ScubaLab: BCs - SCUBAPRO Geo

Specifications

Style	Jacket
Warranty	Limited Lifetime on bladder seams, two years on other parts
Size/Buoyant Lift (in lbs.)	XS-22.5, S-27, M-31.5, L-36, XL-42.7
Integrated-Weight System	No
Dry Weight	4 lbs., 4 oz. (Size M)
Price	$449; $569 w/Air 2
www.scubapro.com

Features:

• Feather-light 210-denier nylon construction
• Folds and clips into a compact size for easy packing
• Air-net soft tank pack with backpad
• Cavernous cargo pockets
• Substantial buoyant lift in the larger sizes
• Less than 1 pound of inherent buoyancy

Performance:

The lightest BC in this year’s roundup, the Geo’s air-net ergonomic backpack enables it to be folded and clipped into a package not much bigger than a loaf of bread and then slipped into its own storage bag for traveling. The cargo pockets are simply huge, with wide-mouthed zipper closures that make accessing them a breeze. In the water the Geo is a real workhorse. In spite of its lightweight and soft-pack design, test divers found the Geo to be superstable at depth and snug and comfy as well, thanks to its padded backpad and cummerbund with overstrap. An efficient valve system that includes a responsive power inflator and easy pull pump enabled divers to maintain pinpoint positioning in the water, resulting in an excellent rating for ascent control. The Geo lacks an integrated-weight system (weight pouches are optional), but it does offer four large prebent and two smaller aluminum D-rings for clipping on accessories.

Bottom Line:

The Geo is feather light, packs compactly, and is comfy and functional in the water. Plus it carries less than 1 pound of inherent buoyancy, so you might not need a weight system after all.