These nine new BCs stretch the limits of features, comfort and performance. Here we review the Aqua Lung Lotus i3.

Warm-water divers will appreciate TUSA's lightweight and compact Voyager for its packability and performance. Weighing in at just 4.4 pounds, the BCJ 1800 Voyager is the perfect option for jet-setting divers who want a light, compact BC that performs like a heavyweight champ.

The SeaLion BC from SeaSoft comes in just four sizes. But that doesn’t mean it fits just four sizes of divers. With the SeaLion, a diver can actually keep the same-sized BC for a lifetime. For example, the extra-small SeaLion will fit a typical 10-year-old who weighs about 50 pounds, but will then adjust to fit an adult up to 180 pounds.

With its custom configuration, the JT40D has been engineered to allow complete personalization or set-up for mission-specific diving. This deluxe technical diving system carries up to a 95-cubic-foot tank and is ideal for divers wearing a dry suit.

IST is a family owned and operated manufacturer with three separate equipment lines available to the diving community. We have been manufacturing quality watersports equipment for others as well as ourselves for over 35 years, so while you may not have seen our logo frequently, chances are you have enjoyed our gear somewhere before.

Ideally designed for dive shops and charter operations, the Start Pro BC from Cressi nevertheless boasts a number of features found on higher-end BCs designed for personal ownership.

The Artemis from IST is not just a typical smaller version of a men’s BC. It was designed exclusively for women divers, by women divers.

The Artemis from IST is not just a typical smaller version of a men’s BC. It was designed exclusively for women divers, by women divers.

Aqua Lung’s i3 technology for BCs is now available in back inflation. The Dimenion and Lotus, designed for men and women, respectively, provide a single-touch control lever for both inflation and deflation.