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Your cart is empty. The Ranger was the first BC to combine high quality heavy duty construction, weight integration, and rear flotation. Its introduction created a new category of buoyancy systems, and it is without doubt the most imitated BC in history! But its the Rangers incredible versatility that keeps knowledgeable divers recommending it year after year. Zeagles modular construction allows the Ranger to transition between tropical travel diving, rugged cold water diving in wet or dry suits, single or twin cylinders, and even (with optional bladder assemblies having up to 2 X 85-LB lift and easily mounted backplates) technical diving!Constructed of heavily reinforced 1050 denier ballistic nylon, the Ranger is compatible with a variety of options and accessories, including bladders, pockets, hard backplates, and custom gear attachment components. If you are a diver who wants a rugged recreational buoyancy system, but also want one that can adapt and change to meet different diving needs, the Ranger is a system you won't outgrow. 44-LB lift capacity Ballistic bladder (standard, other capacities available as options)
30-lb capacity Ripcord weight system.
16-lb capacity rear mount weight system (8-lbs in each pocket) PFS Modular Sizing
Heavily reinforced 1050 denier Ballistic nylon construction
11" grommets for mounting twin cylinders
Two Zippered utility pockets at sides
Adjustable elastic waist panels 4 Stainless angled D-rings on shoulders (two adjustable)
2 Stainless D-rings on vest
Adjustable Sternum Strap
Single or twin tank capability
Dry Weight: 8.4lbs
Bill K.
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2024
We have been using Zeagle BCD’s since 1986 and this one tops them all. The high quality of the material and large number of D-Rings and pockets make this an indispensable BCD. My first Zeagle lasted almost forty years and ended its life because the purge value part was no longer manufactured. This BCD is more heavy duty than my first, so another forty years?
Allstar
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2023
I like all the hooks and straps...and that it's also possible to do dual tank. It's pretty adaptable to all kinds of diving. The nylon material it is made of is the thickest I've ever seen...and since 2008 mine has never come unstitched, pulled apart, or frayed. The rip-cord weight release system is cool too, but I have never used it except in practice. I've had it for about 15 years, and am really pleased with it's durability, quality, and reliability.And yes it has the "RANGER" Tab on it, but as one reviewer pointed out they are made in China so cannot be used by the US Military. Pity. They are sure rugged enough to be in my opinion.
theoxleo
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2022
Made in China. Not Berry Amendment Compliant, otherwise a good overbuilt BCD. Look elsewhere for equal quality at a much better price.
TR
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2021
Both my wife and I have been diving with Zeagle BCD’s for years. Can’t recommend Zeagle highly enough, quality, versatility, durability, etc etc. Had to respond to a “Top Critical Review.” Diver said his dive computer failed at 60’ and he “quickly decided to release my weight system!” ——?????—-. If that was his only “problem” and he decided to rocket to the surface ……..? Did he not have a buddy, did he have a clue on his dive profile….? I can see why he almost “died.” My god, how did we ever dive before dive computers? Perfect example of putting “product reviews” in context. Again, can not rate Zeagle BCD,s high enough.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2019
I was a videographer for a dive center in the Dominican. I was doing about 11 dives a week for 3 years and racked up over 1000 dives in this BCD and I love it. Well built with strong material I never had any problems on my dives. As other people mentioned if you do use the ripcord weight dump system it’s a huge pain in the rear to re-thread. Also which could be the biggest problem of all, the threads are spaced out and you could loose weights out of the bottom of the pockets when you don’t want to. Back when I was at the dive center I bought some larger bag style weights to prevent that. Now I just purchased the zeagle weight pouches off amazon to go with it. These should solve the problem but I can’t believe the BCD didnt come with those or even has that problem. All and all if you’re smart and learn and maintain your equipment well this BCD will last you many dives over many years. Mines going on it’s 6th year now. P.S. Mr. Worldwide Diver who wrote a review...I don’t even know what to say, just because your dive computer dies doesn’t mean you should panic and dump your weight. Also you should be able to ascend just fine with the weight and not almost drown...Don’t listen to this guys review, straight foolish!!!
Worldwide Diver
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2019
Be very careful when using this bcd, I was down about 60' when my dive computer shut-off I quickly decided to release the weight system and it failed, Almost drowned and died, I do not recommend.
Damian
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2016
Loved this bcd!
jack
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2015
Went to lil Cayman depth 161 ft on Nitrox and vest did above and beyond prolly 25 dives that week no issues at all !!
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