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 reflex 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. X-Large/XX-Large  +£34 (Total £483)

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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.   Apexs XTX 200 Regulator The XTX200 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 XTX200 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 XTX200 regulator incorporates a new front cover manufactured using high strength plastic which greatly improves the durability of the most vulnerable part of the demand valve & an aesthetically pleasing chrome plated metal insert immediately identifying this regulator as a top of the range model. The new purge button has enhanced the purge itself. Due to the new open design the purge is self clearing & prevents debris build-up. The new ergonomic Venturi lever of the XTX200 has been designed to reduce the amount of grit ingress & also incorporate an index-able, tactile / audible ratchet Venturi lever mechanism. A new silicone exhaust valve has been used on the XTX200 regulator improving breathing performance. Specification First Stage Compact one piece body 4 angled medium pressure ports, 4 x 3/8" UNF2 angled high pressure ports, 2 x 7/16" UNFEnvironmentally dry sealed system Attractive black & luxurious satin silver chrome finish Balanced for superior performance Removable ARCAP valve seat Second Stage Adjustable cracking control Integrated venturi control Pneumatically balanced valve design Micro Adjuster Suitable for cold water use Bright Chrome Finish Right or Left hand hose configuration Metal Inserted front cover Changeable Exhaust Tees (DCE, Diver Changeable Exhaust) (Both sets supplied) Identical to the XTX100 except for model number decal Nitrox versions available

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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

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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 XTX50 Regulator The XTX50 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 XTX50 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 XTX50 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 XTX50 has been designed to reduce the amount of grit ingress. A new silicone exhaust valve has been used on the XTX50 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 Adjustable cracking control Integrated venturi control Pneumatically balanced valve design Micro Adjuster 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) (Both sets supplied) Nitrox & Octopus versions available

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Buddy Commando Escape BCD The Commando Escape is a light-weight BCD that utilises bespoke new materials to deliver heavy-duty quality, comfort & performance
- under 3kg [under 3kg in 4 out of the 5 sizes offered
- see below] The Escape is a single bladder construction using our unique new material
- Ocean Seal 800
- which is high-frequency welded at the seams & offers an extremely rugged yet light-weight BCD guaranteed to beat the baggage-fee-blues but still offer the high performance expected of a BUDDY jacket Key features include a new low profile power inflator
- the APV300, light-weight anodised aluminium D rings, a comfort cummerbund which is elasticated for auto-adjustment & masses of storage space in the 4 x zippered side pockets Available in 5 sizes
- S, M, L, XL & XXL Max Lift: 11.2kg (S), 17.3kg (M), 19.3kg (L), 21.4kg (XL),  27.5kg (XXL) Dry Weight: 2.63kg (S), 2.78kg (M), 2.87kg (L), 2.99kg (XL),  3.26kg (XXL) PLEASE BE AWARE:  The new (Oct 2010) APV300 inflator has standard inflate/deflate/oral-inflate functions BUT DOES NOT have the emergency jacket-breathing valve function of the other two A.P. Valves. Therefore, you will not be able to use this valve for this emergency routine as described in the APV200 & APV100 sections of this site.  There is no facility for an emergency mini-cylinder option on the Escape. Therefore, if you choose the Auto Air option, the emergency jacket-breathing function of the Auto Air does not apply. However, the spare-air octopus regulator function of the Auto Air will operate as normal.





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Buddy Commando w/ 232 Bar Cylinder, Weight Pockets & Auto Air 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 reflex 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.   X-Large/XX-Large  +£34 (Total £488)

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Buddy Commando with 300 Bar Cylinder, Weight Pockets & Auto Air 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 reflex 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. X-Large/XX-Large  +£34 (Total £488)

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Buddy Commando w/ Weight Pockets & Auto Air 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 reflex 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. X-Large/XX-Large  +£34 (Total £443)

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Buddy Commando with 232 Bar Cylinder & Weight Pockets 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 reflex 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. X-Large/XX-Large  +£34 (Total £443)

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