Gear / Snorkels

10 Simple Strategies for Making the Best Purchase Possible1. Start at Your Local PADI Dive ShopThis is where to find the most trusted advice. Well-trained staff will know the local environment and can also advise on what you’ll need for travel. And there’s no substitute for getting fitted by an expert. 2. Look at What Your Instructor is Using

Maximum enjoyment. That’s what we’re all looking for when we dive. And our equipment plays a huge part in that equation. A warmer wetsuit, a better-fitting mask, an easier-breathing reg, a more user-friendly computer — all of these things will contribute to your ultimate underwater joy. That’s why we’ve gathered 167 of the newest, most innovative and downright coolest products for 2011, and poured them into 72 gear-packed pages. Because we know what a big difference new gear can make to your scuba experience — and we’re here to help you do it right.

This tube boasts an upper splashguard to protect against water entry and a lower, flexible breathing tube that drops the mouthpiece out of the way when not in use. And it’s available in 10 color choices.CONTACT istsports.com

Excellent for long, lazy snorkels or as a trusted companion while diving, the Cruise has a semidry top that helps keep out water and a lower purge for quick clearing. The lower flex tube bore reduces strain and jaw fatigue.CONTACT subgear.com