Scubatec BCD - tank slip off bcd

[two clown resort]

hi fellow divers....

I hope there are some veteran divers here that can help me. I have this bcd its never been used. Its called Scubatec, made in USA. the bcd is very simple. It looks like its design for travel because although is jacket BCD but it doesn't have back plate.

Yesterday, I assembled the bcd with tank but somehow it always slid off whenever I lift the bcd. No matter how hard I tried the tank will slid off. I didn't have a chance to use this yet.

My questions;

1. Help please....what do I do....
2. Can anyone tell me who is scubatec? I googled it but couldn't find any information about the company

Any information about this BCD and history about the company will be much appreciated. Thank you so much

 

[redacted]

I suspect the cam strap buckle threading might be the problem. Google instruction

 

[Scared Silly]

I suspect the cam strap buckle threading might be the problem. Google instruction

No need to search for it as it is a sticky in this forum: Cam Buckle Assembly Instructions

The other question does the cam band have a no slip pad?

Pad for Cam Strap | Dive Gear Express®

I find those to help. As well as getting the band wet before hand as nylon stretches when wet.

 

[jhnmdahl]

New bands will tend to stretch a little, as will bands that are fastened dry but then get wet. Try getting the band wet first, then cinch it fairly tight. Check it and adjust it if needed after a few minutes, and you should be good to go.

 

[diversteve]

Maybe it's one of theirs: 海世界、台北海世界潛水器材、scubatec

 

[Bob DBF]

Got one of these type bands for my jacket before I finally dumped the jacket.
Hog Tank Strap with Stainless Cam Buckle

The bigger metal buckle gave more leverage and pressure on the strap initially solved having to wet the strap or adjust it during the dive. Of course if it is not threaded right it won't work either.


Bob

 

[redacted]

Maybe it's one of theirs: 海世界、台北海世界潛水器材、scubatec

Ah so!

 

[Scared Silly]

Ah so!

That is Japanese (sort of but not really). The company is in Taiwan so it would be something like the following 因此它是

 

[Grey Goose]

In addition to the steps mentioned above (that is, check assembly/ threading of cam strap, wet the strap before putting on tank), you could also consider adding a second cam strap. You will still need to sort out issue with first strap, however, a second strap functions to secure tank very tight (both side to side and up and down).

 

[two clown resort]

Guys.....thank you very much! Yes, why didn't I thought of it. Off course its the cam strap and wet the strap first