Used Mares Kaila SLS Weight System BCD Small

SKU: US31769 MFR: 417363S
$599.00
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JACKIE J : What size is this BCD?   I am a 5’1” female that weighs about 150 pounds.  Do you think this would be a good fit?   Also is this a good BCD for travel?darrick c : Hello Jackie, yes, this BCD would work for your needs. As for sizing, please give our Sales team a call and that would need some other measurements to be able to fit you into the correct size. You can reach them at 1.800.347.2822.
JED G : My daughter is 6’2”,but she weighs 170 pounds. I can’t decide whether she should have a medium or a large?darrick c : Hello Jed, if you would like to give our sales team a call at 1.800.347.2822. They would need a few different measurements to fit your daughter correctly.
Shopper : My daughter is 6’2” and weighs 170 pounds. Would she be best fitted with a medium or large?darrick c : Hello, going by those measurements you would need a size Large.
Kris L : Does this BCD have a carry handle?  I have a bad back so I take my BCD off in the water and hand it up.  A handle makes it much easier for the person on the boat to grabBeverly H : yesLeah D : Yes it does. It’s fantastic in the water. Ease to get on and off. Enjoy your new bcd! I love mine.
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?NICOLE P : Just started out, needing to start somewhere. Will updateDEREK H : Researched multiple BCDs for women and this seemed to meet the criteria.JEFFREY C : reviewsSERAFINO B : reviews

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2020-01-28T18:22:36

Rated 5 out of 5

Good value ??

Good quality ??

PHILIP M.

2019-09-06T18:06:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great fitting and functional BCD

Bought this for my wife and she just loves it. Perfect in every way I highly recommend this BCD and thanks Leisure Pro for your always EXCELLENT Customer Service!

jody t.

2019-08-21T07:06:22

Rated 3 out of 5

Watch the weight pockets!!

Gift for my wife. She loves it. Fits good. 3rd dive at Thistlegorm and somewhere somehow she loses a weight pocket. Mares **MUST** improve this design because at 30 meters it's a little exciting trying to not rocket up to the surface when you lose 4kgs instantly. I check mine constantly and have lost 1 myself.

JOHN O.

2019-08-01T14:08:21

Rated 5 out of 5

Love it!

Fits like a glove. It runs true to size. I also appreciate how the chest strap also acts as a whistle!

Christine A.

Mares Kaila SLS Weight System BCD Small Specifications

  • BC Body

    Jacket Style

  • Buoyancy Bag

    35.9 lbs. (16.3 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

    9.5 lbs. (4.3 kg) Size Large

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About Mares Kaila SLS Weight System BCD Small

FEATURED REVIEWS

Good value ??

By PHILIP M.

Good quality ??

Great fitting and functional BCD

By jody t.

Bought this for my wife and she just loves it. Perfect in every way I highly recommend this BCD and thanks Leisure Pro for your always EXCELLENT Customer Service!

Kaila, one of Mares' flagship models, becomes even better with the Kaila SLS! A dedicated She Dives solution with a range of features. All the main characteristics of the Kaila have been developed for even greater comfort and stability combined with excellent fit and performance. Mares' new Jacket Style Kaila 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 35.9 lbs. (16.3 kg) size large.

Superbly comfortable and stable yet tough and durable. The air cell is made of durable 420 Cordura denier. The Mares Kaila 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 Kaila 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. Dragon comes in multiple sizes.