Description

If you’re after a solid, no-nonsense jacket BCD that delivers genuine performance without breaking the bank, the TUSA Liberator deserves a serious look. This is a wrap-around jacket style BC built around the same core TUSA technology found in their higher-end models — you’re not getting a stripped-back budget option here, you’re getting a proper BCD at an accessible price point.

The Liberator ships with TUSA’s tilt valve inflator as standard — a proven, reliable design that TUSA divers have trusted for years. Add in the Ultimate Stabilizing Harness, the Advanced Weight Loading System III, and the RiteTite Buckle, and you’ve got a BCD that punches well above its price tag.

The Ultimate Stabilizing Harness (U.S.H.) is the real headline here. It uses strategically positioned rails to hold your cylinder snug against your back, pulling it closer to your centre of gravity and completely eliminating tank roll. If you’ve ever surfaced with your tank half rotated and your regulator somewhere near your ear, you’ll understand why this matters. The result is better trim, better control, and a noticeably more comfortable dive.

Weight management is handled by the A.W.L.S. III — TUSA’s single-locking integrated weight system. You load your weights into cartridges and slide them into the front of the jacket. It’s a secure, quick-release setup that’s easy to use even with cold or gloved hands. The RiteTite Buckle follows the same logic: a two-position cam strap that stays in place while you’re adjusting it, so you’re not fighting the buckle and the strap at the same time on a rocking boat.

Worth noting for tech-curious divers: the Liberator is compatible with the TUSA Duo Air II, an integrated second-stage regulator/power inflator. It’s a neat backup option for those who want it.

Features:

• Advanced Weight Loading System III (A.W.L.S. III) — single-locking integrated weight system with front-loading weight cartridges
• Ultimate Stabilizing Harness (U.S.H.) — eliminates tank roll, pulls cylinder closer to the body for improved trim and control
• RiteTite Buckle — two-position cam strap that holds in place during adjustment for a more secure fit
• TUSA tilt valve inflator included as standard
• Duo Air II compatible — supports TUSA’s integrated second-stage regulator/power inflator
• 3 dump valves (O.P.E.V. + 2) for flexible gas release
• 2 zippered accessory pockets — great for a torch or SMB
• D-rings: 1 stainless steel + 4 resin
• Durable construction: 500D Cordura® outer / 420D Nylon inner
• Available in XS, S, M, L, XL

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