Back inflate BCDs are popular among technical divers. Instead of inflating in the front or sides, back inflate BCs feature air cells or inflation bladders on the back plate. They're less inherently stable than jacket-style BCDs.
What is a BCD jacket?
A buoyancy compensator (BC), also called a buoyancy control device (BCD), stabilizer, stabilisor, stab jacket, wing or adjustable buoyancy life jacket (ABLJ), depending on design, is a type of diving equipment which is worn by divers to establish neutral buoyancy underwater and positive buoyancy at the surface, when
How do you attach a backplate to a wing?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAfZ1vXVpvw
How do you put a backplate and wing together?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Cfx0qkjOys
How do you pack diving equipment?
- BCD Lay BCD on the bottom with the bladder facing the back of bag.
- Fins Place your fins in their side fin pockets.
- Snorkel Pack your snorkel in a side pocket with your fins.
- Booties If you are bringing booties put them on the bottom of the bag below the BCD.
Where do I put BCD accessories?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loLTvIymeDs
Where do you put the whistle on BCD?
Put your BC on and bring the inflator hose around in front of your face. You can attach the whistle to the inflator hose with a zip tie where the hose touches your mouth. It's out of the way but easily accessible there.Jul 9, 2006
What is a diving backplate?
Buoyancy compensator (diving) A backplate and wing (often abbreviated as BP&W or BP/W) is a type of scuba harness with an attached buoyancy compensation device (BCD) which establishes neutral buoyancy underwater and positive buoyancy on the surface.
How does a backplate and wing work?
The back plate and wing is a system that uses a hard (often metal) plate shaped to fit the contour of your back. This plate sandwiches a wing between the plate and your tanks. The weight of the plate and tanks is usually enough to provide plenty of ballast for you.
How do you set up a backplate and wing?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqxK8egOuTc
Is it worth buying a BCD?
A good, sturdy, well-fitting BCD really adds to your diving experience and comfort. If you'll primarily be using your BCD during travel, consider buying a light-weight version made for travel. The cost will, of course, depend on the level of luxury you require, but a mid-range BCD will fit most divers' needs.
What BCD should I get?
BCDs that are too large can end up floating around your ears when you're on the surface. Too small and you risk struggling with the straps at the waist. A good rule of thumb is that you should buy a BCD in the same size as the T-shirts you wear.Jun 1, 2020
How long does a BCD last?
The variables are; About two weeks worth of Caribbean diving/year. (Wish it was more!) Good, frequent rinsing during the dive trips.