Overview
The Sherwood Avid 700 CQR-3 is a full-featured, weight-integrated jacket-style BCD designed for recreational divers who prioritize comfort, stability, and convenient buoyancy control. Its hydrodynamic 3-D air cell wraps around the body for a secure, stable feel, while a suspension strap allows the air cell to move more naturally to help reduce squeeze when inflated.
Comfort-focused details include adjustable shoulder straps, smoother-adjusting shoulder and waist webbing, a padded neoprene collar, and a removable adjustable sternum strap. The CQR-3 integrated weight system, rear trim-weight pockets, multiple dump valves, utility pockets, and Mini-Pac cylinder mounting system provide the storage, weighting, and control features needed for a versatile recreational dive setup.
Best For
- Recreational scuba diving
- Divers who prefer a jacket-style BCD
- Weight-integrated dive setups
- Liveaboard and multi-dive trips where comfort is important
- Divers who want integrated trim-weight capability
Key Features
- CQR-3 Weight System: Integrated releasable weight system provides convenient ballast placement and quick-release capability.
- 3-D Air Cell: Hydrodynamic air cell wraps around the body to provide stability and a secure feel in the water.
- Suspension Strap: Allows the air cell to move independently to help reduce squeeze as the BCD inflates.
- Improved Webbing Adjustment: Shoulder and waist webbing is designed for smoother fit adjustments.
- Adjustable Shoulder Straps: Allow the BCD to be fine-tuned for a more comfortable individual fit.
- Neoprene Collar: Padded neck area improves comfort during extended and repeated diving.
- Integrated Trim Weight Pockets: Two non-releasing rear trim pockets provide additional ballast placement for improved in-water balance.
- Utility Zippered Pockets: Side pockets provide convenient storage for compatible dive accessories.
- Removable Sternum Strap: Adjustable sternum strap can be repositioned or removed according to diver preference.
- Multiple Vent Valves: Rear lower and right shoulder valves provide additional options for releasing air and controlling buoyancy.
- Sherwood Power Inflator: Includes a power inflator with cable-activated pull dump for convenient buoyancy adjustment.
- Mini-Pac Cylinder Mounting System: Dual-mount design helps provide secure cylinder attachment.
- Custom Safety Tube Pocket: Dedicated pocket accommodates an optional Akona Safety Tube.
Specifications
- Brand: Sherwood
- Model: Avid 700 CQR-3
- Product Type: Weight-Integrated Jacket-Style BCD
- Available Size Range: XS–3XL
- Releasable Weight Capacity: 16–26 lb / 7.26–11.8 kg depending on size
- Trim Weight Capacity: Up to 10 lb / 4.5 kg total
- Lift Capacity: 20–36 lb / 9–16.3 kg depending on size
- Trim Weight Pockets: 2 Non-Releasing Rear Pockets
- Inflator: Sherwood Power Inflator with Cable-Activated Pull Dump
- Low-Pressure Hose Connection: 3/8 in Threaded Hose with Quick-Disconnect Coupling
- Cylinder Mount: Mini-Pac Dual-Mount System
Weight Integration & Trim
The CQR-3 weight system provides integrated releasable ballast capacity ranging from 16 to 26 pounds depending on BCD size. Two non-releasing rear trim-weight pockets provide up to 10 pounds of additional trim weight capacity, allowing ballast to be distributed for improved stability and in-water positioning.
Buoyancy Control
The Avid 700 provides lift ranging from 20 to 36 pounds depending on size. A Sherwood power inflator handles inflation and includes a cable-activated pull dump, while a right shoulder vent valve and rear lower vent valve provide additional ways to release air as body position changes during the dive.
Fit & Comfort
Adjustable shoulder straps, smoother-adjusting shoulder and waist webbing, a removable sternum strap, and a padded neoprene neck roll allow the Avid 700 to be tailored for a comfortable fit. The 3-D air cell wraps around the diver for stability, while the suspension system allows the bladder to move in a way that helps minimize squeeze when inflated.
Storage
- Zippered utility side pockets for compatible scuba accessories
- Two rear non-releasing trim-weight pockets
- Dedicated pocket for an optional Akona Safety Tube
What’s Included
- One Sherwood Avid 700 CQR-3 BCD in the selected size
- CQR-3 integrated weight system
- Two rear trim-weight pockets
- Sherwood power inflator
- 3/8 in threaded low-pressure inflator hose with quick-disconnect coupling
Not Included
- Lead weights
- Optional Akona Safety Tube
- Scuba cylinder
- Regulator system
FAQs
Is the Sherwood Avid 700 weight integrated?
Yes. It uses Sherwood’s CQR-3 integrated weight system with releasable weight capacity ranging from 16 to 26 pounds depending on BCD size.
Does it have trim-weight pockets?
Yes. Two non-releasing rear trim pockets provide up to 10 pounds / 4.5 kg of total trim-weight capacity.
How much lift does the Avid 700 provide?
Lift ranges from 20 to 36 pounds / 9 to 16.3 kg depending on the selected size.
Does the BCD include an inflator hose?
Yes. It includes a 3/8-inch threaded low-pressure hose with a quick-disconnect coupling along with the Sherwood power inflator.
Does it have accessory storage?
Yes. The Avid 700 includes zippered utility side pockets as well as a dedicated pocket designed for an optional Akona Safety Tube.
Are weights included?
No. The BCD includes the integrated weight and trim-pocket systems, but lead weights are not included.
Expert Insight
The Avid 700 CQR-3 is well suited to divers who want the familiar stability of a jacket-style BCD without sacrificing adjustability or integrated weighting. The combination of a wraparound 3-D air cell, suspension system, releasable CQR-3 weights, rear trim pockets, and padded neck area makes it particularly appealing for divers who value comfort and balanced weight distribution during longer or repeated dives.
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