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2025-06-04T08:30:50

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic Mares BCD

Love love love this BCD. It's my second one and now upgraded. Fantastic back support, ease of use, and looks sharp as well.

Corey G.

2021-07-26T16:50:32

Rated 1 out of 5

BCD

bad size. oversized

JOSEPH H.

2021-04-27T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome customer service

Great response in time sensitive shipments.

RICARDOH

2021-04-26T12:22:50

Rated 3 out of 5

Weight system is awefull

The weight system stinks lost weight bags in the first 3 dives And at 46$ for replacement not happy even looked to be sure green was in the window I?d not buy again I?d go different SLS weight system is ??

CHARLES F.

2019-07-08T15:27:37

Rated 5 out of 5

Highly recommended!

Very comfortable. I had my first two dives and I enjoy it so Much. I dived with 6kg in each lateral pocket and 2kg en each pocket in the back, I don’t have complain about it. The valve system is very useful and the lumbar confort system is very good, I never felt the tank in the back. On the boat I really felt the weigh because I dive with 10kg but, underwater is very cool.

MICHELLE N.

2019-01-07T00:27:50

Rated 5 out of 5

the dragon!

the best gear so far that i used. will definitely get another after i max this out.

Marie R.

2018-12-15T09:29:18

Rated 5 out of 5

Fan of prior version Dragon, too.

Use of this BC as my cold and warm water BCD for many dives. Holds up in durability. Purchased new model to find surprise nice upgrades. Trim pockets, different size quick eject wt pockets, and slightly bendable or stretchable harness. It is heavy by about two pounds. Got used to it quickly. Size could be tricky. You maybe need a slightly smaller size, and expand up. Larger size impossible to contract smaller.

PETER R.

2018-10-27T08:35:22

Rated 5 out of 5

It is a great BCD and fits great.

It fits great and looking forward to using it soon.

Joe W.

2018-07-29T08:44:35

Rated 5 out of 5

A+

Works great. Bought this for my son and he lies it over the bare pack he has used.

Barton H.

2018-02-08T10:31:15

Rated 3 out of 5

I’mreliable weight system.

The BCD was great. The weight system seems cheap and unreliable.

Craig H.

Specification about this item

  • BC Body

    Jacket Style

  • Buoyancy Bag

    42.5 lbs. (19.3 kg), Size Large

  • Valves

    3 Pull-Dump/Overpressure Relief Valves

  • Pockets

    2-Zippered

  • Shoulder Straps

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

  • Stainless Steel Rings

    Yes, 5

  • 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

    9.9 lbs. (4.5 kg) Size Large

About Mares Dragon SLS BC

FEATURED REVIEWS

Fan of prior version Dragon, too.

By PETER R.

Use of this BC as my cold and warm water BCD for many dives. Holds up in durability. Purchased new model to find surprise nice upgrades. Trim pockets, different size quick eject wt pockets, and slightly bendable or stretchable harness. It is heavy by about two pounds. Got used to it quickly. Size could be tricky. You maybe need a slightly smaller size, and expand up. Larger size impossible to contract smaller.

Fantastic Mares BCD

By Corey G.

Love love love this BCD. It's my second one and now upgraded. Fantastic back support, ease of use, and looks sharp as well.

All the main characteristics of the Dragon have been developed for even greater comfort and stability combined with excellent fit and performance. Mares' new Jacket Style Dragon Bladder design is tightly tailored to reduce drag, placing much of the air cell around the tank. The air cell is contoured to greatly minimize the feeling of the bladder underneath your arms and gives comfortable surface flotation. Air cell slides on shoulders for increased comfort when inflated. All that ergonomics and still has a lift of 42.5 lbs. (19.3 kg) size large.

Superbly comfortable and stable yet tough and durable. The air cell is made of durable 420 Cordura denier. The Mares Dragon BCD with SLS 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: 1 upper and 2 lower that are positioned intelligently within your downward vision also functioning as leverage while inserting the weight pockets. Comfort is paramount with the Dragon 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 angled high capacity cargo zippered pockets with stretch panels, position of the corrugated hose retaining epaulette can be adjusted, shaped shoulder straps adapt better to alleviate pressure on the shoulders, safety whistle and personalize label on weight pockets all makes this one great BCD.

Mares Dragon SLS BC Features

  • Mares Dragon BCD w/SLS Weight System:
  • Jacket Style BC
  • All Characteristics of Dragon 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: 42.5 lbs. (19.3 kg), Size Large
  • 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
  • Five AISI 304 Stainless Steel D-Rings
  • 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
  • Position of Corrugated Hose Retaining Epaulette Adjustable
  • 2-Angled High Capacity Cargo Zippered Pockets w/Stretch Panels
  • Personalize Label on Weight Pockets
  • Safety Whistle
  • Weight: 9.9 lbs. (4.5 kg) Size Large