The Mares SLS Slide & Lock System - Large is an advanced ballast system designed to enhance the safety and usability of buoyancy compensators (BCDs). This system introduces a mechanical interference-based mechanism that ensures secure attachment and effortless release of weight pockets.
- Mechanical Interference Mechanism: Utilizes a slider that, when pushed inward, locks the weight pocket by pushing a "tooth" outward, preventing accidental release.
- Effortless Release: Pulling the handle retracts the slider, allowing the "tooth" to move inward and release the weight pocket, even under stress.
- Visual Confirmation: A small window displays a red open padlock when unlocked and a green closed padlock when locked, providing clear feedback on the system's status.
- User-Friendly Design: Features a large handle and a guiding tunnel on the BCD to facilitate easy insertion and alignment of the weight pocket, even when wearing thick gloves.
- Stable Weight Placement: A semi-rigid U-shaped element connects the handle and buckle system to the weight pocket, eliminating relative movement and ensuring stable positioning on the BCD.
- Customizable Identification: The weight pocket includes a label for writing initials or other identification marks with a permanent marker.
Technical Specifications:
- Weight Capacity: 6 kg (13 lbs) per pocket
- Material: Heavy-duty zipper for durability
- Compatibility: Designed for use with Mares Quantum BCDs
