Glide BCD Blue New 2023
Restyled for 2023, the Glide is a full-featured, front-adjustable BCD designed to maximize ease of use, fit and performance. This model offers new larger cargo pockets, a new integrated weight system design, upgraded backpack padding and a striking new blue color scheme.
Among the features carried over is the Super Cinch tank buckle system and the Glide’s innovative Y-Fit shoulder design that adapts to the body better to allow for excellent control and range of motion for arms.
A stainless steel triangular ring manages the forces in the Y’s center, balancing pressure over the body and keeping the harness under control for the ultimate in comfort at depth and on the surface.
The dump system includes three new-generation valves that allow you to deflate the wraparound bladder in any swimming position.
- NEW backpack padding design is smaller to decrease unwanted buoyancy.
- NEW bigger zippered cargo pockets hold more easy-access dive accessories.
- NEW integrated weight system places weight pockets over the cargo pockets, making it easier to manage both cargo and lead.
- Wraparound air bladder retains its cradle-like shape even when fully inflated.
- Y-Fit shoulders with a triangular stainless steel ring balance the pressure on the body to maximize fit and comfort.
- Constructed of light weight 420 denier nylon for long-lasting durability.
- Adjustable cummerbund compensates for suit compression, ensuring a snug fit at varying depths.
- Super Cinch tank buckle system locks the tank in solid for maximum stability at depth.
- Soft neoprene neck optimizes comfort.
- Two rear trim pouches allow you to achieve a well-balanced swimming position.
- Four large pre-bent stainless steel D-rings, along with two smaller stainless D-rings, provide lots of clip-on points for additional gear.
BCD Type |
Front Adjustable |
Lift Capacity |
22.5 lb |
Lift Capacity |
10.2 kg |
Lift Capacity |
100 |
Weight Integrated |
Yes |
Number of Pockets |
2 |
Number of D-Rings |
6 |
Weight |
8.818 lb
|
Back Trim pockets |
2 |
Pocket Type |
Zippered Closure |
Materials |
420 Denier Nylon |