Single Cylinder Systems
Your BC system is the heart of your scuba diving kit. Divers have many choices when it comes to choosing a BC system and adding additional equipment to their setup.
The advantage of diving with a backplate and wing is that the design is streamlined with no unnecessary clutter on your chest or anywhere else. Halcyon’s backplate and wing offerings are also modular: You can build on your bespoke system based on your preferences. Plus, your system can grow as you advance in your diving.
How do you choose between the single-cylinder systems that Halcyon offers for recreational divers?
Halcyon’s single-cylinder systems are based around the Eclipse or our new Era wing. Halcyon single tank wing has a long, narrow, original profile to support your tank and minimize the effort you exert on your dives. This design also eliminates unnecessary drag. To find out more about different models and differences, please go to our single tank wing descriptions, but both of them will do a great job.
The Eclipse wing comes in three options for lift capacity: 20-, 30-, or 40-pound lift. The 30-pound wing is the standard option for recreational divers and works best with aluminum 80s. The 20-pound option is best suited for warm water diving in a wetsuit, is better for traveling, and also works best with aluminum 80s. The 40-pound option is best suited for cold water diving in a drysuit with a steel tank/8-inch cylinders. The Era wing comes in two options of the lift capacity: 30-, or 40-pound lift. It also offers additional features of integrated Opti-weight pockets and hose managment openings for better trim and fitting.
Halcyon’s most popular system is the Standard BC System, which established a new standard for single-cylinder recreational diving. This system eliminates many of the unnecessary features traditionally seen in BC systems. You can choose between an aluminum backplate or a (heavier) stainless steel backplate in small, standard, or long depending on your body size and preference. The Standard System comes with an MC Storage Pak for storing dive essentials such as DAMs or lift bags.
The Deluxe System builds on the reliable standard of the Eclipse or Era but offers more features and stainless steel backplate with the Cinch quick adjust system backplate ubgrade. You can use it to adjust the harness to your size with a simple push or pull of the webbing. The system comes standard with deluxe harness pads, a back pad for added comfort, and a pocket for additional storage capacity.
If you are looking for an even lighter system, particularly for traveling, the Pro System is a great option. The Pro System is built around a carbon fiber backplate in small or standard to minimize weight as much as possible. This system comes with a carbon fiber STA (single tank adapter). The Pro System comes with added features such as the integrated cinch quick-adjust system and deluxe harness pads.
Halcyon’s single-cylinder systems can be customized to suit your style: We offer a wide array of custom colors, webbing, logos, ACB pockets and embroidery.