Mares Magellan
BCD
Brand
Model
- Magellan
Model Evolution
Predecessor
Earlier model
Successor
Newer model that offers advancements in technology, features, and performance over the previous version
Production
Years manufactured
General
BCD type
Jacket, Backplate and Wing, Back-Inflate BCD
- Jacket
Lifting capacity
The maximum amount of weight it can balance when it's fully filled with air, basically how much weight is needed to make a fully inflated BCD sink underwater.
- 18.5 kg
- 40.79 lb (converted)
Weight of BCD
- 2 kg
- 4.41 lb (converted)
- 2.1 kg
- 4.63 lb (converted)
- 2.3 kg
- 5.07 lb (converted)
Suitable for travelling (lightweight)
- Yes
Appearance/physical characteristics
Material
BCD material
- 420 D Cordura
Colors
- Black, Gray
Gender
Female, male or unisex
- Unisex
Size
Different sizes of BCD
- XXS/XS
- S/M
- L/XL
Straps and D-Rings
Tank attachment system
Traditional Nylon Strap with Buckle, GripLock tank band, Quick-Release Buckles, Slide and Lock System etc.
- Traditional Nylon Strap with Bluckle
Tank valve strap
Secondary strap used to secure the upper part of the scuba tank (near the valve).
D-Rings total number
Ring shaped like the letter "D," used as an attachment point for various diving accessories
- 4
Plastic D-Rings number
- 1
Stainless steel D-Rings number
Knife attachment
Pockets and weights
Weight pockets for integrated buoyancy control, an octopus pocket for secure and accessible regulator storage, accessory pockets for small gear, and trim weight pockets to optimize divers' horizontal positioning and buoyancy underwater.
Weight pockets number
Pockets where divers can insert and secure weights for buoyancy control during a dive.
- 2
Ditchable weight pockets
- Yes
Ditchable weight
- 4 kg
- 8.82 lb (converted)
- 6 kg
- 13.23 lb (converted)
Non-ditchable weight pockets
Pockets where divers can insert and secure removable weights for buoyancy control during a dive.
- No
Non-ditchable weight
Number of octopus pockets
Accessories pockets
- 1
Accessories pockets placement
- Roll down, zippered pocket on the right side
Inflator & dump valves
Inflator allows to add air to the BCD's air bladder. Dump valve releases air from the bladder.
Inflator
Inflator type/name
- Ergo inflator
Inflator hose length
Dump valves number
- 2
Dump valves placement
- Right shoulder pull dump and lower rear dump
Oral inflation
- Yes
Recalls
Recalled
Recalled models/variants
Recall reason
Manual
Description
Decription provided by the manufacturer (facts, technical description)
- The Mares Magellan BCD is a genuine travel Jacket. It is extremely light and completely foldable thanks to the absence of a rigid backrest. Equipped with ergonomic concave shoulder straps that improve... More
Product No
- 417226
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