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Mares Dragon BC with MRS Plus Weight Pockets, Black
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Mares Dragon BC with MRS Plus Weight Pockets, Black
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Questions about this item:
Shopper Mares Dragon v Oceanic Excursion 2?
Shopper Male - 6.1", waist 35", Chest is 42" and 192 lb - I am really confused between Med or Large. Could you guys help?
Thanks
AARON J My chest is 38 and I have a small. It fits great.
Waist = 31
Heigh = 5'6"
Weight = 133 lb
I can't recommend which size you should buy but hopefully that should help some. I love the BC btw; great all around use.
CHRISTOPHER W I have a 42" chest and a 36" waist about 5/10 and 200 lbs. and the large is fine. I love mine, it keeps you in a dive position.
Frank L You should try them on. For your waist size, the large would probably be too big. Also depends what you are going to wear under it. A large may work if you are diving in cold water and using a thick wetsuit. Otherwise, I think you should try a medium.
SAM S i am 6'1 as well. Waist 32". The large is too big for me.
RONALD F I would go large - Med would be too tight in the chest. I'm 5'11" and a hefty 230, I have the XL and it is a bit big
DAVID S Large would be best
ROLAND S I am just about the same measurement and I went with the large and It fits perfect.
BERNARD R I'm 5'8", 34 waist and 42 chest. I dive with a full wetsuit and the large fits me ok, perhaps a tad big but not excessive. It should fit you. Good luck
RICHARD R I'm 6' 250 48" chest, and the xl fits perfect. I hope this helps some.
WAYNE R I would go with a large because when inflated it will snug against the body yet comfortable. I think a med for his size would be too small for a jacket style BC.
TIM M I weigh this much 192 lbs/195lbs and am 5'8", go with the Large, it is adjustable.
nino n Btw I used 3.5mm wet suit in the summer and 7mm in the winter
Deborah H I am cosidering buying this BCD but I'm not sure if I should get this one or the female version Mares Kaila since I'm a woman. Which one would you recommend?
SHAWN B I'm sure the Kaila is fit for a woman's chest. Looks like the chest strap is a little higher for comfort and the buttons are bigger and easier to locate.
NICHOLAS R I would go with the Kaila, the two BCDs are identical with the exception of the fit. The Dragon is cut for slightly broader shoulders. Either way, both are wonderful BCDS.
Deborah H Thank you all for the input and recommendations! =)
LAUREN F I bought this BCD in 2009 over the Kaila and LOVE it. I'm 5'9", size 12-14 and got the Medium. It fits great, I find it very comfortable but almost borders on the big side for me, I could likely fit the small. The integrated weight pockets are easy to use and the straps/cummerbund are fine despite obvious differences in a women's waist and chest.
DEBBIE C Get the female version. It is definitely more confortable for a womans shape.
TAGGART L I love this BC and have nothing but good things to say about it. That being said, women specific items are simply meant to fit women better. I would guess that the kaila is cut for smaller shoulders and a shorter torso to fit the typical womans figure. If that sounds like it would fit your body type then I would recomend purchasing the womens specific BC. However, I have many products made by mares and I have yet to be in anyway unhappy with any of them. Mares makes some of the best scuga gear available so I am confident you would be happy with either purchase.
TRAVIS O I would recommend the kaila. My wife has one and loves it. She's had it for several years now with no issues.
TOM M I love the one I have - while it takes a little getting use to the inflator on your lower left once you get it you will like it. I have had no problems with this BC hope this helps.
Deborah H Thank you, that's what I thought I wear XS BCD in rental gear and I also tried the Kaila BCD XS and it fit well but I didn't know If I should consider the Dragon instead. That's what my husband will buy for him. Thanks!
ANDRES A First of all, it is a great choice, and if you are a woman you should buy the Kaila because it is designed for the female body and must be more suitable for you.
LAROY S depending on your frame I would get the female version.
Shopper Does the tank strap come with the BCD?
DAN V Yes. It comes with a single band tank strap. I love the BC. It's comfortable, inflates/deflates well and looks great!
TERRY E Yes, The tank strap DOES come with the BC , as do all BC these days. This model has meet all of my needs as active Divemaster and have put almost 1000 dives on it without any major incidents.
TOM H Yes. It is easily adjustable and very stable.
DEBBIE C Yes it does. This is a great BCD.
CHRISTOPHER W Yes, there is one strap that comes with the BC. The single strap does a very good job just make sure it is tight.
Thanks
Chris
SEAN F Yes it does. All BCD's should come with a tank strap. I bought this BCD 4 years ago and have used it everyday. I lost a weight pocket but they are replaceable. It is a great buy.
MIKE W yes, the tank strap comes with the BCD. I find that it holds the tank securely. I've had some that come loose after a while. This one doesnt seem to do that.
Shopper I'm a male.
I'm 173cm. 61kg. 29"waist and 33" chest.
Which size is right for me?
ANDREW S I'm male 5'8", 220lbs, 46" chest and 44" waist, my size is XL.
VICKY Y I have an XS and it fits be perfect. I am 5 ft 2 inches, 135 lbs. Hope it helps.
JOHN S i got a small. I am 140 pounds and 5 11, It works great, very comfortable, and has room if you get fatter. My 200 pound friend uses it, and loves it. It is bad ass, like james bond meets boba fett.
JONATHAN M S I'm about 225 lbs and I have the large bc. I works pretty good for me I don't know how many lbs 61 kg is but I have a 36 in waist. I would say medium or large for you. Hope this helps.
KEREM S Well I am 6 foot 195 pounds 34" waist and 46" chest I wear a large. I would say medium possibly small. You can find a store that stocks mares bc and try them on that's what I did. Good luck to you
MAX M Here are my measurements...
Neck: 16.5 Chest: 40 Pant: 31 Right Outseam: 42
Left Outseam: 42 Coat Size: 42R
Right Armseam: 17.5 Left Armseam: 17.5
Sleeve: 36 Overarm: 49 Waist: 32
I chose the Mares Dragon BC in size MEDIUM, and it fits snug. Just right for me.
Justin O Where are the pockets for the trim weights? I've looked all over mine and I can't find where you would put them
RICHARD R I had the same problem. Sorry my reply does not help.
MICHAEL C Open your BC up and lift up the lower back pad flap. You should see two plastic buckles, one on each side. Those are the pockets for your trim weights.
NICHOLAS R No, There are only the two pockets above the weight pockets. I have hung an ankle weight around the neck of my tank to adjust my trim as needed.
JEFFREY M They are on the inside of the side pieces that wrap around the front. Just behind the pockets.
AARON J Ohh, I see what you were saying :)
AARON J What do you mean; where you slide the weights into? There are two pockets on the front that are facing forward that you slide them into. See the red handles in the picture? That's where they are slid into.
SCOTT W Look in the lower back section on the inside of the BC. They're small pockets
TAGGART L Locate the plastic clips/buckles between the backplate and the outer material of the BC. They will be hidden near the bottom or lower back portion. The clips have a short strap to hold the weights into the shallow pockets connected to them.
hope that helps.
Justin O Thank you, I guessed those might be it, but I figured they were to shallow to really be pockets,
For the longest time I had thought I'D been ripped off.
nick c Should I get a Medium or a Small? My height is 72", waist 32", chest 37" and weight is about 155lbs. On the size chart I am medium on all but the waist, which is small.
TRAVIS O I have the same BC and I am the same height but 175lbs. I use the large BC which I bought when I weighed more so now it is slightly larger on me. I would suggest the medium size. Great BC though, very comfortable.
SHAWN B Medium No Doubt. I'm a 33" and the large was fitting me pretty well
160 Lbs 6' 10".
DAVID W I am a couple inches shorter than you with all the same measurements and I think my medium fits great.
nick c Thank you all for the help, medium it is then.
RACHAEL C i bought thins for my husband and he only ways 125 pounds and waist is a 29 not sure what my chest is and my height is 5-6 so i am pretty small i hope that i help you figure this out.p.s the bc is the most comfortable one i have ever had on
MIKE W I'd say it depends. I think either will fit you. I'd get the medium so you can wear more layers under it if you decide. Mine fits nicely with plenty of room for adjustment either way. I'm (male) 66" waist 32 chest 42 weight 165-170.
TOM H Based on my experience both will probably fit. However, i would recommend the medium.
SGT CHRISTOPHER G If you are doing more than casual diving do not buy Mares. My dragon started to leak after 20 dives, and as I was in Thailand at the time I was forced to buy a new BC. These do run small so the medium will be fine. Don't worry about the waist size, as a slightly loose fit at the bottom is not a bad thing.
ANDRES A I will recomend a M.
RONALD F I am 71" tall, 40" waist, and a 43" chest, and weigh in at a fluffy 235 lbs - and the XL fits me just fine, in fact a little loose in the waist during dives. I would get a medium and try it on with your wetsuit of choice - that will give you an idea of how it should fit. When putting on, stretch the cummerbund, velcro it together and snap the waist buckle, pull out the slack; and if it's still a bit loose, then the small may be the way for you to go.
I have read that that the MRS+ pockets are smaller in the small size, and people have had trouble getting weight blocks in them, though. We have tried on numerous BC's and LP will pay for shipping to exchange if it's the wrong size - so unless you have a time constraint, I would say try both on!
The Dragon is a fantastic BC - very comfortable and great buoyancy control.
Shopper I'm 6ft 4in tall bout 237lbs what size should I get?
SGT CHRISTOPHER G Do not but this BC. MARES is not built for larger people, when I bought mine I was 6' 1" app. 250 lbs. I bought the biggest size, XL, and it never fit well. Too small, also started to leak at top seam after 20 dives. I was in Thailand for 2 months, so bought another brand(SEAC SUB) and put this on away in luggage. It is still in bottom of dive gear footlocker, will get rid of it someday. Not worth the money!
ANDRES A As I am 5' 9", and 175 lbs, I have a Medium one. But when I wear it I pull all the strings almost complete. I think you should buy a Large.
RICH S I bought the size large. I am 6' 2" and 190 lbs. It fits fine and would also probably fit someone a little heavier. Sounds like a size XL would work for you. Incidentally, I love this BCD and if something happened to it I would buy another one.
Shopper Is the max load of 6kg/13lbs on the releasable weight pockets per side? Or total (i.e. both sides)?
LeisurePro S It's a 13 pound capacity on each side. 13 pounds in each the dumpable pockets + 10 pounds of trim weight = 36 pound max weight capacity (medium-XL). There is a 28 pound capacity in the XS and small.
Shopper What is the difference between this BC and the Dragon AirTrim?
LeisurePro S This BCD has an integrated octopus on the traditional inflator hose and the Dragon Air Trim has the air trim inflation, which is a new inflation technology that eliminates the corrugated hose and reduces bulk.
Shopper I am 6'1'', with a 32" waist. What size would I need?
LeisurePro S I would recommend a medium.
Warranty Information
This product has a limited warranty of 24 months.
www.mares.com
(800) 874-3236
Whats in the box:BCD, 2 Quick Release Weight Pockets, LP Quick Disconnect Hose Mares' new Jacket Style Dragon Bladder design is tightly tailored to reduce drag, placing much of the air cell around the tank. The air cell is contoured to greatly minimize the feeling of the bladder underneath your arms, and gives comfortable surface flotation. All that ergonomics and still has a lift of 44 lbs (20 kg) size lg. Innovative Protective buoyancy Cover Material: Superior combination of 3D Alutex net adds protection, abrasion resistant, with a smooth shield fabric covering. The Air Cell is made of durable (420) Cordura denier. The Mechanical Release System (MRS Plus), Mares evolution of the first mechanical weight system introduced to the market, incorporating a newly designed buckle system, one pull movement to release your weights. Ergonomically shaped pockets to form to your waist, with large, zippered opening allows for easier insertion of weights. Max load of 13 lbs (6 kg) with most sizes. Inside Velcro to section the pocket in case you don't use the full capacity. The Dragon has two rear trim weight pockets holding up to10 lbs (4.5 kg) total. These pockets are positioned in the lower part of the BCD for better upright body efficiency at the surface, and a more streamlined profile. Back Protection System (BPS Plus) patented dual position lumbar capability. Heavily padded in either position, you can double the padding for increased lumbar support or extend the length of the padding depending on body shape for ultimate pre-dive comfort. Smart D-ring position with large AISI 304 Stainless Steel rings, 2 bent: 2 upper and 2 lower that are positioned intelligently within your downward vision also functioning as leverage while inserting the weight pockets. Comfort is paramount with the Dragon with its independent harness which allows the air bladder to inflate away from the diver eliminating the crushing effect of BCD's that have fixed harnesses. Elastic cummerbund secures the BCD in place and adjusts for wetsuit compression at depth. QAS-Quick Adjust System, change the length of the cummerbund for a better customized fit. A neoprene padded collar and internal plush lining also adds comfort. For perfect buoyancy underwater, the first and only pneumatic system (patented) that revolutionizes and simplifies buoyancy control during the dive, making it precise and immediate in any position and under any condition. It features a single intuitive and ergonomic control to inflate and deflate the BC. Two oversized buttons, which are easy to operate and allows for easy and accurate buoyancy control. The exclusive "Twin Exhaust Valve" technology, patented by the Mares research laboratories, allows the Airtrim deflation button to simultaneously control both of the pneumatic exhaust valves: that way, it's possible to deflate the BC simply by pressing a single button, without worrying about your position in the water. With adjustable chest strap, two angled zippered pockets, rugged carry handle, dual position hose clip for your gauges, shaped shoulder straps adapt better to alleviate pressure on the shoulders, safety whistle and lots of lift 44 lbs (20 kg) in the large size makes this one great BCD. Dragon comes in four sizes and has a 24 month limited warranty.
- Jacket Style BC
- 3D Alutex Protection
- MRS Plus included 13 lbs (6 kg) Capacity Per Pocket in Size L
- Trim Pockets 10 lbs (4.5 kg)
- Maximum Lift
- 2 Zippered Pockets
- Ergo Inflator
- 420 Cordura Nylon/Polyurethane Construction
- Five AISI 304 Stainless Steel D-Rings
Elastic Cummerbund- Neoprene Padded Collar
- Interior Plush Lined
- Two Rear Quick Dump/Over-Expansion Relief Valves
- Grommets for Mares Force Knife Collection
- Adjustable Chest Strap
Shoulder Straps Relieve Shoulder Pressure- Dual Position Gauge Hose Clip
- Safety Whistle
- BPS System
- 2 Year Limited Warranty
| BC Body | Jacket | | Buoyancy Bag | 31.5 lbs (14.3 kg) XXS/XS
38.2 lbs (17.4 kg) Medium
42.7 lbs (19.4 kg) Large
49.46 lbs (22.5 kg) XL | | Valves | 2 Rear Dump/Over Pressure Relief/Inflator Pull Dump | | Pockets | 2 Zippered | | Shoulder Straps | Torso Adjustable | | Stainless Steel Rings | Yes 5 | | Waist Strap | Elastic Cummerbund | | Chest Buckle | Adjustable Sternum | | Oral Inflator | Ergo Power Inflator | | Materials | 420 Cordura Nylon
Polyurethane
AISI 304 Stainless Steel | | Weight Integrated | Yes | | Weight Capacities | 26 lbs (12 kg) MRS
10 lbs (4.5 kg) Trim | | Weight | 8.8 lbs (4 kg) | | Weight [with packaging] | Small: 9.85 lb, X-Small: 10 lb, Large: 10.5 lb, Medium: 10.55 lb, X-Large: 10.8 lb |
7/13/2012 4.0Overall a nice Bcd plus it looks cool. By Alex from West Palm Beach About Me Casual/ Recreational - Comfortable
- Durable
- Easily Adjustable
- Cold Water
- Recreation
- Warm Water
- Diving Type:
- Open Water Diving
- Comfortable
- Easily Adjustable
- Lots Of Features
- Diving Type:
- Drift Diving, Night Diving, Open Water Diving, Wreck Diving
- Was this a gift?:
- No
By Diver Dave from Orange County, CA - Comfortable
- Durable
- Easily Adjustable
- Diving Type:
- Drift Diving, Night Diving, Open Water Diving, Wreck Diving
- Was this a gift?:
- No
6/8/2012 4.0Great BCD for the price - Comfortable
- Easily Adjustable
- Lots Of Features
- Cold Water
- Recreation
- Warm Water
- Diving Type:
- Drift Diving, Open Water Diving, Wreck Diving
- Was this a gift?:
- No
5/9/2012 4.0Very happy with Dragon BC By Scuba Steve from Texas About Me Casual/ Recreational - Comfortable
- Durable
- Easily Adjustable
- Diving Type:
- Drift Diving, Night Diving, Open Water Diving, Wreck Diving
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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