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Oceanic HERA Women's BC Medium

SKU: OCNHRNMD MFR: 08.6212.53

Key Features

  • Enjoy superior buoyancy control with the HERA BCD's hybrid back inflation wing design.
  • Dive comfortably with torso-adjustable straps and a depth-compensating cummerbund.
  • Stay secure using adjustable sternum & waist straps with durable squeeze-style buckles.
  • Experience streamlined diving with integrated weights, ditchable up to 20 lbs (12 kg).
  • Rely on durable 1600 fadeless nylon fabric & BioFlex material for long-lasting BCD use.
  • Customize your fit with multiple pre-bent stainless steel rings for accessories.
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Erica E : I am 5'6 and 165 Lb, will a small work or a medium?JOE S : Sizing someone up is difficult without the full spectrum of measurements since more than just height and weight are included.TIMOTHY C : My daughter is your size and she uses medium. I would suggest you use the medium BCD.
Shopper : Hi. This is listed as a hybrid back inflation so I’m just wondering is it a true hybrid BC or is it a full back inflation BC? I’m looking for more of the hybrid style and am torn between this and the Mares. Will be used mostly for travel but the occasional northeast diving as well. Thanks!NANCY K : Definitely NOT a full back-inflation BC, more of a true hybrid. It won't shove your face in the water at the surface, and your trim will be great at depth. When I purchased the Hera, I also ordered the Mares She-Dives. I can't tell you exactly why I picked the Hera over the She-Dives, but I've been very happy with my choice for a couple of years now. It's an excellent BC, and SO comfortable!JOE S : This is a hybrid BCD. The bladder in the back is pleated so during the dive and in "PROPER" trim the air will remain in the donut and on the surface, by leaning back slightly the air will move from the pleated wing to the lobes on the side to keep you in a more stable and upright position. Thanks for choosing the Hera and Oceanic.ERIN Q : It is hybrid. I love mine. A bit heavy, but great support at the surface, even with my drysuit.CARL L : This is definitely a hybrid and not a full back inflate. My wife has been very happy with this BCD.Amy H : True hybrid. Just took mine for the first run last weekend and love it!
Amy H : Size question: Am between XS and S. 5'8" and 127 lbs. Bust and waist between the XS and S sizes. Does this BCD run large? Small? Size up/down? Wearing it with a 5 ml wet suit.Amy H : My measurements/weight are precisely the same and also wear 5ml. I tried the Hera small and the fit was fantastic. With a 5ml it would have been quite tight and not a lot of room for adjustment. Ultimately opted for an AquaLung based on the difference in weight between the two BCDs (baggage weight considerations). Frankly, I regret it.NANCY K : Not sure my feedback is relevant, because I'm 4 inches shorter and 6 pounds heavier than you, so I'm guessing your torso is much thinner than mine...? BUT: I have the Hera size SMALL, and I find that it's a perfect fit. I DO need to tighten the cummerbund all the way, to get it as snug as it should be (also in a 5mm wetsuit). So my GUESS is that maybe you need an XS. Hope that helps. (I LOOOOVE my Hera, BTW!)MARK P : With a 5 ml I would size upJOE S : I would go with the small size.FRED K : My wife is 5’4, 120ish and she wears a smallCharles A : I think you'd be safe with an XS. I'm a little shorter and heavier, and a S fits me great. Straps adjust nicely for the height difference.
Theresa L : Is this used or new?KEVIN F : This is available New.Charles A : The one I purchased was definitely new.
Shopper : How much does this BCD weigh?? Not when you ship it.....just the BCD itself (for travel packing purposes?NICHOLAS R : It weighs about 7-8 lbs. For what it's worth, my wife bought this BC about a year ago and has used it about 30 times in both cold water off California and warm water off Florida. She really likes it.Steven F : I would estimate under 4lbs. It's not heavy at all.ERIN Q : Mine weighs 8 lbs with an Atomic SS1 and small dive knife attached. I'm in the dive industry and travel with it all the time.KEVIN F : 7.6 pounds

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

2021-01-06T20:16:11

Rated 5 out of 5

Second Hera Purchase

Replacing my Hera purchased in 2008 due to COVID (20lb gain). Loved the fit of the first. Just as comfortable as it’s predecessor but with more bells and whistles.

MEI-HWA F.

2018-12-07T08:28:43

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic BC for women

I love the customizability of this BC, its durability, its wide range of features, and it's the most comfortable BC I've ever used. The pockets are a little difficult to access at depth -- but if there's a BC that has pockets that ARE easily accessible, I've never worn it. I LOVE my Hera!

NANCY K.

2016-09-21T10:18:41

Rated 5 out of 5

Love it!

The Oceanic Hera is a perfect fit for a woman; it feels like it was made just for me. Everything is right where I expect it to be -- very ergonomic. Plenty of D-rings, knife mounts, zippered pockets, and completely comfortable! Bonus: the adjustment features allow for a perfect fit, even if I gain or lose a few pounds. The side adjustment for shoulder straps is a unique feature that I haven't seen anywhere else.

Charles A.

2016-09-14T09:16:39

Rated 5 out of 5

Great BCD

After completing two Discover Scuba excursions while on vacation this summer, my family decided that we wanted to pursue becoming certified divers. I researched BCDs for many hours and finally decided on this Oceanic one. I have only used it for the past three days during my confined dives which are in the pool and I absolutely love it so far. It is very comfortable and holds the air cylinder very secure. I am looking forward to using it during my Open Dive section of certification and then on upcoming diving trips.

Tammy Z.

2016-09-11T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Oceanic Hera BC

The Oceanic Hera is a perfect BC for women. Being small framed and using rental bcs before was frustrating. Most werent designed especially with a woman in mind and very cummbersome. The Hera has lots of places to adjust to get the right fit. There are ample accessory pockets and attatchment points for all of your gear. The integrated weight pockets work wonderfully. Ive read alot of reviews on other Bcs where weight pockets just fall out. Not this one, very secure. I love being able to enjoy the dive and not fight with my equipment!

RebeccaB

2016-06-12T07:13:44

Rated 4 out of 5

Oceanic Hera

Purchased for my wife before a dive trip. She has only used it a couple of times so far, so I can only list the things she likes about it and/or the things I noticed. She's an experienced diver, although she doesn't dive all that often these days. It holds her head up out of the water well at the surface, it's comfortable and easy for her to operate. Her buoyancy was very good on our dives, but like I said, she's an experienced diver. As far as recommendation, she hasn't used it enough yet, but does like it much better than the Sherwood Luna she replaced it with.

FRED K.

Oceanic HERA Women's BC Specifications

  • BC Body

    Hybrid Back Inflator Wing

  • Buoyancy Bag

    XS: 20.46 lbs. (9.3 kg)
    SM: 27.2 lbs. (12.36 kg)
    MD: 34 lbs. (15.45 kg)
    LG: 40.7 lbs. (18.5 kg)

  • Valves

    Shoulder Pull Dump/Over Pressure Relief Valve
    Right-Rear Pull Dump/Overpressure Relief Valve

  • Pockets

    2 Zippered Utility

  • Shoulder Straps

    Torso Adjustable w/"Squeeze-Style" Side-Release Buckles

  • Stainless Steel Rings

    Yes, 2-Pre-Bent, 4-Standard

  • Waist Strap

    Adjustable Waist Strap w/"Squeeze-Style" Side-Release Buckle
    Depth Compensating Cummerbund

  • Chest Buckle

    Yes, Adjustable Sternum Strap w/"Squeeze-Style" Side-Release Buckle

  • Oral Inflator

    Oceanic's Alliance Integrated Inflator w/Cable Activated Pull Dump Valve

  • BCD Materials

    Air Cell: BioFlex Material
    Shoulder Panels & Pockets: 1600 Fadeless Nylon Fabric

  • Weight Integrated

    Yes

  • Weight Capacity

    Releasable: 20 lbs. (12 kg)
    Non-Releasable: 10 lbs. (5 kg)

  • UPC Code

    020545091899

Oceanic Hera Womens BC Size Chart
  X-Small Small Medium Large
Height 5'0"-5'5" 5'2"-5'7" 5'7"-6'0" 5'11"-6'2"
Weight (pounds) 100-125 120-155 150-175 180-210
Waist (inches) 28-36 30-38 32-40 34-42
Chest (inches) 26-36 30-40 34-44 38-48
Lift Capacity (pounds) 19 26 34 40
Weight Capacity (pounds) 20 dumpable, 10 trim 20 dumpable, 10 trim 20 dumpable, 10 trim 20 dumpable, 10 trim
Product Weight (pounds) 8 lbs. 12 oz. 8 lbs. 13 oz. 9 lbs. 9 lbs, 2 oz
Air XS 2 14" or 16" 14" or 16" 16" 16"

6 Accessories for Oceanic HERA Women's BC

  • All Accessories (6)
  • Equipment Care & Maintenance (1)
  • Weights and Accessories (1)
  • BCD Accessories (1)
  • Computer Accessories (2)
  • Regulator Parts (1)

About Oceanic HERA Women's BC

FEATURED REVIEWS

Second Hera Purchase

By MEI-HWA F.

Replacing my Hera purchased in 2008 due to COVID (20lb gain). Loved the fit of the first. Just as comfortable as it’s predecessor but with more bells and whistles.

Fantastic BC for women

By NANCY K.

I love the customizability of this BC, its durability, its wide range of features, and it's the most comfortable BC I've ever used. The pockets are a little difficult to access at depth -- but if there's a BC that has pockets that ARE easily accessible, I've never worn it. I LOVE my Hera!

Just for the ladies; fit, comfort, a host of female-friendly features, and absolutely gorgeous styling
Maybe you've checked out women's specific BC's before at your local shop but never really got what the hype was about. Sure, they have different graphics and size ranges, but what is the real advantage of a women's specific BC?

The Oceanic HERA 2 is built from the ground up for you designed specifically around the female form with ample adjustments to make it your own, without sacrificing the features and functionality that the most discriminating divers demand. This may just be the most comfortable, best fitting BC you have ever worn.

More than 300 female divers, instructors and Oceanic Dealers participated in a detailed survey to help develop the ultimate women's specific BC design. Time and time again, Oceanic heard what is lacking in today's BC's designed for women - you are looking for a BC designed to fit you, not a scaled down male BC. You are looking for a BC that is comfortable, contoured in all the right places, but one that does not sacrifice features or functionality. You want a BC that is travel friendly, yet rugged enough and packing the lift capacity required for daily local diving. And finally, you are looking for something with a little style - preferably not just big swatches of pink or purple material. You ask for it - Oceanic delivers.

Oceanic's patented custom fit harness is standard equipment on the Hera. With multi-position shoulder straps and cummerbund, the Hera delivers individual comfort for women of all shapes and sizes. The innovative design of the Hera allows the freedom of movement and other benefits you have come to expect from a rear inflation BC. However, the unique wrap around design of the air cell provides you more lift than most BC's; as well as an improved upright orientation when the BC is inflated on the surface.

The Oceanic HERA 2 provide high lift with the XS delivering 20.46 lbs. (9.3 kg) to the LG providing 40.7 lbs. (18.5 kg) of lift. This hybrid air cell BCD is built to last with a fadeless 500 denier nylon air cell and fadeless 1000 denier Cordura shoulder and pocket panels. The BCD comes with Oceanic's QLR integrated weight system and trim pockets with the QLR holding up to 20 lbs. (9 kg) of hard or soft weight and the trim pockets having a capacity of 10 lbs. (5 kg). Weight pockets are angled down slightly to aid self-loading, Oceanic's patented QLR quick lock & release system keeps weight in position and stabile throughout the dive. The Weight pouches are simple to load and easy to release when you want to. Best of all, Oceanic's patented positive lock system helps to ensure that they will stay put, the HERA 2 BCD has a padded backpack and adjustable position sternum strap that is designed for maximum comfort. The BCD has generous zippered utility pockets for all your accessory needs. 2-pre-bent welded stainless-steel D-rings on the shoulders, multiple standard D-rings, integrated instrument retractor mount (retractor not included, see SKU: OCNBCR) and Spinner Knife (see SKU: OCNKSP) mounting grommets on either the left or right, all for accessory attachment.

The Oceanic HERA 2 has torso adjustable shoulder straps. The shoulder straps, waist strap and sternum strap all come equipped with squeeze-style quick-release buckles for easy donning and doffing. The BCD also comes standard with Oceanic's patented adjustable depth compensating cummerbund. BCD comes equipped with Oceanic's Alliance Integrated Inflator. Ergonomically designed to be functional and easy to use in any dive position, the Alliance Integrated Inflator provides a full range of airway exhaust/inflation control. Simply press a button to produce precise flow for trimming dive attitude or maximum flow for major changes in buoyancy. A large exhaust valve creates a flow rate higher than the inflation rate of the power inflator, improving diver control during ascents. To add to your buoyancy, control the HERA 2 has a right back pull-ball exhaust/overpressure relief valve and tight shoulder pull ball exhaust/overpressure relief valve. The BCD is also equipped with a padded carry handle and tank positioning strap. The HERA 2 comes with a low pressure quick disconnect hose, is black in color, and includes an owner's manual.

Oceanic HERA Women's BC Features

  • Oceanic HERA Women's BC:
  • Women's-Specific BC's Design
  • Built-from-the-Ground-Up Around the Female-Form
  • Just for Ladies:
    Fit
    Comfort
    Host of Female-Friendly Features
    Absolutely Gorgeous Styling
  • Detailed-Survey:
    300 Female Divers
    Instructors
    Oceanic Dealers½
  • Develop the Ultimate Women's-Specific BC Design
  • Comfortable & Contoured Fit
  • Travel-Friendly, Rugged, Packed w/Lift for Local Dives
  • Oceanic's Patented Custom Fit Harness
  • New Multi-Position Shoulder Straps Track System
  • Individual-Comfort & Freedom-of-Movement
  • Hybrid Air Cell: Rear-Inflation BC w/Wrap-Around-Design
  • Improved-Upright-Orientation when Inflated-on-the-Surface
  • High-Lift w/XS Delivering 20.46 lbs. (9.3 kg) to LG Providing 40.7 lbs. (18.5 kg)
  • Built-to-Last:
    Rapid Dry Fadeless 500 Denier Nylon Air-Cell
    Fadeless 1000 Denier Cordura Shoulder & Pocket Panels
  • Oceanic's QLR Integrated Weight System:
    Releasable Capacity: 20 lbs. (9.1 kg)
    QLR Assures Weights Say-in-Position
    Do-Not-Shift-Around Affecting Buoyancy or Position in Water
    Simple-to-Load and Easy-to-Release
    Oceanic's Patented "Positive-Lock" System Ensure Weights Stay-Put
  • Non-Releasable Trim Pocket Capacity: 10 lbs. (5kg)
  • Padded Backpack & Adjustable Position Sternum Strap
  • Generous Zippered Utility Pockets
  • 2-Pre-Bent Welded Stainless-Steel D-Rings On-Shoulders
  • Multiple Standard D-Rings
  • Integrated Instrument Retractor Mount (retractor not included, see SKU: OCNBCR)
  • Spinner Knife (see SKU: OCNKSP) Mounting Grommets
  • Torso Adjustable Shoulder Straps
  • Waist Strap & Sternum Strap
  • All Strap Equipped w/"Squeeze-Style" Side-Release Buckles
  • Easy Donning & Doffing
  • Oceanic's Patented Adjustable Depth Compensating Cummerbund
  • Oceanic's Alliance Integrated Inflator:
    Ergonomically Designed
    Functional and Easy-to-Use
    Full-Range of Airway Exhaust/Inflation Control
    Large Exhaust Valve
  • Right-Back & Right-Shoulder Pull-Ball Exhaust/Overpressure Relief Valves
  • Padded Backpack, Carry Handle & Tank Positioning Strap
  • 3/8" Threaded Low-Pressure Quick-Disconnect Hose
  • Low Pressure Quick-Disconnect Hose
  • Owner's Manual

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 24 months.

Key Features

  • Enjoy superior buoyancy control with the HERA BCD's hybrid back inflation wing design.
  • Dive comfortably with torso-adjustable straps and a depth-compensating cummerbund.
  • Stay secure using adjustable sternum & waist straps with durable squeeze-style buckles.
  • Experience streamlined diving with integrated weights, ditchable up to 20 lbs (12 kg).
  • Rely on durable 1600 fadeless nylon fabric & BioFlex material for long-lasting BCD use.
  • Customize your fit with multiple pre-bent stainless steel rings for accessories.

What's in the box:

  • BCD
  • Low Pressure Hose and Owner's Manual