Buddy Commando
The BUDDY Commando is probably the most famous BCD ever built.
It was originally developed to meet the punishing demands of Navy SAR divers
- & is still in service today.
It subsequently took the sport & technical diving market by storm outselling its rivals for over 20 years.
The new Commando retains the essential qualities & features on which this success is based – such as superior build, lift & surface support characteristics
- & adds the new advantages offered by re::flex technology
Comfort & Fit
New Element: Comfort Fit System – adjustable to the finest degree at shoulders, waist & back plate. This removable harness offers the best tailored fit of any jacket on the market. It also takes the strain off the jacket & buoyancy cell greatly prolonging their product life.
Anatomically contoured & padded throughout at shoulders, waist & back with open-cell fast draining material for rapid post-dive drying.
Optional RRS – Rapid Release System Integrated Weights offers comfortable weighting taking the load off your back & hips.
Unique high traction, stabilizing cradle on the backpack eliminates tank roll & caters for the 2 common cylinder diameters. Can support up to 4 cylinders (with the Twinset & Pony band upgrade options).
2 way adjustable chest strap – can be tightened left or right (to allow for dry-suit valve position for example) & is situated low enough on the chest to suit both men & women.
Apeks XTX40 Regulator with DST First Stage
The XTX40 regulator can be converted from a right handed hose configuration (as supplied from the APEKS factory in the standard) to a left handed one.
This feature is known as the Reversible Venturi System (RVS). Changing the regulator to a left handed configuration is both quick & simple & can be performed by any APEKS Authorised Service Technician.
The XTX40 regulator incorporates the new feature of Diver Changeable Exhausts system (DCE). This system gives the diver the ability to change from a small exhaust tee to a large exhaust tee. This gives the user a choice of the wider exhaust tee for minimal bubble interference (essential for underwater photography) & the narrow exhaust tee for a smaller compact comfortable regulator (ideal for use as an octopus regulator).
The XTX40 regulator incorporates a new two-shot high strength plastic front cover, improving the durability of the most vulnerable part of the demand valve.
The new ergonomic Venturi lever of the XTX40 has been designed to reduce the amount of grit ingress.
A new silicone exhaust valve has been used on the XTX40 regulator improving breathing performance.
Specification
First Stage
Swivel turret body 4 medium pressure ports, 4 x 3/8" UNF2 high pressure ports, 2 x 7/16" UNFEnvironmentally dry sealed system Polished chrome finish Balanced for superior performance
Second Stage
Integrated venturi control Pneumatically balanced valve design Suitable for cold water use Bright Chrome Finish Right or Left hand hose configuration Two shot plastic front cover Changeable Exhaust Tees (DCE, Diver Changeable Exhaust) (only one set supplied) Nitrox & Octopus versions available