{"product_id":"halcyon-era-standard-bc-system","title":"Halcyon Era Standard BC System","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-rich-description\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"overview\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHalcyon Era Standard BC System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Era Standard is the lowest-cost way into Halcyon's newest single cylinder wing: the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/halcyon-era-wing\"\u003eEra wing\u003c\/a\u003e on an aluminium backplate, with a one-piece webbing harness and a stainless steel single tank adapter, built by Halcyon as one matched system. The Era is designed to make flat, relaxed trim easier to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou choose your lift, your plate size and whether Halcyon builds in ACB weight pockets, a weighted single tank adapter, or both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe dive and teach in Halcyon kit in the quarries, at Mercers Lake and on the south coast, so we can tell you how the Era behaves with a real cylinder on your back. Halcyon builds every system to order. At the time of writing, Halcyon quotes about a week for a black build to reach us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product-summary-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete single cylinder system: wing, backplate, harness and STA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra wing, 30 lb or 40 lb lift, with four zippered Opti-Weight pockets (1 kg \/ 2.2 lb each)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminium backplate in standard, small or long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-piece webbing harness with crotch strap and steel hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel single tank adapter with cylinder straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional ACB weight pockets, 5 lb \/ 2.2 kg per side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional 6 lb \/ 2.7 kg weighted STA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInflator with 52 cm \/ 22 in LP hose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack as standard, custom colours built to order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info-box\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree Era builds: this Era Standard on aluminium, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/halcyon-era-bc-system\"\u003eEra Deluxe\u003c\/a\u003e on a steel plate with padding and a Cinch quick-adjust harness, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/halcyon-era-pro-bc-system\"\u003eEra Pro\u003c\/a\u003e on carbon fibre for travel. Want the proven, lower-cost single wing? Compare the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/halcyon-eclipse-bc-system\"\u003eEclipse BC System\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-cta-box\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWant a stainless steel plate, a Cinch harness or a custom colour?\u003c\/strong\u003e Halcyon can build the Standard with any of these. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll price it and order it in. For colours, put your build together in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/halcyon.net\/products?customization=yes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHalcyon's configurator\u003c\/a\u003e and send us a screenshot. Custom colours are built to order, so allow around 8 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection id=\"benefits\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy divers choose the Era Standard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlat trim with less effort\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalcyon reshaped the Era's bladder and shell so air moves into the lower part of the wing. In practice your legs are less likely to sink as you inflate, and holding a horizontal position takes less correcting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Era wing without the extras\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get the same wing as the Deluxe and Pro builds on a simple aluminium plate and plain webbing harness. The harness is set to fit you once, and there is very little to go wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLighter than steel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn aluminium plate is easier to travel with than steel and suits warm water diving in a thin wetsuit, where a steel plate can be more weight than you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWeight where you want it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the ACB pockets or the weighted single tank adapter when you order and you can carry your lead on the rig rather than on a belt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection id=\"features\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeatures that matter underwater\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEra wing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Era comes in 30 lb or 40 lb lift, with four zippered Opti-Weight pockets holding 1 kg (2.2 lb) each, dual hose openings and a compact low-profile elbow that sits tight to the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWeight add-ons\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eACB weight pockets mount on the harness waistband and hold up to 5 lb (2.2 kg) each side in a removable pouch, so you can release your ballast if you need to. The weighted single tank adapter replaces the standard adapter and adds 6 lb (2.7 kg) along your spine. Choose either, or both, in the Weight system menu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlate sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aluminium plate comes in standard, small or long, all at the same price. Most divers fit the standard plate, while small and long plates suit shorter and longer torsos. If you're unsure, ask us before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-notice-box\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a single cylinder system. The Era's Opti-Weight pockets are for trim, not main ballast. Lead is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection id=\"who-its-for\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho is the Era Standard for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivers who want the Era wing at the lowest system price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle cylinder divers moving from a jacket BCD to a backplate and wing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivers who prefer a plain, fixed webbing harness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm water and travelling divers who don't need a steel plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho it may not be for: if you dive the UK in a drysuit and want ballast on your back, padding and a quick-adjust harness, the Era Deluxe is the better match. If you dive twinsets, you want a doubles system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection id=\"setup-use\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to get the best from it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose lift before you order: 30 lb for most UK and mixed single cylinder diving, 40 lb for heavy steel cylinders or bulky drysuit undersuits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecide where your lead will go. ACB pockets give you releasable weight on the waistband, and the weighted STA puts fixed weight along your spine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the webbing harness in your thickest exposure suit. If you change suits often, ask us about the Cinch harness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the Opti-Weight pockets for small trim corrections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck trim in a pool with a full and a nearly empty cylinder, then rinse the inflator and dump valves after every dive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info-box\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpend over £100 with us and you can bring your new kit to one of our instructor-run pool sessions for free, to get confident with it. It is not one-to-one coaching, so you dive it yourself, and kit that has been in the water cannot be returned. We can also help you set up your system in Soho, London when our instructors are teaching there. This has to be arranged in advance, as it is not a walk-in service. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e to arrange it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection id=\"specs\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"product-spec-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle cylinder backplate and wing system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHalcyon Era, 30 lb or 40 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTrim pockets\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 zippered Opti-Weight pockets, 1 kg \/ 2.2 lb each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBackplate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminium: standard, small or long\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHarness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne-piece webbing with crotch strap, steel hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSingle tank adapter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel, or 6 lb \/ 2.7 kg weighted as an option\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWeight options\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eACB weight pockets, 5 lb \/ 2.2 kg per side. Weighted STA, 6 lb \/ 2.7 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eInflator\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded, with 52 cm \/ 22 in LP hose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColours: black as standard, custom colours built to order through Halcyon's configurator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead time: about a week for black, around 8 weeks for custom colours (Halcyon's estimate at the time of writing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection id=\"whats-included\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra wing in your chosen lift, with four Opti-Weight pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminium backplate in your chosen size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-piece webbing harness with crotch strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel single tank adapter with cylinder straps, or the weighted adapter if you choose it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eACB weight pockets, if you choose them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInflator with 52 cm \/ 22 in LP hose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-notice-box\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCylinder, regulator and lead are not included. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e for a quote on a complete setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section product-faq\" id=\"faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\"Standard, Deluxe or Pro?\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard if you want the Era wing at the lowest price and are happy with a plain webbing harness. Deluxe if you mostly dive the UK in a drysuit, because the steel plate carries ballast you would otherwise wear on a belt. Pro if you fly with your kit, because carbon saves weight in your bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\"Should I get 30 lb or 40 lb?\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most single cylinder diving, 30 lb is enough. Go to 40 lb if you carry a heavy steel cylinder, dive a drysuit with bulky undersuits, or like extra margin on the surface. If you sit between the two, ask us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eACB pockets or weighted STA?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eACB pockets hold your own lead and can be released, so they suit divers who want to drop weight in an emergency or hand it up to a boat. The weighted STA is fixed weight that moves ballast off your waist and onto your back, which helps trim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I have a stainless steel plate or a Cinch harness on the Standard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Halcyon builds both as upgrades. Contact us and we'll price it and order it in. If you want steel, padding and Cinch together, the Era Deluxe already includes all three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it come with weights?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLead is not included. The wing's four Opti-Weight pockets take up to 1 kg each for trim. For main ballast, choose ACB weight pockets, the weighted STA, or both, in the Weight system menu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it on twin cylinders?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a single cylinder system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"related-links\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eComplete your setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/halcyon-era-bc-system\"\u003eHalcyon Era Deluxe BC System\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/halcyon-era-pro-bc-system\"\u003eHalcyon Era Pro BC System\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/halcyon-eclipse-bc-system\"\u003eHalcyon Eclipse BC System\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/halcyon-era-wing\"\u003eHalcyon Era wing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/halcyon-trim-weight-pockets\"\u003eHalcyon trim 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