Hollis HD100 BCD

[diverdorr68]

Hi,
I bought a pair of F1's a while back ad was very impressed. I dive with a pony bottle and have used a Sherwood Magnum, but required lot of rigging. When I saw the Hollis HD100 I jumped right on it.
My question is, where is it made? The tag says China, but I think the website says the USA. Just trying to make sure it is authentic as it was purchased on eb@y. Thanks.

 

[David.Burroughs]

The BCD is made in China in a factory built by AUP the parent company of Hollis. All of AUP companies are ISO9001 rated.

 

[diverdorr68]

Thank you Dave.

Looking forward to trying it out on a few wrecks off the North Carolina coast. It is certainly a very high quality BCD, and I love the rings that allow for a pony bottle attachment with elastic strap built in.

 

[iluvtheocean]

i love mine -- lil bulky/heavy for travel but i wouldn't trade it at this point --

 

[iluvtheocean]

I do have a question about the HD100. It only has 1 tank band. Is it possible to rearrange and add a 2nd tank band for more security?

Just had a chance to look last night... and personally doesn't seem possible, but i was curious.

 

[diverdorr68]

I do have a question about the HD100. It only has 1 tank band. Is it possible to rearrange and add a 2nd tank band for more security?

Just had a chance to look last night... and personally doesn't seem possible, but i was curious.

Hi,
I don't think you would want to add a second strap. I have this BCD and the tank rides low on your back. If the tank is double strapped, it will prevent the natural flex of your spine in the face up position. There is a very useful strap behind the neck that will ensure the tank is not lost. There are also devices that make it virtually impossible for your first strap to fail.