Question Axiom bc size

[cmurray448]

I was going to buy my brother an Aqualung Axiom bc as a gift. He's 5'10 and about 205 lbs. I'm not sure if a med large or a large would be best. We dive in 3mil to 7mil wetsuits. Is anyone roughly that size and could tell me what size Axiom you use?

 

[Pedro Burrito]

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[parzdiver]

BCDs and body types are so variable, it is very difficult to say if a particular size will fit a particular person. The best way is to have him try one. The second best way is to buy it from somewhere that will do a free exchange for a different size.

 

[cmurray448]

BCDs and body types are so variable, it is very difficult to say if a particular size will fit a particular person. The best way is to have him try one. The second best way is to buy it from somewhere that will do a free exchange for a different size.

Ok. Thank you for your help.

 

[Telvar]

Parzdiver is not wrong and fitting is always important. That said, i have roughly the same measurements as you state and own an Axiom the L fits me just fine.

Best of luck! I love mine.

 

[cmurray448]

Thank you. I appreciate the help.

 

[Umpman]

Hard to say without seeing him. I an 6’ and weigh 200 pounds and use an Axiom when working with students (regular BC is a Dive Rite backplate and wing, I wear a size medium in a 3.5mil wetsuit.

You are always better going slightly bigger than smaller since if it is too small, you can have constriction which will lead to harder breathing.

I suggest purchasing from a place that will allow you to return it if it doesnt fit. On a side note, Aqua Lung does have a 30 day return period

If he doesn’t need the pockets, consider a black plate and wing set up. You can add a pocket if you want. Once you dive one, you will never want to use a vest or hybrid again. It makes staying trim easy and you dont need as much weight. For example, I dive in a 3.5 and 5 mil wetsuit in South Florida. I have the 4 pound plate and when using a steel 100 cylinder, I dont need to carry any lead

I was going to buy my brother an Aqualung Axiom bc as a gift. He's 5'10 and about 205 lbs. I'm not sure if a med large or a large would be best. We dive in 3mil to 7mil wetsuits. Is anyone roughly that size and could tell me what size Axiom you use

 

[cmurray448]

Thanks. I really appreciate your help. We are pretty new to diving and still trying to get things figured out. The more info we can get the better. Thank you