The Mares SLS Slide & Lock System Weight Pocket is an innovative ballast system designed to enhance the safety and usability of buoyancy compensators (BCDs). This system is featured in Mares' Quantum BCD and is the result of extensive research aimed at creating a more secure and user-friendly weight integration system.
- Mechanical Locking Mechanism: Utilizes a mechanical interference system to prevent accidental release of weight pockets. During insertion, a slider pushes holding prongs into position, and during release, the prongs are pulled inwards via sliding surfaces, ensuring secure attachment and easy detachment.
- Visual Confirmation: Features a window displaying a red open padlock when unlocked and a green closed padlock when locked, providing clear visual feedback on the system's status.
- Ease of Use: Designed for effortless operation, even with thick gloves, ensuring divers can manage weight pockets under various conditions.
- Stability: The system's design minimizes relative movement between the buckle and the pocket, preventing weight pockets from becoming dislodged or misaligned during dives.
Technical Specifications:
- Weight Capacity: Available in two sizes: Small: 4 kg (8.8 lbs), Large: 6 kg (13.2 lbs)
- Materials: Constructed with durable materials to withstand the rigors of diving environments.
- Compatibility: Specifically designed for Mares BCDs equipped with the SLS system, such as the Quantum BCD.
