{"id":396,"date":"2013-09-26T10:05:24","date_gmt":"2013-09-26T10:05:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ap.msurl.net\/blog\/?page_id=396"},"modified":"2022-03-07T16:23:11","modified_gmt":"2022-03-07T16:23:11","slug":"bcds","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.apdiving.eu\/en\/bcds\/","title":{"rendered":"BCDs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-396\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-396-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-396-0\" ><div class=\"vgRowWrapper\"><div id=\"pgc-396-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-396-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_siteorigin-panels-builder panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div id=\"pl-w5f17ef0928de6\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w5f17ef0928de6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"vgRowWrapper panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w5f17ef0928de6-0\" ><div class=\"vgRowWrapper\"><div id=\"pgc-w5f17ef0928de6-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w5f17ef0928de6-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2>YOU LIVE TO DIVE<\/h2>\n<h3>We understand.<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Every year there are more and more of us, venturing into the blue for the unique experience only diving can offer<\/strong>. For some, it\u2019s all about the rush, the risk even, of pushing the limits of achievement and endurance. For others, the adventure is more relaxed: it\u2019s the calm magic of exploring, weightless, the stunning landscapes of our oceans, reefs and wrecks.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever our individual motivations to dive, the truth is, as humans we are entering an alien world we are essentially <em>not meant to be in<\/em>. You are not designed to work well underwater \u2013 and so, it is absolutely essential \u2013 you use equipment that is. You need confidence that your kit can deliver, when the pressure is on.<\/p>\n<p>From our first valve to our latest BCDs, from shop floor to boardroom, at AP Diving we, too, live to dive \u2013 innovating, building and selling dive equipment that has stood the tests of time \u2013 and the elements.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w5f17ef0928de6-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div class=\"vg-image-widget\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.apdiving.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/bcd-home-you-live-to-dive-apdiving1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><span class=\"caption\">Jeff Parker AP &copy;<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--vgRowWrapper--><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w5f17ef0928de6-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"vgRowWrapper panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w5f17ef0928de6-1\" ><div class=\"vgRowWrapper\"><div id=\"pgc-w5f17ef0928de6-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div class=\"vgLinkDouble\"><a  class=\"vgLink darkgray\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apdiving.eu\/en\/bcds\/which-bcd\/\">LEARN MORE<\/a><a  class=\"vgLink yellow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apdiving.com\/shop\/bcd-open-circuit.html\">BUY NOW<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--vgRowWrapper--><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--vgRowWrapper--><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-396-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"vgRowWrapper panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-396-1\" ><div class=\"vgRowWrapper\"><div id=\"pgc-396-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-396-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-396\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.apdiving.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/separator-middle-1.jpg\" width=\"970\" height=\"20\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apdiving.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/separator-middle-1.jpg 970w, https:\/\/www.apdiving.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/separator-middle-1-300x6.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.apdiving.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/separator-middle-1-768x16.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" title=\"separator-middle\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--vgRowWrapper--><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-396-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"vgRowWrapper panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-396-2\" ><div class=\"vgRowWrapper\"><div id=\"pgc-396-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-396-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_siteorigin-panels-builder panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div id=\"pl-w5f17f09076c81\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w5f17f09076c81-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div class=\"vgRowWrapper\"><div id=\"pgc-w5f17f09076c81-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w5f17f09076c81-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">THE COMMANDO IS&nbsp;SO COMFORTABLE\u2026<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">You\u2019ll forget it\u2019s there.<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vg-image-widget\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.apdiving.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/bcds-commando-explorer-apdiving.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><span class=\"caption\">Jeff Parker AP &copy;<\/span><\/div><div id=\"panel-w5f17f09076c81-0-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><strong>You\u2019re not an average diver<\/strong>, so why be wedged into a standard size harness? Most AP Commando BCDs and Wings now come with our unique patented Element Comfort-Fit System: anatomically contoured, fully padded and adjustable to the finest degree at the shoulders, waist and back-plate.<\/p>\n<p>Just one of the many features of the new AP Commando BCD range designed to improve every dive you make.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vgLinkDouble\"><a  class=\"vgLink darkgray\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apdiving.eu\/en\/bcds\/technology\">LEARN MORE<\/a><a  class=\"vgLink yellow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apdiving.com\/shop\/bcd-open-circuit\/bcds.html\">BUY NOW<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--vgRowWrapper--><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--vgRowWrapper--><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-396-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"vgRowWrapper panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-396-3\" ><div class=\"vgRowWrapper\"><div id=\"pgc-396-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-396-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-396\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.apdiving.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/separator-middle-1.jpg\" width=\"970\" height=\"20\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apdiving.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/separator-middle-1.jpg 970w, https:\/\/www.apdiving.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/separator-middle-1-300x6.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.apdiving.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/separator-middle-1-768x16.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" title=\"separator-middle\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--vgRowWrapper--><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-396-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div class=\"vgRowWrapper\"><div id=\"pgc-396-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-396-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_siteorigin-panels-builder panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div id=\"pl-w59cb868a23c1f\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w59cb868a23c1f-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"vgRowWrapper panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w59cb868a23c1f-0\" ><div class=\"vgRowWrapper\"><div id=\"pgc-w59cb868a23c1f-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div class=\"vg-image-widget\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.apdiving.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/bcd-home-fabric-apdiving.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><span class=\"caption\">Jeff Parker AP &copy;<\/span><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w59cb868a23c1f-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w59cb868a23c1f-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2>WE COULDN\u2019T FIND<br \/> A\u00a0FABRIC TOUGH<br \/> ENOUGH\u00a0FOR OUR<br \/> BCD DESIGNS<\/h2>\n<h3>So we invented one.<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Endura FX100 is a bespoke material only found on AP BCDs<\/strong>. Commissioned by us from a specialist manufacturer, this ultra-durable, high performance 1000 denier cordura is specifically developed to withstand extreme conditions and to maximise puncture and abrasion resistance.<\/p>\n<p>Endura FX100 is coated both sides to prevent fraying, hold colour and protect against chemical and UV attack. As a result, our twin-bag BCDs are the toughest ever made. The Endura FX100 outer shell protects a PU airtight inner bladder \u2013 itself so durable it comes with a Lifetime Warranty on the HF welded seams.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vgLinkSingle\"><a  class=\"vgLink yellow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apdiving.eu\/en\/bcds\/technology\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--vgRowWrapper--><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--vgRowWrapper--><\/div><div id=\"pg-396-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"vgRowWrapper panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-396-5\" ><div class=\"vgRowWrapper\"><div id=\"pgc-396-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-396-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-396\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.apdiving.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/separator-middle-1.jpg\" width=\"970\" height=\"20\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apdiving.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/separator-middle-1.jpg 970w, https:\/\/www.apdiving.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/separator-middle-1-300x6.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.apdiving.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/separator-middle-1-768x16.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" title=\"separator-middle\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--vgRowWrapper--><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-396-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div class=\"vgRowWrapper\"><div id=\"pgc-396-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-396-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_siteorigin-panels-builder panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div id=\"pl-w5919c06c6c236\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w5919c06c6c236-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"vgRowWrapper panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w5919c06c6c236-0\" ><div class=\"vgRowWrapper\"><div id=\"pgc-w5919c06c6c236-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w5919c06c6c236-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2>MULTIPLE CHOICE<\/h2>\n<h3>Put us to the test.<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Every diver is different. Every dive is different.<\/strong> That\u2019s why the new AP Commandos and AP Wings are more than just quality BCDs. They\u2019re fully configurable <em>dive-safety devices<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Choose between the Auto Air octo-inflator or the unique APV200 (AP\u2019s original emergency inflator\/breathing valve), add an emergency mini-cylinder, choose integrated weights or extra accessory storage, upgrade to twin-set bands, even add a redundant-buoyancy wing\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Multiple choices, one piece of kit.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vgLinkDouble\"><a  class=\"vgLink darkgray\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apdiving.eu\/en\/bcds\/features\/\">LEARN MORE<\/a><a  class=\"vgLink yellow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apdiving.com\/shop\/bcd-open-circuit.html?\">BROWSE THE DIVE SHOP<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--vgRowWrapper--><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--vgRowWrapper--><\/div><div id=\"pg-396-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"vgRowWrapper panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-396-7\" ><div class=\"vgRowWrapper\"><div id=\"pgc-396-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-396-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-396\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.apdiving.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/separator-middle-1.jpg\" width=\"970\" height=\"20\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apdiving.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/separator-middle-1.jpg 970w, https:\/\/www.apdiving.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/separator-middle-1-300x6.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.apdiving.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/separator-middle-1-768x16.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" title=\"separator-middle\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--vgRowWrapper--><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-396-8\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div class=\"vgRowWrapper\"><div id=\"pgc-396-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-396-8-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_siteorigin-panels-builder panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div class=\"vgRowWrapper panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-396-8-0-0\" ><div id=\"pl-w621df0e11b515\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w621df0e11b515-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"vgRowWrapper panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w621df0e11b515-0\" ><div class=\"vgRowWrapper\"><div id=\"pgc-w621df0e11b515-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w621df0e11b515-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-mobile-last\" ><div id=\"panel-w621df0e11b515-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"vgRowWrapper panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-w621df0e11b515-0-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">THE ROYAL NAVY&nbsp;AND OIL RIG DIVERS<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Good enough for you?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w621df0e11b515-0-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><!--vgRowWrapper--><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w621df0e11b515-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"vgRowWrapper panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w621df0e11b515-1\" ><div class=\"vgRowWrapper\"><div id=\"pgc-w621df0e11b515-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w621df0e11b515-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-mobile-last\" ><div class=\"vg-image-widget\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.apdiving.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/bcd-home-royal-navy-apdiving.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><span class=\"caption\">Martin Parker AP &copy;<\/span><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w621df0e11b515-1-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><!--vgRowWrapper--><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w621df0e11b515-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"vgRowWrapper panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w621df0e11b515-2\" ><div class=\"vgRowWrapper\"><div id=\"pgc-w621df0e11b515-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w621df0e11b515-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div class=\"vgRowWrapper panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-w621df0e11b515-2-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>For more than 40 years, AP have supplied sport &amp; professional divers<\/strong>, the military, police and fire services, search &amp; rescue teams, coastguards and the commercial giants of the oil industry \u2013 across 50+ countries worldwide.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Big organisations with big demands trust us to get their specialist kit right. That\u2019s because, at the heart of our products, whoever\u2019s using them, is a no-compromise attitude to the three most important aspects of your dive: comfort, safety &amp; performance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vgLinkDouble\"><a  class=\"vgLink darkgray\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apdiving.eu\/en\/bcds\/militarycommercial\/\">LEARN MORE<\/a><a  class=\"vgLink yellow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apdiving.eu\/en\/about-ap\/\">ABOUT AP<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--vgRowWrapper--><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--vgRowWrapper--><\/div><div id=\"pg-396-9\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"vgRowWrapper panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-396-9\" ><div class=\"vgRowWrapper\"><div id=\"pgc-396-9-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-396-9-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-396\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.apdiving.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/separator-middle-1.jpg\" width=\"970\" height=\"20\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apdiving.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/separator-middle-1.jpg 970w, https:\/\/www.apdiving.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/separator-middle-1-300x6.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.apdiving.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/separator-middle-1-768x16.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" title=\"separator-middle\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--vgRowWrapper--><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-396-10\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div class=\"vgRowWrapper\"><div id=\"pgc-396-10-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-396-10-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_siteorigin-panels-builder panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><div id=\"pl-w6226316f14b95\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w6226316f14b95-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"vgRowWrapper panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w6226316f14b95-0\" ><div class=\"vgRowWrapper\"><div id=\"pgc-w6226316f14b95-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div class=\"vg_bs_nb_widget\" id=\"widget-0-0-0\"><div class=\"vg_bs_slides\"><ul><li class=\"vg_bs_slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.apdiving.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/be-seen-carousel-smb-smbci1.jpg\" \/><\/li><li class=\"vg_bs_slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.apdiving.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/buddy-blast-emergency-air-horn-apdiving1-478x478.jpg\" \/><\/li><li class=\"vg_bs_slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.apdiving.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/45m-ratchet-pocket-reel-APD45-apdiving-478-1-478x478.jpg\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"clear\">&nbsp;<\/div><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n            jQuery(document).ready(function(){\r\n                $slider = jQuery('#widget-0-0-0 .vg_bs_slides ul').bxSlider({\r\n                    useCSS: false,minSlides: 1,   maxSlides: 1,slideWidth:478, slideMargin: 0, \r\n                    controls: false, auto:true, pause:5000, autoStart:true, pager:false,\r\n                    mode: \"fade\"\r\n                });\r\n\r\n            });\r\n        <\/script><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6226316f14b95-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6226316f14b95-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2>BE SEEN, BE HEARD<br \/>\nAND STAY IN TOUCH<\/h2>\n<h3>AP accessories make sense.<\/h3>\n<p><strong>AP\u2019s range of essential accessories<\/strong> keep you safe by keeping it simple.\u00a0AP Surface Marker Buoys (SMBCs) are the ideal delayed action, signal or dive marker buoys. The original hi-viz self-sealing SMB \u2013 <em>much copied but never bettered<\/em> \u2013 they stay inflated at the surface, are easy to fill underwater, roll up neatly for pocket storage and you can wave them at the boat to attract attention.\u00a0The super compact APD45 Pocket Reel (200g, 8cm diam.) is the perfect solution to the problem of bulky, cumbersome SMB\/Navigation reels. 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In 1969, we started out as a family of divers who decided simply to make the world\u2019s best dive equipment backed by friendly, quick, informative after-sales support.<\/p>\n<p>Nothing\u2019s changed.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w591308babc537-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div class=\"vg-image-widget\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.apdiving.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/tested-in-depth-300x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div id=\"panel-w591308babc537-0-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3>TESTED IN DEPTH<\/h3>\n<p>Every AP product&nbsp;is tested to exhaustion both in manned ocean trials and unmanned dives in our state-of-the-art R&amp;D test-house here in Cornwall, UK. 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