Scuba BCDs For the Girls!

Alright ladies... as a scuba diver, you should know that one of the most important pieces of equipment is your BCD. The women in this world come in a lot of different shapes and sizes. So the big question is... is there a scuba BCD that is actually made for women? Yes, yes, yes! Ok, then where do I find it, what makes them different and how do I know if I have picked the right size? Great questions! Finding one is easy nowadays, just get on your computer and start reading the reviews. Then you can even order it online at one of the many reputable online scuba shops. The sizing question is the most important one and we will walk you through the steps that you should take when trying on your BCD.

So what makes a woman's BCD different than other BCDs? The main difference is the proportions... a woman's BCD is built for a woman's body, not a man's. This means great things such as the cumberbund will be higher and there won't be a chest buckle that will press against our chests and crush us. Other great features of female BCDs are that the back, shoulders and vest can be arranged in whatever size fits you best, the adjustments strap at the shoulders, waist and hips and they are smaller and lighter carrying it in your luggage will not be as much of a hassle as it would if you had a regular BCD.

So which BCD really is the best? It's not easy to narrow it down because there are so many of them, but this is a good problem to have! From our experience and talking with our girlfriends, some of the most popular ones are the ScubaPro Lady Hawk, Zeagle Concept II, Tusa Plantina and the Seaquest Diva.

Once you start trying women's BCDs on, you will need to follow some simple steps so that you don't end up with the wrong size. First, loosen the shoulder adjustment straps, waist strap and sternum strap. Put the BCD on, adjust your cumberbund and connect the waist strap buckle. Then connect the sternum strap buckle and tighten until the shoulder straps are tight and cannot slide off your shoulders. When you tighten your shoulder straps, make sure there are about 2 inches of extra strap left over. That's it, you should now have your BCD nice and snug and in place. Make sure you move around a lot and take some deep breaths in and out. If the BCD is too tight and small or too large, move on to the next one until you find one that you feel comfortable in.

Now that you know that there is a scuba BCD for every female diver, start testing them out for yourself and most importantly, spread the word to all of the women you know who are active divers or who are just starting to get certified!

Find the best scuba BCD for women here!

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