The much-talked-about OxyCheq BCD in Malaysia is one of the desired dive equipment that many scuba divers are looking at nowadays. This cool product was introduced to Malaysia in 2011 and is still one of the trendiest BCDs the world has ever seen.

OxyCheq BCD in Malaysia

The new OxyCheq back plate system comes in various colors, and the convenience of traveling with it has made scuba diving so much easier. Well, to be honest, scuba diving has become a little bit of a fashion statement, too, so fancy dive equipment like this has been born.

While some will disagree about this, a majority seem to prefer using a backpack BCD style versus conventional jacket types. I have been a scuba diver since 2007, and I started diving with the bulky conventional jacket system, which was such a chore to travel around with.

I used to have an additional dive bag back then, but since changing to an OxyCheq, life has been so much simpler and easier for me when diving around Malaysia and Asia.

Nowadays, my OxyCheq BCD fits into my standard luggage bag, along with my dive regulator, wetsuit, and dive fins. Did I mention my other general stuff? Yes, all of this is in one luggage bag.

Owning an OxyCheq BCD in Malaysia has also become a reality, as the prices of BCDs range anywhere from RM2200 to RM3000 and above. Well, not everyone would easily own one, but it is not impossible.

A conventional jacket BCD can cost anywhere from RM800 to RM1600; therefore, a few hundred more for convenience is not hard to achieve. Plus, with credit card payments nowadays, you can also opt for split payments from your bank.

OxyCheq BCDs stand out in the crowd simply due to their vivid color range. A standard black color is also available for those who prefer conventional.

For those wanting to match fins, masks, and suits, bright colors like red, yellow, orange, blue, purple, and pink are available. Underwater works excellent for spotting your buddies and identifying who is who.

For those who prefer a little military action, there is the Oxycheq Digital Camo (as in the photo below), which seems to be a hit with the female divers here. I also understand that there is a company that sells digital camo dive suits made to order.

They cater to all sizes, meaning if you are a petite diver, there is the OxyCheq #18, an 18-pound BCD perfect for small divers and female divers. These are also travel-friendly BCDs. For common-sized divers, there is the OxyCheq #30, a 30-lb backpack BCD system, which I use.

The BCDs are also made for single-tank usage and not double-tanks. For divers who have been considering changing their BCD system, there are many products and brands on the market. Therefore, I would advise you to do your research before committing to any products.

I have been using OxyCheq since 2012, and my experience is that this has been the best product due to a number of factors. I like this mainly because I can pack it in one luggage bag with all my other stuff. Another plus point is that it dries up faster than the jacket types, too.

Overall, the most important thing is the convenience of using it. Gearing up is simple and fast, and my movement underwater has so much less drag and obstructions.