Apeks Black Ice BCD

SKU: APXBI

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Shopper : Can you rig it with 2 x 12 AL tanks?Arthur G : Unfortunately, no.
Shopper : ML/LG dry weight...?Mario C : only had the Xl n store that came to 10.8 lbs, i would assume 10 lbs for the m/l
DEAN R : What is the dry weight of the small/medium?Mario C : Thank you for your question, it is about 9lbs
Shopper : what is the denier of the bcd?KEVIN F : The air cell is constructed of rugged 840 denier nylon.

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Apeks Black Ice BCD Specifications

  • BC Body

    Back Inflator

  • Buoyancy Bag

    52 lbs (23.6kg)

  • Valves

    4-Dump/Over-Pressure Relief Valves

  • Pockets

    Left Side: Fold Down
    Right Side: Zippered Utility

  • Shoulder Straps

    Torso Adjustable w/Squeeze-Style Side-Release Buckles

  • Stainless Steel Rings

    Yes, 5 Angled

  • Waist Strap

    Adjustable Webbing w/Squeeze-Style Side-Release Buckle

  • Chest Buckle

    Adjustable Webbing w/Squeeze-Style Side-Release Buckle

  • Oral Inflator

    Aqua Lung Power Line

  • Materials

    Air Cell: 840 Denier Nylon
    Harness: Nylon Webbing
    Hardware: Stainless Steel & Plastic

  • Weight Integrated

    Yes

  • Weight Capacity

    Releasable: 32 lbs (14.5 kg)
    Non-Releasable: 10 lbs (4.5kg)

  • UPC Code

    053242264075

APEKS Black Ice BCD Size Chart
  SM/MED ML/LG XL/XXL
Height (ft/in) 5'4"-5'11" 5'9"-6'3" 6'0"-6'7"
Weight (lbs) 145-210 175-235 195-275
Waist  (in) 33-53 37-57 41-61
Over the Shoulder (in) 38-48 42-52 42-52
Total Integrated weight (lbs) 42 42 42
Releasable weight (lbs) 32 32 32
Lift (lbs) 52 52 52

5 Accessories for Apeks Black Ice BCD

  • All Accessories (5)
  • Equipment Care & Maintenance (2)
  • BCD Accessories (1)
  • Computer Accessories (2)

About Apeks Black Ice BCD

The APEKS Black Ice is a rugged, weight-integrated, back-inflation BC designed with the advanced diver in mind. Despite its heavy-duty construction, it provides amazing comfort, fit and stability thanks to its Wrapture Harness System (pat. pending). Due to the modular-nature of this BC, a custom fit can be achieved through any of the three sizes. The Black Ice is offered in one color only, you guessed it, black.

The Wrapture Harness System, utilizing a specialized back plate, valve retention strap and swivel shoulder buckles to provides unsurpassed comfort. The Wrapture Harness System not only hugs the contours of the body providing superior comfort and stability, it also supports the Scuba cylinder in a way that has never been more comfortable to the diver. The Wrapture allows you to stand up straight in total comfort while the cylinder remains perfectly vertical and pulled in close while preventing "ride-up" at the surface.

The Black Ice features the patented and innovative Sure-Lock II mechanical weight release system with 32 lbs. (14.5 kg) capacity in all sizes. The Sure-Lock II is easy to load and remains secure until you want to release it. The Sure-Lock II Weight Pockets align themselves. Just insert the pocket until it "clicks". A simple, single pull release is all that is needed to jettison the weights in an emergency. The Black Ice also has fixed non-releasable weight pockets in back with capacities of 10 lbs. (4.5 kg). The 3-Flat E-Valves, one on the right shoulder and one on the left lower rear and one on the right lower rear reduce drag and keep the BC streamlined. The valves are designed as one way to keep water out.

The Black Ice comes equipped with Aqua Lungs Power Line Inflator with an increased fill rate which is now, one of the highest air flows in the industry. The Power Line is an environmentally sealed unit for less maintenance, has integrated hose clips for attachment to the LP hose for a streamline and low profile. The Inflator is equipped with a cable activated rapid exhaust at the top, simply pull down on lower unit to dump air.

The left pocket is a fold-down design with deep capacity, perfect for an extra mask. The right pocket is a large utility pocket secured with a robust zipper closure. Knife attachment points are found on the left pocket flap which will accommodate many of the Wenoka Squeeze Lock Knives. This location provides easy access to the knife. The Black Ice feature 5-large, angled, stainless steel D-rings for all your accessories and the rolled neck collar provides comfort. The air cell is made from rugged 840 denier nylon fabric with a urethane internal laminate. The Black Ice BCD provides 52 lbs. (23.6 kg) of lift, comes with a 3/8" threaded low pressure quick-disconnect hose, and an owner's manual.

Apeks Black Ice BCD Features

  • Rugged, Weight-Integrated, Back-Inflation BC
  • Designed w/Advanced-Diver-In-Mind
  • Heavy-Duty Construction
  • Amazing-Comfort, Fit & Stability
  • Wrapture Harness System (pat. pending):
    Specialized Back-Plate
    Valve Retention Strap
    Swivel Shoulder Buckles
    Unsurpassed Comfort
    Hugs Contours of Body, Providing Superior Comfort & Stability
    Supports Scuba Cylinder
    Prevents "Ride-Up" at Surface
  • Patented & Innovative Sure-Lock II Mechanical Weight Release System:
    32 lbs. (14.5 kg) Weight Capacity In-All-Sizes
    Sure-Lock II Easy to Load & Remains Secure
    Weight Pockets Align Themselves: Insert Pocket Until-It "Clicks"
    Single-Pull Release
  • Fixed Non-Releasable Weight Pockets-In Back w/Capacities 10 lbs. (4.5 kg)
  • 3-Flat E-Valves:
    One-On Right-Shoulder
    One-On Left-Lower-Rear
    One-On Right-Lower-Rear
    Flat E-Valves: Reduce Drag & Keeps BC Streamlined
    One-Way Design, Keeps Water-Out
  • Aqua Lungs Power Line Inflator:
    Increased Fill Rate: Highest Air Flows in Industry
    Environmentally Sealed Unit for Less Maintenance
    Integrated-Hose Clips
    Cable Activated Rapid Exhaust
  • Includes: 3/8" Threaded Quick-Disconnect LP Hose
  • Attachment Grommets for Knife
  • Left Pocket: Fold-Down, Deep-Capacity, Perfect for Extra Mask
  • Right Pocket: Large-Utility-Pocket w/Robust Zipper Closure
  • 5-Large, Angled, Stainless Steel D-Rings for Accessory Attachment
  • Rolled Neck Collar Provides Comfort
  • Lift: 52 lbs. (23.6 kg)
  • Owner's Manual

Warranty Information

This product has a limited lifetime warranty.

Key Features

  • Rugged, Weight-Integrated
  • Heavy-Duty Construction
  • Amazing-Comfort, Fit & Stability
  • Rolled Neck Collar Provides Comfort
  • Lift: 52 lbs. (23.6 kg)

What's in the box:

  • Low Pressure Hose
  • Owner's Manual
  • MFG Lifetime Limited Warranty