Mares Prestige SLS BCD
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Mares Prestige SLS BCD

SKU: MRSPRS

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FAQ

What is the Slide & Lock System (SLS) in the Mares Prestige SLS BCD?

The Slide & Lock System (SLS) is a feature of the Mares Prestige SLS BCD that provides visual confirmation of proper weight pouch insertion. This eliminates guesswork during your pre-dive check, enhancing safety before you even enter the water.

What materials is the Mares Prestige SLS BCD made of?

The Mares Prestige SLS BCD is constructed from durable 420 Cordura denier, making it both robust and enduring.

What is the purpose of the large AISI 304 stainless steel rings and techno polymer D-rings on the Mares Prestige SLS BCD?

These rings are strategically positioned within your downward vision and function as leverage while inserting the weight pockets. They also provide attachment points for equipment.

What is the function of the 3 Pull-Dump/Overpressure Relief Valves in the Mares Prestige SLS BCD?

The 3 Pull-Dump/Overpressure Relief Valves in the Mares Prestige SLS BCD allow for quick and easy buoyancy adjustments in any dive position. One is incorporated into the top of the Ergo Inflator, one is located on the right shoulder, and a third is located on the rear lower right.

What are the benefits of the adjustable straps on the Mares Prestige SLS BCD?

The adjustable straps on the Mares Prestige SLS BCD, including torso adjustable 2" (50 mm) swivel shoulder straps and adjustable chest and waist straps, ensure a secure and comfortable fit. They are also equipped with squeeze-style side release buckles for easy donning and doffing.

Shopper : Is this a men’s or women’s BCD?JOSE C : This equipment can be used by either or, if it fits you and your comfortable using it a fit for you. Happy divingMICHELLE L : I would say leans more towards a womens frame. If the man were a skinny.... would me ok.ERIC O : I don’t think it is specifically for men but I’m not sure. There are BCDs that are designed especially for women.Robert R : It is a man’s BCD but I believe that also have a model for women
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?GEORGE H : Good starter BCD for my 15 year old niece.Ryan C : Seemed nice

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

2023-09-08T08:10:29

Rated 5 out of 5

Mares Prestige SLS BCD

Good day, Mares Prestige SLS BCD is great quality, price, and value. As with the Mares line of products. My students and I use Mares products and Mares has not let me down yet.

John J.

2020-06-17T04:10:28

Rated 5 out of 5

I would recommend this BCD!

I've only used it once since purchase. I love several things about this BCD. I love the trim pockets, I love the handle attached to the backplate for ease of carry and I love the already bent D-rings along with the big pocket space. It will take time to get used to the SLS weight pockets but I think I will like them. I am a female, the only complaint I would have is that it's a bit bulky but overall I love it and would recommend for purchase!

DUSTI J.

2019-12-15T14:36:59

Rated 4 out of 5

Good bc

Nice BC, air will get stuck occasionally, but a firm hug usually gets it out. New weight system works great so far! Shipped fast.

Maxwell S.

2019-09-08T10:29:32

Rated 5 out of 5

Great BC for the money!!

It’s a great BC!!! Quick release weight tabs and trim tabs excellent.

Daniel H.

2019-08-13T11:37:58

Rated 5 out of 5

great equipment

was really satisfied with this equipment will recommend to any scuba beginner or expert.

Jose C.

2019-08-02T08:43:33

Rated 4 out of 5

Very nice bc with just minor complaint

Great quality. I love that mares color codes the lpi buttons. Makes it much easier for students to press the correct one. I like the front buckle vs a weight belt style release. The color indicator for the quick release weights is a nice reassuring touch. But it's a PAIN to put them in bc of the handle button. So I'm not fond of that for teaching. Quality is great. Comfortable. Love that the trim pushes are reachable from the outside with the bc on a tank. Nice for buoyancy and trim checks. They just need find an alternative to having to hold down the red button on the right pouch while inserting it.

ERIC N.

2019-05-29T11:05:10

Rated 5 out of 5

Well designed.

This is my first BCD. I haven't tried any others. This one does everything I need. Has good ergonomics. Useful pockets in logical places. Lots of attachment points. Very happy with my selection.

Wes W.

2019-05-12T12:06:09

Rated 5 out of 5

Love my Prestige!

Love the back plate and the fact the shoulder straps unclip. It takes a little bit to master the SLS system, but once you have it down, it's great! Excellent for small torsos.

Michelle L.

2019-05-05T04:50:23

Rated 5 out of 5

Form, fit & function, Great!

I needed a Recreational BCD. I've always had a backplate with wing, now this BCD right here performed perfectly. We dove in a couple fresh water springs in Florida in March. I wanted to get a good equipment check before we hit the dive season hard.I love it!

John H.

2019-02-05T13:35:26

Rated 5 out of 5

Definitely a great BC

I tried on 20+ BCDs til I found this one. It has become my primary and love it. Fits perfectly and build as comfortable as you could ask for.

Eddie L.

2019-01-25T01:12:06

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent

I bought this for my son, 9 dives great BC. Weight pockets are a bit narrow, trim pockets help distribute weights. Takes a bit of pracctice to lock weight pockets, though they secure well.

ronald C.

2018-11-12T16:06:25

Rated 5 out of 5

A great full sized BCD

Very well made, quality stitching and hardware. The SLS system works very well even with maximum weights. There are grommet type attachment points that work well with the Mares dive knife mounting system. I've got 10 dives on it so far and I'm very happy with this BCD.

James C.

2018-09-08T05:14:16

Rated 3 out of 5

Problem with weight system.

I loved this BC. It was comfortable and light weight, but the weight system was faulty. When ever I tried to remove the weight pouches with weights in them, the handle would sometimes pull loose, leaving the weights locked into the BC. This could be a big problem if I had a real emergency. Leisure Pro was very nice about it, and sent me some new weight pouches to try. They did the same thing. Leisure Pro took the BC back with no problems, and a full refund, and I purchased another BC from them. (I went with the Aqua Lung Pro HD and it is awesome).

CARLTON D.

Mares Prestige SLS BCD Specifications

  • BC Body

    Jacket Style

  • Buoyancy Bag

    24 lbs. to 38 lbs. (10.8 kg x 18.3 kg)

  • Valves

    3 Pull-Dump/Overpressure Relief Valves

  • Pockets

    Two, 3-D Zippered Self-Draining

  • Shoulder Straps

    Yes, Torso Adjustable w/"Squeeze-Style" Swivel Side-Release Buckles

  • Stainless Steel Rings

    Yes, Two and 4-Techno Polymer

  • Waist Strap

    Yes, w/"Squeeze-Style" Side-Release Buckle and Adjustable Cummerbund

  • Chest Buckle

    Yes, w/"Squeeze-Style" Side-Release Buckle

  • Oral Inflator

    Yes, Mares Ergo Inflator

  • Materials

    Air Cell; 420 Cordura w/Urethane Laminate, Harness; Nylon Webbing, Plastic, Stainless Steel

  • Weight Integrated

    Yes

  • Weight Capacity

    Releasable (each pocket); 9 lbs. and 13 lbs. (4 kg and 6 kg), Size Dependent, Non-Releasable Trim (each pocket); 5 lbs. (2.27 kg)

  • Weight

    (Size L) 8.6 lbs. (3.9 kg)

  • UPC Code

    792460329660

Mares Prestige BC Size Chart
    XXS XS SM MD LG XL
Height ft/in < 5'3" < 5'5" 5'5" - 5'9" 5'5" - 5'11" 5'7" - 6'1" > 5'11"
cm < 160 < 165 165  -175 165 - 180 170 - 185 > 180
Weight lbs < 120 < 120 110 - 155 130 - 175 155 - 200 > 175
kgs < 55 < 55 50 - 70 60 - 80 70 - 90 > 80
Waist in < 34" 27" - 36" 29" - 38" 36" - 45" 49" - 47" > 43"
cm < 85 70-90 75 - 95 90 - 115 100 - 120 > 110
Lift Capacity lbs 24 27 30 35 38 45
kg 10.8 12.2 13.8 16 18.3 20.5
Weight Capacity lbs 18 MRS Plus/ 10 Trim 18 MRS Plus/ 10 Trim 18 MRS Plus/ 10 Trim 26 MRS Plus/ 10 Trim 26 MRS Plus/ 10 Trim 26 MRS Plus/ 10 Trim
kg 8 MRS Plus/ 4.5 Trim 8 MRS Plus/ 4.5 Trim 8 MRS Plus/ 4.5 Trim 12 MRS Plus/ 4.5 Trim 12 MRS Plus/ 4.5 Trim 12 MRS Plus/ 4.5 Trim
Product Weight lbs 7.25 7.5 7.5 7.9 8.4 8.6
kgs 3.3 3.4 3.4 3.6 3.8 3.9

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About Mares Prestige SLS BCD

FEATURED REVIEWS

I would recommend this BCD!

By DUSTI J.

I've only used it once since purchase. I love several things about this BCD. I love the trim pockets, I love the handle attached to the backplate for ease of carry and I love the already bent D-rings along with the big pocket space. It will take time to get used to the SLS weight pockets but I think I will like them. I am a female, the only complaint I would have is that it's a bit bulky but overall I love it and would recommend for purchase!

Mares Prestige SLS BCD

By John J.

Good day, Mares Prestige SLS BCD is great quality, price, and value. As with the Mares line of products. My students and I use Mares products and Mares has not let me down yet.

Mares Prestige SLS BCD

CENTER OF BALANCE. EDGE OF PERFORMANCE.

• Excellent lift capacity
• Light, strong and durable denier 420
• Improved fit: swiveling buckles, shoulders, low-cut aircell
• Sls integrated weight system
• 3-Dimensional zippered self-draining pockets
• 2 Rear trim weight pockets
• Reduced weight: travel friendly

Be balanced. Take the edge of performance.

Mares Prestige SLS BCD

All the main characteristics of the Prestige SLS BCD have been developed for even greater comfort and stability combined with excellent fit and performance. Mares' Jacket Style Prestige Bladder is design to envelope the diver on the sides and back. High lift capacity 24 lbs. to 38 lbs. (10.8 kg x 18.3 kg)and very comfortable position on the surface characterize this bladder design.

Superbly comfortable and stable yet tough and durable. The air cell is made of durable 420 Cordura denier. The Mares Prestige SLS BCD has Mares Slide & Lock System (SLS) for weight release. This unique weight integrated BCD provides a visual confirmation of proper weight pouch insertion, so there is no guessing when you do your pre-dive check before entering the water. In addition, the BCD is equipped with smart trim weight positioning for a balanced feel when diving. The Slide & Lock System (SLS) weight pockets have sturdy zipper closures and are easy to slide into the BCD even when wearing thick gloves. The SLS is the safest system available and come in weight capacities of 9 lbs. and 13 lbs. (4 kg and 6 kg) weight capacities. SLS weight pockets will work with block or soft pouch weights.

Smart D-ring position with large AISI 304 stainless steel rings, 2 bent upper, 4 x heavy duty techno polymer D-rings that are positioned intelligently within your downward vision also functioning as leverage while inserting the weight pockets. Comfort is paramount with the Prestige SLS elastic cummerbund secures the BCD in place and adjusts for wetsuit compression at depth. BCD comes standard with 3 Pull-Dump/Overpressure Relief Valves, one incorporated into the top of the Ergo Inflator; one located on the right shoulder and a third is located on the rear lower right. Activation of the valves are made easy with both the upper and lower right valves coming with pull cords and the valve incorporated into the Ergo Inflator is activated by an internal cable attached to the inflator mechanism. Inflator includes a 3/8" threaded low pressure quick disconnect hose.

With torso adjustable 2" (50 mm) swivel shoulder straps, adjustable chest and waist straps, all equipped with squeeze-style side release buckles for easy donning and doffing. Two 3-dimensional zippered self-draining pockets, and safety whistle all makes this one great BCD. The Prestige SLS comes in multiple sizes.

Mares Prestige SLS BCD Features

  • Mares Prestige SLS BCD:
  • Jacket Style BC
  • All Characteristics of Prestige Developed for Greater Comfort/Stability
  • Excellent Fit and Performance
  • Ergonomic, Comfortable Design
  • Comfortable Surface Flotation
  • Air Cell Slides-On-Shoulders, Increased Comfort when Inflated
  • Lift: 24 lbs. to 38 lbs. (10.8 kg x 18.3 kg)
  • Superbly Comfortable & Stable, Yet Tough and Durable
  • 420 Cordura Nylon Construction
  • Mares Slide & Lock System (SLS):
    Ultimate Weight-Release System
    Visual Confirmation of Proper Weight Pouch Insertion
    No Guessing in Pre-Dive Gear Check
    Sturdy Zipper Closures
    Works/w Soft or Hard Weight
  • SLS Weight Capacities of 9 lbs. and 13 lbs. (4 kg and 6 kg), Size Dependent, Each Pocket
  • Rear Smart Trim Weight Non-Releasable Pockets
  • Trim Weight Pocket Capacity: 5 lbs. (2.27 kg), Each Pocket
  • SLS and Trim Pockets Work w/Block or Soft Pouch Weights
  • Two AISI 304 Stainless Steel D-Rings
  • 4 x Heavy Duty Techno Polymer D-Rings
  • Reduced Weight: (Size L) 8.6 lbs. (3.9 kg), Travel Friendly
  • Back Pack: Mono-Plate Design
  • Elastic Cummerbund
  • Two Rear Quick Dump/Over-Pressure Relief Valves
  • Grommets for Mares Force Knife Collection
  • Adjustable Chest Strap
  • Shoulder Straps Relieve Shoulder Pressure
  • 2" (50 mm) Swivel Shoulder Buckles
  • All Straps Equipped w/"Squeeze-Style" Side-Release Buckles
  • Ergo Inflator with 3/8" Threaded LP Hose
  • Weight: 9.9 lbs. (4.5 kg) Size Large

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 24 months.

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Key Features

  • Experience superior buoyancy control with the Mares Prestige SLS BCD for stable dives.
  • Enjoy exceptional comfort with adjustable straps and a supportive cummerbund on this BCD.
  • Streamline your scuba gear with integrated weight pockets, ditching the need for a weight belt.
  • Dive confidently; the durable 420 Cordura of this jacket-style BCD ensures long-lasting use.
  • Customize your fit with easy adjustments, even underwater, using the squeeze-style buckles.
  • Benefit from the BCD's weight integration, providing balanced weighting for optimal trim.

What's in the box:

  • BCD
  • Low-Pressure Hose