Mares Kaila SLS She Dives BCD

Mares Kaila SLS She Dives BCD

M
$1,099.99
Skip to product information
Mares Kaila SLS She Dives BCD
  • Mares Kaila SLS She Dives BCD
Mares Kaila SLS She Dives BCD

Mares Kaila SLS She Dives BCD

The women-specific counterpart to the Dragon SLS: a supportive, full-featured BCD for divers who put comfort before minimum luggage weight.

$1,099.99
Size

The Dive360 Take

If you like the sound of the Dragon SLS but want a women-specific fit, the Kaila is the one we'd point you towards.

It's the female counterpart to the Dragon: a supportive, full-featured BCD for divers who value comfort, stability and having the useful bits built in.

Mares pairs a hybrid aircell with its She Dives shoulder design. You get the familiar feel of a jacket-style BCD, with shoulder shaping and positioning designed around female divers. The aircell is separated from the shoulder straps to help keep inflation from pulling on the harness.

Like the Dragon, this is a BCD we'd choose for regular recreational diving rather than a mission to shave every possible gram off your luggage.

If you want something substantial, comfortable and organised for your usual dives, the Kaila makes a lot of sense. Carry-on luggage and one pair of shorts? We'd look at a dedicated travel BCD instead.

Size Guide

Mares • BCD sizing guide

Swipe to see all measurements

SizeWeight (kg)Height (cm)Waist (cm)Chest (cm)
3XS <45 <155 <75 <80
XXS <55 <160 <85 <90
XS <55 <165 70–90 <95
S 50–70 165–175 75–95 85–105
M 60–80 165–180 90–115 95–115
L 70–90 170–185 100–120 105–120
XL >80 >180 >110 >120

Mares reference chart, revision G (May 2023). Sizes offered vary by BCD model. Measure with your normal exposure suit.

Our team’s experience

Liz’s pick

My regular kit

My Kaila BCD is so comfortable. The extra lumbar support means it fits really snugly, and no hard bits of the BCD dig into your back.
The serious stuff
  • Mares Kaila SLS, model 417363; She Dives shoulder design.
  • Hybrid aircell; aircell separated from shoulder straps.
  • 420-denier Cordura construction.
  • SLS integrated weight system with visual insertion confirmation; trim-weight pockets.
  • 40mm swivel shoulder buckles; adjustable waist band.
  • Large pockets with stretch panels; personalisable labels on weight pockets.
  • Existing sizes: XXS, XS, S, M and L. Use the linked Mares BCD guide; fit depends on your measurements and exposure suit.
Why we like it

The Kaila follows the same comfort-first thinking as the Dragon, with a She Dives shoulder layout designed around female divers.

The SLS integrated weight system lets you organise ballast in the BCD, with visual confirmation that the weight pockets are inserted correctly. Rear trim pockets give you another place to distribute weight.

Separating the aircell from the shoulder straps helps keep the harness comfortable as the BCD inflates. Swivel shoulder buckles and the adjustable waist give you useful ways to fine-tune the fit.

Stretch storage pockets keep the smaller essentials organised. It's the sort of BCD we'd choose to become a regular diving companion, rather than to win an argument with the luggage scales.

Who we recommend it to

Women recreational divers who want the comfort, support and practical features of the Dragon SLS in a women-specific harness design.

We'd particularly consider it for a first premium BCD, regular local diving, or divers who prefer the secure feel of a jacket-style design and the convenience of integrated weights.

If minimum packing weight is your main priority, compare a dedicated travel BCD. If a supportive everyday BCD matters more, the Kaila is much closer to the mark.

Use the Mares guide with your chest, waist and height measurements, allowing for your normal exposure suit. The She Dives cut is a useful starting point; your proportions still determine the right size.

You may also like