BCD SET START ADJUSTABLE - Tecline

The Tecline Adjustable Start BCD Set is a complete modular back-mounted system designed for recreational and advanced divers who want to switch from a traditional jacket to a back-mounted configuration without sacrificing the comfort of a highly adjustable and customizable harness.

This set combines the hydrodynamic streamlining of a DIR-style continuous harness with Cinch Adapter technology, an innovative system that allows you to adjust and tighten the shoulder straps on the fly with a single motion. Thanks to the complete freedom to choose materials and volumes, this system adapts to any type of dive or trip.

Technical and Construction Specifications of the Bag:

• Shape and Selectable Volume: Double-layer circular-cell (donut) buoyancy chamber , available in a 15-liter (35 lbs / 147 N) version or a 17-liter version designed specifically for single-tank setups. Its oval shape makes it easy to use in any position, allowing for free and symmetrical airflow for immediate trim control.
• Built-in Adapter: The bag is equipped with a built-in single-tank adapter that allows the tank to be connected directly and securely to the system.
• Outer Shell: Made from special 1000D heavy-duty, stain-resistant nylon—an extremely durable yet soft fabric designed to withstand scratches, cuts, and mechanical damage.
• Inner Tube: Made of 840-denier nylon, a material known for its high resistance to aging and cracking.
• Control Unit (Inflator): Equipped with a high-quality 40-cm-long inflator with an OVAL hose and a 55-cm Proflex IFLP hose. The hose is mounted on the left side of the bag to prevent any interference with the tank; the inflator elbow is structurally reinforced with a wide-band ring.
• Release Valve: The outer bag is equipped with a low-profile valve featuring a clearly visible red ball and special slotted holes to facilitate rapid gas release.

Set Components and Configuration Options:

Tecline Donut Back Buoyancy Bag: Available in 15-liter or 17-liter sizes depending on the required buoyancy.

Selection of Plate and Counterplate Materials:

Depending on your specific requirements for weight, balance, and transport, you can choose from the following options for both the backplate (3 mm plate) and the counterplate:

• Stainless Steel: For those who prefer built-in weight distributed along the back (ideal for dry suits).
• Aluminum: For those looking for the lightest option (ideal for travel or warm waters).

Adjustable DIR Harness with Cinch Adapter:

A DIR-style harness that keeps the chest free of bulk and plastic buckles, but incorporates the innovative Cinch Adapter (strap adapter) mounted on the plate. This mechanism allows for millimeter-precise adjustment and tightening of the shoulder straps simply by pulling the waist strap, adapting on the fly to different wetsuit thicknesses (wet or dry) and greatly facilitating donning and doffing on land or on board. It comes complete with D-rings that can be configured as either fixed or movable.

Ballast System (Optional):

The set offers maximum flexibility in weight management to suit the diver's preferences:

• Version with Weight Pockets: Includes a pair of quick-release side pockets that attach to the waist belt, eliminating the need for a cumbersome weight belt and optimizing the center of gravity.
• Version without Pockets: For those who prefer a minimalist setup or the use of a traditional weight belt.

2 Cylinder Clamps:

A pair of straps is included to securely attach the cylinder to the system.

Intended Use:

The Tecline Start Adjustable BCD Set is the perfect system for all divers who demand the hydrodynamics and clean lines of a DIR harness but also want the convenience of instant size adjustment via the Cinch Adapter. The complete freedom to choose between volumes (15 or 17 liters), materials (steel or aluminum), and integrated weight makes it an excellent product both as a first technical/recreational BCD and as the ultimate travel companion.