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SEAC Pro 2000 BCD
COMPANY: SEAC PRICE: £ 627 WEB: SEACSUB. COM
Despite the popularity of backmounted buoyancy control devices( BCDs) or wings as they’ re commonly known, there’ s still a healthy appetite for traditional jacketstyle BCDs. Both have their advantages. The wing provides a clutter-free chest area and rear buoyancy that lets the user‘ hang’ horizontally in the water. A jacket provides all-round buoyancy with an upright orientation at the surface with side pocket storage space for equipment. It’ s a matter of choice for the individual but there is another option, one that combines the advantages of both systems, and that is the hybrid.
SEAC have been producing BCDs for more years than I care to remember and one of the most popular is the company’ s PRO 2000. I’ ve always admired the‘ if it ain’ t broke then don’ t fix it’ school of thought. Similarly, SEAC have gradually updated and tweaked the original PRO 2000 over the years by a process of considered evolution.
Tipping the scales at around 4.6kg, including integrated weight pouches, it’ s not a lightweight BCD but neither is it a
Highbred hybrid
K-shaped inflate / deflate
Quick-release weight pouch particularly heavy one. An outer bladder of 1000D Cordura fabric provides a tough protective layer over an inner bladder of PU-coated 420D nylon. If the majority of your diving takes place in UK waters then you won’ t be disappointed at the build quality, or in the performance either, of the PRO 2000.
There’ s a fairly standard sturdy plastic backpack with an integrated handle at the highest point. This is hidden somewhat by the top of the BCD itself, but once you know it’ s there it’ s easy enough to scoop your hand through the convenient gap for lifting.
An Adjustable Harness System( AHS) allows the shoulder straps to
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