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Function of the Zeagle System
The Zeagle Buoyancy Control System
The function of the Zeagle buoyancy control system is to add to your diving
enjoyment. It is designed to provide you with a comfortable way of “wearing”
your SCUBA system, a resting platform while on the surface, and an easy
means of controlling your buoyancy while diving.
Vest
With the exception of the Speed-Pac, Scout, and Tech Pac, the vest portion of
the system should fit so that it wraps partially around the front of the diver.
The Speed-Pac is made with a harness which does not come around in front of
the diver. See Illustration on page 14. You should be able to tighten the waist
strap (the vest should fit quite snugly around the waist) in order to prevent the
BC from shifting during the dive. If you can draw the two sides of the vest
together you need a smaller size vest.
Side Panels
The side panels should fit around the waist (top of the hip) NOT over your rib
cage or diaphragm, with at least a four inch overlap on the touch fastener
closure. The side panels are attached using six (6) plastic screw fasteners, and
can be adjusted by moving the side panels to a different set of grommets on the
vest section. See Illustration on page 9. It is imperative that the BC not be
worn too high on the body as this will create an undesirably high center of
gravity and could restrict the ability of your diaphragm to move freely, result-
ing in discomfort or shortness of breath.
Shoulders
Length of the shoulder strap depends on personal comfort and the length of
your torso. Take into consideration different suits you may be wearing with the
system, and be sure to allow enough length so the pack may be worn low as
described above. The sternum strap should be just above the breast line as
shown on page 14. You should easily be able to reach the quick release buckles.
