What is the approximate average price for the Sherwood Silhouette in 2026?
The average indicative price for 2026 is €499, calculated from a new retail range of €449 to €549. This figure is not a real-time selling price.
What is the buoyancy of the Sherwood Silhouette?
The consolidated datasheet indicates a buoyancy of 14.5 kg or 32 lbs. This value should be compared to the actual weight added for weights, tanks, thermal protection, and accessories being used.
Who is this model best suited for?
The Sherwood Silhouette is designed for women's recreational diving, training, and travel. It is suitable for beginner to intermediate level divers, primarily in warm or temperate waters.
What should you check before making a purchase?
You need to check the harness, access to the dump valves, weight distribution, fit, condition of the D-rings, and how the BCD performs with all your gear attached.
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Sherwood Silhouette Test: What you really need to consider before buying it
A buoyancy compensator (BCD) doesn't become good simply by adding up technical features. It becomes useful when it stops occupying the diver's mind. The Sherwood Silhouette falls into the women's jacket category and makes a specific promise: to serve recreational diving, training, and travel activities for women. This guide is not a substitute for a trial, but it allows you to understand exactly what this model offers and what problems it doesn't solve. [1]
The question isn't whether this BCD is inherently high-performing, but rather whether it suits your tank, thermal protection, weighting system, accessories, and skill level. As an enveloping jacket, this model prioritizes a volume distributed around the torso. Therefore, you need to verify while diving that this envelope doesn't restrict breathing and that the surface position remains comfortable. [2] [3]
The verdict in summaryThe Sherwood Silhouette receives an overall AquaExposure score of 3.5/5. This rating should be considered within its category and not as a universal truth. Its strengths include: women's anatomical fit, 4 stainless steel D-rings, reliable CQR-4 valve, included trim pockets. Its main limitations are: buoyancy of 32 lbs (suitable for warmer waters), classic jacket design. [1]
Criteria
Value
Overall AquaExposure Score
3.5/5
G1 Buoyancy
3.5/5
G2 Weighting
3.8/5
G3 Storage
3.8/5
G4 Harness
4.2/5
G5 Materials
3.5/5
G6 Versatility
2.0/5
Average Price (estimated 2026)
€499, calculated based on a new price range of €449 to €549
Suitable for
women's recreational diving, training, travel
Less suitable for
Buoyancy of 32 lbs (suitable for warmer waters), classic jacket design
Average Price (estimated 2026). The amount of €499 is an arithmetic average of the available new price range. It is neither a real-time price nor a commercial promise.
Detailed Analysis
G1 Buoyancy
The stated buoyancy is 14.5 kg, or 32 lbs. This value should not be considered in isolation. It represents the negative buoyancy of the complete configuration, including the tank, gas, wetsuit, weights, and accessories. An insufficient value may reduce comfort at the surface. An excessive value does not automatically make a dive safer. [4]The Silhouette is Sherwood's women's BCD. It features a feminine anatomical fit, a reliable CQR-4 system, four compliant stainless steel D-rings, and included trim pockets. Its buoyancy of 32 lbs is sufficient for warm water. It's a good alternative to the Aqualung Soul i3. This review gives the Sherwood Silhouette a G1 score of 3.5/5. Proper trim and purge control must be performed under actual diving conditions, not just in shallow water. [1]
G2 Weighting System
The model features a weight release system with a stated capacity of 7.3 kg. It includes two trim pockets. This distribution can help adjust buoyancy, but it does not replace proper weighting procedures. Weights should always be easily accessible and appropriate for the environment. [3]
The G2 score of 3.8/5 reflects the capacity and logical design of this model's weighting system. Before purchasing, verify the actual function of the weight pockets with your own weights and your usual wetsuit.
G3 Storage
The Sherwood Silhouette includes two storage pockets and four metal D-rings. The specifications describe these as four stainless steel D-rings. This information is important when carrying items such as a pony bottle, a reel, a light, or a camera housing. [1]
The G3 score of 3.8/5 does not evaluate the absolute volume of a pocket. It expresses the suitability between the available attachment points and accessories commonly used for recreational diving, training, and travel for women.
G4 HarnessThe harness is described as a women's anatomical fit with CQR-4 buckles. The specifications mention 3 adjustment points. This is a useful indicator, but comfort also depends on the size, shoulder width, torso length, wetsuit, and how the tank sits on your back. [2]
The G4 score of 4.2/5 reflects the potential for adjustability in this design. A test dive should confirm that the straps don't pull, the waistband doesn't ride up, and the controls remain accessible when the BCD is inflated.
G5 Materials
The declared weight is 2.5 kg, and the construction is specified as 420D nylon. The D-rings are made of metal. These details indicate expected durability, resistance to wear and tear, and ease of transport, but they alone cannot determine the longevity of a specific unit. [1]
The G5 score of 3.5/5 reflects this assessment of the materials. The actual condition of a used BCD, including any repairs, inflators, and purge valves, should be checked independently of the year it was manufactured or the brand's reputation.
G6 Versatility
The configuration is advertised for women's recreational diving, training, and travel, suitable for warm and temperate waters. The specifications indicate no declared compatibility with twin tanks and no declared sidemount compatibility. Therefore, in this configuration, its actual use is limited to single-tank setups. [1]The G6 score of 2.0/5 indicates its ability to adapt to changes in diving practices, but it doesn't suggest that one model is suitable for everyone. A shift towards more technical diving may require a different system rather than simply adding accessories.
What you need to know before buying:
The first check concerns buoyancy. With a declared buoyancy of 14.5 kg, the Sherwood Silhouette needs to be tested with your actual equipment configuration. A thicker wetsuit, a steel tank, saltwater, a housing, or a light can significantly change the required buoyancy. The right decision starts with a buoyancy check at the end of the dive, not based on a general rule. [4]
The second check concerns comfort. This model is advertised as having a women's anatomical fit + CQR-4. Wear it with your usual thermal protection and then check in the water the breathing, access to purge valves, the direct system, and the position of the tank. A poorly fitted vest adds mental strain that the diver should be dedicating to the environment and their dive buddy. [2]The third check is regarding its usability. As a close-fitting jacket, this model prioritizes a volume distributed around the torso. It's important to verify underwater that this design doesn't restrict breathing and that the surface position remains comfortable. The identified features – women's anatomical fit, 4 stainless steel D-rings, reliable CQR-4 valve, trim pockets included – should be considered alongside its limitations: buoyancy of 32 lbs (suitable for warmer waters), classic jacket style. A suggested average price of €499 in 2026 is a point of comparison, but never a safety criterion.
Safety Reminder
The stated buoyancy, price, and rating do not replace a trial dive, a weight check, or appropriate training. Any modification to the tank, wetsuit, weights, or accessories requires re-checking the entire configuration. For women's jackets, the correct approach is to understand the equipment before entrusting it with responsibilities that it cannot handle alone. [2] [3] [4]
Our VerdictThe Sherwood Silhouette is suitable for recreational diving, training, and travel when the user's body type, weighting requirements, and environment match the specifications. Its advantages include a women's-specific anatomical design, four stainless steel D-rings, a reliable CQR-4 valve, and included trim pockets. Its limitations are its buoyancy of 32 lbs (which may be restrictive in cold water) and its classic jacket design. Therefore, the best purchase isn't necessarily based on the highest rating but on choosing a configuration that is understandable, comfortable, and appropriately sized for the type of diving you will actually be doing. [1]
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average indicative price for the Sherwood Silhouette in 2026?
The average indicative price for 2026 is €499, calculated from a new range of €449 to €549. This figure is not a real-time selling price.
What buoyancy does the Sherwood Silhouette offer?The consolidated specifications indicate a buoyancy of 14.5 kg or 32 lbs. This value must be compared to the actual weight added for weights, tank, thermal protection, and accessories used.
Who is this model best suited for?
The Sherwood Silhouette is designed for women's recreational diving, training, and travel. It is recommended for beginner to intermediate divers, primarily in warm or temperate waters.
What should you check before purchasing?
You should verify the harness, access to purge valves, weight distribution, size, condition of the D-rings, and how the BCD performs with your complete gear configuration.
References
[1]: https://www.sherwoodscuba.com/products/product/silhouette-bc "Sherwood Silhouette, manufacturer or distributor specifications" [2]: https://scubapro.johnsonoutdoors.com/eu/fr-fr/blog/choisir-le-gilet-le-plus-approprie-votre-style-de-plongee "SCUBAPRO, choosing the right BCD for your diving style" [3]: https://www.divessi.com/fr/blog/scuba-diving-bcds-explained-2425 "SSI, BCDs explained" [4]: https://8diving.com/halcyon-wing-size-lift-capacity-explained "Halcyon and Eight Diving, understanding the lift capacity of a wing"
