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TUSA’s BCJ-4000 — the Soverin — is made of 500 Denier Cordura nylon and is loaded with features. The Ultimate Stabilizing Harness uses strategically placed rails to hold the tank in place. The Independent Harness System isolates harness from air cell for better comfort and stability at depth. And the Waist Support System ...
SCUBAPRO’s Meridian combines a classy timepiece with an advanced dive computer. The housing is made of marine grade 316-L stainless-steel with a two-toned brushed finish. The display uses bold digits and icons, and is flanked by four control buttons for navigating through the system. A full-featured wristwatch on the surface, ...
Here’s something you don’t usually see on a snorkel: ball-joint connections. On IST Sports’ 3-D Flex Dry Snorkel you have two of them: one at the base of the mouthpiece, and one where the purge body connects to the breathing tube. These joints provide 360-degree swiveling, so you can rotate each component to conform to your ...
Cressi’s popular raked-glass single-window Piuma mask is now available with Cressi’s exclusive crystal-clear silicone. This silicone creates a mask skirt that is so close to total transparency, it simply has to be seen to be believed. Even better, this super-clear silicone is hypo-allergenic, and it’s able to resist aging and yellowing better than traditional silicones. It’s also soft, so it can comfortably conform to the face for a leak-free fit.
TOP FEATURES:›› Wrapture harness system holds tank close and parallel to the body for comfortable carrying ›› Traditional power inflator replaced by one-touch i3 Control system ›› GripLock tank band uses a unique, finger-friendly buckle for faster setup ›› Wraparound air cell includes a retraction system for improved streamliningBOTTOM LINE: A high-performance ride, the Axiom i3’s excellent harness system makes it a great choice for anyone sensitive to tank weight.
Flying through the blue at speeds far faster than you can kick with virtually no effort, a scooter dive might be the most fun you can have underwater. Here are two cool machines that can help you achieve scuba speed thrills — see the July 2012 issue of Sport Diver for four more.Pegasus Thruster-Mounted to the diver’s tank, so hands remain free-Can be rigged in pairs for greater speed and power-Compact design creates minimal drag and only five pounds negative buoyancy-Made from anodized aluminum and depth rated to 400 feet and tested to 250 feet
It used to be so easy to get to distant dive locations with virtually any amount of camera gear needed to do the job.
Divers have an intimate connection to our equipment. But the history, evolution and hidden inner workings of many integral pieces of our collective kit might be a mystery to many of us. Check out these 13 curious details, historical head-scratchers and surprising facts, including why dive watches glow and what the heck is the “Bends-O-Matic?”
TOP FEATURES-New second stage shape with angled diaphragm for improved performance-Lateral exhaust tee reduces exhalation resistance and disperses bubbles-Mares’ VAD system reduces inhalation effort-12S first stage includes four LP portsBOTTOM LINETraveling divers will appreciate the Instinct’s lightweight build and photographers who battle errant bubbles can benefit from the side-exhaust.CONTACT mares.com
Flying through the blue at speeds far faster than you can kick with virtually no effort, a scooter dive might be the most fun you can have underwater. Here are two cool machines that can help you achieve scuba speed thrills — see the July 2012 issue of Sport Diver for four more.Pegasus Thruster-Mounted to the diver’s tank, so hands remain free-Can be rigged in pairs for greater speed and power-Compact design creates minimal drag and only five pounds negative buoyancy-Made from anodized aluminum and depth rated to 400 feet and tested to 250 feet
Divers have an intimate connection to our equipment. But the history, evolution and hidden inner workings of many integral pieces of our collective kit might be a mystery to many of us. Check out these 13 curious details, historical head-scratchers and surprising facts, including why dive watches glow and what the heck is the “Bends-O-Matic?”
2012 Gear Buyers Guide
Want to video dolphins riding the bow wake? How about a shark or sailfish that comes close to the boat? UCLS’s new Polecam enables photographers to capture the action from all new angles. Mated to the GoPro underwater video system on a tripod mount, the 24-inch painted wood poles can extend your reach and facilitate accessories mounting with a male and a female connector at each end. Polecam sections are $9.95, and caps run $9.95-25.95 depending on the model.CONTACT www.ulcs.com
Having the right dive equipment can make a big difference to your scuba diving experience. Here are some of our best tips, tricks and strategies about getting the most out of your dive accessories — from diving knives to lights.
Find the right tool for the job. From dive lights that illuminate hidden wonders to travel bags that save you cash at the airline counter to gadgets that will make your dive safer, these accessories can solve most any scuba dilemma.
If you like to travel, our new SCUBAPRO Geo travel scuba BC is ready to go with you. The Geo is the ultimate answer to your dive traveling needs: light (only 4.2 lbs!), foldable, and reliable. This is an adjustable single-air cell BC with a new ...
A robust and comfortable back flotation jacket that integrates numerous performance features to deliver outstanding comfort and easy handling.
New for Spring 2010
Back flotation technology positions air bladder in the back, providing ...
SCUBAPRO's premier scuba BC excels in comfort, durability and fit. Due to its stabilizing design, the Classic Unlimited delivers exceptional buoyancy, high-lift capacities and outstanding stability both on and beneath the surface. New for 2010 ...
A robust and comfortable back flotation jacket that integrates numerous performance features to deliver outstanding comfort and easy handling. Back flotation technology positions air bladder in the back, providing exceptional freedom of ...
Bladder material: 12 Mil Clear Virgin Polyurethane Main body/pockets and shoulder straps: 1000 Denier Cordura with 1.5 oz/square yard Polyurethane Pocket trim: 1680 Denier Nylon Wing buoyancy: 35 lbs/15.8 kg Main releasable weight ...
Single Bladder construction Bladder material: 1000 Denier Cordura with 3.5 oz/square yard Polyurethane Main body/pockets and shoulder straps: 1000 Denier Cordura with 1.5 oz/square yard Polyurethane Pocket trim: 1680 Denier Nylon ...
The Libra was specifically designed for women and features sculpted fit and shape. Additionally, many divers prefer back inflation as it provides greater freedom at the front of the BC and excellent stability while diving.
The Black Diamond BC is the do all, be all BC for the serious recreational diver. From Tec to Rec the Black Diamond will meet all of your demands and do it well. Designed to provide the comfort desired for daily diving and the features needed to ...
The Wave and Wave Jr. BCs have been completely redesigned for 2007. While they still retain their rugged, fade resistant materials, they have been refreshed with exciting new cosmetics and additional features.
The Pearl i3 is best ladies BC ever built by Aqua Lung. It features an all-new air cell powered by Aqua Lung's revolutionary i3 technology. The hybrid air cell combines a jacket style with a back inflation unit that completely surrounds the ...
TEC 2G is a clear example of relentless development at UWATEC. TEC 2G is an easy-to-use two-gas computer, which unique in its segment, offers a predictive multi-gas algorithm (PMG). TEC 2G combines this sophisticated algorithm with the compact ...
"What kind of dive computer would you design if you had no limits?"
This was the challenge undertaken by our engineering team at UWATEC. The result is Galileo, a completely innovative and new platform created by UWATEC, the dive ...
This lightweight and compact boot accommodates the pressure gauge and depth gauge of the U-line family. Great as a primary or back-up instrument for recreational or more experienced divers. Ergonomic design and soft features: easy to handle ...
A new addition to the state-of-the-art GALILEO family of computers LUNA enhances your dive experience providing intelligence at hand, with key features, and the ability to upgrade: Full-Tilt Digital Compass with Bearing Memory Extra large ...
Full decompression wristop dive computer with innovative free dive mode. Designed with the dynamic water sports enthusiast in mind, the Suunto D4 is an advanced wristop dive computer with intelligent free diving features. Constructed from ...
The Suunto Cobra is an advanced air-integrated dive computer that combines multiple features, easy use and stylish design. In addition to measuring useful information such as depth, time and temperature, the Cobra calculates the diver's ...
Suunto HelO2 is the first dive computer from Suunto with full mixed gas capability. It is rated to 120 m/393 ft and incorporates the new Suunto Technical RGBM algorithm. Based on the RGBM algorithm developed by Dr. Bruce Wienke, widely recognized ...
The cylinder test pressure gauge allows you to quickly check the pressure on many cylinders. It's A-clamp design fits all standard cylinder valves.
Suunto Dive Manager 2.7.0 This newest version of the Suunto Dive Manager software has all of Suunto's advanced diving application features, in addition to a new and improved version of the dive simulator function, allowing you to simulate ...
The Suunto Vyper Air includes optional wireless air integration and a technologically advanced electronic 3D compass. With wireless air integration, the Suunto Vyper Air allows divers to monitor tank pressure and air consumption from the computer ...
Cressi’s popular raked-glass single-window Piuma mask is now available with Cressi’s exclusive crystal-clear silicone. This silicone creates a mask skirt that is so close to total transparency, it simply has to be seen to be believed. Even better, this super-clear silicone is hypo-allergenic, and it’s able to resist aging and yellowing better than traditional silicones. It’s also soft, so it can comfortably conform to the face for a leak-free fit.
Divers have an intimate connection to our equipment. But the history, evolution and hidden inner workings of many integral pieces of our collective kit might be a mystery to many of us. Check out these 13 curious details, historical head-scratchers and surprising facts, including why dive watches glow and what the heck is the “Bends-O-Matic?”
Supple and comfortable, this mask can fit a wide range of divers
As divers, we’re intimately connected to our equipment, especially our most fundamental gear — masks, fins and snorkels. But do you know who was the first human to strap fins on, or why mask lens are tempered? Check out these surprising facts.
Divers have an intimate connection to our equipment. But the history, evolution and hidden inner workings of many integral pieces of our collective kit might be a mystery to many of us. Check out these 13 curious details, historical head-scratchers and surprising facts, including why dive watches glow and what the heck is the “Bends-O-Matic?”
Get power and flexibility with these kickers
This powerful full-foot fin is purpose-built for free diving
This open-heel fin is a serious kicker that generates a lot of power
The Mares X-Stream is our Editor's Pick for the April 2012 Gear feature on the latest and greatest dive fins
Here’s something you don’t usually see on a snorkel: ball-joint connections. On IST Sports’ 3-D Flex Dry Snorkel you have two of them: one at the base of the mouthpiece, and one where the purge body connects to the breathing tube. These joints provide 360-degree swiveling, so you can rotate each component to conform to your ...
Divers have an intimate connection to our equipment. But the history, evolution and hidden inner workings of many integral pieces of our collective kit might be a mystery to many of us. Check out these 13 curious details, historical head-scratchers and surprising facts, including why dive watches glow and what the heck is the “Bends-O-Matic?”
As divers, we’re intimately connected to our equipment, especially our most fundamental gear — masks, fins and snorkels. But do you know who was the first human to strap fins on, or why mask lens are tempered? Check out these surprising facts.
Having the right dive equipment can make a big difference to your underwater experience and enjoyment. Here are some of our best tips, tricks and strategies about getting the most out of your snorkel gear.
It used to be so easy to get to distant dive locations with virtually any amount of camera gear needed to do the job.
Divers have an intimate connection to our equipment. But the history, evolution and hidden inner workings of many integral pieces of our collective kit might be a mystery to many of us. Check out these 13 curious details, historical head-scratchers and surprising facts, including why dive watches glow and what the heck is the “Bends-O-Matic?”
Want to video dolphins riding the bow wake? How about a shark or sailfish that comes close to the boat? UCLS’s new Polecam enables photographers to capture the action from all new angles. Mated to the GoPro underwater video system on a tripod mount, the 24-inch painted wood poles can extend your reach and facilitate accessories mounting with a male and a female connector at each end. Polecam sections are $9.95, and caps run $9.95-25.95 depending on the model.CONTACT www.ulcs.com
Bring home the goods. Underwater imaging tools — from compact systems to high-end DLSRs and HD video cameras — are more capable and user-friendly than ever. This new selection lets anyone shoot like a pro.
The right scuba equipment can make an incredible dive even better. Here's a look at some of the coolest and hottest products from our Editor's Picks for the March's Best Dive Gear Guide.
This compact design for the GoPro allows the photographer to add a light to their camera. The Pistol grip consists of a handle with ball, a clamp, a ball for the light, and a tripod mount for the GoPro. Any light can be added. Any light can be added. This grip puts the camera upside down; but the software allows for photographing upside down. Package price $83 plus cost of light adapterUltralight Control Systemsinfo@ulcs.comwww.ulcs.com
We’ll see innovations in several categories that will lighten our load, increase convenience and comfort, expand our underwater horizons, and help us capture the underwater realm in brilliant detail.
Christian Clark, the 2011 North American winner of the Our World-Underwater Scholarship sponsored by Rolex, spent some time with filmmaker, cave diver and Women Divers Hall of Famer Jill Heinerth as part of his scholarship year, for some mentoring on cave diving and filmmaking. Heinerth gave him a trial by fire, using Clark as a stunt double for scenes for her upcoming film Ben’s Vortex. “Christian is a soft-spoken guy, but his eyes spoke volumes when we descended into the clarity of his first underwater cave. I knew he was hooked,” Heinerth recalls.
SeaLife recently announced the introduction of its latest underwater camera, the DC1400, which is ideal for divers of all levels.
Divers have an intimate connection to our equipment. But the history, evolution and hidden inner workings of many integral pieces of our collective kit might be a mystery to many of us. Check out these 13 curious details, historical head-scratchers and surprising facts, including why dive watches glow and what the heck is the “Bends-O-Matic?”
TOP FEATURES-New second stage shape with angled diaphragm for improved performance-Lateral exhaust tee reduces exhalation resistance and disperses bubbles-Mares’ VAD system reduces inhalation effort-12S first stage includes four LP portsBOTTOM LINETraveling divers will appreciate the Instinct’s lightweight build and photographers who battle errant bubbles can benefit from the side-exhaust.CONTACT mares.com
The Legend LUX regulator crafts the future with innovative technology and sleek cosmetic appeal. The new Legend LUX is smaller and lighter than its predecessors and features the all new Master Breathing System (MBS) technology. When you dive with a Legend, you’re diving with the best. So why not get one that looks the best too? There is no mistaking the rich look of Legend Lux’s tougher than-nails pink gold PVD finish.
Divers have an intimate connection to our equipment. But the history, evolution and hidden inner workings of many integral pieces of our collective kit might be a mystery to many of us. Check out these 13 curious details, historical head-scratchers and surprising facts, including why dive watches glow and what the heck is the “Bends-O-Matic?”
2012 GEAR BUYERS GUIDE
This suit is among the best of the new crop of compressed neoprene drysuits
A diver’s first line of defense against the ocean environment is the exposure protection suit - wetsuits and drysuits. But do you know what neoprene is made from, or what our forefathers used to stay warm underwater? Check out these five surprising facts.
Divers have an intimate connection to our equipment. But the history, evolution and hidden inner workings of many integral pieces of our collective kit might be a mystery to many of us. Check out these 13 curious details, historical head-scratchers and surprising facts, including why dive watches glow and what the heck is the “Bends-O-Matic?”
This unique suit is designed to eliminate the chill divers feel in cold water
A diver’s first line of defense against the ocean environment is the exposure protection suit - wetsuits and drysuits. But do you know what neoprene is made from, or what our forefathers used to stay warm underwater? Check out these five surprising facts.
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