5 best diving vests

5 best diving vests

What aspects are relevant to a diving kit🇧🇷 First you need to find the ideal size for your biotype. Look at the manufacturer's information, as their size charts vary slightly.

Diving is a very enjoyable and healthy hobby or sport. To practice it, you need the right equipment. It usually consists of three parts and can be specified for different types of diving. But the best diving vests are:

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Diving kit: what are the advantages of assembling your own?

When it comes to buying your diving kit folks, be aware that many divers buy their own wetsuit first.

If you usually go out to discover countless points of diving different, not having to rent your own clothes is very convenient. Not only hygiene, but also the fit are two big plus points that speak in favor of buying your own equipment.

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You'll be able to assemble your own kit in a matter of minutes. Let's start by looking at the vests most recommended by professional divers:

1 – Mares Magellan Vest Dive Kit

  • Manufacturer: Mares
  • Sizes: XS to XL
  • System:
  • Ergo-Inflator/quick release valves:
  •  3 quick release or pressure relief valves

This one diving kit consists of a unique hybrid concept. The ergo inflator and 3 pressure relief valves are connected to its entire structure. The outer shell is made from 840 Cordura and 420 denier nylon has been used on the interior.

As a result, the vest has a lightweight yet equally robust construction. BPS stands for Back Protection System. The back is padded with a very soft protection system.

Behind it, the compressed air cylinder can be integrated into the diving vest. The 5 curved D-rings allow you to attach your camera, lamp and more. A buoyancy compensator worth every penny.

2 – Cressi – Vest R1

  • Manufacturer: Cressi
  • Sizes: XL
  • System: weight pockets, flotation devices
  • Valves/Quick Releases: 1x available
  • Special features: two large pockets with zippers, inflator

This buoyancy compensator has a net weight of only 2.5 kg. It is therefore ideal as a travel companion and manages to be packed in a medium-sized package in your suitcase.

The vest is inflated with its built-in inflator. Two large zippered pockets provide enough space. What makes you part of diving kit absolute for your vacation or trip to paradisiacal beaches.

3 – Seas – Bolt SLS

  • Manufacturer: Mares
  • Sizes: XS/S, M/L, XL
  • System: weight pockets, flotation devices
  • Valves/Quick Releases: 1x available
  • Special features: optimized cutting, filling hose

You pay a little less for this variant, but you don't have to go without any comforts. Vest straps allow for multiple sizes and optimized cut facilitates use in the most diverse underwater scenarios.

For regulation, Mares uses integrated weight bags and buoyancy bodies.

After use, diving equipment can be reduced to a small package. A clear recommendation from Ikigai for beginners and professional divers alike.

4 – Cressi – Patrol Balance Vest

  • Manufacturer: Cressi
  • Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
  • System: weight pockets, flotation devices
  • Valves/Quick Release: Three release and pressure relief valves – one of which is integrated into the corrugated tube
  • Special Features: Optimized Cutting, Lock Aid System 2.0

A true highlight of the Cressi family business for this diving kit professional. The Cressi Patrol is made from an extremely lightweight material.

This vest is characterized by comfort and resistance, which we know very well from this brand. The many valves as well as the simple cylinder mounting and retention are ideal.

5 – Cressi – StartPro

  • Manufacturer: Cressi
  • Sizes: XXS to XL
  • Features: Integrated weight system, 3 air release valves, 2 multifunctional pockets, 2 rings, etc.
  • Weight: 9.1 to 17.3 kg (depending on size)
  • Special Features: External weight pockets for quick release.

Made from 500 and 1000 Cordura, this vest has proven to be very robust. The air in the buoyancy bodies is released through 3 valves. 2 rings allow the attachment of carabiners for diving accessories.

Two other retaining rings made of technopolymer are also included. If you can't attach something, there's room for it in the two large multi-purpose pockets. This is, by far, one of the best vests made to compose a diving kit.

Due to the low price, the integrated weight system does not come with lead elements. Carrying the oxygen cylinder is comfortable thanks to the rear compartment.

Want to dive with a diving kit complete? Come to Ikagai and enjoy this new adventure with us.

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Common questions

To dive, you don't need any previous experience, not even knowing how to swim! During the baptism dive, the accredited instructor stays with you, ensuring safety and greater quality for your trip.

You don't need to know anything to scuba dive for the first time. 
The diving equipment has its own buoyancy system and you will also be accompanied by an instructor 100% of the time.

The official minimum age for a child to have their first diving experience is 10 years old, the same age for taking certification courses. There is no maximum age limit for diving.

Diving is a very quiet sport, but it is still a sport and requires some attention. If all good practices and precautions are followed, diving is considered one of the safest adventure sports in the world.

Baptism diving is a modality for beginners, with no need for experience and full monitoring by an instructor.
Certified diving is diving that requires a diving certification.
Scuba Diving is the process of acquiring a scuba diving certification.

Clinical conditions of heart and respiratory diseases, convulsions and diabetes treated with insulin can make diving impossible, consult a specialized doctor. Diving with flu, colds, nasal congestion or eardrum perforation is not recommended. Pregnant women cannot dive.

Sure! There is a separate fee for companions. By clicking on “Consult Agenda”, select the option “companion + snorkel”, complete equipment is offered for snorkeling (surface diving).

Yes, our system is fully integrated through our website. By completing the online reservation, your spot will be guaranteed and you will receive all the necessary information via email at the same time.

For diving, 3mm or 5mm neoprene clothing is provided to maintain body heat and temperature. 

We always seek to work with our best value, since very competitive in the market given the quality of service offered, with state-of-the-art equipment and highly qualified and accredited instructors.
 
Even for large groups this is the value we practice. We also offer differentiated payment conditions, pay in up to 3 installments without interest your dive.

We have diving suits for people weighing up to 110kg to 130kg. It will depend on the dive site, consult us on whatsapp.

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