A buoyancy Control Device (BCD) is an essential part of diving equipment, because it controls the three states of buoyancy while Diving: Although positive on the surface, negative as you descend, and neutral, while you explore the underwater world.
Check these three States buoyancy is important, especially positive and neutral. Positive buoyancy will help you to float effortlessly, surface, and buoyancy neutral, will help you to move freely without crushing or damaging the delicate marine life.
What types of BCD are there available?
There are three styles of BCD: front mounted, rear-mounted and jacket style, the latter being the most commonly used today.
Characteristics to consider when purchasing a BCD
A BCD must be well able to hold enough air for you provide ample buoyancy to the surface. In addition, it should have an inflation rate sufficiently large pipe and deflation that you can easily use. Other important features include more relief valve to prevent it from bursting when inflated more and more importantly, it must include at least one emergency deflation valve to release all the air quickly in an emergency.
How to maintain a BCD
BCDA, and any other part of the diving equipment should be rinsed with fresh water after each use. Yet, There are two additional maintenance considerations: First, you should also rinse the inside of the BCD, and, secondly, you should always store your BCD partially inflated.
As each piece of your diving equipment, BCDA shall be maintained at least times each year (or more often if you frequently use) by a qualified technician.
Scuba Diving for Beginners : How to Use Scuba BCD
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Cressi Aquaride BC BCD, Scuba Regulator Package X-Large $1,399.00 |
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Cressi Travel Light BCD, Scuba Diving Equipment’s Large $1,399.00 |
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Cressi Light Jac BCD, Scuba Supply Dive Package, Large $1,399.00 |
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Cressi Light Jac BC, Scuba Regulator BCD Package, Small $1,399.00 |
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ZEAGLE SAR BC BCD SCUBA DIVE PRO TECH NEW 2010 $1,359.00 |
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COMPLETE PRO TECH HOLLIS SCUBA DIVE PACKAGE BCD REG COM $1,200.00 |
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ZEAGLE RAPID DIVER BC BCD SCUBA DIVE TECH TRAVEL $1,080.00 |
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Oceanic Gear BCD Scuba Diving Supply Package Set Medium $975.00 |
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COMPLETE PROFESSIONAL HOLLIS SCUBA DIVE PACKAGE BCD REG $935.00 |
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NEW Zeagle Ranger Scuba Diving Dive BCD Regulator Set $918.98 |
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Hollis Tech Scuba Diving Harness Dual Wing Tek BCD L-XL $899.00 |
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Hollis ATS BCD & Scuba Regulator Octo Gear Bag Set – XL $875.00 |
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Hollis ATS BCD & Scuba Regulator Octo Gear Bag Set – LG $875.00 |
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Hollis ATS BCD & Scuba Regulator Octo Gear Bag Set – MD $875.00 |
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Hollis ATS BCD & Scuba Regulator Octo Gear Bag Set – SM $875.00 |
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ZEAGLE RANGER LIMITED BC BCD SCUBA DIVE TECH TRAVEL $859.00 |
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ZEAGLE RANGER LIMITED BC BCD SCUBA DIVE TECH TRAVEL $859.00 |
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OMS Scuba BC BCD, 94 lbs Dual Bladder w/Backup Inflator $850.00 |
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Cressi Travelight BCD Scuba Gear Travel Package Set, XL $849.95 |
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Cressi Travelight BCD Scuba Gear Travel Package Set, MD $849.95 |
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Cressi Travelight BCD Scuba Gear Travel Package Set, LG $849.95 |
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Cressi Travelight BCD Scuba Gear Travel Package Set, SM $849.95 |
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Cressi Travelight BCD Scuba Gear Travel Package Set, XS $849.95 |
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ZEAGLE 911 BC BCD SCUBA DIVE PRO TECH NEW 2010 $829.00 |
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HOLLIS RAPID RESPONSE TACTICAL MILITARY SCUBA BCD SEAL $807.50 |
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OMS Scuba BC BCD, 60 lbs Dual Bladder w/Backup Inflator $799.00 |
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Aeris EX 200 Back Inflate BC BCD Scuba Gear Package, XS $799.00 |
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Aeris EX 200 Back Inflate BC BCD Scuba Gear Package, SM $799.00 |
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Aeris EX 200 Back Inflate BC BCD Scuba Gear Package, MD $799.00 |
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Aeris EX 200 Back Inflate BC BCD Scuba Gear Package, LG $799.00 |
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Aeris EX 200 Back Inflate BC BCD Scuba Gear Package, XL $799.00 |
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ZEAGLE TECH 10 BC BCD SCUBA DIVE PRO TECH NEW 2010 $789.00 |
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Zeagle Ranger LTD BC 2009 BCD, Scuba Dive Gear, X-Large $779.00 |
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Zeagle Ranger LTD BC, Scuba Diving BCD 2009 Model Large $772.00 |
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Zeagle Ranger LTD BC, Scuba Diving BCD 2009 Model Large $772.00 |
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MARES DRAGON AT SCUBA DIVE BCD BC MRS TRAVEL TECH $750.00 |
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MARES WOMENS KAILA AT SCUBA DIVE BCD BC MRS TRAVEL TECH $750.00 |
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New Mares Kaila AT MRS Plus Scuba Diving BCD – 5 Sizes $749.95 |
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OCEANIC SCUBA Pkg NEW Regulator, Computer and Lg BCD $749.95 |
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OCEANIC SCUBA Pkg NEW Regulator, Computer and Sm BCD $749.95 |
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AERIS SCUBA Pkg Regulator Computer Octo & Med BCD NEW $749.95 |
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AERIS SCUBA Pkg Regulator Computer Octo & XL BCD NEW $749.95 |
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OCEANIC SCUBA Pkg NEW Regulator, Computer and Smal BCD $749.95 |
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AERIS SCUBA Pkg Regulator Computer Octo & BCD SzXS NEW $749.95 |
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OCEANIC SCUBA Pkg NEW Regulator, Computer and XS BCD $749.95 |
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OCEANIC SCUBA Pkg NEW Regulator, Computer and Med BCD $749.95 |
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OCEANIC SCUBA Pkg NEW Regulator, Computer and XLg BCD $749.95 |
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SEASOFT COMMERCIAL DIVE PRO BCD SCUBA TECH MILITARY $699.99 |
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Scuba Diving BC BCD/Console/Regulator/Octo/Gear Bag, LG $699.00 |
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Scuba Diving BC BCD/Console/Regulator/Octo/Gear Bag, MD $699.00 |
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Oceanic Weight Pockets for all QLR Quick Lock Release BCD (Set of 2 Pockets) $49.95 Oceanic’s patented QLR Quick Lock Release System is standard equipment on the new BCD’s. Your weights stay in position throughout the dive and do not shift around affecting buoyancy or position in the water. The weight pouches are simple to load and easy to release. Best of all, our patented positive-locksystem helps to ensure that they’ll stay put…. |
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Unified Team Diving Essentials of Overhead Diving DVD $34.95 “The Essentials of Overhead Diving” Video Program takes a closer look at the foundational skills for all Cave and Wreck divers. (for recreational diving, see our UTD Essentials of Recreational Diving DVD). This Essentials of Overhead DVD offers an in-depth approach by demonstrating the core technical skills needed by all divers – instructors/students/technical/cave/wreck – interested in become saf… |
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Unified Team Diving (5thD-X) Essentials of Recreational Diving DVD $24.95 UTD International is proud to offer this Essentials of Recreational Diving DVD. This DVD is an overview of recreational UTD/Hogarthian/DIR skills and is available to all divers, either taking a UTD/Hogarthian/DIR oriented class, or generally interested in improving their open water recreational diving skills.The primary component of the DVD is the presentation of open water diving skills that prov… |
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Unified Team Diving (5thD-X) Essentials Of Technical Diving $34.95 “The Essentials of Technical Diving” Video Program takes a closer look at the foundational skills for all Technical divers. (For recreational diving, see our UTD Essentials of Recreational Diving DVD). This Essentials of Tech DVD offers an in-depth approach by demonstrating the core technical skills needed by all divers – instructors/students/technical/cave/wreck – interested in become safer, more… |
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Universal Power Inflator Fits Most Standard BCD Hoses $29.95 Universal Power Inflator for BCD’s. this is a standard power inflator mechanism that is simple to instal and made of plastic with hard plastic buttons. In most cases this one will last longer than standard OEM power inflators. Fits Genesis, Sherwood, OMS, Zeagle, Scuba Pro, TUSA, and many other brands including off brand BCD’s. Please note that these will p>… |
