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OMS Buoyancy Compensator Air Cells / Wings | 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 | Technical Diving Equipment

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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 Air Cells | Back Inflate Wings OMS Buoyancy Compensator Manual
OMS Air Cells / Wings | Pull down the zipper of the outer cover of the OMS® BC and you will see 1000 denier Nylon fabric backed with 5 to 6 oz. of Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) and on the Chemically Resistant BC’s 5-6 oz. TPU front and back . This thicker TPU coating helps prevent abrasion and increases puncture resistance. 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 the OMS Cordura cover is a virgin urethane bladder (2 bladders on the dual bladder BC).

Elastomeric Retraction Band BC Features [ Patented ]:
  • POWER DEFLATION / ORAL INFLATION: The unique elastomeric bands (use is optional) assist in deflation, but still allow the diver to orally inflate the BC.

  • 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.

  • 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).

  • 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.

OMS Single Bladder BCs with retraction bands:
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 & 60 lb. Black only)

OMS Single Bladder Buoyancy Compensator Air Cells with Elastomeric Retraction Bands | OMS BC’s | Technical Diving Equipment

45 lb. Price: $362.00
60 lb. Price: $349.00
94 lb. Price: $389.00

Also available Chemically Resistant 45 lb.



OMS Dual Bladder BCs with retraction bands:
Inflator hoses and Dump valves are interchangeable for a variety of unique hose configurations. Dual bladder model features four (4) pull dump valves located: Diver's Side bladder: lower left and top right, Tank Side bladder: lower right and top left. Colors: Black or Red

OMS Dual Bladder Buoyancy Compensator Air Cells with Elastomeric Retraction Bands | OMS BC’s | Technical Diving Equipment

60 lb. Price: $549.00
94 lb. Price: $569.00



OMS Single Bladder BCs without retraction bands:
The OMS non-retraction band BC’s: 32 lb, 45 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. Colors: Black or Red (45 lb. Black only)

OMS BC116 Single Bladder Buoyancy Compensator Air Cells without Elastomeric Retraction Bands | The OMS 30 lb., 32 lb., 45 lb., 60 lb. lift non-retraction 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 without compromise. | OMS BC’s | Technical Diving Equipment

32 lb. Price: $305.00
45 lb. Price: $285.00

Also available Chemically Resistant 60 lb.



Larry Green Signature Series:

OMS Larry Green Signature Series BC | Larry Green Signature Series BC's incorporate 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 Larry Green Signature Series 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. | Larry Green Signature Series aircells by OMS | Technical Diving Equipment

Larry Green Signature Series BC's incorporate 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 Larry Green Signature Series 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: $294.48

Closeout $220.00   add Larry Green Signature Series 70 lb lift air cell to cart
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OMS Aircell Replacement Parts

 OMS BCA-415 | Buoyancy Compensator Aircell Emergency Field Repair Kit -- Includes glue and patches to repair the urethane bladder and the outer nylon shell. | OMS BC’s | Technical Diving Equipment

BC Emergency Field Repair Kit
Includes glue and patches to repair the urethane bladder and the outer nylon shell.

Price: $19.50

OMS BCA-BOOKSCREW | Attachment screws for BC's and Backpads -- OMS Buoyancy Compensator Accessories | Technical Diving Equipment OMS BCA-BOOKSCREW
Attachment screws for BC's and Backpads

Price (ea): $2.05   add OMS BCA-BOOKSCREW to cart

OMS replacement corrugated power inflator hose only | Why doesn’t OMS use a flat corrugated hose on its BC’s? Answer: After careful testing it was determined that flat corrugated BC hoses easily deform and do not recover i.e. resume the original shape. In some cases the deformation caused a restriction in the corrugated hose either closing off or completely restricting the air pathway. This can cause difficult and labored oral inflation of the BC and if the corrugated hose airway is closed off, inability to orally inflate the BC. Corrugated Hose only: 13", 16", or 19"

Elastomeric "Retraction" Bands (Set of 12)

Price: $23.48   add OMS Elastomeric "Retraction" Bands (set of 12) to cart

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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.