Aqualung Pro HD Compact BCD jacket

Answer of Hanna

I'm a curvier female, UK size 14, 5'7" and 82kg, I went for ML and it fits perfect. Plenty of adjustment for if I'm wetsuit or Drysuit diving.

Answer of Christopher

If your talking about the hose to manually orally inflate then yes the inflator , but actual hoses are with your regulators so if your talking about the hoses attached from your 1st stage then no.

Answer of Cedric

Oui il est fourni avec!

Answer of Matthieu

Yes the vest comes with a direct system hose

Answer of Spiridon

No the inflator hose is not included. I use the one from my scubapro regulator which is 64cm and it's fine.

Answer of DELPECH

Hello. The BCD is delivered with the hose. It is placed in a pocket with the instructions for use. Great product. I recommend +++

Answer of Matthieu

Yes the inflation hose (1st stage to the inflator) is supplied with it.

Answer of Jonas

Yes, easily!

Answer of Cyrille

Except for TEK bladders, we never talk about volume for a stabilizing vest. If an instructor talks to you about a volume for a vest, it´s because he knows nothing, neither in terms of regulations for vests, nor in the technicality of Archimedes´ thrust applied to the equipment. 1- Why not talk about volume? By exaggerating (a little too much), but to understand the principle well: If 2 vests have the same volume (let´s say 20 liters of water of course because air is compressible, so its volume varies), and the first has a mass of 5 kg, and the second 10 kg. Question: which one will have the best lifting capacity? This is why on vests the technical information relating to this characteristic is indicated in Newton. Except for tek vests, such as "donut" vests for example, which have a single "volume" regardless of its size, the lifting capacity in Newton varies depending on the size of the vest. In addition to this information in Newtons, you also have, on recent vests (for more than 15 years) the maximum volume of the diving block to use.Therefore, generally, you will not be able to (for example) use an 18 liter tank, with a size XS BCD (I don´t know anyone who needs a size XS BCD and who consumes so much air that they need a 15 or 18 liter tank), while it is, still generally, quite possible to use it with a BCD from size Medium or Large. In any case, if your question is whether you will have enough air in your BCD to bring yourself back to the surface, the answer is YES. If someone tells you that the BCD must be able to bring 2 people back up (which is heresy), ask yourself the following question: are you going to deflate the BCD of the person you are assisting to use only yours, or follow the training procedure and manage the 2 BCDs when coming back up? Unless you are diving with a person who does not have a BCD, but then it is against the regulations in force. 2- No, this vest only comes in this color. 3- Choosing a stabilizing vest is not done on the internet.If you want to get a REAL opinion, try it on yourself and have a REAL professional opinion, go to your local dealer, who will give you relevant and personalized advice based on YOUR needs, YOUR diving habits and YOUR body type (and yes, not all vests fit everyone, even for a similar size). In addition to trusting a REAL professional, for the same price you contribute to a LOCAL job in France, and that is rewarding. I hope I have answered your question.

Answer of ignacio

I don´t know the size. My daughter has it in XS, she normally wears a 36. There is no other color. My daughter has the Litehawk in size S. The Litehawk has a bad weight system (you can´t remove it and put it through when you get on the boat), but in exchange it has pockets to put weight on the back. This one has a good weight system, but it fails because the vertical straps can be loosened, but not released. Both are good travel jackets, good padding, very similar in concept. In terms of materials, the Aqualung is slightly better. Now I want to buy another one for my sister, and I´m undecided between one of those two, or the Cressi Comander Evo.

Answer of Stefan

Unfortunately the volume is not declared anywhere, but roughly speaking the AQUALUNG Pro HD Compact BCD will hold 8-10 liters; absolutely enough to float comfortably on the water surface. Unfortunately the jacket is only available in black/orange. Scubapro Litehawk or AQUALUNG Pro HD Compact? ... difficult question, because every individual observer has different requirements/preferences. In my case the Pro HD Compact was more than I needed despite the color and I am very happy with the BCD. Good luck and good air!

Answer of David

I'm not sure of the specification, but i had two 2lbs weights in each pouch, with no issue.

Answer of DELPECH

Hello. A priori, I would say yes. For comparison, I have the S model, I am 1m65, 56kg. I had to assist a person for a good part of a dive. We held it without problem. The air volume is great. Check the back height with the size guide if necessary. Regards