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Review Summary
2025-01-17T16:45:26
I have been using this for tropical diving for about 2.5 years, a couple of hundred dives. It was recommended to me by <a href="http://scuba.com" target="_blank">scuba.com</a> when I was looking for gear on a budget and they happened to have an open box in my size (XS - surprising to me but aligns with what others have been saying about the BCD running large - I am a 5'8 woman). It seems to have held up great with perfunctory care-taking and sometimes less than ideal storage conditions. That was one of the main things I was looking for at the time, and it has delivered. I make good use of the d-rings and the pockets are very functional. I like the dual tank bands. The fact that even with all this the weight is reasonable dry is great for me. I'm hoping to do more traveling and I'm really on the fence about whether to try to find a suitable lighter and more packable BCD or to make this one work, because I am very comfortable with it - basically once I'm diving I don't really think about it, it just works. (You don't need a bp&w to have good trim...)
Tara B.
2023-01-17T02:08:30
Check closely on the size. Does run large
MELISSA W.
2021-06-30T20:00:00
This is my second Sherwood AVID. As an instructor I am using my first for my pool rig, second for open water. I'm a big guy and like the XXXL, not so much for the cummerbund sizing but the shouldwer straps are longer so the jacket rides better on my body, better trim. Great weight release system, my other (non AVID) BCD had a system and the handles would release if they got a sideways bump like on an ascent line. Great BCD!!
PeterC
2021-06-23T20:00:00
I love the Avid BCD! My first one lasted almost 12 years! Very versatile.
DavidH
2021-03-10T09:55:23
love it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
KEVIN R.
2020-09-21T08:13:04
Just Love It
STEVE C.
2020-08-25T09:58:45
Bulky because of the size 3XL, but good quality and easy to use.
WILLIAM K.
2019-07-12T05:56:00
Perfect to teach or and work under water with the new extra comfort strong pocket
MATTHEW E.
2019-03-17T20:00:00
This is a great buy for the bigger person. I am 6?Äô-7?Äù and 370lbs this fits great and is very easy to adjust and comfortable. It packs very small and is good for travel for being a larger size.
TimS
Jacket Style
XS; 20 lbs. (9kg), SM; 25 lbs. (11.3kg), MD: 29 lbs. (13kg), LG; 32 lbs. (14.5kg), XL, 2XL & 3XL; 36 lbs.; (16.3kg)
3 Dump/Overpressure Relief
2 Zippered, 1 Hook and Loop
Torso Adjustable w/Rotating Squeeze-Style Side-Release Buckles
Yes, 6
Adjustable Cummerbund w/Squeeze-Style Side-Release Buckle
Adjustable Sternum w/Squeeze-Style Side-Release Buckle
Sherwood Power Inflator
1000 Denier Nylon w/Urethane Laminate
Yes
Releasable: XS & SM; 16 lbs. (7.26kg), LG & XL; 20 lbs. (9kg), 2 & 3 XL; 26 lbs. (11.8kg), Non-Releasable All; 10 lbs. (4.5kg)
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X-Small | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large | 2X-Large | 3X-Large | |
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Height (in) | up to 5'0" | 5'1"-5'4" | 5'4"-5'8" | 5'8"-6'1" | 5'9"-6'2" | 5'9"-6'2"+ | 5'9"-6'2"+ |
Weight (lbs) | up to 115 | 120-145 | 140-175 | 170-210 | 205-240 | 235-270 | 265+ |
Durable, comfortable, functional, and smooth
By Tara B.
I have been using this for tropical diving for about 2.5 years, a couple of hundred dives. It was recommended to me by <a href="http://scuba.com" target="_blank">scuba.com</a> when I was looking for gear on a budget and they happened to have an open box in my size (XS - surprising to me but aligns with what others have been saying about the BCD running large - I am a 5'8 woman). It seems to have held up great with perfunctory care-taking and sometimes less than ideal storage conditions. Tha...
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Amazing quality-great BCD
By MELISSA W.
Check closely on the size. Does run large
Quite possibly the best BCD Sherwood has ever built.
The new Avid 700 Series is a robust, full featured BC that provides tremendous comfort, fit and styling. The hydrodynamic jacket style bladder provides a more noticeable comfort than other similar BCs on the market today. With the neoprene padded neck roll, the Avid is the perfect live aboard style BC. After numerous dives the chaffing and irritation you might experience is completely-eliminated.
The highly regarded CQR-3 weight system provided convenience, stability and ease of weight insertion, all the while boasting the most secure weight integrated system in the market today. The larger handles on the CQR-3 system are superb with thicker gloves as well. The redesigned styling of the traditional jacket-style Avid maintains its respected functionality, comfort and dependability. The Avid 700 Series webbing allows for smoother shoulder and waist strap adjustments. Trim weight pockets provide better accessibility and easier trim weight adjustments.
This jacket-style BC wraps air completely around you for easy floating. When fully inflated, the 3-D air cell and the suspension strap system combines to create a stable and secure fit that is designed to eliminate squeeze. BC is equipped with six convenient, stainless steel D-rings to attach your gear and zippered utility side pockets for additional scuba accessories. A convenient utility pocket with hook and loop closure sized to carry the Akona Safety Tube (SKU: AKNST). A removable and adjustable sternum strap for a complete fit with squeeze-style side release buckles on shoulder torso straps, waist and sternum for a perfect custom fit. and an easy to operate oral and power inflator makes buoyancy control a snap when diving.
Three dump valves strategically located at the left and right shoulders with a third on the lower left of the air cell make dumping air a breeze. The right and lower dump/overpressure relief- valves have pull dump handles for quick access. The third valve is integrated to the top of the Sherwood power inflator and is activate by a cable running down the corrugated inflator hose. New exhaust valves provide refreshing and contemporary look. The Avid CQR 3 BCD is available in multiple sizes with a lift capacity of 20 to 36 lbs. (9 to 16.3kg). The air cell is manufactured with durable and heavy-duty 1000 Denier that is urethane laminated for air tight integrity.
The x-small and small can accommodate 16 lbs. (7.26kg) of releasable weight and 10 lbs. (4.5kg) of non-releasable weight. The medium, large and x-large accommodate 20 lbs. (9kg) of releasable weight and 10 lbs. (4.5kg) of non-releasable weight, while the 2 and 3 x-large accommodate 26 lbs. (11.8kg) of releasable weight and 10 lbs. (4.5kg) of non-releasable weight. The Avid BCD comes equipped with a 3/8" threaded low-pressure quick-disconnect hose and owner's manual.
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