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SEARCH TCB-25™ - Incorporates many features requested by Public Safety Divers - both Police and Fire Department dive teams. Although SAR divers are somewhat split in their preference for Jacket style verses back-inflate BCs, the majority of the instructors we talk to are solidly in favor of the jacket because of more stability at depth and surface. 

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Air-cell has 2,600 Denier Protection - No other BC comes close !
Protecting your air-cell is very important. We started with 1,000 denier air cell and wrapped the back with another protective layer of 1,600  denier nylon. You have heard the “big brands” tout their ballistic (1,050 denier) material. Ours is over twice the denier!

 

Increased Snag Protection
NO loose straps flapping around. You said to get rid of those dangling straps and big
D-rings. So, to reduce the chance of snags we use elastic wraps on all loose webbing (straps) ends. Side benefit: more professional look to the BC. The only D-rings are in front where you can see (feel) them.

Increased Snag Protection

Some of you want 2 tank bands
Okay, you know the hard pack is designed for only one tank band. If it is properly secured it is the only one you need. But, we listen. Even though there is not room for a full sized 2nd band with cam buckle, we added a “security” belt for the tank.  

 Tank Bands

Which color, Orange or Black?
To be seen or not to be seen. That is the question. Bright International safety orange or the ever popular black. Both are built the same way, with all the features.
 

Attach tools point up, down or diagonal?
Here is where it gets even more flexible. See the webbing sewn above the pockets? They are bar-tacked each 3/4 inch so you can lay the tool at any angle and attach it using plastic “zip ties”.  Or, attach rings, snaps, hooks or anything that you want to use to secure the tool to the BC. There is also vertical webbing in front next to the pocket. Use your imagination.

 Attachment Points

Large pockets to get hand inside
Pockets are large enough to actually get your hand inside to grab tools, light, etc, … even big enough to stow your octopus. Keeps mud & gook out of the octopus.

Large Pockets

Gear Retractor Drop it & find it
Lost your grip?  No worries...That’s why we added  hidden retractor pockets in the cargo pockets. It uses a 3 foot cable with light tension. Light tension was chosen so you can work with the tool without it being snapped out of your hand. The cable makes it easy to find the tool when dropped.

Gear Retractor

 Crotch strap, stability
Steady as she goes … The 2 legged straps have the elastic wraps to help keep the strap from floating around. You may want to shorten it to reduce loose ends. One clip in rear with two straps between the legs. 


Crotch Straps

 

 

 

 

Weight integrated, or NOT?
Some divers want weights in the BC while other always wear a weight belt. You get your choice. The TCB-25 is set up with weight pockets, but it is easily converted into secure cargo pockets… which can be reconverted back into weight pockets. Very unique.

Lift & Sizes:

Med = 40lb., Large = 50lb.,
X-Large through XXX-Large = 55lb.