Cressi Aquawing MAX BCD – Wing-Style

High-Lift Back-Inflation BCD with One-Size MAS Harness

Experience streamlined buoyancy, excellent underwater trim and exceptional adjustability with the Cressi Aquawing MAX BCD. Designed for divers who want the performance of a backplate and wing-style BCD with the comfort and simplicity of a recreational scuba BCD, the Aquawing MAX combines a high-lift donut bladder, lightweight aluminium backplate and Cressi’s innovative MAS Modular Adjustment System.

The Aquawing MAX offers an impressive 170 N / 17 kg / 38 lb of lift, making it especially well suited to cold-water diving, drysuit diving and divers carrying additional weight or equipment.

Its highly adjustable one-size XS–XL design allows the harness to adapt to a wide range of male and female body shapes, making it an exceptionally versatile BCD for divers who want a customised fit without choosing between multiple conventional jacket sizes.

170N High-Lift Donut Wing

At the heart of the Cressi Aquawing MAX is its high-capacity donut-style air bladder.

Unlike a traditional jacket BCD that wraps inflation around the diver’s waist, the Aquawing MAX places buoyancy behind the diver. The circular wing design allows air to move throughout the bladder, helping provide balanced buoyancy, improved trim and a streamlined position underwater.

With 170 N / 17 kg / 38 lb of lift, the Aquawing MAX provides significantly more buoyancy than lower-lift wing systems, making it an excellent option for divers using thick wetsuits, drysuits or increased ballast in colder water.

Cressi MAS Modular Adjustment System

Forget choosing between multiple traditional BCD sizes.

The Cressi Modular Adjustment System (MAS) uses a continuously adjustable harness that can be quickly configured to suit different body shapes and exposure protection.

Simply adjust the waist webbing to tighten the shoulder section and loosen the shoulder straps when more room is required.

This large adjustment range makes the Aquawing MAX particularly versatile when switching between lightweight warm-water exposure protection and bulkier cold-water wetsuits or drysuits.

Lightweight Aluminium Backplate

A lightweight anodised aluminium backplate forms the structural foundation of the Aquawing MAX.

The rigid backplate helps provide excellent tank stability and support while keeping overall bulk and travel weight lower than many traditional heavy backplate systems.

A specially designed thermoplastic rubber cylinder grip helps hold the scuba cylinder securely in position, reducing unwanted tank movement and assisting with consistent underwater trim.

Integrated Weight System

The Cressi Aquawing MAX BCD incorporates an integrated weighting system, allowing divers to streamline their configuration without relying entirely on a traditional weight belt.

Two quick-release integrated weight pockets are positioned around the hip area and attach directly to the backplate.

The system also includes two rear trim weight pockets, allowing additional weight to be positioned closer to the cylinder to help fine-tune horizontal trim and overall balance underwater.

For divers wanting additional rear ballast, an optional 2.5 kg back weight bar is also available separately.

Comfortable Air-Net Harness

Backplate systems don’t have to feel uncomfortable.

Cressi incorporates its padded Air-Net material into the shoulder straps and backplate cover, providing additional comfort between the rigid structure of the BCD and the diver.

Air-Net is designed to drain quickly and is neutrally buoyant, making it particularly suited to diving equipment that is repeatedly exposed to water.

Quick-Release Crotch Strap

A quick-release crotch strap helps keep the Aquawing MAX securely positioned against the diver.

This reduces the tendency for the BCD to ride upwards, particularly while floating vertically at the surface, while helping maintain consistent positioning and trim underwater.

Built-In SMB Storage Pocket

A dedicated pocket on the backplate cover provides convenient storage for a Surface Marker Buoy (SMB).

Keeping an SMB integrated into your BCD configuration provides a clean storage solution while ensuring this important piece of dive safety equipment remains readily available when required.

Stainless Steel D-Rings for Dive Accessories

The Aquawing MAX features four pre-bent stainless-steel D-rings, providing strong and convenient attachment points for commonly carried scuba accessories.

Use them to organise equipment such as:

• Alternate air source holders
• Dive torches
• SPGs and consoles
• Camera accessories
• Reels and spools
• Stage or accessory clips

The pre-bent design helps make the D-rings easier to locate and clip into while wearing dive gloves.

Cressi Aquawing MAX BCD Features & Benefits

• 170 N / 17 kg / 38 lb lift capacity – high buoyancy suited to cold-water diving, drysuits and additional equipment
• Wing-style back inflation – promotes a streamlined underwater profile and excellent horizontal trim
• Donut-shaped bladder – allows air movement around the wing for controlled and balanced buoyancy
• One-size XS–XL fit – highly adjustable configuration suits a broad range of divers
• MAS Modular Adjustment System – quickly adjusts the shoulder and waist harness to suit the diver
• Lightweight anodised aluminium backplate – provides structural support and cylinder stability without unnecessary weight
• Two integrated quick-release weight pockets – conveniently carries primary ballast
• Two rear trim weight pockets – allows weight positioning to improve balance and trim
• Thermoplastic rubber cylinder grip – helps prevent unwanted cylinder movement
• Padded Air-Net shoulder straps and back cover – comfortable, quick draining and neutrally buoyant
• Quick-release crotch strap – helps prevent the BCD from riding upwards
• Four pre-bent stainless-steel D-rings – strong attachment points for dive accessories
• Dedicated SMB storage pocket – convenient storage for a Surface Marker Buoy
• Shoulder pull dump – provides convenient control when releasing air
• Designed for single-cylinder scuba diving
• Optional 2.5 kg rear weight bar available separately

Cressi Aquawing MAX Specifications

Brand: Cressi
Model: Aquawing MAX
BCD Style: Back Inflation / Wing Style
Fit: One Size – XS to XL
Lift Capacity: 170 N / 17 kg / 38 lb
Air Bladder: 210D Nylon
Air Bladder Cover: Heavy-Duty 1500D Cordura
Harness: MAS Modular Adjustment System
Backplate: Lightweight Anodised Aluminium
Integrated Weight Pockets: 2 Quick-Release Pockets
Rear Trim Weight Pockets: 2
D-Rings: 4 Pre-Bent Stainless Steel
SMB Pocket: Yes
Crotch Strap: Quick Release
Tank Configuration: Single Cylinder
Optional Extra: 2.5 kg Rear Weight Bar

Ideal for Cold-Water & Drysuit Diving

The extra lift of the Cressi Aquawing MAX makes it particularly appealing to divers who need greater buoyancy capacity.

Cold-water divers frequently use thick wetsuits or drysuits together with additional ballast, creating very different buoyancy requirements compared with lightweight tropical dive configurations.

With 38 lb of lift, the Aquawing MAX is designed to comfortably accommodate these higher-buoyancy configurations while retaining the clean, streamlined characteristics associated with a back-inflation wing.

Why Choose the Cressi Aquawing MAX BCD?

The Cressi Aquawing MAX provides an excellent crossover between a traditional recreational BCD and a backplate-and-wing configuration.

You get the streamlined profile, excellent trim and rear-mounted buoyancy of a wing, combined with the convenience of an integrated weight system, padded harness, quick adjustment and one-size fit.

Its 170 N high-lift bladder also distinguishes the MAX from lower-capacity Aquawing models, making it particularly attractive to divers using additional ballast, thick exposure protection or drysuits.

For divers searching for a high-lift wing-style scuba BCD with integrated weights, excellent trim and a highly adjustable fit, the Cressi Aquawing MAX BCD is a premium and versatile choice.