Hera

Just for the ladies; fit, comfort, a host of female-friendly features, and absolutely gorgeous styling. Maybe you’ve checked out women’s-specific BC’s before at your local shop but never really got what the hype was about. Sure they have different graphics and size ranges, but what is the real advantage of a women’s-specific BC?

The HERA is built from the ground up for you – designed specifically around the female form with ample adjustments to make it your own, without sacrificing the features and functionality that the most discriminating divers demand. This may just be the most comfortable, best fitting BC you've ever worn.

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Hera

  • Hera
  • Hera, side view
  • Hybrid bladder combines the benefits of both rear inflation and jacket style BCs

  • Patented Custom Fit Harness with multi-position shoulder straps and cummerbund, the Hera delivers individual comfort for women of all sizes

  • QLR Integrated Weight System accommodates up to 20 lbs. plus dual 5 lbs. rear weight pouches for improved in-water positioning. Weight pockets are loaded positioned at a slight downward angle to aid self-loading

  • Contoured in all the right places

  • Reinforced shoulders, padded back pack and an adjustable position sternum strap ensure comfort and stability

  • Pre-bent welded stainless steel d-rings

  • Integrated instrument retractor sleeve (retractor not included) and Spinner BC Knife mounting grommets

You Asked For It
More than 300 female divers, instructors and Oceanic Dealers participated in a detailed survey to help develop the ultimate women's-specific BC design. Time and time again, we heard what is lacking in today's BCs designed for women - you're looking for a BC designed to fit you; not a scaled down male BC. You're looking for a BC that's comfortable, contoured in all the right places, but one that doesn't sacrifice features or functionality. You want a BC that's travel-friendly, yet rugged enough and packing the lift capacity required for daily local diving. And finally, you're looking for something with a little style - preferably not just big swatches of pink or purple material. You ask for it - Oceanic delivers.

Patented Custom Fit Harness

Oceanic's pa
tented Custom Fit Harness is standard equipment on the Hera. With multi-position shoulder straps and cummerbund, the Hera delivers individual comfort for women of all shapes and sizes.

Hybrid Bladder Design
The innovative design of the Hera allows the freedom of movement and other benefits you have come to expect from a rear-inflation BC. However, the unique wrap-around design of the air cell provides you more lift than most BC’s; as well as an improved, upright orientation when the BC is inflated on the surface.

Patented QLR (Quick Lock & Release) Weight Integration System

Angled down slightly to aid self-loading, Oceanic's patented QLR Quick Lock & Release System keeps up to 20 lbs. of releasable weight in position and stabile throughout the dive. The weight pouches are simple to load and easy to release when you want to. Best of all, our patented positive-lock system helps to ensure that they'll stay put.

Rear Weight Pockets
Located on the back of the BC on either side of the cylinder band. Provides greater integrated weight capacity and better attitude underwater. Carries up to 10 non-dumpable pounds.

Fadeless 1000 Denier Cordura® Construction
Exterior abrasion points are covered in our new "Fadeless" 1000-denier Cordura - tough stuff that will hold up to years of extreme diving and keep that new look longer.

Optional Integrated Retractor / BC Knife System
Built-in retractor and Spinner BC Knife attachment points - perfect for streamlining gauges, lights and other essentials.

Reliant Integrated Inflator
Ergonomically designed to be functional and easy to use in any dive position, the Reliant Integrated Inflator provides a full range of airway exhaust/inflation control. Simply press a button to produce precise flow for trimming dive attitude or maximum flow for major changes in buoyancy. A large exhaust valve creates a flow rate higher than the inflation rate of the power inflator, improving diver control during ascents.

Patented Depth-Compensating Adjustable Cummerbund
Oceanic's patented depth compensating cummerbund is manufactured from a unique woven elastic material that eliminates the need to readjust as your suit compresses at depth. Oceanic's cummerbund offers up to 8" of adjustment to fit a wide range of sizes. For additional customization, the cummerbund may be easily changed with another size.

Padded Backpack and Additional Lumbar Support
Extra heavy duty padding provides comfort both above and below the surface without having to sacrifice the stability of a hard backpack.

Large Main Zippered Pockets
Zippered so they're easy to get into. Enough room to store your Light, extra Shadow Mask, Pocket Snorkel, and more!

Optional Air XS 2 Alternate Inflator
The new AIR XS combines the reliability, performance and durability of the SlimLine OCTOPUS and ALLIANCE INFLATOR into one very low profile, streamlined package. The regulator/inflator combination is as small as many BC inflators alone, with breathing performance superior to many stand-alone octopus regulators.

The AIR XS can be added to any existing Oceanic BC or may be purchased already installed on a new Oceanic BC for additional savings.

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Customer Reviews

Best BCD for the ladies!
Review by Sara (Posted on 3/6/12)
I've been diving this BCD for almost 6 years now, and the comfort and fit are unsurpassed. It has held up to the abuse of professional diving and not only has it held up, but it still looks great. I tried on many styles and since I work at a dive shop I have my pick of what to wear, and this is the BCD I choose.
I love this BCD
Review by Jes (Posted on 12/6/11)
I purchased this BCD 2 years ago and I love it! It is especially made for us ladies and very comfortable when diving. The only negative thing is the clip where your 2nd stage goes doesn't keep it in place very well, so I would recommend buying a new one.
BCD
Review by Jes (Posted on 11/23/11)
I love this BCD!
FEATURES & FUNCTIONS
HERA BC
Type
HYBRID
Air Cell Material
FADELESS 500 DENIER NYLON
Shoulder Panel Material
FADELESS 1000 DENIER CORDURA®
Pocket Panel Material
FADELESS 1000 DENIER CORDURA®
Main Pockets / Closure
ZIPPER
Accessory Pockets / Closure
N/A
Max Dumpable Integrated Weight
20 LBS.
Max Non-Dumpable Rear Weight Pockets
10 LBS.
Padded Backpack
YES
Lumbar Support
NO
Carrying Handle
YES
Tank Positioning Strap
YES
Stainless Steel D-rings
4
Plastic D-rings
N/A
Sternum Strap
ADJUSTABLE POSITION
Depth Compensating Cummerbund
YES
Right Shoulder Pull-Ball Exhaust
YES
Integrated Retractor Mount
YES
Spinner BC Knife Mount
YES
Air XS 2 Alternate Inflator
OPTIONAL
Lift Capacity

XS
19 LBS.
SM
26 LBS.
MD
34 LBS.
LG
40 LBS.


Warranty
2 YEAR
30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee
YES

Size Chart

SIZE
HEIGHT
WEIGHT
AIR XS 2
XS
5'0"-5'5"
100-125
14" or 16"
SM
5'2"-5'7"
120-145
14" or 16"
MD
5'5"-5'10"
135-160
16"
LG
5'7"-6'0"
155-190
16"