SCUBAPRO X-Black BCD: High-Lift, High-Comfort Jacket for Serious Divers
Key Features:
- Exclusive AirFlex system for massive lift: Expandable rear side lobes add serious extra lift when needed, then retract with red bungees to keep the BCD streamlined as you dive.
- Huge buoyant lift for heavy rigs: Designed with a very high lift capacity (over 50 lb / ~23 kg in typical sizes), ideal for steel cylinders, thick exposure protection and extra accessories.
- Front-adjustable harness with rotating shoulders: Adjustable cummerbund, front-adjustable straps and rotating shoulder buckles help you dial in a snug, non-restrictive fit on any body shape.
- Integrated weight system with trim pockets: Quick-release, rigid-backed front weight pouches plus rear trim pockets let you fine-tune balance without a separate weightbelt.
- Four large zippered cargo pockets: Two pockets per side provide generous, well-balanced storage for SMBs, spools, lights and tools without cluttering your chest area.
- Super-stable tank platform: A metal-buckle tank band and SCUBAPRO’s Super Cinch system lock the cylinder in place for a rock-solid, twist-free feel underwater and on the surface.
- Airnet® padding for real all-day comfort: Airnet-lined back pad, shoulder pads and cummerbund cushion contact points and drain water quickly, so the BCD feels plush without staying waterlogged.
- Rugged, premium materials: High-denier, high-frequency welded nylon with polyurethane coating is built to handle heavy, frequent use far beyond typical “holiday rental” demands.
Description:
The SCUBAPRO X-Black BCD sits at the top of SCUBAPRO’s jacket range for a reason. It’s built for divers who carry more than the basics: steel tanks, thick wetsuits or drysuits, lights, reels, pony bottles, cameras – and still want a BCD that stays stable, comfortable and controlled in any position. The X-Black delivers that with a combination of huge lift, clever buoyancy management and a genuinely comfortable harness.
At the core of the design is SCUBAPRO’s exclusive AirFlex system. Two expandable volumes on the rear sides of the bladder provide extra buoyancy when you inflate fully – for instance at the surface with a heavy rig or in choppy seas. As you vent gas and descend, those lobes retract under tension from the red bungees, slimming the profile and reducing drag. You get big-BCD lift when you need it, and a surprisingly streamlined feel once you’re trimmed out at depth.
The harness is front-adjustable and built for long diving days. A wide, adjustable cummerbund helps compensate for suit compression, while rotating shoulder buckles and elastic epaulets keep the straps sitting correctly without digging into your shoulders. The Airnet®-padded back pad, shoulder pads and cummerbund spread the load comfortably and drain quickly between dives, so the BCD doesn’t feel heavy and soggy when you climb back on board.
Weight management is handled by a robust integrated weight system. The main front pockets have rigid backs to slide easily into the BCD and lock securely in place with quick-release buckles, making them simple to load on the bench and straightforward to ditch if you ever need to. Two rear trim pockets let you move a couple of kilos toward your back, flattening out your trim and reducing the need to over-inflate the bladder just to stay horizontal.
Storage and attachment options are generous without being chaotic. Four large zippered pockets (two per side) give you plenty of space for SMBs, spools, slates and backup lights, while multiple stainless steel D-rings and knife grommets offer secure, repeatable clip-off points for the rest of your kit. A metal-buckle tank band and Super Cinch system keep your cylinder locked in tight, so you don’t get that annoying tank wobble every time you roll or turn.
The X-Black is not a minimalist travel BCD – it’s a premium, high-lift jacket for divers who want maximum stability, comfort and capacity. If you regularly dive colder water, carry heavier configurations, guide other divers or just prefer a rock-solid jacket that feels planted and supportive in any conditions, the SCUBAPRO X-Black is built with exactly that style of diving in mind.
Specifications
- BCD type: Front-adjustable jacket-style BCD
- Buoyancy system: Single-bag bladder with AirFlex expandable rear side lobes and retracting bungees
- Lift capacity: Very high; over 50 lb / ~23 kg in typical sizes (exact lift varies by size)
- Materials: High-denier nylon (e.g. 840D/420D range) with polyurethane coating and high-frequency welded seams
- Padding: Airnet® padded back pad, shoulder straps and cummerbund for comfort and quick drainage
- Integrated weights: Quick-release, rigid-backed front weight pockets plus 2 rear trim pockets
- Tank attachment: Metal-buckle tank band with Super Cinch system for secure cylinder hold
- Pockets: 4 large front zippered cargo pockets (2 per side)
- Harness & fit: Front-adjustable design with rotating shoulder buckles, elastic epaulets and adjustable cummerbund
- Inflator options: Typically supplied with Balanced Power Inflator (BPI); versions with AIR2 alternate air source are also available in some markets
- Recommended use: Advanced recreational, professional and cold-water/gear-heavy diving where high lift and stability are priorities
Choose the SCUBAPRO X-Black BCD if you want a feature-rich, high-lift jacket that keeps heavy rigs stable, your body comfortable and your buoyancy under precise control on every dive.
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