Gear / Drysuits

Mar

2013

2013 Dive Gear Buyers Guide

Gotta love the gear. Scuba diving is an equipment-intensive sport, and we can thank our lucky stars for that. After all, one of the most enjoyable rituals of diving is discovering new gear, buying new gear, and putting it through its paces while exploring the depths. Each year, an ocean full of new equipment is introduced, and each year, Sport Diver’s staffers collect a bunch of it at the annual DEMA (Diving Equipment and Marketing Association) show to dangle in front of you, our readers. It’s that time again.

Mar

2013

What to Look For in a Drysuit

Cold-water scuba divers have more choices than ever in their exposure protection. Here are the features you should consider when purchasing a drysuit, plus a look at the newest suits and undergarments on the market.

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Aug

2012

60:Second ScubaLab: Bare Trilam Tech Dry Drysuit

Bare’s Trilam Tech Dry is both durable and comfortable. Featuring fell-stitched glue and heat-tapped seams and a front-entry T-Zip MasterSeal waterproof zipper, this rugged suit is available with either neoprene or latex wrist seals, a neoprene or latex neck seal, and a choice of vulcanized neoprene attached boots or neoprene soft socks. The suit comes with suspenders, super-large kneepads and a lifetime guarantee on seams and workmanship.

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Aug

2012

Thermalution Yellow Grade Heated Undersuit

Tried everything but still do not feel warm enough underwater? Try Thermalution’s Yellow Grade WIRELESS heated undersuit, it turns your ordinary wetsuit or dry suit into a power heated suit in a minute.

Jun

2012

Thermalution Blue Grade Power Heated Undersuit

Enjoy diving but feel cold underwater? Let Thermalution Blue Grade Power Heated Undersuit help you keep warm in your wetsuit for up to 2 hours even 150 feet deep in the ocean. With a switchless temperature control system, the powerful heated vest is your simple solution to keep you warm anywhere you dive.

Related tags: Accessories, Drysuits, Wetsuits

Apr

2012

Thirteen Things You Didn't Know About Scuba Diving Gear - But Should

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?”