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OMS Buoyancy Compensator Air Cells -- After 15 years the OMS® record for product safety and reliability continues to surpass all others. NASA , World Class Record holders like Rob Lalumiere , deep cave explorers and sport divers who simply demand the best specify OMS® banded and non-banded BC’s. Two new, low drag, non-banded single bladder BC’s specifically designed for single cylinders and one designed for double cylinders were introduced for 2005/2006. Like all OMS® BC’s these new models incorporate features such as (4) slots located in the non-inflated section of the BC. Cam bands can then be passed through the integral webbing on the back of the IQ pack, or through the slots on the NEW Stainless Steel or Aluminum Back plates, inserted into these BC slots and finally placed over the single cylinder…. making any OMS® Backplate/Harness/BC system(s) very light and travel friendly. -- OMS BC’s

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After 15 years the OMS record for product safety and reliability continues to surpass all others. NASA , World Class Record holders like Rob Lalumiere , deep cave explorers and sport divers who simply demand the best specify OMS banded and non-banded BC’s. Two new, low drag, non-banded single bladder BC’s specifically designed for single cylinders and one designed for double cylinders were introduced for 2005/2006. Like all OMS BC’s these new models incorporate features such as (4) slots located in the non-inflated section of the BC. Cam bands can then be passed through the integral webbing on the back of the IQ pack, or through the slots on the NEW Stainless Steel or Aluminum Backplates, inserted into these BC slots and finally placed over the single cylinder…. making any OMS Backplate/Harness/BC system(s) very light and travel friendly.

OMS Buoyancy Compensator User Manual -- PDF

FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE: OMS uses 1000 denier Cordura backed with 5.0 oz of Urethane to prevent abrasion and punctures on all BC’s. Most competitors lose the First Line of Defense on their BC’s by using little urethane or no urethane backing. This leaves their product vulnerable to punctures and abrasion . Housed inside our Cordura cover is a virgin urethane bladder (2 bladders on the dual bladder BC).

Elastomeric Retraction Band BC Features [ Patented ]:

1. DUAL BLADDER: Inflator hoses and Dump valves are interchangeable for a variety of unique hose configurations. The dual bladder model features a total of four (4) pull dump valves located:
a. Diver's Side bladder: lower left and top right
b. Tank Side bladder: lower right and top left (see figure at right)
c. Colors: Black or Red

2. SINGLE BLADDER: The single bladder model has two (2) relief valves located: divers' right shoulder and divers' lower left. Inflator hoses and Dump valves are interchangeable Colors: Black or Red (45 lb. Black only)

3. POWER DEFLATION / ORAL INFLATION: The unique elastomeric bands (use is optional) assist in deflation, but still allow the diver to orally inflate the BC.

4. ELIMINATION OF AIR SHIFT: The OMS elastomeric bands evenly compress the BC, eliminating the massive airshift associated with non-banded BCs that typically occurs when changing body plane.

5. LOW DRAG / LOW SNAG: The OMS bands typically retract the BC to a width less than the divers shoulders, greatly reducing Drag and Snag potential. (Results confirmed by Dive Lab)

6. TRIM ADJUSTABILITY: By adding or eliminating bands in different parts of the BC, the diver can adjust: a) lateral trim to compensate for stage bottles, cameras, etc. b) Horizontal trim e.g. head up, down or level.

BC's Without Retraction Bands Features:

The OMS non-retraction band BC’s: 32 lb, 45 lb, 60 lb and the new Larry Green Signature series BC’s are made from the same superior materials as the banded BC’s. They incorporate a pull dump located at the diver’s side lower left and an inflator hose exiting the center or slightly off center of the BC tank side. Quality and advanced engineering without compromise, exemplify the OMS BC product line.

OMS Single Bladder BCs with retraction bands:

	BC117 - K45 Single Bladder BC 45 lb. lift / Black	Price: $286.90
	BC117 - K60 Single Bladder BC, 60 lb. lift / Black	Price: $307.80
	BC117 - KB Single Bladder BC, 94 lb. lift / Black	Price: $307.80
	BC117 - KR Single Bladder BC, 94 lb. lift / Red	Price: $307.80

OMS Dual Bladder BCs with retraction bands:

	BC115 - KB Dual Bladder BC, 60 lb. lift / Black	Price: $433.20
	BC115 - KR Dual Bladder BC, 60 lb. lift / Red	Price: $433.20
	BC118 - KB Dual Bladder BC, 94 lb. lift / Black	Price: $452.20
	BC118 - KR Dual Bladder BC, 94 lb. lift / Red	Price: $452.20

OMS Single Bladder BCs without retraction bands:

	BC116 S 32B Single Bladder BC 32 lb. lift / Black	Price: $279.30
	BC116-S-32R Single Bladder BC 32 lb. lift / Red	Price: $279.30
	BC116 - 45B Single Bladder BC 45 lb. lift / Black	Price: $247.00
	BC116 - 60B Single Bladder BC 60 lb. lift / Black	Price: $256.50
	BC116 - 60R Single Bladder BC 60 lb. lift / Red	Price: $256.50
	BC116 - 60C Chemically Resistant 60 lb. lift/ Black	Price: $361.00

Larry Green Signature Series:

	This 60 lb lift BC is the first in the line of the new Larry Green Signature Series BC’s and incorporates the latest thinking in hydrodynamic engineering. Deep underwater cave explorer Larry Green conceptualized this innovative design after many years of deep cave diving experience. The BC is designed and tailored to fit the full length of the cylinders providing increased control over trim and the reduced width of the BC dramatically reduces drag. This is the first BC to be produced that is specifically tailored to fit longer cylinders.
	BC-LGS70 Larry Green Signature Series BC 70 lb lift	Price: $294.50

OMS Aircell Replacement Parts

	BC Emergency Field Repair Kit Includes glue and patches to repair the urethane bladder and the outer nylon shell. Price: $18.05	Black
		Red

	Elastomeric "Retraction" Bands (Set of 12)	Price: $23.48

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While these are excellent reference materials, in no way should this information be considered a replacement for proper training for the specific type of diving in which you plan to participate.