
Review Summary
2016-01-05T18:34:30
Very poor design! air collects ion the left side of the back inflate and while i have had it serviced TWICE in the first year of ownership the air does not completely leave the BC during descent causing unplanned surfacing during safety stops---I am an experienced diver and have to really work to get the air out of the bc completely...stlll some lingers on the left side--back inflate is also problematic when on surface for long intervels.Pocket weights also tend to fall out. We can do so much better at this price, this is all show, no substance!
FRANCES H.
2014-02-02T19:00:00
This is a great BCD that fits great and works flawlessly, but the only complaint that i have is that there is only one pocket to store items in.
Bgirl
2011-12-29T19:00:00
great, fast, problem free delivery. part of the package - great discounts
Bonia
2009-10-12T20:00:00
I bought this for my wife and she just got certified and once she understood how to use a "wing" style BC on the surface, she was totally sold on the product. This BC is very streamlined with great features that are beneficial to the user. The weight pockets are soooo easy to use and the unit is very comfortable. From the tank strap to the adjustability of the shoulder straps, this design is high quality.
MIKE S.
2009-09-13T20:00:00
I have had trouble finding a comfortable BC. Most BCs that are made for men are way too constricting in the chest area. This BC (specially made for women) has swivels on the chest straps that make for a great fit. The only drawback to this BC is its lack of pockets or many D-rings.
Ratchet420
2009-08-21T20:00:00
My delivered the very next day … prompt is an understatement. All items were their original manufacturer pkg, neatly packed with every item ordered in one shipment. I needed to ask a few questions and called customer service. I am happy that I did - AMAZING. They were knowledgeable about all of their products made recommendations based on my needs and didn't try to sell me things I neither wanted nor needed. That's awesome!!! Oh and yes VERY friendly!!! ++++
New U.
2009-06-09T20:00:00
Love it! It is perfect. Can't wait to try it out in the Keys!
TMLeleaux
2009-03-23T20:00:00
After looking at many BC's this one is perfect. I am a small framed woman and had trouble finding something that would not be too bulky but offered everything I needed to dive comfortably. Would recommend this to anyone who does not want a bulky BC and likes having easy flexibility while diving
Divegal
2008-12-03T19:00:00
It was a gamble for me when I was buying this BCD because I never dove with back inflated BCD before. It takes couple dives to get used to coordination on the surface with back inflated BCD. Now I really like my Ladyhawk (although I bought it for full price). I have used it for a year now (maybe 30 dives) and no complains and no surprises. What I like most about it is that it is small and everything is at the back so that you feel free and your sides are totally open. Now, my boyfriend bought a back inflated BCD (different brand though) because he knows how much I like mine.
Catdive
2008-02-19T19:00:00
Excellent product. Purchased this for my wife. The ScubaPro quality speaks for itself. All of the ScubaPro back inflation BC are a little short on pockets, but lots of places to clip gear or bottles. The BC arrived in 4 days from the order date. Made me wish I had purchased more gear from Leisure Pro in the past.
SCOTT C.
2008-01-30T19:00:00
Quick delivery,less than a week from USA to Australia. Arrived in perfect condition.
Chooky
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Yes
Downstream Demand Valve
Case: Carbon Fiber And Techno-Polymer, Demand Valve: Chrome Plated Brass, Spring: Stainless Steel, Diaphragm & Exhaust Valve: Silicone Rubber
3/8"
27.56" (70 cm)
6.7 oz (190g) w/o Hose
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Back Inflator
33.7lbs (15.3kg) All Size
2-Overpressure Relief/Pull Dump, Inflator Cable Activated Shoulder Pull Dump
2-Roll-Up Zippered
Torso Adjustable with "Squeeze-Style" Side-Release Buckle
Yes, Four Pre-Bent
Yes, with "Squeeze-Style" Side-Release Buckle and Cummerbund
Yes, Adjustable Sternum Strap with "Squeeze-Style" Side-Release Buckle
Yes, Scubapro's Air2 Breathable Inflator
Outer Bladder: 1000-Denier Nylon, Inner Bladder: 420-Denier Nylon with Urethane Laminated Interior
Yes
Releasable: 20lb (9.1kg to 11kg) All Sizes, Non-Releasable: 8lbs to 10lbs (3.6kg to 4.5kg)
7.2lbs to 8.13lbs (3.261kg to 3.68kg) Size Dependent
X-Small | Small | Medium | Medium/Large | Large | ||
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Height | in | 60-65 | 62-67 | 67-71 | 70-72 | 70-73 |
cm | 152-165 | 157-170 | 170-180 | 178-183 | 178-185 | |
Weight | lbs | 100-125 | 119-155 | 150-170 | 155-190 | 180-210 |
kg | 45-57 | 54-70 | 68-77 | 70-86 | 81-95 | |
Cummerbund circumference | in | 26-32 | 28-36 | 30-38 | 34-42 | 40-48 |
cm | 66-81 | 71-91 | 76-97 | 86-107 | 102-122 | |
Lift | lbs | 33.7 | 33.7 | 33.7 | 33.7 | 33.7 |
kg | 15.4 | 15.4 | 15.4 | 15.4 | 15.4 | |
Primary Weight Capacity | lbs | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
kg | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | |
Trim weight Capacity | lbs | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
kg | 3.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | |
Product Weight | lbs | 7.2 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.1 |
kg | 3.26 | 3.58 | 3.62 | 3.62 | 3.67 |
Excellent Product
By SCOTT C.
Excellent product. Purchased this for my wife. The ScubaPro quality speaks for itself. All of the ScubaPro back inflation BC are a little short on pockets, but lots of places to clip gear or bottles. The BC arrived in 4 days from the order date. Made me wish I had purchased more gear from Leisure Pro in the past.
Great BC
By MIKE S.
I bought this for my wife and she just got certified and once she understood how to use a "wing" style BC on the surface, she was totally sold on the product. This BC is very streamlined with great features that are beneficial to the user. The weight pockets are soooo easy to use and the unit is very comfortable. From the tank strap to the adjustability of the shoulder straps, this design is high quality.
This superior women's BC teams all the technical features you need in a back-flotation jacket yet with a female-specific cut and design. This back-flotation jacket is thoughtfully tailored to enhance the female diver's experience and represents a new dimension in optimized load distribution, freedom of movement and comfort. A robust and comfortable back flotation jacket that integrates numerous performance features to deliver outstanding comfort and easy handling. The Ladyhawk's retractable air bladder offers ultimate streamlining and significantly reduces drag. The Ladyhawk is equipped with Scubapro's Balanced Power Inflator, has two rollup zippered pockets, Four Stainless Steel D-rings for attachment of accessories, a sturdy Stainless-Steel Tank Attachment System, and a comfortable neck roll of soft neoprene with a special foam back pad, making it the BCD of choice.
Back flotation technology positions air bladder in the back, providing exceptional freedom of movement around chest and shoulders. Streamlined air cell technology and automatic volume control of air cell through compression straps provide a low profile throughout the dive. Rotating Quick Release shoulder buckles and adjustable shoulder straps, adjustable sternum strap and waist strap with cummerbund all improve fit. All these straps are equipped with squeeze-style" quick release buckles for easy donning and doffing.
Soft neoprene neck roll and padded back pad provide skin-friendly padding. Firmly padded, flexible cummerbund compensates for changes in the suit resulting from varying depths. Ergonomic harness incorporates anatomically-shaped components to allow for even load distribution. Quick-release integrated weight system offers more comfort and convenience. Pouches accommodate 10 lbs. (4.54 kg) each and are secured in specially-designed pockets with oversized buckles. Two rear trim pockets counterbalance front weights and provide a well-balanced swimming position with 8lbs to 10 lbs. (3.6 kg to 4.54 kg) capacity depending on BCD size. Built-to-last from 1000-denier nylon outer bladder and 420-denier nylon inner, with urethane laminate interior and radio frequency (RF) welded seams for maximum resistance to punctures and abrasion.
For proper buoyancy control the Knighthawk BCD comes standard with Scubapro's Balanced Power Inflator and has a 3-dump deflation system that enables divers to dump air from a variety of underwater positions. In the up-right position you can use either the left-or-right shoulder pull-dumps with the right shoulder pull cord or the left shoulder integrated cable activated power inflator shoulder dump. When inverted in the water the lower left rear pull dump can facilitate buoyancy trim. The BCD provides 33.7 lbs. (15.3 kg) of lift. The Ladyhawk weighs from 7.2 lbs. to 8.13 lbs. (3.261 kg to 3.68 kg) size dependent. BCD comes with an owner's manual and is black in color < br>
The Ladyhawk BCD comes equipped with Scubapro's AIR2 Breathable Inflator. When you took dive lessons you learned to perform specific skills to make you safe and comfortable underwater and at the surface. One of those skills was buoyancy control. Once you start diving for fun you use your buoyancy control device constantly throughout the dive. Your octopus or alternate air source device on the other hand is never used unless there is an emergency out-of-air situation. Reacting properly in an out of air situation can make the difference between an eventful dive and a tragedy. If your alternate air source and your BCD inflator device are one and the same, you will always know where to find it in an emergency. AIR2 is more than a simple inflator. Its components design takes advantage from the best regulator technology to guarantee maximum efficiency and reliability. As an inflator AIR2 provides perfect pressure control for a great buoyancy management. Ergonomic shape makes it easy-to-handle in any circumstances and it can be emptied by simply pressing the exhaust button.
AIR2's air balanced power inflator provides smooth and reliable inflation at all tank pressures. Single hose configuration eliminates the need for a separate alternate air source. Fixed VIVA flow vane for safe and uncomplicated use one-hand operation for instinctive and simple operation the self-flushing mechanism requires just one push on the purge to clear away all dirt. The AIR2 uses a classic downstream valve for less maintenance and reliability. The housing is a precision molded carbon fiber and techno-polymer impact resistant design that weighs 6.7 oz. (190 g). The AIR2 comes with a 3/8" threaded 27.56" (70 cm) high-flow low-pressure hose and owner's manual and is covered.