9/12/2023 0 Comments Mares xwing![]() ![]() Mares have designed the wing with two kidney dump positions – left and right. You also get two bolt screws which hold the backplate and wing together, which makes changing your cylinder a simple process. ![]() The twin-cam bands provide a secure mount for your cylinder, and the D-rings and harness retaining bands allow you to mount back up lights straight onto the harness. The Blue Battle wing comes setup and ready to dive, with everything you need in a BCD. When on the surface, the supplied crotch strap stops the wing from rising up on your body and holds everything securely in place. With a little adjustment for weight positioning, the wing also trims out very well, leaving you in a comfortable and streamlined position underwater. Like other wing systems, I’ve used in the past the harness fits comfortably, and when underwater with a little air in the wing you’re left totally free to move without restrictions of a wrap-around BCD. Once correctly adjusted, the Blue Battle wing is effortless to dive. There was plenty of webbing provided, allowing the harness to fit over a dry suit and thermals, but it can also be reduced in size quite quickly if you’re travelling to warm waters and diving a small wetsuit! If you’re not familiar with sizing a harness we’re always happy to help you size your new kit when diving with us. The single-piece Mares XR branded webbing is a good thickness – not too think that it’s very stiff and uncomfortable, but also not too soft so that it slides through the backplate when you want it to be fixed. Having dived in a wing and harness system for a long time it was a simple process to adjust the one size fits all harness to me before diving. That said if you aren’t a fan of the blue look the wing system is also available in a ‘Silver Knight’ version, with a more discreet silver and black styling. Every detail has been taken care of, from the blue camo backplate through to the blue D’rings and blue cam bands – everything looks consistent. ![]() The first thing that you notice about the Blue Battle system is it’s striking good looks, which is no surprise from this stylish Italian manufacturer! Mares have really put a lot of effort into making this not only a perfectly functional piece of kit but one that really looks the part too. Today I’m going to be reviewing my latest BCD, the Mares Blue Battle limited edition wing, which I’ve been diving for the last few months and which recently accompanied me on the Hidden Depths Maldives liveaboard trip. There is a wide variety of choice on the market for divers of all tastes and budgets. Divers can be very particular about their preferred style of BCD (buoyancy control device), and it’s safe to say that there isn’t one specific piece of kit that will suit everyone. ![]()
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