Cressi Emperor B.C.D. is designed for recreational divers who want the comfort and surface stability of a jacket-style BCD with the more streamlined underwater feel of a back-inflation system. Its hybrid buoyancy design supports a balanced dive position, while Cressi’s Self-Pivoting Waistband allows the waist area and jacket to move more naturally with the body. With Flat Lock Aid integrated weights, rear trim pockets, a foldable semi-rigid backrest, Air-Net lining, two large zippered pockets, and six steel D-rings, the Emperor offers a premium, comfortable BCD setup for relaxed and confident scuba diving.
Overview
The Cressi Emperor B.C.D. combines comfort, adjustability, and strong buoyancy in a hybrid inflation design. The wraparound and back-inflation layout helps give divers stable support at the surface while keeping a cleaner, more balanced underwater trim. Its pivoting shoulder buckles, adjustable sliding chest strap, and patented Self-Pivoting Waistband improve freedom of movement and fit adjustment, making it practical for different body shapes and exposure suits. The foldable semi-rigid backrest helps reduce packing bulk, while the Air-Net lining improves comfort and water drainage after dives.
Specifications
- Brand: Cressi
- Product Type: Hybrid Scuba BCD
- BCD Style: Hybrid wraparound / back-inflation design
- Lift: Size M approx. 21.4 kg / 47 lb
- Weight System: Flat Lock Aid integrated weight system
- Trim Weights: Rear trim weight pockets
- Backrest: Foldable semi-rigid padded backrest
- Lining: Soft Air-Net lining
- Shoulder Buckles: 50 mm pivoting shoulder buckles
- Waist System: Self-Pivoting Waistband
- Chest Strap: Height-adjustable sliding chest strap
- Pockets: Two large zippered pockets
- D-Rings: Six steel D-rings
- Dump Valves: Accessible top-right shoulder and lower-right dump valves
- Use: Recreational scuba diving, resort diving, local diving, drysuit-compatible recreational setups, and divers wanting jacket comfort with back-inflation trim
- Colour: Blue Navy / Black
- Size Options: S, M, L, and XL options may vary by availability
- SKU: IC775005
Features
- Hybrid design combines jacket-style support with back-inflation underwater trim.
- High lift capacity supports confident buoyancy at the surface and underwater.
- Self-Pivoting Waistband allows the waist straps and jacket to move more naturally with the body.
- 50 mm pivoting shoulder buckles help the shoulder straps follow body movement for improved comfort.
- Sliding lower strap connection improves freedom of movement and helps with fitting over exposure suits.
- Height-adjustable chest strap allows a more personalised fit around the chest and shoulders.
- Flat Lock Aid integrated weight system keeps ballast secure and easy to release when needed.
- Rear trim weight pockets help fine-tune balance and diving position.
- Foldable semi-rigid backrest makes the BCD easier to pack and carry.
- Soft Air-Net lining adds comfort and helps promote water drainage after dives.
- Two large zippered pockets provide practical accessory storage.
- Six steel D-rings offer strong attachment points for accessories and clipped gear.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cressi Emperor B.C.D. best used for?
It is best used for recreational divers who want a comfortable hybrid BCD with jacket-style surface support, back-inflation trim, integrated weights, and strong storage options.
What makes the Cressi Emperor B.C.D. a hybrid BCD?
The Emperor combines wraparound jacket-style buoyancy with back-inflation-style trim, giving divers supportive surface floatation and a more streamlined underwater feel.
Does the Cressi Emperor B.C.D. have integrated weights?
Yes. It includes Cressi’s Flat Lock Aid integrated weight system, plus rear trim weight pockets for fine-tuning balance underwater.
Is the Cressi Emperor B.C.D. easy to pack for travel?
Yes. The semi-rigid padded backrest can be folded, helping the BCD pack more compactly than a fully rigid backplate-style setup.
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