Scubapro

Scubapro Level BCD

A front-adjustable jacket-style BCD built around Scubapro's Super Cinch tank buckle, for divers who prefer a traditional wraparound fit.

Scubapro Level BCD
3.9Comparison Score
$659
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Released2022
Stylejacket
Weight-integratedYes
Lift capacity22.5 lbs
Backplatenone
D-rings4
Trim pocketsYes
MaterialPU-coated 420D nylon (EndurTex bladder)
Travel-friendlyNo
Dry weight3220g
Fitunisex
SizesXS–XL

"Lift capacity" is the manufacturer-rated buoyancy the wing/bladder can provide at the surface. Match it to your exposure suit, tank, and weighting, not the biggest number available.

Pros
  • Super Cinch tank buckle locks the cylinder in place in a single motion
  • Integrated weight pouches hold up to 11 lb per side, plus separate 4.4 lb trim pockets
  • Rotating quick-release shoulder buckles let divers adjust strap routing for a better fit
Cons
  • Jacket-style wraparound bladder is bulkier and less streamlined in the water than a back-inflation design
  • Scubapro does not publish a lift-capacity figure for this model, making direct spec comparison harder
Diver community sentiment
Mostly positive

Diver commentary specifically on the Level is limited compared to flagship Scubapro models, but what exists is consistent. On Scubaboard, a diver comparing it to the older Classic described the Level as a lighter, less "jackety" design that's comfortable to wear, praised the integrated weight system as a clear upgrade over a weight belt, and noted rental operations use it as their house BC. Scuba Diving magazine's ScubaLab testers independently named it "Testers Choice" among jacket-style BCs, scoring it well for comfort and attitude control, while flagging that the Velcro cargo pockets are too flat and narrow to hold much.

Scubaboard: Level vs Classic comparisonScuba Diving Magazine: Level ScubaLab Testers Choice

Summarized from public forum discussion (Scubaboard, Reddit, and similar), not a survey we ran ourselves. See the linked threads for the original conversations.

The Level is Scubapro’s front-adjustable, jacket-style recreational BCD, wrapping an EndurTex 420-denier nylon bladder around the torso and cinching it down with Scubapro’s Super Cinch tank buckle system. It includes four stainless D-rings, two hook-and-loop cargo pockets, integrated weight pouches, and separate trim-weight pockets. It’s built for recreational divers who prefer a traditional jacket fit over a back-inflation or backplate-and-wing system.