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2012
BC Gear Maintenance
Sport Diver Magazine
We’ve got predive and postdive steps to keep your BC in top-notch working conditionIf you want to extend the life of your BC for years to come, follow our maintenance tips:Predive
Sport Diver Magazine
Having the right dive equipment can make a big difference to your scuba diving experience. Here are some of our best tips, tricks and strategies about getting the most out of your travel BC. 
Sport Diver Magazine
Cruise in ultimate comfort. The latest BCs are padded in all the right places, enable even new scuba divers to swim underwater in perfect trim and will fit like the knowing embrace of your favorite dance partner.
Sport Diver Magazine
We’ll see innovations in several categories that will lighten our load, increase convenience and comfort, expand our underwater horizons, and help us capture the underwater realm in brilliant detail.
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The BC/automobile analogy is nearly flawless: Sedans and SUVs are reliable, all-around performers, but the specialty units — trucks, sports cars and hybrids — all hold a unique appeal. It's the same with jacket-style and back-inflation scuba BCs: Stable and loaded with features, they’re great for diving nearly anywhere. But frequent travelers might be seduced by sleeker models, and cold-water lovers will want beefier rigs. After test-driving a dozen BC designs, we’re convinced it’s a great time to upgrade or add a specialty model to your collection. The only limit might be the size of your garage. See our scuba gear reviews of these 12 models in the gallery below.
MARES Hybrid MRS Plus
An ingenious folding backpack and detachable harness give a great blend of comfort and fit.Rather than following the trend of compact travel BCs, Mares is redefining it with the new Hybrid. At the BC’s core is a rigid, hinged backpack that folds in half for easy stowing but still delivers in-water stability and major comfort as only a backpack can. Complementing this system is a completely detachable harness and air cell, ultra-low-profile exhaust valves and special padding for a just-right fit.CONTACT mares.com
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The Artemis boasts angled integrated-weight pockets that are easier to load, an ultracomfy back pad and IST’s Personal Harness System, which can be fine-tuned for a great fit.CONTACT istsports.com
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This rugged BC is excellent for divers who need a little extra lift for drysuit and cold-water diving. Best of all, it still offers weight integration and a ton of storage without sacrificing comfort.CONTACT baresports.com
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Back inflation gets a decidedly feminine touch in the new Lotus i3, which combines Aqua Lung’s lever-actuated i3 inflation system with a streamlined new backpack design and a compact air cell.CONTACT aqualung.com
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Back inflation gives the EX Lite a high lift capacity for its weight and size, so it makes a great travel companion. At just 5 pounds, 7 ounces, it offers integrated-weight pockets, a padded back pad and adjustable harness. CONTACT diveaeris.com
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