About Apeks Exotec Buoyancy Compensator

The Apeks Exotec BCD is a revolution in diving comfort, functionality and seductive engineering design. The ethos behind Exotec is the synthesis of equipment and diver. Created to fit like no other BCD and flow with the natural movement of the diver's body, through the innovative BioReact articulation. Constructed with the usual, exacting Apeks build quality, the Exotec is a paradigm of form and function. BioReact articulating waist system for maximum comfort and freedom of movement. GripTek fabric keeps the BCD is place both on the surface and underwater. The bladder is constructed from super-tough Armoguard slick skin for increased abrasion resistance, faster drying and have a reduced risk of bacterial growth due to the slick surface.

Anodized aluminum hardware is both strong and lightweight. G hook chest strap and tank retainer allow for 1 handed simple operation. 3 position height adjustable anodized aluminum backplate allows for optimum fit. Adjustable waist and shoulders. 2 large pockets can be folded up flat when not in use to reduce drag. Wrapture Harness System: Using patented swivel shoulder buckles and a proprietary, ultra-thin back plate, the Wrapture provides unsurpassed comfort and stability. Wrapture prevents the BC from riding-up on the surface. Out of the water, the Wrapture keeps the cylinder close to your center of gravity and transfers the weight to your hips. The result is the ability to stand up straight with a cylinder that is perfectly vertical.

Because of the multiple size settings at the top of the shoulders, as well as either side of the waistband, a custom fit can be achieved through any one of 3 sizes. SureLock II Mechanical Weight Release System (patented), provides a safe, single-pull release. Inserting weight is as simple as insert and click. With SureLock, your weights are secure in the BC. Once engaged, the only way to release the weight is to pull on the handle. Complete system weight capacity is 40 lbs (18.14kg) with 20 lbs (9kg) releasable with the SureLock II Mechanical Weight Release System. The BCD also, has 20 lbs (9kg) non-releasable trim weight with 5 lbs (2.27kg) each in waistband pockets and an additional 5 lbs (2.27kg) each in the bladder trim pockets. There are 4 dump valves in all, one in each corner. 3 are proprietary flat valves are very streamlined and effective. The dump valve on the upper left is the rapid exhaust valve found at the top of the Powerline inflator. The Powerline inflator assembly boasts one of the fastest inflation rates in the industry. This environmentally sealed unit has integrated clips to keep the LP inflator hose tucked in securely. Inflator comes with a 3/8" threaded quick-disconnect hose. A dual bladder retraction system is used to pull in the sides of the bladder during deflation. This keeps unit streamlined and reduces drag. The BCD's lift capacity is 45, 47, 49 lbs (20.4, 21.3, 22.2kg) depending on sizes. The Apeks Exotec BCD is available in multiple sizes.

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 60 months.

https://us.apeksdiving.com/en/warranty/warranty-policy.html

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Apeks Exotec Buoyancy Compensator Features

Exotec Buoyancy Compensator:
Revolution-In Diving Comfort
Functionality & Seductive Engineering Design
Ethos Behind Exotec is Synthesis of Equipment & Diver
Created to Fit Like-No-Other BCD
Flow w/Natural Movement of Diver's Body
Innovative BioReact Articulation
Paradigm of Form & Function
BioReact Articulating Waist System:
Maximum Comfort
Freedom of Movement
GripTek Fabric: Keeps BCD In-Place: On-Surface-&-Underwater
Bladder:
Super-Tough Armoguard Slick Skin
Increased Abrasion Resistance
Faster Drying & Reduced Risk of Bacterial Growth
Due to Slick Surface
Anodized Aluminum Hardware: Both Strong & Lightweight
G Hook Chest Strap & Tank Retainer: 1 Handed Simple Operation
3 Position Height Adjustable Anodized Aluminum Backplate for Optimum Fit
Adjustable Waist & Shoulders
2 Large Pockets: Fold-Up Flat to Reduce Drag
Wrapture Harness System:
Specialized Back-Plate
Valve Retention Strap
Swivel Shoulder Buckles
Unsurpassed Comfort
Hugs Contours of Body, Providing Superior Comfort & Stability
Supports Scuba Cylinder
Prevents "Ride-Up" at Surface
Custom Fit: Achieved Through Any-One of 3 Sizes
Sure-Lock II Mechanical Weight Release System:
Easy to Load: Weight Pockets Align Themselves
Just Insert-the-Pocket Until-It "Clicks"
Simple, Single-Pull Release
Releasable Weight 20 lbs (9kg) Capacity
Non-Releasable Weight 10 lbs (4.5kg) Waistband Pockets
10 lbs (4.5kg) Bladder Trim Pockets
Full Capacity 40 lbs (18.1kg)
4 Dump Valves:
1-In Each Corner
3 Proprietary Flat Valves
Very Streamlined & Effective
Dump Valve On-Upper Left: Rapid Exhaust Valve Top of Powerline inflator
Aqualungs Power Line Inflator:
Increased Fill Rate
One of the Highest Air Flows In-the Industry
Environmentally Sealed Unit, Less Maintenance
Integrated-Hose Clips for Attachment of LP Hose
Streamline & Low Profile
Cable Activated Rapid Exhaust, Simply Pull-Down-On Lower Unit to Dump Air
3/8" Threaded Low Pressure Quick-Disconnect Hose
Dual Bladder Retraction System: Pulls-In-Sides of Bladder During Deflation
Retraction System: Keeps Unit Streamlined & Reduces Drag
Lift Capacity: 45, 47, 49 lbs (20.4, 21.3, 22.2kg) Depending On Sizes
Owner's Manual
Available-In Multiple Sizes & Colors