Rating: Great BCD for the money.
Reviewer: David Schiessel, - View all my reviews
Has plenty of D-rings and pockets. Plenty of room for soft weights. The only thing I did not like so much is the bottom rear dump valve has to be oriented just right to function. Still an excellent BCD. MRS weight system is so-so. Can be difficult to snap-in the release mechanism.
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78 out of 151 people found this review helpful.
Rating: Great quality and features.
Reviewer: Joseph Johnson, - View all my reviews
Dacor has to be one of the best scuba equipment manufacturers around. And this BC is no exception. Sturdy construction and lots of features make it a great buy as well. This one has several D rings and clip points for all your accessories. Large, deep pockets and super sized integrated weight pockets are easy to access. This model even has an integrated lumbar support that give that extra measure of comfort.
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Rating: Mares Dragon BCD a winner
Reviewer: Butch Amann, - View all my reviews
I recently purchased the Mares Dragon Ergo BCD with the MRS Plus weight system. I looked into several other models before making my decision. I am very happy with the vest. It fits well and is easy to put on and get off. The weight release system functions extremely well, and was easy to add or change weights even while underwater. The side pockets are easily accessible. The only problems I had were with the tank clamp, which seemed to be a little hard to get tight, and it did rub a bit in the front shoulder area. This may be in part due to the newness of the unit, and may get better as it is used more.
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Rating: Great BC
Reviewer: Christopher Williams, - View all my reviews
This BC is very comfortable and is a great product. The only downside is that Mares has not shipped the integrated air controler so I had to buy another brand to attach.
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238 out of 515 people found this review helpful.
Rating: Good fit, good buy, but always could be better.
Reviewer: Scott Shirey,
I will get the negative out of the way first and then onto the praise. To dump air out, you nearly have to have the control valve at almost the perfect angle. It can get VERY annoying when trying to initially dive, and when youve overinflated slightly. But once you find that spot, youve got it. As for inflation and comfort, my God...it is phenomenal. I have bigger shoulders and the straps never once cut into me...not once. It really is so comfortable its a shame to even call it a BC. Its really more of a snazzy vest with really neat gizmos. Overall, well worth the price. Id highly recommend it.
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Rating: Great!!!!
Reviewer: Paulo Cesar Osorio Pineda,
It was a great purchase, quick delivery and an excellent product!!!
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Rating: Mares Dragon BC
Reviewer: Adam Fredricks,
The most comfortable BC I have ever worn
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Questions and Answers for Mares Dragon Ergo BC with MRS Plus Weight System:
ian:
How sturdy is the MRS plus weight system.
I have heard (on the internet) that the
weight system can be easly knocked and
unclip itself while diving. How true is this and whats your opinion as i am thinking of purchasing this BCD.
Greg (Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com)
:
The older style Velcro style pockets would (rarely) have this problem. Newer style BCDs, such as this Mares Dragon, uses a quick release buckle assembly. As long as the buckle is clipped in, the weight pocket will not inadvertently drop out.
During your pre-div safety check, always inspect your weight pockets (and double check your buddies weight system).
Joe:
Hi,
I am looking at the Ocenaic Probe HLC BCD and the Mares Dragon BC with MRS.
From what I can tell they are both hybrid back and vest BCDs. The one negative comment I picked up about the Mares BCD is the bladder is exposed in the back when inflated.
Any commnets one relative to the other?
Thanks,
Joe
Darrick (Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com)
:
Hello Joe, yes the Mares air-cell moves independently from harness. I my self wear a back inflation BCD. Between the two you are asking about I find that the Oceanic version is a more comfortable BCD then the Mares. Both BCD are is the higher quality BCD. So with either BCD you go with would be a very go set-up.
Joe:
Does the Mares Dragon pitch you forward on the surface like a back inflation BCD?
Bob (Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com)
:
The Mares Dragon is a Jacket Style bcd and will not push you forward on the surface. Incidentally, that is also an old issue with back inflation bcds that is not now, nor ever really was valid. Remember PROPER buoyancy at the surface is eyeball level in the water with a full breath of air in your lungs. Basically your face is already in the water if you are properly buoyant at the surface. The bcd cannot put your face forward into the water if it's already in the water where it should be.
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