pretige with MRS plus pockets which IS weight integrated.
Warranty Information
This product has a limited warranty of 24 months.
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Whats in the box:BCD, LP Quick Disconnect Hose Robust and sturdy Jacket Style BCD thanks to a masterful combination of different kinds of 1,000 Cordura/Polyurethane, carefully crafted down to the smallest detail. The long backpack with handle for better stability, the 2" (50 mm) abdominal closure and dual-adjustment chest closure, the large zippered self-draining three-dimensional pockets, the bladder with its enveloping fit, the adjustable cummerbund, the backpack cover, and the padded shoulder straps are a few of the features designed to provide complete comfort. Compartment for using fixed weights. Rear non-releasable weights holding 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg) per pocket, secured with quick release buckles. High Lift, this design characteristic means high lift capacity across all sizes 45 lbs (20.5 kg) in large size compared to traditional bladder constructions. Demanding and technical divers are supported even when loaded by the weight of heavy tanks and many accessories. You'll have plenty of places to attach those accessories with the 4 Stainless Steel D-Rings bent at a 30° angle for ease of use, 2 Heavy-Duty Techno-Polymer D-Rings and grommets for Mares Force Knife Collection. High lift is also ideal for recreational divers who don't like compromises and limitations for their activity. Enjoy Diving. Buoyancy control is established with the Ergo Inflator, Shoulder Pull Dump and rear quick-dump/over-pressure relief valve. The Ergo is the standard inflation/deflation control unit on Mares BCD's, the Ergo inflator has been designed according to ergonomic guidelines. Intuitive to use and offers maximum grip. With adjustable chest strap, and lots of lift 45 lbs (20.5 kg) in the large size makes this one great BCD. Prestige comes in six sizes and has a 24 month limited warranty.
- Jacket Style BC
- Dual-Adjustment Chest Strap
- 4 Stainless Steel D-Rings, 30° angle
- Anatomical Shoulder Straps with Airnet Padding
- Materials: Cordura 1000/ Polyureathane
- High Lift
- Rear Non-Releasable Weight Pockets
- 50mm Abdominal Closure
- Long Backpack with Handle and Padded Cover
- Adjustable Cummerbund
- Self-Draining Zippered 3D Pockets
- 2 Heavy-Duty Techno-Polymer D-Rings
- Grommets for Optional Force Knife
- Ergo Inflator
- Shoulder Pull Dump
- Rear Quick-Dump/Over-Pressure Relief Valve
- 2 Year Limited Warranty
| BC Body | Jacket | | Buoyancy Bag | 31.5 lbs (14.3 kg) XXS/XS
33.72 lbs (15.3 kg) S
36 lbs (16.3 kg) M
45 lbs (20.4 kg) L
52.8 lbs (24 kg) XL | | Valves | Rear Dump/Over Pressure Relief/Shoulder Pull Dump | | Pockets | 2 Zippered | | Shoulder Straps | Torso Adjustable | | Stainless Steel Rings | Yes 4, 2 Techno-Polymer | | Waist Strap | Adjustable Cummerbund | | Chest Buckle | Adjustable Sternum | | Oral Inflator | Ergo Power Inflator | | Materials | 1000 Cordura
Polyurethane
Techno-Polymer
AISI 304 Stainless Steel | | Weight Integrated | No | | Weight Capacities | 10 lbs (4.5 kg) Trim | | Weight | 8.1 lbs (3.7 kg) |
2/29/2012 5.0Fantastic , basic, non padded BCD By My BCD from South east asia - Comfortable
- Durable
- Easily Adjustable
- Plenty of D-rings
- Plenty of lift
- Sturdy
- Cold Water
- Recreation
- Warm Water
- Diving Type:
- Drift Diving, Night Diving, Open Water Diving, Rescue Diving, Teaching, Wreck Diving
- Was this a gift?:
- No
10/28/2011 4.0Good quality, great value By Marty V from Brisbane, Australia About Me Casual/ Recreational - Diving Type:
- Open Water Diving
- Was this a gift?:
- No
9/8/2010 (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful) 5.0Great non weight integrated bc - Comfortable
- Durable
- Easily Adjustable
- Lots Of Features
- Cold Water
- Extreme Depths
- Recreation
- Warm Water
- Diving Type:
- Drift Diving, Night Diving, Open Water Diving, Rescue Diving, Wreck Diving
- Was this a gift?:
- No
1/24/2010 (5 of 8 customers found this review helpful) By Fernie from Toronto, Ontario Canada About Me Casual/ Recreational - Comfortable
- Durable
- Easily Adjustable
- Diving Type:
- Cave Diving, Drift Diving, Night Diving, Open Water Diving, Wreck Diving
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