With two large compartments, roomy enough for full-size fins and a drysuit, Stahlsac’s Curacao Clipper gearbag is designed inside and out to accommodate the traveling diver. It’s also the company’s first-ever user-repairable bag: replacement parts for the completely modular frame can be sent directly to the owner or the local dive shop for repair. Weighing in at just seven pounds, the Curacao Clipper is a full-size bag with user-friendly features for even the most discriminating of divers.

The RS-680 regulator from TUSA features a compact, lightweight design. It contains two high-pressure and four low-pressure ports and is available in both DIN and yoke versionsThe RS-680 also incorporates TUSA’s Sequential Exhaust Assist (or S.E.A.), a new design featuring a dual exhaust system to decrease breathing effort during exhalation. The entire second stage also swivels 360 degrees to prevent jaw fatigue and add to overall comfort.

Manufactured of both nylon and high quality spandex, the full body Lycra Diveskin by DiveGear provides both function and fit. Worn as a stand-alone in warm water, a Lycra skin provides abrasion protection from accidental contact with coral and stinging marine life, as well as sun protection, with 95% of UV rays blocked. The DiveGear Diveskin is a good addition to your gear bag whether it’s worn by itself for warm water protection or as the bottom-layer with a wetsuit.

Waterproof’s D1 Hybrid is a new concept in drysuit design – it’s the world’s first insulated Constant Volume Drysuit. Utilizing a three-dimensional mesh inner lining, the diver is kept warmer by insulating the air between the outer shell and the body. Waterproof’s exclusive integrated silicone neck and silicone wrist seals are both comfortable and make for easy donning. With its unique design, the D1 Hybrid is a well-constructed suit that’s also easy on the budget.

The RayGun High Beam from SEASOFT SCUBA weighs in at just 6.5 oz, even with its two 3-volt lithium batteries. This AMERICAN designed and manufactured featherweight dive light is a heavyweight in performance, however, delivering one of the brightest spots in ScubaLab testing. This ScubaLab Tester’s Choice is a dive torch that’s compact enough to be used as a backup, but powerful enough to be a primary light.

BARE’s new SB SYSTEM Drysuit is the world’s first STRETCH BREATHABLE drysuit. Its unique blend of fabrics provides 4-way stretch for a “next-to-skin” fit, and breathability for a balanced body temperature on the surface.

The SB SYSTEM Drysuit is a revolutionary performance inspired trilaminate constructed from a proprietary blend of fabrics exclusive to BARE. This suit uses a special blend of material to deliver 4-way stretch for a “next-to-skin” fit and unparalleled freedom of movement, and BREATHABILITY to exhaust trapped humidity, keeping you warmer and drier throughout the dive and on the surface.

"An effective tool under a variety of diving conditions. Well done!!" Dr. Glen Egstrom, Professor Emeritus, UCL

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