The Mares Prime is great entry level BCD with all the essential features you need to start diving.
This BCD is manufactured from the same hard wearing Cordura fabrics used in Mares premium jackets, it also has many of the same features. The most obvious difference is the lack of an integrated weight drop system however it is MRS+ ready and you can buy weight drop pockets that will fit directly in without any modification necessary. The aircell has an excellent amount of lift, from 14.2kg in the XS size right up to a huge 24KG for the XL.
The harness has a ridged back plate with a fabric, comfort cover to secure the cylinder. A wide adjustable cummerbund fits around your waist and is fastened by Velcro, while a webbing waist band guides the air cell. The shoulder straps are adjustable with quick release side lock connecters
The two zipped pockets are big enough for most accessories and each is topped with a convenient hose stowage pouch.
The Prime is inflated using Mares dependable Ergo inflator, to release the air you have a choice of three easily accessible dump valves, one the right shoulder, one on the bottom of the BCD, in case you become inverted and one that is opened when you pull downwards on the Ergo inflator.
The Mares Prime is not a luxurious as its other BCD’s in Mares range however it will do everything you ask it to and it offers fantastic value.
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