Hollis Katana 2
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<cite index="3-8,3-20">The Hollis Katana 2 is one of the two leading sidemount BCDs currently on the market, incorporating modern principles of sidemount universality.</cite> <cite index="11-40,11-41,11-43">Users love the adjustability and overall design, with instructors valuing how much time it saves when setting up students and how quickly they can get to diving.</cite> While the wide price range and single weight specification hold it back from Platinum status, it delivers excellent technical performance with innovative features. Key strengths include <cite index="11-11,11-12,11-13">developed with cave diving expert edd sorenson featuring unique quick fit system and innovative wing design with 40lbs lift capacity</cite>, <cite index="11-20,15-2">innovative top dump valve accessible via string for convenient air release without breaking trim</cite>, and <cite index="3-21,3-22,3-23">optimized for both aluminum and steel cylinders with sufficient lift for technical diving and sidemount ccr systems</cite>. With pricing ranging from $47.95 to over $1000, the wide range suggests varied retail conditions, though the average $583 price point is competitive for this technical level equipment.
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