OMS Technical Dive Equipment - ES TRANS

Buoyancy Compensators

OMS^® BC’S

YOU’RE PURCHASING A BETTER BC

After 15 years the OMS® record for product safety and reliability continues to surpass all others. NASA , World Class Record holders like Rob Lalumiere , deep cave explorers and sport divers who simply demand the best specify OMS® banded and non-banded BC’s. Two new, low drag, non-banded single bladder BC’s (2) specifically designed for single cylinders and (1) designed for double cylinders are introduced for 2005/2006. Like all OMS® BC’s these new models incorporate features such as (4) slots located in the non-inflated section of the BC. Cam bands can then be passed through the integral webbing on the back of the IQ™ pack, or through the slots on the NEW Stainless Steel or Aluminum Back plates, inserted into these BC slots and finally placed over the single cylinder…. making any OMS® Backplate/Harness/BC system(s) very light and travel friendly. For those preferring super stability, the ever-popular Stainless Steel or new Aluminum Single cylinder adapter (optional, page 7) can be used with the IQ™ or the Stainless Steel/Aluminum Backplate Harness Systems.

FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE:

OMS® uses 1000 denier Cordura backed with 5.0 oz of Urethane to prevent abrasion and punctures on all BC’s. Most competitors lose the First Line of Defense on their BC’s by using little urethane or no urethane backing. This leaves their product vulnerable to punctures and abrasion . Housed inside our Cordura cover is a virgin urethane bladder (2 bladders on the dual bladder BC).

Elastomeric Retraction Band BC Features [ Patented ]:

1. DUAL BLADDER:

Inflator hoses and Dump valves are interchangeable for a variety of unique hose configurations. The dual bladder model features a total of four (4) pull dump valves located:
a. Diver's Side bladder: lower left and top right
b. Tank Side bladder: lower right and top left (see figure at right)
c. Colors: Black or Red

2. SINGLE BLADDER:

The single bladder model has two (2) relief valves located: divers' right shoulder and divers' lower left. Inflator hoses and Dump valves are interchangeable Colors: Black or Red (45 lb. Black only)

3. POWER DEFLATION / ORAL INFLATION:

The unique elastomeric bands (use is optional) assist in deflation, but still allow the diver to orally inflate the BC.

4. ELIMINATION OF AIR SHIFT:

The OMS® elastomeric bands evenly compress the BC, eliminating the massive airshift associated with non-banded BCs that typically occurs when changing body plane.

5. LOW DRAG / LOW SNAG:

The OMS® bands typically retract the BC to a width less than the divers shoulders, greatly reducing Drag and Snag potential. (Results confirmed by Dive Lab)

6. TRIM ADJUSTABILITY:

By adding or eliminating bands in different parts of the BC, the diver can adjust:
a. Lateral trim to compensate for stage bottles, cameras, etc.
b. Horizontal trim e.g. head up, down or level.

dual bladder BC118 with Elastomeric Retraction Bands

BCs without retraction bands

BC's without retraction bands features :

The OMS® non-retraction band BC’s: 32 lb, 35 lb, 45 lb, 60 lb and the new Larry Green Signature series BC’s are made from the same superior materials as the banded BC’s. They incorporate a pull dump located at the diver’s side lower left and an inflator hose exiting the center or slightly off center of the BC tank side. Quality and advanced engineering without compromise, exemplify the OMS® BC product line.

NEW! LARRY GREEN SIGNATURE SERIES BC®

This 45 lb lift BC is the first in the line of the new Larry Green Signature Series BC’s and incorporates the latest thinking in hydrodynamic engineering. Deep underwater cave explorer Larry Green conceptualized this innovative design after many years of deep cave diving experience. The BC is designed and tailored to fit the full length of the cylinders providing increased control over trim and the reduced width of the BC dramatically reduces drag. This is the first BC to be produced that is specifically tailored to fit longer cylinder

BC-LGS60 - Larry Green Signature Serie
BC 45 lb lift

Single Cylinder Travel BC

32# Lift Single Cylinder Travel BC from OMS® : Streamlined for less drag and an engineered profile specifically suited for single cylinders.

For those preferring super stability, the ever-popular Stainless Steel Single Cylinder Adapter ( BCA-290K ) can also be used with the NEW 32# Circular Bladder BC.

BC116-S-32B - Non retraction single tank
BC 32 lb. lift / Black
BC116-S-32R - Non retraction single tank
BC 32 lb. lift / Red

Dual Bladder BCs

BC118 - K - Dual Bladder BC [inflated]
94 lb.lift Black or Red

BC115 - KB - Dual Bladder BC, 60 lb. lift in Black
BC115 - KR - Dual Bladder BC, 60 lb. lift in Red

BC118 - K - Dual Bladder BC [deflated]
94 lb.lift Black or Red

Single Bladder BCs

BCs with retraction bands:

BC117 - K45 - Single Bladder BC 45 lb. lift / Black/
BC117 - K60 - Single Bladder BC 60 lb. lift / Black/
BC117 - KB - Single Bladder BC 94 lb. lift / Black/
BC117 - KR - Single Bladder BC 94 lb. lift / Red/

BCs without retraction bands features:

The 45 lb. and 60 lb. lift non-retraction band BC’s are made from the same superior materials as the banded BC’s. They incorporate a pull dump located at the divers side lower left and an inflator hose exiting the center of the BC, tank side.

BC116 - 45B - Non-retraction Single Bladde BC
45 lb. lift/ Black
BC116 - 60B - Non-retraction Single Bladde BC
60 lb. lift/ Black
BC116 - 60R - Non-retraction Single Bladde BC
60 lb. lift/ Red

Note: All stated BC lift capacities are +/- 2 lb.

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