Dive Rite BCDs

Designed specifically for use with the Nomad Sidemount System, the Nomad Wing delivers 51 pounds/23 kg of lift, allowing divers to dive any size tanks using a wet suit or a dry suit. The Nomad wing provides excellent streamlining by integrating the harness through wing keepers that hold the wing low across the diver’s back and reduces drag. Proper trim is achieved with a longer wing and a Gusset Control System (GCS) cord that is woven through tabs on the front face of the wing. The GCS cord is positioned on the upper portion of the wing, forcing the lower part of the wing to inflate preferentially, keeping lift around the divers hips where it is needed. Tough, ballistic nylon outer bag protects the wing from tears and abrasion. The 15-mil urethane bladder is abrasion resistant, chemical resistant and resists the growth of microorganisms. Choice of 16-inch or 12-inch elbow corrugated hose along with 15-inch, 22-inch or 27-inch low-pressure inflation hose. Made in the U.S.A.

Please note: the Nomad Wing is designed for use with the TransPac as part of the Nomad Sidemount System.

The Classic Wing is technical diving's first air cell, introduced to the diving world in 1985 and designed specifically for use with double cylinders. The Classic Wing provides up to 59 pounds/27 kg of lift. They are designed for use with medium to heavyweight doubles (Classic Wings should not be used with single cylinders). These wings can accommodate up to two 104-cubic-foot/17 liter back-mounted cylinders, and one 80-cubic-foot/11 liter stage bottle. A 22-inch/56cm low-pressure inflator hose is standard. Classic Wing is popular among many hard-core cave divers, who appreciate its simple, streamlined, time-tested design. A variety of hose lengths are available for this wing.

With the same streamlined design and lift capacity of the Classic Wing, The Dual Classic Wing incorporates two bladders to provide back-up inflation. Ideal for technical divers who dive wet and do not have a drysuit as alternate inflation or for any diver who wants to ensure the backup inflation has the same lift capacity as the primary inflation. The Dual Classic has the same unique, streamlined design of the Classic with side panels that maintain lift capacity, while minimizing drag by reducing overall width. The Dual Classic Wing provides up to 60 pounds/27 kg of lift and can accommodate two 104 ft3/17 L back mounted cylinders and one 80 ft3 /11 L stage bottle. Tough, ballistic nylon outer bag protects the wing from tears and abrasion. The 15-mil urethane bladder is abrasion resistant, chemical resistant and resists the growth of microorganisms. Primary inflation hose has choice of 16-inch rapid exhaust (pull dump), 16-inch or 12- inch elbow, or Ritesource integrated octo along with either 15-inch, 22-inch or 27-inch low pressure inflation hose. Choice of 16-inch or 12-inch elbow corrugated hose with either 15-inch or 22-inch low pressure inflation hose for back up. The Dual Classic Wing is designed for use with the TransPac, TransPlate or any webbing-style harness. Made in the U.S.A.

Please note: the Dual Classic Wing is designed for use with medium to heavyweight double tanks and is not for use with single tanks.

The Venture Wing was designed for diving single tanks with a hard backplate. The trapezoid-shape gives single tank divers lift around the hips where it is needed to achieve horizontal trim underwater. And streamlined side panels expand to maximize lift capacity, yet keep a sleek, trim profile reducing drag in the water. The Venture wing now has 45 pounds/20 kgs of lift and can accommodate up to one 95 ft3/15 L single tank or is often used with rebreathers. Tough, ballistic nylon outer bag protects the wing from tears and abrasion. The 15-mil urethane bladder is abrasion resistant, chemical resistant and resists the growth of microorganisms. Choice of 16-inch rapid exhaust (pull dump), 16-inch or 12-inch elbow, or Ritesource integrated octo corrugated hose along with either 15-inch, 22-inch or 27-inch low pressure inflation hose. The Venture Wing is designed for use with the TransPac, TransPlate or any webbing-style harness. Made in the U.S.A.

The Travel Wing is the most compact TransPac air cell that can accommodate back-mounted single cylinders of up to 95 cubic feet/15 liters. An elastic outer shell helps the Travel Wing maintain a streamlined shape. The Travel Wing is a popular choice among female divers and those who dive only single cylinders, or who want an additional compact TransPac air cell for use solely with singles (such as when traveling to a tropical resort destination).

The Trek Wing is best suited for use with single cylinders of any size, and with lightweight to medium-weight double cylinders (a shorter air cell for shorter cylinders). The Trek Wing can accommodate up to two 85-cubic-foot/13 litre back-mounted cylinders. The Trek Wing is constructed from 1050 ballistic Cordura Nylon for extra durability and features our gusset-control cord, similar to that found on Rec, Dual Rec, and Super Wing. The Trek Wing is a good choice for divers whose time under water is divided between diving singles and lightweight doubles. They have also proven popular in areas such as Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, where local cave divers want an air cell that is well-matched in size to the double aluminum 80s which are popular in this region, and which does not allow large pockets of air to shift from side to side, the way larger air cells tend to do. Further, the Trek Wing is clearly the air cell for side mounting.

The Super Wing is designed for technical divers who need or desire both exceptional lift and built-in redundancy of an additional inner bladder with a separate inflator. The Super Wing can accommodate up to two 120-cubic-foot/19 liter back-mounted cylinders, and two 80-cubic-foot/11 liter stage bottles. (Super Wings should not be used with single cylinders.)

The Dual Rec Wing incorporates a redundant inner bladder (with a separate inflator) which can be used with both single and double cylinders. The Dual Rec Wing can accommodate up to two 95-cubic-foot/15 liter back-mounted cylinders. The Dual Rec Wing is a good choice for divers who may primarily use doubles but do not have a drysuit to act as a redundant buoyancy device, as well as those that want to be able to configure their air cell for use with single cylinders as well.

The Rec Wing is a single bladder air cell, which can be used with both single and double cylinders. The Rec Wing can accommodate up to two 95-cubic-foot/15 liter back-mounted cylinders. Rec Wings are a good choice for divers who may primarily use doubles, and want to be able to configure their air cell for use with single cylinders as well.