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When ScubaLab put the Mikron on the ANSTI breathing machine, it pumped out lots of air, even at extreme depths and breathing rates. Built for traveling, the Mikron features a balanced-diaphragm first stage that isn’t much bigger than a golf ball, a compact, pneumatically balanced second stage and an ultra-light, ultra-flexible braided hose. The user-control knob offers about one-and-a-quarter turns of adjustment and, when fully closed, it does an excellent job of preventing surface free flows.

This 2010 Testers’ Choice regulator is a powerhouse when it comes to performance. And it’s a great price. The balanced diaphragm first-stage Cayman is SUBGEAR’s top-of-the line regulator, yet it’s less than $500. In ScubaLab’s 2010 testing, the Cayman was the only reg in the under $500 category to reach all depth levels with a score of “above and beyond” in work-of-breathing evaluation. In fact, the more ScubaLab stressed the Cayman, the better it performed. Click here for more info.

With its custom configuration, the JT40D has been engineered to allow complete personalization or set-up for mission-specific diving. This deluxe technical diving system carries up to a 95-cubic-foot tank and is ideal for divers wearing a dry suit. The narrow front contour and donut-style air cell make for a streamlined profile in the swimming position. The stainless steel back plate, weighing in at almost 5 pounds, becomes a part of the weighting system and reduces the need to carry additional lead.

The Express Adjustable delivers kicking power and comfort for year-round diving in all conditions. Now available in an open-heeled version, the Express Adjustable Fin uses Aqua Lung’s patented mid-foot flex joint to take strain off the toes and ankle. The blade is made of a customized techno-polymer compound that provides a high-spring effect and flexibility to maximize acceleration, while large rubber side ribs channel water down the blade to increase kick efficiency. The foot pocket has an extremely low profile, which eliminates drag and turbulence.