Wreck Diving Wreck dives can be exhilarating – and challenging. You’ll need the right tools to get the most out of them.

Chelsea Pomales; Zach Stovall; Courtesy Photos

1. Cressi Ara EBS

Designed with a slightly larger foot pocket to accommodate cold-water boots, the Ara has a wide profile and is available in hard- or softblade versions. $169.95; cressiusa.com

Zach Stovall

2. Liquivision Omnix

The Omnix has a vibrant LCD display that’s easy to read whether in bright sunlight or dark, low-viz conditions. Its ultrasound technology allows you to monitor gas pressure and location of up to nine other divers. $1,299; liquivision.com

Courtesy Liquivision

3. aquaSketch Minno

This space-age slate makes standard slates obsolete. It comes with 5 feet of indestructible mylar drafting film so you’ve got loads of room for notes and maps. $49.95; aquasketch.com

Courtesy aquaSketch

4. Scubapro MK25 EVO/G260

A top performer in ANSTI breathing simulator tests far beyond rec depths and breathing rates, this reg has topnotch Venturi and breathingresistance controls and a rugged, lightweight second stage. The first stage has been upgraded for improved cold-water performance. $715; scubapro.com

Chelsea Pomales

5. Hollis HTS 2

This streamlined modular harness system can be configured with single or double tanks, a 25- or 38-pound lift wing and optional integrated weights. $349.95; hollis.com

Courtesy Hollis

6. Dive Rite LX20 Primary Light

Less than 6 inches long, the LX20 has the power of a canister light without the cable and can. Rated to 500 feet, it burns four hours per charge on high power. $699; diverite.com

Chelsea Pomales

7. Spyderco Enuff Salt

The heavy 2.-inch sheepfoot fixed blade is serrated for quick cutting and made of rustproof H1 steel. Its polymer sheath has a movable belt clip. $179.95; spyderco.com

Courtesy Liquivision

Use the Current Listen carefully to the dive briefing so you know in which direction the current is running. Start your dive against it, and if possible, stay on the leeward side, where the wreck’s superstructure should offer some protection. On the way back to your starting point, drift with the water’s flow and explore the exposed side of the wreck.

To read all of Sport Diver's latest reviews of scuba-diving gear, visit the Gear section of our website.

Photo by Andy Sallmon