Questions about this item:
Shopper Does this BCD have a rigid back-plate?
TOM P It has a hard surface for the tank but it does not cover the whole back of the BC. My wife has over three hundred dives and no complaints if that helps.
RICHARD S Yes it does. It is however covered with some padding
HARVEY C Yes and a molded in carry handle.
Miyuki S No this does not have a rigid back plate. The back is padded however.
Cindy C What is total dry weight on this bcd in M?
HARVEY C My wife's Oceanic Hera Medium size weighs 9 pounds.
SCOTT W It weighs about 10 lbs. dry. Great BC!
CHUCK H I bought the large for my wife. It weighs about 7-8 pounds dry. Hope that helps
Shopper Does it come with a LP hose?
RICHARD H Yes, they have. All of my girls are using the Hera now because they like it that much and every one that we have purchased has come with the low pressure hose.
SARAH J It does not but, since I now have a computer unit with an LP, I know it works extremely well with the one supplied by that company. Enjoying many warm and cold water dives with this BCD and I love it.
BRUCE S Yes, it comes with a hose.
Shopper Does it have a rubber grip on the strap or on the back plate?
EDWIN H It has a rubber grip on the back plate but not on the strap. The tank holds firmly in place.
TOM P Yes it has a rubber grip on the back plate the tank will not move when the tank strap is secure.
CLAUDY ANN K I'm not 100% certain, but I don't think so......regardless, this is an awesome BC......I am completely happy with it.
JULIE N I'm not sure what strap you are asking about, but I don't recall a rubber grip anywhere on the BC. The backplate is padded and comfortable. At the top of the backplate is a molded plastic ribbed handle for carrying. The only thing that "grips" is the rubber and velcro enclosure on the left shoulder to keep your inflator hoses tendered. Other than that, I can't think of anything else.
DEBORAH W Not rubber, but there is a good size hard plastic grip on the back plate.
I prefer this, because it will not tear or rip from wear over time. It causes no discomfort due to the placement. With all the features, this is a very well thought out product.
You'll truly enjoy having this BC. I love it !
irene m hi i am 5'2 and weight about 8st 10 would i be a xs or s in this size?
JULIE N Hi Irene!
I am 5'0 and 145 lbs, I wear the small and it is a great fit, plenty of room. I'm guessing your weight is about 122 lbs, I would think the XS may be a better fit for you. I LOVE this BC! The women's cut make such a huge difference in comfort! I'll never buy another standard fit BC
ANNIE Y I am barely 5 four and weigh 118...and this fits me well. I have the small. I love it, great BC
HARVEY C I am also 5'-2" and wear a women's size 8, I weigh 135 pounds, I have a size small Hera and it fits perfectly. I have also let my daughter, who is 5'-3" and only weighs 100 pounds borrow it, and she is comfortable in it also. I love the fit and performance of this BC.
CLAUDY ANN K Hi Irene.... I'm 5'5 and 8 stone .... The small fits me perfectly. I have a feeling the xs would be too small for you. BTW, I love my BC...
Claudy-Ann
BRANDON D C Hi Irene. My wife really likes her Hera BC.... says that overall it's the best one she's ever had in 20+ years of diving. But she's 5'9" and 125 pounds, so we're not exactly sure about your sizing. Hers is a small. If we were to guess, we think the XS might be better for you?
LAURIE S I believe you would want a small. I have the large and I am 5"8" but with a 38 chest and mine fits like a glove. This is a fabulous BC that you will thoroughly enjoy!!
Shopper What material is this BCD made from?
LeisurePro S The exterior shell is made from 1000 denier cordura.
Shopper What is the dry weight of this BCD?
LeisurePro S This BCD has a dry weight of 9 pounds.
Shopper What is "lift capacity" and "Air XS" ???
LeisurePro S Lift capacity is the amount of weight the buoyancy can counteract. So say if you are wearing a lot of weight (for cold water diving) or going to be carry heavy eqipment (reels, cameras, etc), then you would want to make sure your BCD's lift capacity was greater than the weight of all that stuff so you can always be positively buoyant. Oceanic's Air XS is the combo octo/inflator that integrates into your BCD inflator hose and eliminates the need for an octopus on a seperate hose.
Warranty Information
This product has a limited warranty of 24 months for parts and 24 months for labor.
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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 BC's 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.
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- Hybrid bladder combines the benefits of both rear inflation and jacket style BCs
- Patented Custom Fit Harness with multi-position shoulder straps and cummerbund, the Hera delivers individual comfort for women of all sizes
- QLR Integrated Weight System accommodates up to 20 lbs. plus dual 5 lbs. rear weight pouches for improved in-water positioning. Weight pockets are loaded positioned at a slight downward angle to aid self-loading
- Contoured in all the right places
- Reinforced shoulders, padded back pack and an adjustable position sternum strap ensure comfort and stability
- Pre-bent welded stainless steel d-rings
- Integrated instrument retractor sleeve (retractor not included) and Spinner BC Knife mounting grommets
| Weight [with packaging] | X-Small: 8.9 lb, Small: 9.15 lb, Large: 9.35 lb, Medium: 9.4 lb |
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