Ladies BCDs

[dry suit diver]

Originally Posted by PeeBee

WooHoo, sitting on the sidelines on this one and with no valid opinion on Ladies BDC's at all can I just say how pleased I am that with one notable exception, you all seem to fit into the "ample busom" category Long may it continue.

Personally I say loud and proud BRING BACK SCUBEE'S BOOBIES!

damn foiled in my plan, thats where I was heading and you sussed me

[Scubee]

Originally Posted by dry suit diver

damn foiled in my plan, thats where I was heading and you sussed me

Excuse me.. but you are not having Scubee's Boobies. I am rather attached to them

[Lou]

The OP did ask for other options too, though. So, much as you may love what she was first offered, and your opinion on those are far more valid than us who have never owned one, it is not the only valid answer to the OP.

[Buoyant Babe]

Originally Posted by Lou

The OP did ask for other options too, though. So, much as you may love what she was first offered, and your opinion on those are far more valid than us who have never owned one, it is not the only valid answer to the OP.

I just read the OPs request as (paraphrasing here) 'Ladies BC's - I fancy the Diva but can anyone recommend a better [ladies] one?'

[Sixsquid]

Originally Posted by lynnr54

Hi all,
Looking to all the girls out there for a bit of advice on this one.
I'm about to purchase my first BCD and was wondering what you all thought on the ones that are specifically made for women?
The one I'm most interested in is the Aqua Lung Diva LX. I like the bit about the sports bra design harness for us girls with the bigger boobs!
Has anyone any experience of these or can anyone recommend a better one?
Cheers
Lynn

Originally Posted by Buoyant Babe

I had this before I went onto a wing, and I loved it. I know Purple Vonny and ScubaSue love theirs too.

Ditto ............ in a very big way

My Diva LX was the most comfortable buoyancy device I have worn

I did not assume a 'ladies' design would necessarily be warranted but I fully appreciated the shorter back, wench like bosom aspect, so I included 'ladies BCDs' when I went out trying them.

It was obvious immediately for me that the Diva LX was a far better design for my size and shape.

Yes, I now dive twins and am fine with my current set up but I still find the way the webbing comes around my breasts and under my armpits uncomfortable and nothing I have worn has ever been as snug and comfy as the Diva LX

I hope that is useful Lynn and, as many have said, go out and try them

[TerryH]

Before I get my head bitten off, I am in a large club with a 45% female
membership and a pretty steady turnover. That means I get to size up
a lot of women (I know, but somebody has to do it ).

Here's a few names to try.

Mares Kaila BCD

Seaquest Diva

Aqualung Eva (Often under Seaquest)

Oceanic Hera

Tusa Selene

Zeagle Lazer
zeagle uk, your online resource for Zeagle Products in Europe


If wings are out then the Seaquest/Aqualung seems to be the most popular,
either in Diva or Eva guises.

Worth looking at that Zeagle though. No good for twins, but a very well
made half-way house.

Might want to take a gander at this as well.
Quality Diving Equipment by Custom Divers - SPORTSTER WING SYSTEM

Again not a full blown wing as such, but a lightweight all-in one effort.

HTH

PS: A lot or women struggle with Buddy BC's because they use the
wrong one, The Commando is higher in the body and in many cases
(obviously not all) the shorter in the body Explorer, is a much better
bet.

[Lou]

Originally Posted by Buoyant Babe

I just read the OPs request as (paraphrasing here) 'Ladies BC's - I fancy the Diva but can anyone recommend a better [ladies] one?'

Hmmm. Maybe you are right. i didn't read it that way, first off though, I have to say.

Still, the advice to "go and try it yourself" I think is valid whatever! As i said, i tried a ladies one (can't remember which) when i did my first shopping for BC's trip and it was just too short for me, so they don't fit every woman automatically, but may fit some women better.

[Sixsquid]

Originally Posted by TerryH

Zeagle Lazer
zeagle uk, your online resource for Zeagle Products in Europe

Thank you Terry I have been trying to find a Zeagle online site for years now ! They have potentially missed out on a lot of sales to Sixsquid

[Al1x]

I was umming and arring over getting a ladies BCD for ages.. I tried on so many .. I liked the Cressi-Sub Aero Queen and the Diva LX, I loved the Aqua Lung Pearl i3 but I was told its pretty expensive to service.

Well anyway I ended up choosing a tekwing .. I tried one in the pool and it was so comfy to wear .. I can't wait to get it.. should hopefully have it by the weekend

[divebunnie]

Ok so maybe I am adding my voice to quite a few others, but I have had a Seaquest Diva LX for nearly six years and love it. It is shorter in the body which suits women, padded in the back for comfort, and as you mentioned, styled in a way that your assets will not get crushed into oblivion when it is fully inflated.
On a vanity level, mine looked pristine for more than five years. It has only been in the last year that it has started to fade and a few little bits have started to wear. Bearing in mind that for the last four years it has seen some pretty heavy duty action, with the last three years spend guiding and teaching daily here in the unforgiving sun of Sharm.
Hope that reassures you on your investment.
The other advantage that it has over a wing harness is that it has built in pockets for carrying those odds and sods that you might need on your dive. And with it being a semi-wing, you get the advantages without finding it quite so uncomfortable on the surface.
If you are even considering going down the tec route though, a wing would be your better choice.