Maximum Lift

[Thomthumb]

What is the maximum lift of a B.C.D?

 

[ScubaFeenD]

depends on the B.C.D. you are referring to. usually the lift capacity is stated for the model and brand.

 

[David_57]

Anything from 20lbs to 100Lbs and the same brand name can have different lift capacities depending on model for example OMS has a 45, 60 and 94 lb lift capacity that I know of.

 

[ajduplessis]

30-40lb for single tank diving. 40-60lb for doubles and stage bottles. The rest is an overkill IMO.

 

[David_57]

30-40lb for single tank diving. 40-60lb for doubles and stage bottles. The rest is an overkill IMO.

I agree but he was asking whats the maximum lift for a BCD

 

[diversteve]

This is the biggest optional bladder I've ever seen is the Dual 85lb. Big Bertha from Zeagle. Works on any Zeagle modular product. http://www.zeagle.com/showproduct/1029/Big-Bertha-Redundant-Bladder-Assembly/

 

[David_57]

This is the biggest optional bladder I've ever seen is the Dual 85lb. Big Bertha from Zeagle. Works on any Zeagle modular product. Big Bertha Redundant Bladder Assembly - Optional Bladders - BCs - Zeagle Dive Systems

Still 85 LB as the other bladder is a backup, OMS makes a dual 94 LB lift wing (model BC188-K) but still only a 94 LB not 188 LB rarely would you need more than 60 LB of lift even less with a single tank.

OMS Buoyancy Control Systems - Buoyancy Compensator ( BC's ) http://www.OMSdive.com

 

[diversteve]

Oh, I get it, you can only inflate one bladder at at time...170 did seem like overkill unless you salvage anchors.