Cressi Ultralight BCD, Black

2019-02-08T07:38:21

I just got back from 13 dives in Cozumel with this new BC. I was expecting to give up something because it is a, "Travel BC". It is just as comfortable as my main BC. There were no pressure points created by the lack of a hard back plate. The tank is just as stable. All the controls are easy to find and operate. I never use the right shoulder dump on my main BC but on the Travelite I did find that one to be the most effective when descending from the surface. My girlfriend said she could tell I was less effected by current on this trip. (To be fair, my main BC is 1 size larger.) You would think that an inflator valve is an inflator valve. But, the Cressi inflator valve feels nicer than what I am used to. I see zero signs of wear and tear from its first trip. I am not know for traveling light. The savings in both weight and bulk allowed me to bring everything I normally would and not push the 50 pound airline limit and easily zip up my travel bag. My only, "Complaint" is that the trim pockets are larger than necessary. The hard weights sometimes would clunk against the tank if I turned sideways in the water. Put the weights in a dirty sock if that bothers you. (Assuming you bring socks on a tropical vacation!)

TOM M.

2018-11-20T17:38:47

This is not a bare-bones BCD! Light-weight but still packed with features such as D-Rings, a pocket and plenty of air releases. It’s great to take my own BC when traveling! I’d use this for cold water diving if it had the lift and weight capacity.

DAVID W.

2018-11-20T07:28:52

Lightweight to carry on !

HARUMI A.

2018-10-23T13:24:32

bought this bc on sale, It is a great light weight bc

steve b.

2018-09-21T11:45:42

This is a very nice, lightweight BCD. Great features. It does run large. Never got to use it because I had to exchange my small for x-small, then they discontinued selling it before I got it.

Gina B.

2018-05-24T01:06:32

I've been using this BCD for two years now, and I have no complaints! It's super light, and I love that I can roll it up into a small package and keep it in my carry on. There are lots of attachment points along the shoulder straps. I'd definitely recommend this for anyone who likes to pack light.

Isabelle M.

2018-02-25T20:52:59

It is light, comfortable, and no back issues even without a stiff backboard.

GERALD R.

2017-10-04T14:03:29

Great buy! Super lite so great for travelling. Lots of connection points by strapping versus metal, lends to lighter profile. Overall it makes me happy!

PEGGY B.

2016-07-12T09:14:30

Unfortunately, if you are tall and slim (I am 6' 1.5" tall with a 32" to 34 " waist), the large size needed for your torso is overly wide in the waist and really does not cinch down enough to hold fast. I am not sure whether to return it of to try some modification. I expect that a size medium would have a smaller waist, but not fit in the chest/torso, riding too high. But for this, I would probably rate the item higher (have not dove with it). Based on workmanship and materials alone, I can recommend it for people with dimensions that fit the company sizing chart.

MARK B.