I was looking for a travel BCD with a cool water like buoyancy. I fill it with 18 lbs all the pockets, steel tank and 7mm wetsuit with a hood. No problem descending/ascending, very comfortable fit and finish and super light for travel. This is my only BCD for tropics and Southern California dives. There are some mild concerns about weight pockets design but it is something that I can get used to.
Highly recommend!
Love my new BCD!
By
Lucia
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Overland Park, KS, US
After 20 years of renting BCD's for diving on vacations, I finally bought my own. I never had any real trouble/reason to complain about rentals and liked the idea of not carting around my own but I've got to say - I wish I had done this sooner! This one is lightweight and compact so it's easy for travel. Just returned from a week of diving - lots of "firsts" on this trip - 1st time to Bonaire with so much shore diving, 1st time I've used back inflate style, 1st time for integrated weights ...- absolutely loved both features. My bouyancy was completely effortless and I happened to catch this one on sale so that helped too. I really can't think of any negatives except maybe lack of pockets but I really didn't mind - plenty of places to hook stuff if you need it. Looking forward to a lot more use!
The Biolite is a lightweight BCD weighing only 5.5 lbs. (2.5 kg)! This is the ultimate travel BC with a perfect balance of features and benefits. 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.
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-releasable 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) depending on size. BC comes with an owner's manual.
This product can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.
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-Releasable 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
Lift: 32 lbs. to 38 lbs. (14.5 to 17.24 kg), Size Dependent
Colors: Black/Blue or Black/Pink
Warning
This product can expose you to chemicals including Butadiene, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
JOE S
Oceanic uses a smaller corrugated hose than the Air2. Scuba Pro might sell an adapter for it though. Check in on that.
barbara s
what bc inflator hose do you use for this bcd?
MICHAEL T
I put the air xs complete onto this bc
JOE S
for the air delivery source from the 1st stage, a Standard power inflator quick disconnect hose. The corrugated hose is a bit smaller than some other brands of bc's so the actual power inflator connection size is unique to Oceanic.
Shopper
can this come ready to use with atomics ss1? I don't have the adaptor .
Mario C
Ye you can, place the order for both together and on the comments box just add please assemble bcd and SS1.
JOE S
The SS1 should come with the adapter to fit the smaller diameter of the corrugated hose.
Shopper
Will they make more colors? I would like to see a red one.
JOE S
There are no plans currently to expand on colors for this bc.
ERIC S
I believe that model is only color , but I am a dive freak and love my bio lite it’s likr diving with not much on u and you hover beautifully!!! I have tried lots of them and it my fav!!!
Mottl, J
can I buy this travel BCD with a regulator assembly and the Oceanic Pro 2.1 computor as a package deal and get further savings??
William P
Yes, please email us at info@leisurepro.com
