Specs & Features
| Type | Wing |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 20.2 lbf / 9.2 kgf (XS to M) |
| Integrated Weights | Yes |
| Number of air bladders/cells | One |
| Number of dump valves | One |
| Number of D-rings | Four lightweight plastic |
| Designed for | Travel |
Cressi Lightwing BCD Review
Summer Worsley
Summer is a former dive instructor from New Zealand that has the Great Barrier Reef as her playground. She has been writing for DIVEIN about scuba...
Torben Lonne
Torben traveled to South East Asia for scuba diving and never really stopped his search for new adventures. His affinity for gear that works and his...
The Cressi Lightwing has to be one of the lightest BCD’s on the market at just 4.6 lb / 2 kg (M). It features a fast folding system for quick, easy, and compact storage. This does mean that there are not as many fancy features—it has all the essentials and does the job well.
Rear inflation means this BCD will not obstruct your movement when in the water. For any male or female diver who likes to travel, the Cressi Lightwing is a great choice.
About this review
To help you find a BCD that will fit your needs, we’ve tested, researched, and reviewed the best ones available today.
We test both in the water, diving in various conditions - and in our lab - so we can give you accurate answers on quality, performance, and the overall value.
Recommended in: BCD
Things we like:
- It really is ultralight!
- Easy to pack away with the fast folding system.
- Soft backplate.
Things we don't like:
- Being so lightweight, there are no metal D-rings.
- No cummerbund. Need to make sure the straps tighten up enough to fit around the waist.
- Best for Travel diving
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