The Ranger is a scuba classic and has been going strong (with minor tweaks over the years) since 1994. Renowned for its heavy-duty build quality, this BCD will be with you for years to come. We admire the Ranger for its flexibility — it can be used for both technical and recreational diving.
Techies might not love some elements, such as the quick-release system, but must admit it’s not a bad wing and handles twins no issue.
Our Overall Review
Reasons to buy:
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Flexible wing-style BCD that can take a recreational diver to technical diving
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Super hard-wearing nylon and quality stitching
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Steel D-rings in clever places
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The bladder is well-positioned and aids good trim
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One of the most comfortable BCDs we’ve ever tried
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Two zippered pockets for extras
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Customizable colors and extras
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Screw-fit LPI (easy to unscrew and thoroughly clean the interior of the wing with freshwater)
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Custom XXL options available
Reasons NOT to buy:
Pockets are on the smaller side but this is a minor point and there are plenty of D-rings to clip accessories to
Where to buy:
Specs & Features
- Type: Hybrid
- Capacity: 44 lb lift standard with other capacities available upon request
- Integrated Weights: Yes
- Number of air bladders/cells: One
- Number of dump valves: Three
- Number of D-rings: Eight steel
- Designed for: Unisex
Our Overall Review
Reasons to buy:
-
Flexible wing-style BCD that can take a recreational diver to technical diving
-
Super hard-wearing nylon and quality stitching
-
Steel D-rings in clever places
-
The bladder is well-positioned and aids good trim
-
One of the most comfortable BCDs we’ve ever tried
-
Two zippered pockets for extras
-
Customizable colors and extras
-
Screw-fit LPI (easy to unscrew and thoroughly clean the interior of the wing with freshwater)
-
Custom XXL options available
Reasons NOT to buy:
Pockets are on the smaller side but this is a minor point and there are plenty of D-rings to clip accessories to
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