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Wing or jacket BCD? A guide to Halcyon buoyancy systems

Why more and more divers switch to backplate and wing systems
August 17, 2026 by
Wing or jacket BCD? A guide to Halcyon buoyancy systems

A traditional jacket BCD wraps around your body, while a backplate-and-wing system places all buoyancy behind you. The result is a cleaner chest area, better trim and a horizontal position in the water that feels natural from the very first dive.

A wing system is modular: the backplate, harness and wing are separate parts. You can start with a single-tank recreational setup and later move to doubles or sidemount without buying everything again – just swap the wing.

Halcyon offers three single-tank wings: the Eclipse for classic recreational diving, the compact travel-friendly Era, and the Evolve when you need more lift. For twin-sets the benchmark is the Legend MK2 with its Opti-Weight trim pockets.

Which backplate? Stainless steel adds useful ballast in cold water with a thick suit; aluminium saves weight for travel; carbon fibre with the Cinch quick-adjust system is the premium choice for those who count every gram.

Not sure where to start? Visit our shop in Kuršėnai or order a service consultation – we will assemble a system that fits your diving today and grows with you tomorrow.

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