Scuba Diving - TUSA Liberator Sigma BCD (BCJ-3200)

The TUSA Liberator Sigma BCD (BCJ-3200) is a comfortable BCD designed for SCUBA divers of all levels of ability.

It’s also an economy BCD that incorporates a number of TUSA patented features.

But is the Tusa Liberator BC more comfortable than other BCDs in its class and price range? And does it offer more than your average BC?

What Does the TUSA Liberator Sigma BCD Offer?

TUSA’s Liberator Sigma BCD is constructed with heavy-duty 840 denier nylon shell to give it durability and strength. Its “Advanced Weight Loading System” has been designed to make loading and releasing dive weights a simple activity: the Liberator BCD’s AWLS design allows for the easy switching of weights into/out of “cartridges” located in the front of the jacket and shoulders. Thus the TUSA Liberator BC eliminates the need for an ungainly weight belt.

TUSA Liberator BCD and Stability

The Liberator Sigma BCD has a neat harness system that is independent from the BCD itself and includes two well placed rails in back. Your tank straps to the rails via a stabilizing harness. The harness in turn is connected to the Liberator Sigma’s shoulder straps, which help to support the full weight of your tank.

However, the stabilizing harness remains independent from the actual Liberator BC jacket, ensuring that your tank remains very close to your body regardless of the change in size of the BCD when you inflate or deflate it. This makes the TUSA Liberator Sigma BCD very stable and less likely to cause your tank to roll both underwater and prior to your descent before you even get wet!

Principal Features of the TUSA Liberator BC

• Attractive design constructed with 840 denier heavy-duty nylon for extra strength and ruggedness.
• Clever independent stabilizing harness that ensures tank stability and enhanced bouyancy control.
• TUSA Liberator Sigma BCD AWLS (Advanced Weight Loading System) that removes the need for weight belts.
• Two large and useful front zip-pockets.
• D-ring (made of stainless steel) at right shoulder for attaching accessories.
• Fast inflation and deflation (the TUSA Liberator BCD also includes a quick dump valve at the rear of the jacket).
• Easily-adjusted chest strap.

TUSA Liberator Sigma BCD Review Summary

The Liberator Sigma BCD builds upon TUSA’s solid range of BC jackets. It provides a comfortable fit due in a large part to its stabilizing harness system and the way in which it assists in holding your tank firm while you inflate and deflate your it during your dive.

Its hardwearing nylon ensures it can stand up to most recreational diving environments without complaining.

The Liberator’s weight management system is straightforward, and details such as the obligatory D-ring for clipping your odds and ends onto provide a nice touch. The Liberator Sigma BC also has two very usable and useful zippered front pockets.

Try-Diving’s verdict is that the TUSA Liberator Sigma BCD is a good budget BC jacket for divers of all competencies.

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