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Aqualung Rogue BCD

SKU: UDRR

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Streamlined BCD design for reduced drag underwater.
Enjoy a comfortable fit with adjustable straps.
Integrated weight system enhances dive stability.
Durable BCD construction ensures long-lasting use.
35 lbs lift capacity for optimal buoyancy control.
Easy BCD adjustability for custom fit & comfort.

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Aqualung Lotus BCD

SKU: UDRLBC

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Streamlined Aqualung BCD design for reduced drag.
Integrated weights enhance scuba diving comfort.
Adjustable straps ensure a comfortable, secure fit.
Durable BCD construction for long-lasting performance.
Back-inflated BCD provides excellent lift capacity.
Easy adjustments for optimal buoyancy control underwater.

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Scubapro Hydros X Men's BCD

SKU: SCPHXM

Streamlined design reduces drag; improves hydrodynamics.
Integrated weights enhance comfort & balance underwater.
Durable EndurTex nylon ensures long-lasting BCD performance.
Adjustable straps provide a custom, secure scuba fit.
32 lbs lift capacity for superior buoyancy control.
Travel BCD: Lightweight design for easy packability.

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Dive Rite TransPac Harness

SKU: DIVTPH

Superior durability with 1000D nylon fabric.
Optimal fit: adjustable scuba harness for comfort.
Modular design for versatile scuba diving setups.
Heavy-duty stainless steel hardware for security.
Integrated weight system for precise buoyancy.
Lightweight construction ensures mobility.

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Scubapro Bella BCD with BPI

SKU: SCPBBWB

Scubapro Bella BCD: Superior comfort & fit.
Streamlined design for effortless buoyancy control.
Durable 420 Denier Nylon BCD for lasting use.
Integrated weights for balanced scuba diving.
Contoured, padded backpack enhances comfort.
Zippered pockets & D-rings for easy gear access.

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Dive Rite TransPac Stabilizer Plates for Doubles

SKU: DIV2084MFR: BC2084

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Stainless steel plates enhance BCD durability.
Securely mount twin cylinders with these BCD plates.
Compatible with Dive Rite TransPac BCD systems.
Stabilizer plates improve technical BCD performance.
Streamline your scuba gear with these compact plates.
Lightweight design for comfortable BCD adjustability.

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Dive Rite XT Back-Plate Pad

SKU: DIV1036MFR: BC1037

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Dive Rite XT Pad: Enhanced comfort for back plates.
Durable nylon build ensures lasting BCD performance.
Open-cell foam padding offers quick-dry comfort.
Streamlined design improves scuba gear experience.
Marine-grade grommets add to BCD's durability.
Lightweight pad: Only 6oz for easy BCD travel.

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Hollis Single Cylinder Mounting Plate with Bolts

SKU: HLSSTAMFR: 208.1071.001

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Durable 316-Grade Stainless Steel Back Plate.
Single Cylinder Mounting Plate with Bolts Included.
Provides Secure & Streamlined Scuba Gear Setup.
Compatible with Hollis Back Plates for Custom Fit.
Essential Hardware: Bolts, Washers, and Nuts.
Ensures Optimal Buoyancy Control and Stability.

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Zeagle Fury RC BCD

SKU: ZGLFRIHR

Streamlined BCD design for ultimate scuba diving.
Integrated weight system holds 20 lbs releasable weight.
Durable 1000 Denier Nylon BCD bladder material.
Adjustable straps ensure a comfortable, secure fit.
Back-inflated BCD provides superior buoyancy control.
Zippered pockets offer convenient gear storage options.

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Scubapro Navigator Lite BCD with Air2

SKU: SCPNLBCN

Streamlined Scubapro BCD design reduces drag.
Integrated weights offer balanced scuba diving.
420 Denier Nylon BCD ensures lasting durability.
Back-Inflated BCD provides superior comfort.
Lightweight travel BCD with padded airnet pack.
Enjoy 38.2 lbs lift with this Scubapro BCD.

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TUSA BB React BCD

SKU: TBTBBRC

TUSA BCD: Streamlined design for reduced drag.
Back-Inflated BCD: Superior comfort & stability.
Integrated weights: Enjoy balanced scuba diving.
Durable nylon BCD: Built for lasting performance.
Quick inflation BCD: Easy buoyancy control underwater.
40 lbs lift capacity: Confident scuba gear ascent.

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Underwater Kinetics Super BCD & Regulator Hanger

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Aqualung Dimension BCD, Black/Charcoal

SKU: UDRDBC

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Streamlined Aqualung BCD design reduces drag underwater.
Integrated weight system enhances scuba diving comfort.
ResisteK material ensures Aqualung BCD durability.
Adjustable straps provide a comfortable, secure fit.
High lift capacity for superior buoyancy control.
Easy inflate power line simplifies underwater adjustments.

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Scubapro Level BCD with Air2

SKU: SCPLBA

Scubapro BCD: Superior buoyancy control, stability.
Streamlined design reduces drag; enhances comfort.
Integrated weights: ditch the belt, improve balance.
Durable EndurTex 420 nylon for lasting performance.
Jacket Style BCD: Adjustable for a secure, custom fit.
Scubapro BCD: Pockets offer ample storage options.

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Seac Modular BCD

SKU: SECBVBKMFR: 0420037520998A

Optimal Lift Capacity for demanding dives.
Durable Cordura 1000D resists abrasions.
Integrated Weight system for streamlined diving.
Customizable D-ring Placement for gear.
Modular bladder design, enhanced control.
Adjustable Harness provides ideal, secure fit.

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Dive Rite Aircell Artic XT Wing

SKU: DIVAXTAW

45 lbs (20.4kg) Lift capacity for technical diving.
Durable 1680D ballistic nylon resists abrasion.
Enhanced SuperFabric brand technology ensures longevity.
Optimized for ergonomic fit and scuba diving comfort.
Lightweight design, only 2.5 lbs (1.13kg) for travel.
Precision D-ring placement for accessory attachment.

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Dive Rite Tech Butt-Plate

SKU: DIV1030MFR: BC1030

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Durable nylon plate for tech scuba diving gear.
Stainless steel handles ensure lasting comfort.
Optimizes buoyancy control for stage tanks.
Streamlined design reduces drag underwater.
Easy adjustment with 7 grommets for side-mount.
Lightweight tech butt-plate; only 20.8 ounces.

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Mares Rock Pro BCD

SKU: MRSRPB

Durable Cordura 420 BCD: Ensures lasting performance.
Streamlined Mares BCD design for superior comfort.
Integrated weight system BCD for optimal buoyancy.
Stainless steel D-rings on this BCD offer secure gear.
Travel BCD: Lightweight at 7.3 lbs, easy to pack.
Classic bladder BCD provides reliable buoyancy control.

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Mares Grace BCD Ergotrim for Women

SKU: MRSRBEW

Grace BCD: Designed for women, superior comfort fit.
Streamlined BCD design ensures easy, hydrodynamic movement.
Durable Condura BCD material for lasting scuba dives.
Integrated weight system for balanced, comfortable dives.
Ergotrim BCD: Effortless buoyancy control underwater.
Monoplate backpack BCD offers stability & support.

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Cressi Commander EVO BCD

SKU: CSBCEB

Superior 42 lbs lift capacity for optimal buoyancy.
Integrated weight system for streamlined diving profile.
Durable D-ring placements enhance gear security.
Robust construction ensures enduring dive performance.
Adjustable harness provides a comfortable, secure fit.
Streamlined back-inflated BCD design reduces drag.

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Hollis ST Elite System

SKU: HLSESS

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Streamlined back-inflated BCD design for reduced drag.
35lbs lift Hollis BCD wing for optimal buoyancy control.
Durable 1680 Cordura nylon BCD construction ensures longevity.
Stainless steel backplate offers stability & weight support.
Adjustable harness provides a secure, custom scuba fit.
Integrated weight system enhances comfort & dive balance.

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Cressi Patrol BCD

SKU: CSBPA

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Streamlined Cressi BCD for superior buoyancy control.
Durable 420-Denier Nylon BCD build for lasting dives.
Integrated weight system BCD; 20 lbs releasable capacity.
Adjustable straps on this BCD ensure a comfort fit.
Lightweight BCD design enhances diving experience.
Multiple dump valves on BCD for rapid buoyancy adjustments.

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Cressi Solid Plus BCD

SKU: CSBSPLUS

Durable 500D Cordura BCD for lasting performance.
Streamlined jacket style BCD ensures comfort underwater.
Integrated weight system provides balanced buoyancy control.
Adjustable straps offer a secure, custom BCD fit.
High-capacity pockets for essential scuba gear storage.
Easy-to-use BCD design enhances diving experience.

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Scubapro GO BCD with Air2

SKU: SCPGBQA

Scubapro GO BCD: Superior comfort & durability.
Integrated weights: 20lbs capacity for diving.
Streamlined jacket style BCD for buoyancy control.
Lightweight design: Less than 6lbs, travel friendly.
Adjustable straps ensure a secure, custom fit.
Durable nylon BCD with integrated Air2 regulator.

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Dive Rite Hydro Lite BCD System

SKU: DIVHL

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Streamlined Technical BCD design reduces drag.
Integrated weights enhance buoyancy control underwater.
Durable 600-Denier Polyester BCD for lasting use.
Lightweight Technical BCD; weighs only 6.2 pounds.
Comfortable, adjustable straps on this Dive Rite BCD.
Easy access weight pouches hold up to 12 pounds.

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Buoyancy Compensators

Discover our comprehensive selection of BCDs (Buoyancy Control Devices) designed to enhance your diving experience. At Scuba.com, we offer a variety of diving buoyancy compensators tailored for divers of all levels, providing optimal stability and comfort underwater. Our BCDs feature adjustable straps, multiple pockets, and integrated weight systems for convenience and ease of use. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced diver, our range of BCDs ensures you can achieve the perfect buoyancy control while exploring the underwater world. Shop our collection today to find the ideal diving buoyancy compensator for your needs!

Maintaining neutral buoyancy helps you dive safely when exploring the ocean’s depths. Wearing a buoyancy compensator device (BCD) helps you fine-tune your buoyancy underwater so you can float on the surface or drift effortlessly mid-water to allow you to observe the scenery. Scuba BCDs also make it easier for you to float so you can rest on the surface or swim to dive sites while carrying your equipment.

Gain More Control Underwater with a Scuba BCD

A scuba buoyancy compensator is a vest-like fitted jacket that connects to your scuba tank through a hose. This piece of equipment contains an inflatable air bladder that helps you maintain proper air buoyancy whether you’re on the surface or beneath the water.

A BCD scuba device has air pockets that you can inflate and deflate with the push of a button to control your depth in the water. Do this slowly and by letting out small amounts of air each time. Dumping too much air into your BCD could result in negative buoyancy, causing you to descend to the bottom.

BCDs can be broken down into three types. The jacket-style BCD slips on like a vest and inflates the front, back, and side of your body. The back-inflate BCD features an air bladder on the back so you can position yourself better horizontally underwater. Hybrid bladder BCDs are designed to help you float and dive comfortably in horizontal and vertical positions.

Order a Buoyancy Compensator from Scuba.com

To choose the right BCD for you, keep it fully inflated and test whether it still fits comfortably. Check if the inflator hose is compatible with your dive regulator, then narrow down your choice based on style and personal preference.

Scuba.com has an extensive line-up of scuba BCDs for sale. We offer products for men, women, and children, with lift capacities ranging from 15-30 lbs to over 50 lbs. Shop with us today to find a BCD that suits your diving needs.

Buoyancy Compensator FAQ

What is a Scuba Buoyancy Compensator (BC)? A scuba buoyancy compensator is a device that helps divers control their buoyancy underwater. It allows divers to adjust their buoyancy level by adding or releasing air from the BC.

What are the different types of BCs? There are two main types of BCs: back-inflate and jacket-style. Back-inflate BCs have an air bladder that sits on the diver's back and provides buoyancy, while jacket-style BCs have an air bladder that wraps around the chest and provides buoyancy.

What should I consider when buying a BC? When buying a BC, consider factors such as the type of diving you plan to do, your body type, and your comfort and convenience preferences. It is also important to consider the weight and size of the BC, as well as the materials used in its construction.

How do I adjust my BC for different diving conditions? Your BC should have a series of dump valves and inflator buttons that allow you to adjust the amount of air in the BC. To adjust for different diving conditions, you will need to release air from the BC to become negatively buoyant, or add air to the BC to become positively buoyant.

How often should I have my BC serviced? It is recommended to have your BC serviced every 12-24 months, depending on how frequently you dive. Regular servicing helps to ensure that your BC is in good working condition and reduces the risk of failure during a dive.

How do I clean and maintain my BC? To clean and maintain your BC, follow the manufacturer's recommendations and guidelines. This may include washing the BC with fresh water after each dive, checking the air bladders for leaks, and regularly checking the hoses and connections.