Comments about Oceanic Islander BC, Black/Blue:

This is a great BC, it's cool, has pockets on front and back. works very well. I wish the power inflater were more of a 'button', it sorta is, but it's less 'intuitive' than a straight out button you press on a generic machine, but you can get used to it. Comes with a D-ring which is very useful. I also wish it had more rubber traction on where the tank is strapped on so it doesn't slip out.

Lastly, it has some surprise fasteners for your octopus and console that I didn't see until I bought it. great!

Comments about Oceanic Islander BC, Black/Blue:

I bought this used, and love it. It's small and very comfortable, love having carabiners for all my gear.

Comments about Oceanic Islander BC, Black/Blue:

I am new to scuba diving, but am quite pleased with this BC. For such a great price, it's hard to not like this BC that fits well, is easy to get ready and most of all performs well.

Comments about Oceanic Islander BC, Black/Blue:

Well guys, I'm a Bulgarian Advanced OW diver, having more than 50 certified + more non-certified dives. I'm diving in Black Sea (known by the big amplitude between deeps: surface 25C, on 30 meters around 7-9C), Mediterranean Sea, Aegean Sea and Red Sea. My previous BCD was ScubaPro. I was ok, but it wasn't very comfortable for video-shooting. Oceanic is different. Actually, you will not feel the air in your jacket. No pressure on body or some embarrassment on shoulders. The construction of this BCD is extremely clever. With it, you can move easier and in a spectacular free way. Witch was my aim, because I'm an amateur video shooter and a need a lot of freedom down the water. Congratulations to Oceanic and I should say: guys, if you need a free ride down there, I strongly recommend you this Oceanic BCD!

Comments about Oceanic Islander BC, Black/Blue:

Bought two of these for Aruba. Both of us are occasional/recreational divers. The nylon tank belt seemed to have stretched out during our first two dives(I recommend doing this several times right after purchase); but after that it was a solid, functional BCD. Unexpectedly, we got two different models- the small did not have the non-dumpable weight pockets (which are nice), and the dumpable pockets on the small weren't quite as nice (and without a clear explanation of how to use them, or pictures- Oceanic needs to do a better job there). Excellent travel BCD, easy to clean and use. On one dive the air did not appear to be releasing/redistributing properly, and had to do a bottoms-up air dump from the valve, which was a bit irritating- but very easy to do once we figured it out.
Lightweight, easy to use, and especially easy to clean and carry; but perhaps not enough lift for very large folks (excellent for us!).
The Probe I had was a bit large, and the nylon tore after a couple dozen dives. These are much nicer to travel with, though the Islander does not appear to have as many attachment points.