Scubapro Litehawk Review: Key Features and Benefits
The Scubapro Litehawk BC comes with a few notable features worth talking about.
Designed for Traveling
This BCD features a very slim, lightweight, and ergonomic design. It weighs under 5 pounds, making it one of the lightest options out there right now, plus it has a very streamlined and ergonomic design, perfect for fun and casual diving. The lightweight and thin design allow it to dry very quickly, making it a convenient and portable travel BCD.
Durable Construction
The Scubapro Litehawk BC is made with 420 denier nylon for lightweight and durability. Although that though enough for basic and low-intensity diving, it’s not the most durable around.
Decent Lift and Weight Capacity
The BC has a lift capacity of about 29 lbs, which is not a lot but great for diving in warmer waters without a lot of additional equipment. However, the low-profile air bladder in the rear gives you greater freedom of movement while keeping you streamlined. There are also two rear weight pockets for trim. These allow you to be in a better swimming position.
Customizable Fit and Comfort
What is nice about the Scubapro Litehawk BC is that it is exceptionally comfortable. This is due to its lightweight design, and also the soft and adjustable shoulder, chest, and waist straps. It’s just a really light and comfortable option to go with.
User-Friendly Controls
The Scubapro Litehawk BC comes with the Scubapro Balanced Power Inflator for fast and easy inflation, plus it’s also a very durable and reliable system.
You also get 2 dump and overpressure valves, with a cable-activated pull dump. In other terms, press the button to inflate the air bladders and pull the cords to deflate them; it doesn’t get much easier than that.
Scubapro Litehawk: Manufacturers Specification
BCD Type | Back- Inflated |
Lift Capacity | 29.2 lbs. (13.2 kg). |
Weight Integrated | No, Optional |
Weight Capacity | N/A |
Trim Pockets | Yes, 2 |
Dump Valves | 2-Dump/Overpressure Relief Valves, 1 Cable Activated Pull Dump |
Number of Pockets | 2 |
Number Of D-rings | 4 Aluminum |
Our Rating: Scubapro Litehawk BCD
Design
It's designed to be very user-friendly and durable. However, a minimalistic design makes it only ideal for traveling and diving in warm water.
Funtionality
It is certainly easy to use and functions great as travel BC, but its minimal lift capacity limits the BC to diving in warm water only.
Ease of use
Adjusting the BCD is simple and easy to get a proper fit. The power inflator makes sit easy to add and remove air from the BCD and the dup values are easily located.
Cost
The price tag here is not horrible, but all things considered, based on the feature set, it could be a bit more affordable.
Overall Score
3.8/5
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What we liked
What we really like about the Scubapro Litehawk BC is that it is a very lightweight, comfortable, and travel-friendly BCD. Moreover, it’s a great option for fairly shallow tropical water diving with minimal equipment. It’s a really convenient, user-friendly, and comfortable buoyancy control system.
What we didn’t like
What we don’t really like about the Scubapro Litehawk BC is that it is missing some key features or capabilities.
The fact that it doesn’t come with releasable integrated weights is one thing, but it also only provides around 25 pounds of lift, which makes it a bit less functional than many other BCDs in its category.
Should You Buy The Scubapro Litehawk BCD
The Scubapro Litehawk BC is designed for people who need something small, lightweight, and ergonomic, as this is one of the smallest and lightest vest style BCDs out there. It is designed for fairly warm and shallow waters, such as shallow coral reef diving.
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Scubapro Litehawk BCD: FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a difference between the 2017 and 2013 versions?
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The Bottom Line
The bottom line is that the Scubapro Litehawk BC is a great option to go with if you need something really lightweight, and user-friendly. It might be a bit pricey, but it’s a great model for a fantastic tropical water diving experience.
