42 lb of lift for steel and extra bottles
42 lb (19 kg) of lift gives the buoyancy you need for heavy steel tanks and multiple stage or deco bottles, according to Dive Rite.
Nomad Ray
42 lb of lift for aluminium or steel, in warm water or cold
Dive Rite built the Nomad Ray over years of design, field testing and feedback from what it calls some of the world's leading sidemount divers and instructors. The result is flat and streamlined, with an ergonomic shape that sits tight against your body. Dive Rite says it suits aluminium or steel tanks, in warm or cold water, from entry-level sidemount dives to demanding technical exploration. 42 lb of lift carries heavy steel tanks and several stage or deco bottles, and the independently adjustable harness sets up quickly for any diver. Made in the USA.
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Highlights
Three weight pockets inside the wing
A zipper inside the wing opens three padded pockets for hard or soft weight. Dive Rite's feature notes say each holds up to 5 lb.
Independently adjustable, one size fits all
The harness adjusts point by point and sets up quickly. One size, fully adjustable, with user-replaceable 2-inch webbing; shoulder and waist webbing replace separately if damaged or trimmed too short. 42 inches of bungee per side adjusts fast without tools, and a quick-adjust belly band with a bungee hook keeps the wing wrapped snugly around you.
SuperFabric® and a skid plate
Fast-drying, highly durable, slash-resistant SuperFabric®, with 600-denier nylon on the back centre panel and 1000-denier nylon on the diver's side, over a heavy-duty laminated 420-denier nylon inner bladder. A skid plate guards where wear is heaviest.
Swappable hose, two pull dumps
The 16-inch corrugated inflator hose swaps to the left or right side. One pull dump/OPV sits at the bottom outside, offset to your left for a low-profile back and easier reach with multiple cylinders or CCRs; a second sits top left inside the wing, with a shoulder pull.
Choose your version
Single bladder
One bladderThe 42 lb (19 kg) bladder; the system weighs 5.7 lb (2.6 kg).
Dual bladder
Adds a bailout bladderAdds a bailout bladder with 25 lb (11.3 kg) of lift. Dive Rite notes the bailout bladder assembly adds 1 lb to the dry weight.
Who it is for
Great for
- Sidemount divers on aluminium or steel tanks
- Cold-water divers in drysuits who need high lift
- Entry-level sidemount through technical dives with stage or deco bottles
Maybe not for
- Divers with no sidemount training yet: Dive Rite's quick-start guide says plainly it is not a replacement for proper training. Train first, then ask us on LINE
- Divers who only dive warm water with aluminium tanks: see the Nomad Mini (25 lb lift), which Dive Rite refined from the Nomad Ray for warm water and aluminium tanks
Specifications
- Lift
- 42 lbs (19 kg)
- Bailout bladder lift (dual-bladder option)
- 25 lbs (11.3 kg)
- Weight
- 5.7 lbs (2.6 kg); the bailout bladder assembly adds 1 lb
- Sizing
- Fully adjustable, one size fits all; user-replaceable 2-inch webbing throughout
- Outer shell
- SuperFabric with 600 denier nylon on the backside centre panel and 1000 denier nylon on the diver's side
- Inner bladder
- Heavy-duty 420 denier laminated nylon
- Bungee system
- 42 in of diamond braid bungee per side, tool-free length adjustment
- Hose
- 16 in corrugated hose with inflate/deflate valve, left or right side
- Dumps
- One pull dump/OPV at the bottom outside (diver's left) and one at the top left inside with a shoulder pull
- Weight pockets
- 3 padded internal pockets behind a zipper that can hold up to 5 lbs of hard or soft weight (Dive Rite's feature notes: up to 5 lbs each)
- Hardware
- Marine-grade stainless steel: 2 angled shoulder D-rings, 2 angled waist D-rings, 2 sliding waist D-rings, 2 chest bungee retainers
- Crotch strap
- 2 in (5 cm) padded, with scooter ring and dog-bone double D-ring
- Made in
- USA
- SKU
- BC4500, BC4500-BLUE, -ODG, -PINK, -RED; BC4510, BC4510-BLUE, -ODG, -PINK, -RED
FAQ
Does it work with aluminium and steel tanks?
Yes. Dive Rite says the Nomad Ray is designed for both aluminium and steel tanks, and its rigging and wing buoyancy adjust to different tank types and setups.
Can I use it for open water diving?
Yes. Dive Rite says it is versatile enough for open water as well as technical diving, with good buoyancy and trim control, which makes it a good choice for recreational divers who want a streamlined setup.
Is it suitable for cold water?
Yes. Dive Rite says it is particularly well suited to cold water, because its durable materials and high lift handle the extra bulk and weight of drysuits and added equipment.
Single or dual bladder?
Single bladder gives you the 42 lb bladder; dual bladder adds a 25 lb bailout bladder and 1 lb of dry weight. Not sure which suits your diving? Ask us on LINE.
How much lead does it hold?
Three padded pockets sit behind a zipper inside the wing, for hard or soft weight; Dive Rite's feature notes say each holds up to 5 lb. Dive Rite warns not to overfill them: make sure the weights can drop out freely, or you may not be able to drop them in an emergency.
How do I size it?
One size, fully adjustable. Dive Rite's quick-start guide: line the bottom edge of the wing up with the top of your butt, snug the waist strap on your hips (it rides lower than on a traditional harness), adjust the crotch and shoulder straps, and trim excess webbing and bungee only once you are happy with the fit.
Which colours are there?
Five: Black, OD Green, Blue, Red and Pink, with single or dual bladder. To check a colour, ask us on LINE.
