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Oceanic BioLite Travel BCD
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DESCRIPTION

Whats in the box:BCD, LP Hose and Owner's Manual

The Biolite is the newest lightweight BCD by Oceanic weighing only 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)! This is the ultimate travel BC with a perfect balance of features and benefits that makes Scuba Diving a pure joy. The Biolite keeps things simple with clean, straightforward design that focuses on comfort and convenience. If your travel plans call for lightweight luggage, then the Biolite is definitely for you.

Now with pink accent color for a more feminine look the Biolite Ladies BCD comes in 4 sizes from X-Small to Large. BCD includes a right shoulder carabineer adjustable positioning system. BCD has a low profile back pack that makes it easy to fold in half for traveling purposes. Low profile bladder design and made with Patented Bioflex material- a living fabric" that stretches, flexes and conforms to your body. With a material that can stretch while remaining airtight, Oceanic is able to make a smaller air cell, creating less bulk and drag underwater while achieving high volume of lift when required.

The Biolite comes with torso adjustable shoulder straps and a self-adjusting sternum strap that is equipped with a safety whistle. The streamline, Integrated Weight System accommodates up to 14 lbs (6.4 kg) in dual 7 lbs (3.2 kg) front weight pockets. The Quick Drop" weight release system is easy to load and use. In addition, there are dual 5 lbs (2.3 kg) tank band Non Drop Weight Pockets" which also add stability when used in the water. BCD uses Oceanic's Power Inflator equipped with a cable activated Pull Dump and has an additional lower rear Pull Dump/Overpressure Relief Valve mechanism. The BC provides 32 lbs to 38 lbs (14.5 to 17.24 kg) of lift from the X-Small to the Large Sizes. BC comes with an Owner's Manual.

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FEATURES

Oceanic Biolite Travel BCD:
Patented BioFlex Bladder
Bioflex Material- a Living Fabric" that Stretches
High Lift Capacity and Minimum Drag
Total BC weight Only 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)!
Ultimate Travel BCD
Perfect Balance of Features and Benefits
Back Inflator BCD Design
Right Shoulder Carabineer Adjustable Positioning System
Streamlined, Integrated Weight System Accommodates up to 14 lbs (6.4 kg)
"Quick Drop" Weight Release System
Dual 5 lbs (2.3 kg) Tank Band Non Drop Weight Pockets"
Low Profile Backpack, Easy to Fold in Half for Traveling
Self Adjusting sternum strap
Generous soft pad
Depth compensating waist band strap
Oceanic Power Inflator with Shoulder Cable Activated Pull Dump Valve
Rear Dump/Overpressure Relief Valve
Sizes: X-Small to the X-Large
Lift: 32 lbs to 38 lbs (14.5 to 17.24 kg)
Colors: Black/Blue or Black/Pink
2 Year Limited Warranty

SPECIFICATION

BC Body	Back Inflator
Buoyancy Bag	X-Small, Small and Medium: 32 lbs (14.5 kg) Large and X-Large: 38 lbs (17.24 kg)
Valves	Rear: Dump/Overpressure Relief Valve Shoulder: Cable Activated Pull Dump
Shoulder Straps	Torso Adjustable
Stainless Steel Rings	No, Carabineer
Waist Strap	Adjustable Waist Strap
Chest Buckle	Adjustable Sternum
Oral Inflator	Oceanic's Power Inflator
Materials	Bioflex
Weight Integrated	Yes
Weight Capacity	Dump-Able: 14 lbs (6.4 kg) Trim Pockets: Dual 5 lbs (2.3 kg)
Weight	5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)
Weight [with packaging]	Small, X-Small: 5.7 lb, Medium: 5.85 lb, Large: 6 lb, X-Large: 6.05 lb

ITEM INCLUDES

BCD, LP Hose and Owner's Manual

PRODUCT REVIEW

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Oceanic BioLite Travel BCD

4.6

(based on 7 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (5)
Easily adjustable (5)
Durable (4)

Cons

Best Uses

Recreation (5)
Warm water (5)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Professional (3)
- Diving Type:
- Open water diving (6), Drift diving (3), Night diving (3), Wreck diving (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (6)

Reviewed by 7 customers

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9/5/2012

5.0

Great BC

By fschmalz

from Santiago, chile

About Me Professional

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Easily Adjustable

Cons

Best Uses

Cold Water
Recreation

Comments about Oceanic BioLite Travel BCD:

Great for travell

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8/9/2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Excelent!!!

By alexei52

from Queretaro, Mexico

About Me Advanced

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Pros

Comfortable
Easily Adjustable

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Oceanic BioLite Travel BCD:

My husband gave me this BCD as a present.
I read that it takes time to get accustomed to use this BCD, and that (because of the air distribution) it puts you face down.

Well, the only trouble I had was in the deflation, because of the air bubbles stuck, but then you get used to make funny movements and the problem is solved.
And about the face down position, it is not truth. You can lay, stand, sit or do whatever you need to do in the position you want to.

It is small and very light, so it's really practical.
And it is so comfy that the first dive I found my self touching it to be sure that I still wearing it.

There is only thing that I would like to be different about my BioLite
- you can't deflate if you don't detach the hose, and when detached it may be difficult to find.

But overall I consider this a perfect BCD.

Anna

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7/25/2012

4.0

It works for travel

By A. R. Austin

from Houston, TX

About Me Beginner

Pros

Durable

Cons

Best Uses

Recreation
Warm Water

Comments about Oceanic BioLite Travel BCD:

This BCD is great for travel but everyday diving can be a bit limited due to no storage pockets. Once you hook all you gear onto this BCD, a diver starts to resemble a christmas tree. This BCD is made very nicely, however, I seen used biolites with the center chest strap torn off and there is no way it can be attached to the shoulder strap again. The quick weight release requires a good finger coordination before the weights can be dumped, something not everyone has during emergencies, thus, I prefer velcro release not this. Also, an issue with holding a tank securely. Overall, you can get it for travel but do get a different BCD for local dives.

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7/11/2012

5.0

Good for travel

By Bryan

from Johnstown, CO

About Me Beginner

Pros

Comfortable
Easily Adjustable

Cons

Best Uses

Recreation
Warm Water

Comments about Oceanic BioLite Travel BCD:

I just used ths BCD in Cozumel and it has worked well for me. It only weighs 5.5 lbs making it easy to carry. The lack of pockets has not been an issue because of a number of different loops and rings that you can attach accessories too. While diving, the tank does roll from side to side a bit but has not been a huge issue and the strap holds it in place well. While on the surface of the water this BCD does lean you forward and ride up on you so I would not recommend it for training, but for somebody already certified it is great!