BCD Mares Magelan

The Mares Magellan BCD is a true travel BCD with an innovative new strap system for increased comfort! Extremely light weight with size small/medium weighing only 5 lbs. (2 kg) yet delivers 41 lbs. (18.5 kg) of lift. High quality, compressible and durable material is used on the shoulders, back, and weight pocket areas for greater comfort. Integrated quick release weight system – The simple and easy to operate integrated weight system uses simple release buckles. Included weight pockets vary in size depending on the size of the BCD. XL includes two 13 lbs. (6 kg) capacity pockets and 9 lbs. (4 kg) for the M/L and XS/S. Inside hook and loop to section the pocket in case you don’t use the full capacity. The most modern and reliable integrated weight system: spacious, simple, and easy to use. Weight pockets are made of durable polyester 600 and ABS plastic material for long life. The weight pockets have zippered closure for positive weight retention. Trim Weight With the Magellan, you can use weight pockets that can be placed on the back, on the tank-fastening strap (optional), for better weight distribution.

A large folding and self-draining pocket is positioned on the right side of the cummerbund. Aluminum D-Rings – Two 1.6″ (40 mm) D-rings below the weight pockets, and two 1″ (25mm) D-rings on the shoulder straps. With torso adjustable shoulder straps, adjustable chest and waist straps, all equipped with squeeze-style side release buckles for easy donning and doffing. Concave ergonomic shoulders (patent pending) increased comfort in chest/shoulder area provides trouble free comfort for female divers. New concave curvature shoulder straps – These new shoulder straps have an unprecedented ergonomic shape, designed to meet the needs of the female diver as well. Ultimately allowing for maximum comfort and freedom of movement.

BCD comes standard with 3 pull-dump/overpressure relief valves, one incorporated into the top of the Ergo Inflator; one located on the right shoulder and a third is located on the rear lower right. Activation of the valves are made easy with both the upper and lower right valves coming with pull cords and the valve incorporated into the Ergo Inflator is activated by an internal cable attached to the inflator mechanism. Inflator includes a 3/8″ threaded low pressure quick disconnect hose. BCD is made from durable 420 Cordura nylon fabric with a urethane internal laminate with radio frequency (RF) welded seams for air-tight integrity. BCD has a foldable non-ridged backpack for compact transport and strap loop backpack feature for easy adjustment.

Mares Magellan BCD Features

• Mares Magellan BCD:
• True Travel BCD
• Back Inflation Bladder Design
• Innovative New Strap System for Increased Comfort!
• Extremely Light Weight: Size Small/Medium Weighing Only 5 lbs. (2 kg)
• High Lift: 38 lbs. (18.3 kg)
• High Quality, Compressible and Durable Material:
  On Shoulders, Back, and Weight Pocket
  Greater Comfort
• Integrated Quick Release Weight System:
  Simple and Easy to Operate
  Vary Depending On Size;
  LG/XL Two 13 lbs. (6 kg) Capacity Pockets
  M/L and XS/SM; 9 lbs. (4 kg)
  Inside Hook & Loop to Section Pocket Capacity
  Zippered Closure for Positive Weight Retention
  Optional Trim Weight Pocket System
• Optional Trim Weight Pocket Capacity 10 lbs. (4.5 kg)
• Construction:
  Air Cell; Durable 420 Cordura Nylon Fabric
  Urethane Internal Laminate w/Radio Frequency (RF) Welded Seams
  Weight Pockets; Durable Polyester 600 & ABS Plastic Material
• Large Folding and Self-Draining Pocket for Accessory Storage
• Aluminum D-Rings:
  Two 1.6″ (40 mm) D-Rings Below Weight Pockets
  Two 1″ (25mm) D-Rings On Shoulder Straps
  Multiple Accessory Attachment Points
• Torso Adjustable Shoulder Straps, Adjustable Chest and Waist Straps
• All Straps Equipped w/Squeeze-Style Side Release Buckles for Easy Donning/Doffing
• Concave Ergonomic Shoulders (patent pending) Increased Comfort in Chest/Shoulder Area
• Provides Trouble Free Comfort for Female Divers
• Maximum Comfort and Freedom of Movement
• 3 Pull-Dump/Overpressure Relief Valves:
  One Incorporated into Top of Ergo Inflator
  One-On Right Shoulder
  Third Located on Rear Lower Right of Bladder
  Easy Activation; Pull Cords and Cable Activated Ergo Inflator Valve
• Mares Ergo Inflator:
  Used in Sanctioned Training Programs
  Intuitive Use & Secure Grip
  Comes w/ 3/8″ Threaded LP Quick-Disconnect Hose
• Foldable Non-Ridged Backpack for Compact Transport
• Strap Loop Backpack Feature for Easy Adjustment