Original RRP: 690,57 €
Originally developed to meet the punishing demands of Navy SAR divers, the AP Commando (formerly BUDDY) went on to take the UK and northern European sport and technical diving market by storm, out-selling it's rivals for over 30 years and still going strong.
The current series AP Commando retains the essential qualities and features on which its original success was based - such as superior build quality, lift and surface support characteristics - and adds the advantages offered by reflex technology.
The unique AP reflex comfort-fit system allows you to adjust the jacket fit and customise it specifically to your individual shape - with a one-time simple set-up adjustment in the height position of the waistband, shoulder buckles and the backplate length.
- Reflex adjustment system - allows you to fine-tune the fit at shoulders, waist and back
- 1000 denier twin-bag construction - the toughest build quality on the market
- Optional quick-release integrated weight pockets
- Multiple lightweight aluminium 50mm D-rings - pre-bent to stand-off for easy clip-on
- Option to add AP twinset cambands
Options include:
- APV200 Inflator or the Auto Air octo-inflator
- Cargo Clips (standard) or Integrated Weight System
- Emergency Mini-Cylinders - available in 232BAR or 300BAR DIN
Sizing Considerations:
The Commando is identical in build quality, features spec and upgrade options as its stablemate the Commando Explorer, but the Commando is cut to be a taller jacket which is the better fit for divers with a long back - regardless of height. (The Commando Explorer is the best fit for a regular shorter back). Whatever your body shape - we have a Commando to fit you.
Maximum Buoyancy
Small - 13.87 kg Medium - 20 kg Large - 21.02 kg XLarge - 25 kg XXLarge - 32.95 kg
Twinset Upgrade Option:
The supercam single webbing camband comes as standard. If you opt for the supercam twinset kit upgrade this is supplied in addition - allowing you to switch beteen single and twin cylinder setups.
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I have used it for accellerated deco dives down to 60m and it handles the extra tanks beautifully.
Most of the use is single tank reef or wreck stuff which it still does better than any other BCD I have used.
It has now reached the time for replacing...Read MoreRead more about I have owned a commando for 18 years,
so I am going for another Commando.
The old one is still functional, but looks very shabby, so will be relegated to working in the local marina where I scrub & scrape boats on my day off.
I have used several major companies BCD's other than Buddy and they do not last as well.
So I bought half a dozen for the rental kit and they are still going strong. Read LessRead less about I have owned a commando for 18 years,
My only concern is the little nubs that hold the weight pouches in. They seem like they might wear out fastish. We'll see.
But what a well designed piece of kit. Worthy of its reputation.
Being over 6ft and 220lbs its very comfortable and easily adjusted to suit my size.
Lots of "gadgets" such as clips, D-rings, hose holders etc and HUGE pockets make carrying gear very easy (and co...Read MoreRead more about I spent a long time researching and
mfortable)
I chose to have the BCD Buddy Bottle option and on my first dive with it I was using a rental octopus with a faulty gauge & under filled tank - I was soon out of air but managed to ascend safely once I realized. Using the buddy bottle I was able to fully inflate my BCD on the surface AND my SMB.
I now live in the Caribbean and often go out on tourist charter dives. I get many weird looks regarding my "huge" BCD and compared to many BCD's that are often no more than just a harness to hold the tank, they may have a point.
However, I like comfort and I like to be able to look after myself - so now I can carry a spare mask, SMB, shears, knife etc AND still have room for a SPRARE AIR CYLNDER if I wish!
This BCD is extremely tough and I look forward to using it.
I chose the integrated weight pockets and it makes my diving even more enjoyable. Read LessRead less about I spent a long time researching and
helps distribute the weight of the Cylinder, I'm very pleased with this BCD,my only regret is I wish I had bought one much sooner. Read LessRead less about The Commando is a well organised
waist coat, never slipping during awkward entries while shore diving. I had it out off a boat doing the Breda last week and again it was great underwater doing swim throughs and on the surface while waiting to be picked up. It kept my head high out of the water.
All in all a brilliant product. Thanks to the people at AP diving Read LessRead less about I have wanted an AP Commando BCD for
nd that is AP Diving. Really quick delivery and excellent service. Read LessRead less about Just purchased a Commando BCD and I am
Also the customer service and contact are exceptional. Thanks a lot for the great service, Nicky.
Best regards
Sascha
Original RRP: 690,57 €
Originally developed to meet the punishing demands of Navy SAR divers, the AP Commando (formerly BUDDY) went on to take the UK and northern European sport and te
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