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MARES XR POLYGON | SRP: AUD$1,000
Adrian Stacey: The Mares Polygon is the latest edition to the Tek-reational range of Mares BCDs. The Polygon comprises of a 16-litre single tank doughnut and black aluminium backplate. Plus harness, twin tanks straps, inflator hose, two dump valves and several D rings. This unit weighs in at a travel-friendly 3.1kg. My first impression of the Polygon was that it looked very stylish and well made. This BCD is durable and unfussy looking, austere even. However, with absolutely no padding, I was concerned about how comfortable the ridged aluminium backplate would be, not just underwater but also on a boat journey or shore entry. Another initial reservation I had was the lack of quick-release pinch clips on the shoulder straps. The harness is a continuous length of webbing, with the only quick release being the waist buckle. Due to the configuration of the BCD, I thought it wise to set up my unit well before getting on the boat. It took a few minutes to adjust the webbing and move the non-slip buckles around, plus a few more minutes of fine-tuning, but once I had the Polygon configured to my preference, it did
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