Gear

Reviews of scuba-diving apps for your mobile device. This week: Pearl Man

SEASOFT’s new-generation STEALTH glove is a combination of the latest technology advances in neoprene. The new SUPERSTRETCH™ neoprene keeps its shape, stretches to fit and resists the fracturing of the air cells, even after scores of dives.

ScubaLab Reviews the Latest Dive-Travel Luggage for weight, form and function

With the holiday season fast approaching, we decided to take a look at five new underwater-themed books — from coffee-table books to lightweight ID guides — that would make perfect stocking stuffers for the dive buddy on your list.

The Integra 2 by Scubamax is a full-featured jacket-style BC designed for diving in all conditions. A rugged BC, it’s built from heavy-duty 1100 Denier nylon with a half-dozen stainless-steel D-rings and a stainless mount for attaching a knife.

In this month's Back of the Boat interview, we spoke with longtime scuba-gear designer and Sherwood's Director of Product Development Bill Oliver

These nine new BCs stretch the limits of features, comfort and performance. Read here how each BC fared in the reviews, along with a detailed explanation of our scuba gear testing process.

We’ve got predive and postdive steps to keep your BC in top-notch working condition. If you want to extend the life of your BC for years to come, follow our maintenance tips:

 SCUBAPRO's big new scuba gear demo tour debuts at Jupiter Dive Center 

U-T-C’s U-D-I, is an underwater communications tool, safety device and dive computer, all rolled into one wrist-mount unit that seamlessly connects you to the boat unit.

Follow these steps to care for your dive computers and dive watches, so these precision instruments provide you with long and reliable service over your dive career.

Reviews of scuba-diving apps for your mobile device. This week: Fishdom HD.

The New Mantis 5 has the same frame as our standard Mantis mask with a new low volume skirt offering 20 degrees more visibility. Fits medium to wide face shapes. Optical lenses available upon request.

In this month's Back of the Boat interview, we spoke with longtime scuba-gear designer and Sherwood's Director of Product Development Bill Oliver

Difficulty equalizing and potential ear infection are problems that can happen to any diver regardless of their experience.  It can become serious enough to stop one from diving. Solution...

A good fit is the most important factor when buying a mask, so follow these tips for getting a mask that will match perfectly to your face.

Backscatter GoPro Starter System with HD Hero 2, Custom Underwater Housing, and Sola 500 - The Backscatter GoPro Underwater Starter Package is just what the beginner diver needs to have to start getting great underwater footage.

This rugged, compact camera is rubber-armored and waterproof to 130 feet and shockproof up to six feet, making the Mini II perfect for divers and other outdoor adventurers.

A collection of quick tips for getting the most out of your underwater camera's macro lens.

Get the most out of your wreck dives with these helpful tips.

The R-860 holds the top spot in IST Sports’ Pro Line of scuba regulators. Its R-8 first stage is a balanced diaphragm design that’s available with an optional environmental kit that prevents freezing when diving in cold-water conditions.

The Legend LUX regulator crafts the future with innovative technology and sleek cosmetic appeal. The new Legend LUX is smaller and lighter than its predecessors and features the all new Master Breathing System (MBS) technology. When you dive with a Legend, you’re diving with the best. So why not get one that looks the best too? There is no mistaking the rich look of Legend Lux’s tougher than-nails pink gold PVD finish.

Do you want an entry-level scuba regulator that breathes great on the reef, or do you need a rugged system that can breathe under ice at 100 feet? Either way, these tips will help you find the regulator that best suits your needs — and dive style.

In this month's Back of the Boat interview, we spoke with longtime scuba-gear designer and Sherwood's Director of Product Development Bill Oliver

Features: 3.5 mm Ultraspan highflex neoprene; glued and blind-stitched seams; smoothskin seals at wrists and ankles; smoothskin spinal flap; adjustable collar with smoothskin sealing surface; embossed rubber kneepads.

Scuba Diving Editor David Espinosa and Sport Diver Editor Eric Michael take Camaro drysuits

In this month's Back of the Boat interview, we spoke with longtime scuba-gear designer and Sherwood's Director of Product Development Bill Oliver

Tilos’ one-piece vest uses MetaLite, a smooth reflective coating on the inside of the neoprene that reflects body heat while you’re cruising the reef and sheds water quickly to help protect against wind chill when you’re back on the boat. The 3mm torso is comparable to a 4- to 5-mm in warmth. And the vest is easy to take off — MetaLite’s smooth texture with 4-way stretch and side zipper makes donning and doffing a breeze. Available in men’s sizes from Small to 2 Extra-Large and women's Small to Extra-Large.

Scuba Diving Editor David Espinosa and Sport Diver Editor Eric Michael take Camaro drysuits

Each year, the DOGs – as in DUI Owners Group – participate in a nation-wide road trip that allows thousands of divers to experience drysuit diving for the first time.

This rear-entry, 4 mm, high-density neoprene dry suit weighs 50 percent less than traditional neoprene dry suits. When ScubaLab tested dry suits this past winter, the immediate reaction from every tester was “Is this a dry suit?”

Winner of the 2011 APEX Award from Polartec for the “most outstanding Polartec based product", the SB SYSTEM Mid Layer is built from the first and only fleece fabric designed specifically to be worn under a drysuit.

In water, the fin delivered solid kicking performance. It did take a couple of strong kicks to get it going from a dead stop, but when test divers "turned it on," the fin generated some pretty good power. 

The Tusa FF-19 X-Pert Evolution was a test-diver favorite, with many of the testers commenting on how comfortable it felt, whether kicking easy or hard. Testers didn’t report any leg or ankle strain, and noted that the fin was fast, powerful and agile, plus very responsive using all kicking styles.

An interview with Bonnier Corp.’s ScubaLab Director

The Integra 2 by Scubamax is a full-featured jacket-style BC designed for diving in all conditions. A rugged BC, it’s built from heavy-duty 1100 Denier nylon with a half-dozen stainless-steel D-rings and a stainless mount for attaching a knife.