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14. X-BlACK
X-Black sets the new premium standard
in Scubapro BC range. It’s a deep
evolution of former T-Black BC, keeping
its best features and improving all the
others including comfort and fit. This
is an adjustable single-bag BC made
of highly-resistant material (Cordura
®
1000 ), covered in polyurethane, radio
frequency welded. Two additional
expandable volumes on the rear side
between the bottle and diver back add
amazing lift when needed. They are
retractable thanks to elastic straps (Airflex
Technology System) so they don’t create
any extra drag when deflated.
The new X-Black features a bladder freely
linked to harness in order to provide extra
comfort.
Inflation makes the bladder move backward on the harness without squeezing diver body.
Additional soft pads are located over the cummerbund area to provide extra comfort. New
ergonomic backpack is light and soft with air-net inserts. Shoulder straps show ergonomic
shape including soft pads where the dump valves are located and around the neck. They
can be adjusted in length according the needs. The shoulder pads hold shaped ultra-light
Aluminium D-rings. Their angular shape and their size make it easy to hook on accessories,
especially heavy ones.
The large pockets, also made of Cordura
®
and air-net, provide excellent resistance and
capacity. An extra right pocket houses the safety buoy, a spare mask or other accessories.
The dynamic shape of the pockets is highlighted by fabric pattern including classic
SCUBAPRO logo on one side and the new X-Black logo on the other.
Integrated weight system includes two new weight pockets on the front and rear air-net,
pockets for integrated counterweights.
Two octopus pockets are located on the front to easily store and release octopus LP hose.
Side grommets are standard for SCUBAPRO knife attachment.
Each pocket can be loaded with up to 11 lb (5 Kg) of SCUBAPRO Ecoweight above the
size “M” and up to 5.5 lb (2.5 Kg) in the “S” and “XS” sizes (see assy procedure, fig. 4-1,
4-2). Each back pocket can be loaded with up to 5.5 lb. (2.5 Kg) SCUBAPRO Ecoweight.
Performance is listed below and printed in the interior patch stitched on the BC.
Sizes
Max Lifting Buoyancy (N*)
Max Lifting Buoyancy (lb)
Max size of bottle (I)
S
170
38.2
18
M
200
44.9
L
220
49.5
XL
250
56.2
X
XL
290
65.1
*N=Newton