The BUDDY Commando is probably the most famous BCD ever built.
It was originally developed to meet the punishing demands of Navy SAR divers - and is still in service today.It subsequently took the sport and technical diving market by storm outselling its rivals for over 20 years.
The new Commando retains the essential qualities and features on which this success is based – such as superior build, lift and surface support characteristics - and adds the new advantages offered by re::flex technology.
Buddy Commando BCD. This commando has the advantage ofbeing able to add a mini cylinder and weight pockets if required.
It was originally developed to meet the punishing demands of Navy SAR divers - and is still in service today. It subsequently took the sport and technical diving market by storm outselling its rivals for over 20 years. The new Commando retains the essential qualities and features on which this success is based – such as superior build, lift and surface support characteristics - and adds the new advantages offered by re::flex technology. New element :: Comfort Fit System – anatomically contoured, fully padded and adjustable to the finest degree at shoulders, waist and back plate Optional Rapid Release System for either integrated weights or cargo clips Choice of emergency breathing valves and optional mini-cylinder 3 easy-grip rapid response air dump/over-pressure valves Reflective piping for enhanced diver visibility Super Cam cylinder band grips the main cylinder with absolute security New and unique stabilizing cradle backpack eliminates tank roll Chunky-zip side pockets Foldaway SMB pouch at rear Foldaway hose runners
Expandable gusset structure ensures the buoyancy cell inflates away from the body minimizing squeeze. Pocket 8 welded stainless D rings with the 2 at the shoulders pre-bent to 30° to stand off the jacket for easy location.
Available in Small, Medium, Large, XLarge, XXLarge Lift Capacity: 17kg (size medium)
Weight: 4.7kg without mini cylinder
Comes as standard with APV200 Power Inflator, however you can upgrade to APV100 Balanced Auto Air for an addition cost.
51467 Apeks Xtx40 Commando Package [] Apeks regulators are well trusted and used by sports divers and tech divers alike.
The commandos are bomb proof ,Life time warrantee high in buoyancy.
tough and like a arm chair comfortable and dependable.
Options:
Regulator:
Auto Air:
Mini Cylinder:
Integrated Weight System:
Twinning Bands:
Add a Reg Bag:
Add a Console:
BCD Sizes:
7509 APV100 Balanced Auto Air [APV100] The AP100 Auto Air gives the diver press button control over buoyancy but most important of all it gives both the diver and partner a self-contained emergency air supply. Located in the ideal place at the front of the diver the Auto Air is visible and easily reached throughout the dive for routine buoyancy adjustment which means that you know exactly where it is in an emergency .
7513 Buddy Blast [BB200] The BUDDY BLAST surface emergency air-horn is compact easy to use and packs an almighty punch with a
7514 AP Valves Twinset Bands Kit [] Superb! Allows twin set kits to be fitted to BK1 backpack, Buddy Commandos, Sea Kings, Explorers, Rangers, Pioneers, Sports and Trident, including TD versions. A manifold is not necessary if the diver wants to fit two regulators.
Non-slip.
7512 AP Buddy Integrated Weight Pockets [ELWP] Upgrade the Commando or Explorer 2006 BCD from the standard Cargo clips to the integrated weight pouches PAIR