Hollis Custom Katana 2 Dual Bladder Sidemount BCD
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Hollis Custom Katana 2 Dual Bladder Sidemount BCD by Hollis
Hollis CRIB Custom Katana 2 Dual Bladder Sidemount BCD: Essential Buoyancy Redundancy
Technical diving in light exposure gear requires serious backup buoyancy. We carry the Hollis Katana 2 Dual Bladder Sidemount BCD to give you that crucial redundancy. This custom system allows you to add a personalized splash of color to your technical kit.
- Please note that all color components are currently on preorder with an estimated arrival in mid-May.
Dual Bladder Security and Gas Venting
Plunging into warm water with heavy steel cylinders means you need reliable lift without relying on a drysuit for backup. This system features two independent bladders that each provide 40 lbs (18.1 kg) of lift capacity. You get two separate inflator assemblies and one lower pull dump per bladder. Hollis also included a dedicated over the shoulder pull dump valve mounted directly on your left shoulder. Searching for a rear dump valve during a sudden buoyancy shift causes unnecessary stress. Placing this dump valve right on your shoulder gives you instant access to vent gas and regain control of your profile.
Effortless Sizing and Travel Design
Customizing a technical harness usually takes hours of tedious adjustments. The Katana 2 utilizes a Quick Fit System (QFS) that lets you tune the torso, shoulder, waist, and crotch straps quickly. You can painlessly adjust the lumbar height to achieve perfect alignment along your spine. The webbing configures into either a Y style or an H style layout. Choosing the H style lets you incorporate a chest strap for added upper body stability. The entire SMS Katana design packs down easily so you can travel to remote dive destinations without fighting bulky luggage.
Cylinder Mounting and Balanced Weighting
Proper trim keeps you highly streamlined in the water. A central weight pocket runs down your spine to hold 20 lbs (9.1 kg) of hard or soft weight, putting your ballast exactly where you need it for horizontal balance. Upper loop bungee adjustment points make attaching your primary cylinders simple, while a 7mm (0.28 inch) bungee retains your tanks tightly against your sides. For your lower attachments, you can clip heavy steel or decompression bottles to the two offset D-rings placed near your kidneys. If you dive with lighter aluminum cylinders, you can clip them directly to the two hip D-rings. You can even purchase sliding D-rings separately and add them to your webbing if your configuration needs change.
Accessory Hardware and Rebreather Support
You need immediate access to your essential gear. The harness includes two bent shoulder D-rings, two D-rings on the crotch strap, and two back D-rings for mounting extra accessories. Hollis also includes dedicated mounts for a sidemount rebreather directly on the inner wing. A sturdy single buckle secures the waist strap, and the entire BCD carries a two-year standard warranty to protect your investment.
Upgrade your warm water technical rig with reliable redundancy. Preorder your Hollis CRIB Custom Katana 2 Dual Bladder Sidemount BCD from Dive Right In Scuba today!
Features
- Redundant Buoyancy: Two independent bladders give warm water technical divers essential backup lift when diving without a drysuit.
- Over the Shoulder Dump: A strategically placed left shoulder dump valve allows you to vent expanding gas instantly without reaching behind your back.
- Quick Fit System (QFS): Simplifies the sizing process by letting you adjust the torso and lumbar height painlessly for a personalized fit.
- Central Spine Weighting: Holds hard or soft ballast securely along your back to help you achieve a perfectly balanced horizontal trim.
- Versatile Lower Attachments: Dedicated hip D-rings secure light aluminum cylinders, while offset kidney D-rings handle heavy steel and decompression bottles.
- Travel-Friendly Profile: The minimalist harness and wing pack down compactly so you can fly to your dive destinations easily.
- Customizable Hardware: Allows you to purchase and add sliding D-rings quickly to adapt your rig for new diving environments.
Specs
- Brand: Hollis
- Model: Katana 2 Dual Bladder Sidemount BCD
- Availability: Preorder (Color components ETA mid-May)
- Lift Capacity: 40 lbs (18.1 kg) in each of the two bladders
- Weight Capacity: 20 lbs (9.1 kg) central spine pocket
- Harness Configurations: Y style or H style
- Valves: (2) Inflator assemblies, (1) left over the shoulder pull dump, (2) lower pull dumps (one per bladder)
- Cylinder Retention: 7mm (0.28 inch) bungee and upper loop adjustment points
- D-Rings: (2) bent shoulder, (2) hip, (2) offset near kidneys/butt, (2) crotch strap, (2) back
- Waist Closure: (1) Buckle
- Compatibility: Mounts for sidemount rebreather on inner wing
- Warranty: 2-year standard warranty
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