Scubapro Glide BCD 2023

Best For

• Recreational scuba diving
• Divers who prefer a front-adjustable jacket-style BCD
• Divers who want an integrated weight system
• Divers looking for generous accessory storage
• Local diving and destination dive travel

Not Ideal For

• Divers specifically looking for a back-inflate BCD
• Technical divers requiring a modular backplate-and-wing system

Key Features

• Updated 2023 Design: Features redesigned backpack padding, larger cargo pockets, an updated integrated weight system, and a new blue color scheme.
• Wraparound Air Bladder: Maintains its supportive cradle-like shape even when fully inflated for comfortable surface and underwater positioning.
• Y-Fit Shoulder System: Shoulder straps adapt to the diver's body to improve range of motion, comfort, and harness control.
• Triangular Stainless Steel Ring: Positioned at the center of the Y-Fit system to balance pressure across the harness.
• Integrated Weight System: Weight pockets are positioned over the cargo pockets for convenient access to both lead and stored accessories.
• Rear Trim Weight Pouches: Two rear trim pockets help fine-tune weight distribution and swimming position.
• Larger Zippered Cargo Pockets: Updated storage pockets provide additional room for frequently used dive accessories.
• Streamlined Backpack Padding: Smaller padding design maintains comfort while reducing unnecessary buoyancy.
• Super Cinch Tank Buckle: Secure tank-band system helps hold the scuba cylinder firmly in position for improved stability.
• Adjustable Cummerbund: Helps maintain a snug fit as exposure suits compress with increasing depth.
• Soft Neoprene Neck: Adds cushioning around the upper BCD for increased comfort.
• Multiple Stainless Steel D-Rings: Four large pre-bent D-rings and two smaller stainless steel D-rings provide multiple attachment points for compatible accessories.
• Three Dump Valves: New-generation dump system allows bladder deflation from multiple swimming positions.
• Balanced Power Inflator: Included inflator provides convenient control of BCD inflation and deflation.

Specifications

• Brand: Scubapro
• Model: Glide 2023
• Product Type: Front-Adjustable Weight-Integrated BCD
• BCD Style: Jacket / Wraparound
• Material: Lightweight 420-Denier Nylon
• Inflator: Balanced Power Inflator
• Weight System: Integrated
• Trim Weight Pockets: 2 Rear Pouches
• Cargo Pockets: 2 Large Zippered Pockets
• Large D-Rings: 4 Pre-Bent Stainless Steel
• Small D-Rings: 2 Stainless Steel
• Tank Attachment: Super Cinch Tank Buckle System
• Cummerbund: Adjustable
• Dump Valves: 3

Weight Integration

The redesigned integrated weight system positions the releasable weight pockets over the cargo pockets, helping make both weighting and accessory storage easier to manage. Two additional rear trim-weight pouches allow divers to adjust weight distribution for improved balance and swimming position.

Fit & Comfort

The Glide's Y-Fit shoulder design is engineered to follow the body's shape while maintaining freedom of movement through the arms and shoulders. A triangular stainless steel ring at the center of the Y distributes harness forces, while the adjustable cummerbund helps compensate for exposure-suit compression at depth. Soft neoprene around the neck and streamlined backpack padding add further comfort.

What's Included

• One Scubapro Glide 2023 BCD
• Balanced Power Inflator
• Integrated weight pockets
• Two rear trim-weight pouches
• Super Cinch tank buckle system

Not Included

• Lead weights
• Scuba cylinder
• Regulator system
• Additional dive accessories

FAQs

Is the Scubapro Glide weight integrated?
Yes. The Glide features an integrated releasable weight system along with two rear trim-weight pouches for additional weight distribution.

What changed on the 2023 Glide?
The 2023 version features larger zippered cargo pockets, a redesigned integrated weight system, more streamlined backpack padding, and an updated blue color scheme.

Is the Glide a jacket-style BCD?
Yes. It uses a front-adjustable wraparound bladder that provides traditional jacket-style buoyancy and support.

Does it include the inflator?
Yes. This configuration includes Scubapro's Balanced Power Inflator.

How many D-rings does the Glide have?
The Glide includes four large pre-bent stainless steel D-rings and two smaller stainless steel D-rings.

Does the BCD have trim-weight pockets?
Yes. Two rear trim pouches are included to help fine-tune weight distribution and underwater positioning.

Care & Maintenance

Rinse the BCD thoroughly with fresh water after diving, including the inflator assembly, weight pockets, dump valves, tank buckle, and stainless steel hardware. Periodically rinse the inside of the bladder according to Scubapro's recommendations and allow the BCD to dry completely before storage. Inspect the weight-release system, straps, buckles, inflator, bladder, and dump valves regularly for wear or damage.

Expert Insight

The Scubapro Glide 2023 is especially well suited for divers who want the secure, familiar feel of a jacket-style BCD without giving up modern weight integration and accessory storage. The Y-Fit harness, redesigned weight-pocket placement, larger cargo pockets, and Super Cinch tank system make it a practical all-around choice for divers who prioritize comfort and straightforward equipment management.