The Bolt SLS BCD is superbly comfortable and streamlined. Great for travel, and with its mono-plate backpack, it can also support single or double tanks. The Mares Bolt SLS BCD is a giant step in the evolution of back mounted BCDs. The first thing you will notice when donning the Bolt SLS BCD is the perfect fit. This new level of comfort is achieved via special shoulder pads which are longer, pre-shaped and reinforced, and which work in perfect unison with the lumbar suspension system. This suspension system is inspired by the design of modern hiking backpacks; the system avoids direct contact between the body and the tank support. Bolt SLS BCD features 6 stainless steel D-rings for complete accessory attachment. Made of very tough 420 Cordura material, it will endure any exposure you submit it to and hold up to the test of time.

Air-cell is separated from the harness, resulting in unrestricted freedom of movement. The bladder is equipped with bungee cords that will aid in a low profile when it is inflated and facilitates rapid deflation when dumping air. BCD comes standard with 3 pull-dump/overpressure relief valves, one is incorporated into the top of the Ergo Inflator; another is 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. Mares Ergo Inflator the standard inflation and deflation control device used in sanctioned training programs. Intuitive use and secure grip. The Ergo Inflator comes standard with a 3/8" threaded low pressure quick-disconnect hose.

Superbly comfortable and stable back buoyancy BC provides 46 lbs. (21 kg) of lift capacity in size large, yet is streamline and weighs only 8.6 lbs. (3.9 kg). Shoulder straps with swivel action buckle design, adjustable chest strap and a waist strap are all equipped with squeeze-style" side-release buckles that along with the adjustable cummerbund provide a custom fit and ease of donning/doffing. BCD provides storage when needed with its roll-down cargo pocket. The Bolt SLS BCD has Mares Slide & Lock System (SLS) for weight release. This unique weight integrated BCD provides a visual confirmation of proper weight pouch insertion, so there is no guessing when you do your pre-dive check before entering the water. In addition the BCD is equipped with smart trim weight positioning for a balanced feel when diving.

The Slide & Lock System (SLS) weight pockets have sturdy zipper closures and are easy to slide into the BCD even when wearing thick gloves. The SLS is the safest system available and come in weight capacities of 9 lbs. and 13 lbs. (4 kg and 6 kg) weight capacities. For a balanced weight distribution the Bolt SLS BCD also has a rear weight trim pockets with a weight capacity of 5 lbs. (2.27 kg). SLS weight and trim pockets will work with block or soft pouch weights. BCD comes with an owner's manual.

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 24 months.

Mares Bolt SLS BCD Features

·         Superbly Comfortable and Streamlined

·         Great for Travel

·         Giant Step in Evolution of Back Mounted BCDs

·         Provides a Perfect Fit

·         New Level of Comfort:

·         Achieved via Special Shoulder Pads

·         Longer, Pre-Shaped and Reinforced

·         Work in Perfect Unison w/Lumbar Suspension System

·         Suspension System Inspired by Modern Hiking Backpacks

·         Avoids Direct Contact Between Body and Tank Support

·         6 Stainless Steel D-Rings for Complete Accessory Attachment

·         Tough 420 Cordura Material, Endure Exposure Submitted, Holds-Up to Test of Time

·         Air-Cell Separated from the Harness, Unrestricted Freedom of Movement

·         Bungee Cords: Aid in Low Profile w/Inflated, Facilitates Rapid Deflation

·         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

·         Provides 46 lbs. (21 kg) Lift (Size Large)

·         Shoulder Straps w/Swivel Action Buckle Design

·         Adjustable Chest Strap

·         Waist Strap w/Adjustable Cummerbund

·         All Straps Equipped w/"Squeeze-Style" Side-Release Buckles

·         Custom Fit and Ease of Donning/Doffing

·         Roll-Down Cargo Pocket

·         Mares Slide & Lock System (SLS):

·         Ultimate Weight-Release System

·         Visual Confirmation of Proper Weight Pouch Insertion

·         No Guessing in Pre-Dive Gear Check

·         Weight Capacities of 9 lbs. & 13 lbs. (4 kg and 6 kg)

·         Sturdy Zipper Closures

·         Rear Smart Trim Weight Non-Releasable

·         Work w/Block or Soft Weights

·         Weight: 8.6 lbs. (3.9 kg), Size Large