Scubapro Litehawk BC

2025-01-26T19:00:00

This BCD has been my go-to for years. It's tough and has never failed me (I've had it for 8 years), no matter the dive. I've taken it through all kinds of conditions, and it's held up great. It's also super easy to travel with. Lightweight and packs down small, so I don't have to worry about it taking up too much space. If you're looking for something durable, reliable, and affordable, this BC is a no-brainer.

eg2c

2024-09-22T20:00:00

I have only used this BCD once, and so far I am very happy with it.

DBIII

2022-07-25T09:51:01

I always thought my 10 year old jacket style BCD was good enough. UNTIL I tried the ScubaPro Litehawk BCD at a demo day. It just felt better. Fit was more adjustable and trim was easy to dial in. When I took it on our next dive trip to Roatan, I could feel the comfort and lack of drag. Air consumption was noticeably better (Actual Mileage May Vary). I added the quick release weight pockets, so gave up the small storage pockets. I had to adjust what I would attach/store in/on my old BCD, so if you are used to attaching lots of stuff to a BCD this may not be for you. I had to adjust how I balance on the surface after inflation, but wasn?t too bad. I really like it.

GARY M.

2021-10-25T07:06:08

Absolutely love this B.C. Perfect size and weight for traveling.

MITCH H.

2021-01-21T19:00:00

Ok so, I said I love it and I do, although I haven't been diving with it yet. I did think it would be a little lighter than it is but that's ok. I also wish there were more accessories that I could buy to go with it. All the other BC's I've seen, including other ScubaPro BC, has a variety of accessories that can be added. The only accessory I can find for this one is integrated weights, which I don't want. I did however, want a pocket that's a little bigger than the ones on here. I turned these upside down and will use them as dump able weight pockets. I just wanted one a little bigger also to carry my camera in but I can't even find an aftermarket one for that. That's my only complaint, other than that it's ok.. I will say that the customer service representative (Richelle) was amazing and I'd recommend her to anyone, to deal with any problem..

Doctor73

2020-02-11T10:00:32

This is a very compact light weight bcd. Now for the down side. the Bladder is awkward and distributes the air very different from other back inflates Ive used. It makes me feel like a turtle flipped onto my back, Makes subtle movements in confined spaces difficult. Super low cylinder band, a scuba pro brand standard for some reason, makes storing in tank holds on boats very difficult. if you are using the pockets for weight then there is NO storage room for anything else. When using separate trim pockets if make sure to move the pockets forward on the belt or else you will never be able to open and close the clasp, with one hand its almost impossible. Not enough places for d-rings or clips. And if you are slim waisted be prepared to rig a crotch strap so that the BCD doesn't slip around on your torso. All in all maybe its OK for occasional recreational divers that are constantly traveling but for continued use its not worth the hassle. By the time you add: trim pockets, storage pockets, crotch strap, clips and rings for gauges. It's just as bulky as any jacket style on the market. I also contacted Leisure pro about returning it and got no reply.

CHRISTOPHER H.

2020-02-10T09:14:31

A nicely built, light and compact travel BC.

MICHAEL M.

2019-07-25T10:24:29

Really like this bc! Nice and comfortable to wear, forget it’s on. Great product!

PHILIP W.

2019-04-07T12:08:05

When weight matters (as in traveling), this is a great BC to take. It weighs only 5 pounds when dry and acts more like a wing-style BC because all of its flotation is in the back, completely unrestricting your front. I added a trim pocket to each side of each of the two straps and that allows me to dial in the trim perfectly -- no matter what size tank is available and what personal gear is attached to my BC for a given dive. My only gripe is that the D-rings are about 1-inch instead of the standard 2-inches, which make them difficult to feel for and clip items back on to during a dive. to get around this challenge, I added a crotch strap of 1-inch webbing with its own 1-inch D-ring with a 5-inch stainless steel carabiner clipped through the D-ring. That way, in a pinch I can bolt snap anything to the carabiner and move on.

John J.

2019-04-01T11:17:21

Very well made. Looking forward to not having to rent gear when I travel. Fit is very similar to my Halcyon backplate ( I don't side mount....yet). Would buy again.

WILLIAM M.

2019-01-19T23:59:08

All sizes of this BC are the same (look at the lift) except the strap lengths. When mine arrived the 'bag part' of the shoulder straps ended above my collar bones and the old "slide on" weight pockets would have been better than the newer attached ones which cannot be mounted upside down which i would have preferred.

C H.

2018-10-11T14:20:36

I purchased this for travel, but it has turned into my favorite BCD!!

Troy G.

2018-09-23T20:07:31

I really like this BC. It's light and feels more like an old-fashioned backpack like I learned on back in the '60s. It's almost like not wearing a bc at all. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a lightweight, comfortable, minimalist back-inflate BC.

WILLIAM B.

2018-09-18T09:13:31

Very light and sturdy. Does everything perfectly I couldn’t be happier!

John W.

2018-07-10T14:05:24

Ordered the older model, LP upgraded to current model at no extra charge :) 10 dives so far on this BC. The good: Fit is awesome, almost forgot I had on under water. Love the 2-in belt versus a cumber bund. On the surface, there was a tendency to roll to the side, but nothing major. The not so good: The weight/utility pockets. If they were meant as utility pockets then they are too far back to open/close underwater. As weight pockets, you can 5 or 6 lb max in each one, and I question how long they will hold up. I put 4lb in each side picket and 2lb in each rear pocket located near the tank straps (nice feature). I did purchase the add-on pockets by Scuba Pro, but returned them....they were huge. Who really needs to carry 20lb of weight in a BC this light duty? If Scuba Pro could come up with smaller set of weight pouches, (like the Oceanic Biolite's) they'd have a real winner here. Overall, good, not great BCD.

Mark G.

2018-02-28T12:11:54

I have not had a chance to try it yet. I am surprised Scubapro used a cheap tank band rather that the signature cam buckle. LeisurePro did substitute the newer model for the discontinued model for the same price. It looks good and should be a great BC.

JAMES Y.

2018-02-25T20:02:12

Nice light weight and very easy to use, great for the traveler

JEFF J.

2018-02-20T13:14:31

Very Light weight BCD. so travel equipment best choice.

Jong J.

2018-01-14T07:45:20

I am still trying to figure out my long term placement of weights, knocker, whistle, surface marker buoy, etc. but I see this as a good thing. This light and easy setup kind of forces you to clarity - what do you need and where do you want it? I love it.

JEFFREY S.

2017-12-15T19:00:00

Used this BC and Octo addition on 4 dives last week. Used 12 lbs of weight utilizing the aft pockets and the side pockets that come on the BC. Super comfortable and user friendly. For the price, why buy anything else. Easy inflation and deflation. Can?Äôt say anything bad about this BC.

VictorS

2017-11-23T18:48:38

Very good ! It is light and responsive. Suitable for travel purposes.

KYU H.

2017-11-16T11:16:47

Light weight and easy to pack. Bought this for my wife. Size is perfect. Great customer service. Ordered a 2013 discontinued model but it was not available so Leisure Pro substituted the 2016 model for the same price. Very happy with BCD.

BRYAN K.

2017-10-29T08:32:17

This is a great BC for the minimalist as well as traveler. Well made, easy to don and use.

Scott S.