BC sizing - Bella SM - not on any chart!

[scubabear2012]

I've just bought a ScubaPro Bella BCD in a size SM (tagged as this inside) yet on any sizing chart/any online search etc I can find no details of what size SM is supposed to fit. The dive centre where I bought it said it was equivalent to a small and the other option was an XS-S, but even on the label detailing lift capacity inside the BC is says this one should come in XS / S / M / M-L/ L/ XL. The catalogue also says the same as does online charts.

Every other BC I've worn (rentals) have been a small and fitted fine. As the sizing chart says this should come in a small, that's what I was hoping to get. Have tried in on with my suit and fits okay (though I can't say I've tried any others on dry without the tank so not sure what it's supposed to feel like). Just a bit concerned I may not have the right size and don't want to go diving with it only to find it may not be right. Trying it on dry I can do the waist band up so the velcro comes off the other end of the velcro it meets so it's fine at the moment but any give and I may not be able to do it up tight enough. Where it fits around my back it almost feels like there's too much material coming around my back under my arms but as I said, not having tried others on dry before (and the ones I have used have been very well worn so aren't stiff at all) it could just be because it needs the tank weight to pull it down. Any help appreciated!

 

[KATESCUBAPRO]

Dear Scubabear2012,

Here is a link to a chart with all our BCs on it, including the Bella SCUBAPRO - BC SIZING INFO This chart is in Imperial, so if you're on Metric, you may want to convert your personal measurements and see where they fall. Also, please remember that it's just a guide- the best test is you trying them on. In general, your BC should be more snug on the surface, so when you're at depth and your wetsuit compresses, you don't have a loose BC that is riding up. As for the feeling of the jacket coming close under your arms- it could be a sizing issue, or it may be that you are used to a different style BC- the Bella has a wrap-around aircell and large pockets. If you still have doubts about the sizing- talk to the staff at your local Authorised SCUBAPRO dealer.

Thank you for choosing SCUBAPRO and Happy Diving!

KateSCUBAPRO

 

[oreocookie]

maybe the SM is just short for SMall and not small/medium like you might be thinking?

 

[scubabear2012]

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maybe the SM is just short for SMall and not small/medium like you might be thinking?

Aaaah! Lightbulb moment! You could well be right. That would make far more sense as a small/medium as a size option appears to be not possible!