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Hollis Crib Custom BCD Sidemount Katana 2 Dual - BlueVendor: HollisThe Katana 2 harness sets a standard in sidemount diving. Designed in collaboration with Edd Sorenson from Cave Adventurers, we developed a unique “Quick Fit System” which allows users to easily tailor the one-size-fits-all harness to their specific size or adjustment preference in a...
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Hollis Crib Custom BCD Double Tank DT 50 Lb With Elite 2 Harness - BlueVendor: HollisThe DT System is minimal and simple, and designed for the rigorous demands of the discerning doubles diver. Made tough, it comes with all of the components for your backplate and wing kit in one, pre-assembled from the factory. The foundation for the DT...
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Hollis Crib Custom BCD Double Tank DT 45 Lb Dual With Elite 2 Harness - BlueVendor: HollisThe DT System is minimal and simple, and designed for the rigorous demands of the discerning doubles diver. Made tough, it comes with all of the components for your backplate and wing kit in one, pre-assembled from the factory. The foundation for the DT...
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Hollis Crib Custom BCD Double Tank DT 50 Lb With Solo Harness - BlueVendor: HollisThe DT System is minimal and simple, and designed for the rigorous demands of the discerning doubles diver. Made tough, it comes with all of the components for your backplate and wing kit in one, pre-assembled from the factory. The foundation for the DT...
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Hollis Crib Custom BCD Double Tank DT 45 Lb Dual With Solo Harness - BlueVendor: HollisThe DT System is minimal and simple, and designed for the rigorous demands of the discerning doubles diver. Made tough, it comes with all of the components for your backplate and wing kit in one, pre-assembled from the factory. The foundation for the DT...
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Hollis Crib Custom BCD Single Tank ST 35 Lb With Elite 2 Harness - BlueVendor: HollisSimilar to the baseline ST, the ST Elite brings together our most popular single tank components into a single system. However, instead of the solo harness, we added our luxurious and adjustable Elite 2 harness, yielding a result similar to what you’d expect from...
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Hollis Crib Custom BCD Single Tank ST 22 Lb With Elite 2 Harness - BlueVendor: HollisSimilar to the baseline ST, the ST Elite brings together our most popular single tank components into a single system. However, instead of the solo harness, we added our luxurious and adjustable Elite 2 harness, yielding a result similar to what you’d expect from...
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Hollis Crib Custom BCD Single Tank ST 35 Lb With Solo Harness - BlueVendor: HollisWe designed the ST System for minimalist-minded divers who prioritize streamlining their kit, for the ultimate in traditional simplicity. So if you’re concerned about unnecessary bulk and pieces of equipment failing, the ST eliminates those factors. The foundation for the ST system starts with our...
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Hollis Crib Custom BCD Single Tank ST 22 Lb With Solo Harness - BlueVendor: HollisWe designed the ST System for minimalist-minded divers who prioritize streamlining their kit, for the ultimate in traditional simplicity. So if you’re concerned about unnecessary bulk and pieces of equipment failing, the ST eliminates those factors. The foundation for the ST system starts with our...
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Hollis ST 35 Wing RegulatorVendor: HollisThe Hollis ST line of wings are a brand-new series for single tank diving. The design features a 360 Degree tapered profile, to increase lift towards the hips, promoting better horizontal trim in dive position while still allowing perfect surface floatation. The ST22...
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Hollis ST 22 WingVendor: HollisThe Hollis ST line of wings are a brand-new series for single tank diving. The design features a 360 Degree tapered profile, to increase lift towards the hips, promoting better horizontal trim in dive position while still allowing perfect surface floatation. The ST22...
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Hollis ST Elite Travel System Back Inflation BCDVendor: HollisThe Hollis ST Elite System combines the Hollis most popular single tank components into one, including the Elite 2 harness for the ultimate in features and comfort in a backplate and harness system. For warm water and travel destinations Hollis offers the ST Elite...
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Hollis ST Travel System Back Inflation BCDVendor: HollisSimple, Rugged and Minimalist. The ST System combines Hollis's most popular single tank components into one, both including the Solo harness for the ultimate in simplicity and streamlining. This kit is preassembled from the factory and includes unique components. For warm water and travel...
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Hollis DT System Back Inflation BCDVendor: HollisThe Hollis DT System is designed for the demanding doubles diver, with all the components for your backplate and wing kit in one, preassembled from the factory. This system includes the new DT50 doubles wing with a radical new design and ideal for larger...
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Hollis Enviro-Pro Jacket BCDVendor: HollisThe Enviro-Pro is the first BCD designed and developed specifically for Public Safety Divers and contaminated water situations. The jacket can be customized to meet your team's mission criteria with a unique modular lightweight load carrying equipment (MOLLE) strap system that allows you to...
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Hollis SMS Katana 2 Dual Back Inflation BCDVendor: HollisThe Katana 2 harness sets a new standard in sidemount diving. Designed in collaboration with Edd Sorenson from Cave Adventurers, Hollis developed a unique new Quick Fit System which allows users to easily tailor the one-size-fits-all harness to their specific size or adjustment preference...
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Hollis LTS BC Jacket BCDVendor: HollisThe Light Travel System (L.T.S.) is our latest warm water solution for traveling divers and destinations where weight restrictions are limited. Incorporating key features from our popular HD200, the L.T.S. is a weight integrated back inflation design with 30 lbs (13.6 kg) of lift,...
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Hollis DT 45 Dual WingVendor: HollisThe DT45 Dual Wing features a consistent 360-degree floatation for lighter aluminum cylinders with a redundant air cell. Target audience for the DT45 dual is warm water, banded aluminum cylinders in a wetsuit where backup inflation is mandatory. While the DT50 is focused on...
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Hollis DT 50 WingVendor: HollisThe DT 50 Wing features a 360 degree tapered profile for heavier cylinders, to increase lift towards the hips, promoting better horizontal trim in dive position while still allowing perfect surface floatation. The DT 50 is focused on the dedicated drysuit diver, with heavier cylinders...
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Hollis HTS 2 Back Inflation BCDVendor: HollisThe HTS 2 easily switches from a single tank soft pack to a dual tank backplate system. The modular capabilities of the HTS 2 may be personalized to your needs. Compatible with any style Hollis wing from prior generation LX (25lb-60lb) to the new...
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Diving Lead Weights 2 lb Uncoated
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Slippy is a powder concentrate for making a slippery viscous wetsuit lubricant. The 150g Slippy unit will make 16 liters of very slippery wetsuit lubricant. Slippy is for putting on and taking off of opencell and smooth skin wetsuits. Slippy can be prepared in under...
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Uncoated 2lb Diving Weight that will fit any nylon or rubber weight belt.
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Discover the power of technical scuba diving BCDs crafted for deep, demanding underwater exploration. Whether you're exploring wrecks off Vancouver Island or navigating cave systems in BC, our technical BCDs offer rugged reliability, modular design, and unmatched buoyancy control.
Built for advanced and technical divers, our buoyancy compensator devices include features like integrated weight systems, stainless steel D-rings, interchangeable bladders, and backplate-harness configurations. These technical diving BCDs are ideal for sidemount diving, twin-tank setups, and rebreather compatibility—making them the top choice for serious underwater missions.
Why Choose a Technical BCD for Deep or Overhead Diving
A technical BCD offers superior trim control, balanced buoyancy, and extensive attachment points for backup gear, lift bags, reels, or stage tanks. Designed for redundancy and performance, these BCDs help you stay safe and stable even in complex decompression dives. Shop our full collection of technical scuba BCDs in Canada and upgrade your dive system today.
Need help choosing the right gear? Our expert staff can help match you with the perfect technical BCD based on your diving style and environment—from cold water dives in British Columbia to trimix or deep wreck penetrations.
Where to Buy Technical BCDs in Canada or Visit Us in Vancouver
Visit our Vancouver dive shop to try on technical BCDs and get expert fitting in person. Prefer online shopping? We ship across Canada. All BCDs are backed by manufacturer warranties and our knowledgeable support team.
Technical BCDs – Frequently Asked Questions
What is a technical BCD?
A technical BCD is a buoyancy control device designed specifically for advanced or technical divers. These BCDs typically feature a modular design, higher lift capacities, and compatibility with twin tanks or sidemount setups.
What’s the difference between a recreational and a technical BCD?
Technical BCDs offer greater customization, more lift, and durability for demanding dive environments. Unlike recreational BCDs, they often include backplate-and-wing systems or sidemount harnesses for redundancy and gear configuration flexibility.
Do I need a special certification to use a technical BCD?
Yes, using a technical BCD often requires proper training, such as TDI or PADI TecRec certification, to safely manage additional tanks, redundant systems, and decompression procedures.
Why do technical divers prefer backplate and wing systems?
Backplate and wing systems allow for modularity, better trim in the water, and high durability. They’re ideal for carrying multiple tanks and suit a wide variety of body types and dive conditions.
What lift capacity should I look for in a technical BCD?
Lift capacity depends on the weight of your gear and exposure suit. Technical BCDs generally offer 40 to 60 lbs of lift, but cold water or deep dives may require even more.
Should I get a sidemount or backplate BCD?
If you plan to dive caves, wrecks, or want easy access to tank valves, sidemount is ideal. For open water or traditional twin-set diving, a backplate-and-wing system is more common. Your choice depends on dive style, training, and gear preferences.
What wing size do I need if I do backmount with twins?
For twin tank diving, look for wings with at least 45–60 lbs of lift. Cold water dives or heavy gear may require even more. Ensure the wing is specifically rated for doubles and matches your exposure protection and stage bottles if used.
Can I travel with a technical BCD?
Yes, but be mindful of weight and bulk. Some backplate systems use aluminum plates for lighter travel. Sidemount systems also pack more efficiently than traditional jacket BCDs.
How should I maintain a technical BCD?
Rinse thoroughly after each dive, especially the wing bladder and inflator. Regularly check webbing, D-rings, and bolts. Service inflator valves and dump valves at least once per year.
Where can I buy technical BCDs in Canada?
You can explore a wide selection of technical BCDs for sale at Diving Sports Canada. Our experts can help fit you with the right system based on your training and dive goals.
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