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Cressi R1 BCD
Cressi’s R1 jacket-style BC is comfortable and easy to use. It features padding in the back and lumbar areas as well as underneath the shoulders, and the air cell slides on the cummerbund, eliminating body squeeze. The rigid backpack delivers a stable ride, and the Lock Aid integrated weight system loads and ditches easily. Available in five sizes with buoyant lift up to 36 pounds
Cressi Roller Dive Bag
Offering a packing volume of 145 liters, Cressi’s Cargo combines a hard case with a roomy dive bag made of durable 420 denier material. The main compartment comes with compression straps, and there’s an additional compartment on top for stowing smaller items. It will handle all the gear necessary for an extended dive vacation plus is built tough to withstand the rigors of life on the road. 
Scuba Diving Magazine
The rigors of the road can play hell on sensitive equipment. Here are some tips on how to get your gear safely to your destination, and avoid excess-baggage fees. 
SCUBAPRO MK25-S600 2013 Editions Thumbnail
During their 50th year, SCUBAPRO is offering four different models, each with its own specific features and benefits. Yet they all offer instant and constant delivery of ultra-high airflow for incomparable performance in all diving conditions and at any depth.
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Ikelite Housing for Nikon D5200 Thumbnail
Bring out your creative side – underwater! Superior flash control, ergonomic handling, and reliable performance are just a few of its perks. Why not experience the bonuses for yourself, enjoy great photos and have fun doing it?
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Upgrade to a Li-Ion battery pack for twice any many full power flashes, fast recycle time, and superb neutral buoyancy. Smart Charger Li-Ion provides a full recharge time of approximately 5 hours and is now included with all current DS160 and DS161 Substrobes. Removable adapters for UK, Australia and Europe are included.
Ikelite Housing for Nikon D600 Thumbnail
Your housing won’t help you take a better photo…unless it has built-in TTL strobe exposure. Make the full frame count. Then use your leftover cash on a new lens.
Ikelite W-30 Wide Angle Lens Thumbnail
Capture the scene. Featuring a new Rare-earth lens element, the W-30 provides improved transmission, clarity and brightness. Designed for superior sharpness when used with cameras 28mm and wider.
Ikelite Housing for Nikon Coolpix P7700 Thumbnail
A quality camera deserving of a quality housing. We believe in equal opportunity for Nikon shooters. Robust and corrosion free with all the bells and whistles.
Ikelite Housing for Canon PowerShot G15 Thumbnail
You saw it coming… or did you?  Our ever-popular G-series gets even better: smaller, more ergonomic and just as affordable. Accessorize with a choice of wide angle options for exactly the shot you want.
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Spare Air
SPARE AIR – The Diver’s Reserve Parachute!  Sky Divers won’t jump without a reserve parachute.  Why would you dive without a Spare Air, the smallest redundant scuba system available with enough air to get you to the surface in an out-of-air emergency?  When Larry Williamson almost died in a scuba diving accident, his experience inspired the invention of the most popular redundant air supply ever – the Spare Air.  Since 1979 we’ve distributed over 250,000 units worldwide.  The Spare Air concept hasn’t changed at all in 30 years, because lifesaving air never goes out
Watershot - Flashlight
Bright and robust dive torch (flashlight) featuring a 10W LED, rechargeable battery, and an efficient and focused spot reflector. The STRYKR torch features a high lumen output which can be adjusted to one of three power levels or constantly flashed in strobe mode. The torch is machined in the USA from aluminum and finished with robust hard anodize finish.
Dive Mate
The "SDAS One" will assist the diver in preparation for their dive like no other dive accessory can. Simply assemble and install the "SDAS One" into a typical rod holder located at one of the boats side gunwales, clip your air tank into the compression clip to immobilize it, and fit your BCD and regulator to the air tank.
Nautilus Lifeline
Nautilus Lifeline VHF-GPS radio for divers. This is a fully function Marine VHF radio with 2 way chat communication, GPS position on LCD display. There is simply no other VHF radio that you can take diving with you and upon surfacing, let your boat know where you are.
Halon Corsair Diving Tool
This serious diving tool uses a modular, interchangeable design providing divers with versatility in a single, easy to use system.
Surface Interval clothing
Surface Interval Clothing knows that when you aren't diving, you're probably thinking about diving. For some, even the cooler weather doesn't stop them. We're not stopping either!
scuba diving app
Reviews of scuba-diving apps for your mobile device. This week: ScubaRadar
scuba contest
Tell us what's on your mind and you could win Fourth Element's Manta and Remora Luggage Set!
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dive lights
A military wife pens the winning letter in our November/December issue and wins two DCT dive lights — and touches our hearts
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scuba diving apps
Reviews of scuba-diving apps for your mobile device. This week: Cressi iScuba USA
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Cressi BC
These nine new BCs stretch the limits of features, comfort and performance. Here we review the Cressi Start Pro.
IST BC
These nine new BCs stretch the limits of features, comfort and performance. Here we review the IST J1300 Artemis.
BC Aqua Lung
These nine new BCs stretch the limits of features, comfort and performance. Here we review the Aqua Lung Lotus i3.
Aqua Lung BC
These nine new BCs stretch the limits of features, comfort and performance. Here we review the Aqua Lung Dimension i3
diver with scuba gear
Before you explore your first wrecks, here are a few key pieces of scuba gear you might want to add to your kit.
ScubaMax Integra BC
These nine new BCs stretch the limits of features, comfort and performance. Here we review the ScubaMax Integra JX7000.
Mares Hybrid BC
These nine new BCs stretch the limits of features, comfort and performance. Here we review the Mares Hybrid.
BC Tusa Voyager
These nine new BCs stretch the limits of features, comfort and performance. Here we review the Tusa BCJ-1800 Voyager.
Cressi BC S300
These nine new BCs stretch the limits of features, comfort and performance. Here we review the Cressi S300.
Tilos BC
These nine new BCs stretch the limits of features, comfort and performance. Here we review the Aqua Lung Lotus i3.
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marine debris finder app
Reviews of scuba-diving apps for your mobile device. This week: Marine Debris Tracker.
dive computer Tusa Sapience II
Eight new dive computers are put to the test. Here we review the Tusa IQ-850 Sapience
Scuba Diving Magazine
ScubaLab puts eight new dive computers to the test. Here we review the Tusa IQ-950 Zen Air
Tusa D4i dive computer
ScubaLab puts eight new dive computers to the test. Here we review the Suunto D4i
dive computers oceanic VT 4.0
ScubaLab puts eight new dive computers to the test. Here we review the Oceanic VT 4.0.
dive computer Cressi Leonardo
ScubaLab puts eight new dive computers to the test. Here we review the Cressi Leonardo.
Dive Computers: SUUNTO D9tx
ScubaLab puts eight new dive computers to the test. Here we review the Suunto D9tx
Dive Computers: IST GP-4000 Compass+
ScubaLab puts eight new dive computers to the test. Here we review the IST GP-4000 Compass+
Dive Computers: Hollis DG-03
ScubaLab puts eight new dive computers to the test. Here we review the Hollis DG-03
dive computers
ScubaLab puts eight new dive computers to the test and offers scuba gear reviews of each one tested.
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scubapro mask
ScubaLab examines 18 new masks to help you find one that will fit your face — and style of diving. Here we review the Scubapro Spectra Mirrored.
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Riffe mask
ScubaLab examines 18 new masks to help you find one that will fit your face — and style of diving. Here we review the Riffe Naida.
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Mares mask
ScubaLab examines 18 new masks to help you find one that will fit your face — and style of diving. Here we review the Mares X-Vu Liquidskin.
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IST mask
ScubaLab examines 18 new masks to help you find one that will fit your face — and style of diving. Here we review the IST Synthesis.
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IST mask
ScubaLab examines 18 new masks to help you find one that will fit your face — and style of diving. Here we review the IST Panorama.
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mask
ScubaLab examines 18 new masks to help you find one that will fit your face — and style of diving. Here we review the Cressi Eyes Evolution.
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mask
ScubaLab examines 18 new masks to help you find one that will fit your face — and style of diving. Here we review the Cressi Big Eyes Evolution Crystal.
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Tusa mask
ScubaLab examines 18 new masks to help you find one that will fit your face — and style of diving. Here we review the Tusa Visio Uno.
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Tusa Visio Pro mask
ScubaLab examines 18 new masks to help you find one that will fit your face — and style of diving. Here we review the Tusa Visio Pro.
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Tilos mask
ScubaLab examines 18 new masks to help you find one that will fit your face — and style of diving. Here we review the Tilos Panoramic SG.
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Stats Top Averaged Speed2.2 mph Ergo Score 49 Top 5 Points 3 Specifications WarrantyOne Year Sizes L, XL, XXL ...
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Stats Top Averaged Speed2.0 mph Ergo Score 55 Top 5 Points 2 Specifications WarrantyOne-year Ltd. Sizes S/M, M/L, L/XL ...
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Stats Top Averaged Speed2.2 mph Ergo Score 57 Top 5 Points 6 Specifications WarrantyOne-year Ltd. Sizes R, XL, XXL ...
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Stats Top Averaged Speed2.3 mph Ergo Score 83 Top 5 Points 38 Specifications WarrantyLimited Lifetime Sizes S, M, L, XL ...
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Stats Top Averaged Speed2.0 mph Ergo Score 55 Top 5 Points 6 Specifications WarrantyOne Year Sizes XS/S, S/M, M/L, L/XL ...
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Stats Top Averaged Speed2.1 mph Ergo Score 64 Top 5 Points 12 Specifications WarrantyOne Year Sizes S, M, L ...
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Stats Top Averaged Speed2.1 mph Ergo Score 71 Top 5 Points 20 Specifications WarrantyTwo-year Ltd. Sizes S, R, L/XL ...
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Stats Top Averaged Speed2.2 mph Ergo Score 68 Top 5 Points 9 NOTE: According to Aeris, spring straps come standard on all Velocity X3 fins. The tests were done ...
cressi palau fins
Cressi is creating a better way to snorkel with its Palau fin, a lightweight kicker that combines the convenience and versatility of an adjustable fin with the comfort of a full-foot fin.
Related tags: Gear Videos | scuba fins
scubapro seawing nova
Scubapro’s Seawing Nova, a ScubaLab Testers Choice, now comes in bright white as well as black. Made of durable Monoprene, the fin features a wing-shaped blade that connects to the foot pocket via a pair of stabilizing ribs.
Related tags: Gear Videos | scuba fins
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Cressi Beta Sigma Snorkels
The Beta semi-dry snorkel from Cressi has a large-bore tube that allows lots of airflow while you’re enjoying the scenery just below the surface. The profiled splash guard deflects water away from the top of the tube when swimming in choppy seas; water that does manage to find its way in is easily expelled through the lower purge valve.
Cressi Supernova
The Supernova Dry snorkel from Cressi uses a 100 percent silicone mouthpiece and a corrugated breathing tube, and comes with a large, easy-to-clear purge valve on the bottom, and a completely dry top on the other end. It’s the perfect design in a snorkel, allowing for effortless breathing performance when cruising along on the surface, plus it eliminates virtually all water from entering the tube when submerged. 
Scuba Diving Magazine
Seasoft’s frameless Visionmaster Super Mask features lenses made of H-G-G glass with Crystal ARC anti-reflective coatings that virtually eliminate glare. HGG glass and Crystal ARC coatings are found on the optics of leading riflescopes and camera lenses and allow up to 20% more light to reach your eyes.
IST 3-D Flex Dry Snorkel
Here’s something you don’t usually see on a snorkel: ball-joint connections. On IST Sports’ 3-D Flex Dry Snorkel you have two of them: one at the base of the mouthpiece, and one where the purge body connects to the breathing tube.
Scuba Diving Magazine
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.
IST Sports - Diver
IST is a family owned and operated manufacturer with three separate equipment lines available to the diving community. We have been manufacturing quality watersports equipment for others as well as ourselves for over 35 years, so while you may not have seen our logo frequently, chances are you have enjoyed our gear somewhere before.
Related tags: dive lights
Scuba Diving Magazine
Check out the ScubaLab gear review for the Nauticam NA-RX100 Housing made especially for the Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-RX100.
SeaLife Fisheye Wide Angle Lens
SeaLife’s Fisheye Wide Angle Lens gives photographers an expanded view of the undersea landscape. Compatible with all SeaLife DC Series cameras, the Fisheye provides a wide, 111-degree field of view. Extremely versatile, it works well for photos and videos, stabilizing video recording and allowing divers to get close to the subject and still get everything into the shot.
Nauticam Housing for Olympus OM-D E-M5
Nauticam’s rugged aluminum housing for the Olympus OM-D E-M5 camera supports all key camera controls, ergonomically placed for the best shooting performance.
Grouper | Scuba Diving Magazine
 Many photographers shy away from wide-angle photography due to the perceived high level of difficulty, but these simple tips will get you on the right track to success. 
Waterproof iPhone Case
The Watershot® underwater camera housing for the iPhone® comes complete with a glass lens port and lens baffle for optical image clarity, external threaded bezel for accessory lenses and filters, smart yet simple mounting system and a custom mobile application for imaging optimization and social media sharing.
SeaLife ReefMaster Mini camera
SeaLife’s new ReefMaster’s Mini is an easy-to-use dive camera that’s waterproof to 200 feet and doesn’t require a housing. This ultra-compact nine megapixel camera shoots stills as well as video...
2012 Photo Contest Grand Prize: Nicholas Samaras; Agia Kyriaki, Greece.
Our annual photography competition showcases underwater images in four categories: macro, wide-angle, divers and behavior. We were blown away by submissions from shooters across the globe. Enjoy the show in this photo gallery.
Scuba Diving Magazine
Another fantastic image from the 2012 photo contest.
Scuba Diving Magazine
What's new in the world of dive gear for August 2012.
Scuba Diving Magazine
The underwater photo pros at Backscatter.com present their monthly imaging column and videos. 
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scuba regulators
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.
Sherwood Scuba Magnum regulator
The Magnum delivered excellent work of breathing scores on the ANSTI breathing simulation tests that are conducted at an independent testing facility in Panama City, Florida.
Bill Oliver, scuba gear designer
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
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Regulator: APEKS XTX200
The Apeks XTX200, the company’s flagship regulator, gets high marks for its excellent breathing characteristics: well-designed user adjustments, great hose swivel connection on the second stage, and cool-looking chrome finish on the compact, environmentally sealed, over-balanced diaphragm first stage.
Follow these predive and post dive steps to keep your regulator in top-notch working condition.
Related tags: Basic Skills
diver with scuba gear
Before you explore your first wrecks, here are a few key pieces of scuba gear you might want to add to your kit.
SCUBAPRO - MK25/A700
A stellar, ultrahigh airflow performer, SCUBAPRO’s MK25 smoked the ANSTI breathing machine when it was tested by ScubaLab. In fact, the more we stressed this reg, even down to extreme test depths, the better it performed.
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Aqua Lung Regulator
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.
Related tags: Gear Videos
scubamax reg
ScubaLab reviews 12 new regulators for 2011
titan reg
ScubaLab reviews 12 new regulators for 2011
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Waterproof - W3 Wetsuit
Swedish Manufacturer Waterproof is known for making wetsuits and drysuits for bone-chilling Scandinavian waters. The 3.5-millimeter W3 harnesses those same qualities, but this time, in a tropical wetsuit.
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The W2 Wetsuit from Waterproof is anatomically designed for a superior fit. It features Waterproof’s patented HexTex inner lining, a dense, knitted, hexagonally shaped plush lining to restrict water movement and increase comfort and warmth.
Bare - Main Image
At BARE we understand that a truly memorable dive experience is one to remember because of the dive, not the equipment. That’s why we developed the SB SYSTEM. It’s a combination of 3 lightweight layers that provide STRETCH and BREATHABILITY, enhancing your overall comfort level so you can enjoy the real adventure underwater.
Fourth Element Wetsuit - 60SSL
Fourth Element’s Proteus wetsuit is all about keeping warmth in and water out, while providing unparalleled comfort at depth. Using both Superstretch and Thermocore neoprene, in thicknesses from three to seven mil, the Proteus is the suit that ScubaLab Testers rated warmest in its class. With availability in 10 women’s and 13 men’s sizes, the Proteus is versatile enough for a wide range of divers AND environments.
DiveGear- Wetsuit 60SSL
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.
ist camo wetsuit
IST’s camo wetsuit blends into any underwater hunting terrain with its choice of blue or green camouflage pattern. The one-piece, three-mil spearfishing wetsuit has elastic panels under the arms and along the lower back to enhance your range of movement.
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cressi lontra wetsuit
Cressi’s Lontra wetsuit is a versatile suit with an attractive design. It’s 7mm ultraspan stretch neoprene keeps you warm when you’re exploring the reef, and the wrists are sealed with double cuffs to keep water out.
Related tags: 60 Second ScubaLab
wetsuits
Finding a wetsuit that fits you like a second skin is 90 percent of the battle. Seals, seams and zippers: none of this matters if the wetsuit doesn’t fit.
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BCs are generally divided into three “Use” categories: General Purpose (full-featured, high lift, generous ballast capacity, for temperate water diving), True Travel (lightweight, low-profile, easy to pack, for tropical diving), and Dual Purpose ...
cressi summer wetsuit
Cressi’s Summer wetsuit is lightweight and extremely elastic.
Related tags: Gear Videos | scuba wetsuits
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DUI FLX new
As a Testers’ Choice pick, the male and female FLX Extreme suits had excellent scores across all categories.
Bare SB System image
A very versatile suit, the Bare SB System drysuit is designed for a wide range of temperatures and scored well in a number of categories.
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Drysuits TC-BB 2011
ScubaLab's Tester's Choice and Best Buy picks for 2011 drysuits
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IST Sports - Diver
IST is a family owned and operated manufacturer with three separate equipment lines available to the diving community. We have been manufacturing quality watersports equipment for others as well as ourselves for over 35 years, so while you may not have seen our logo frequently, chances are you have enjoyed our gear somewhere before.
Related tags: dive lights
13 tips to extend the life of your drysuit.
How to ensure your drysuit valve operates safely
2011 Drysuit Tests opener
What’s hot in drysuits designed for cold-water diving
Drysuit blog #3 open
ScubaLab Blog #3: The Testing Begins
Working the crowd
Blog #2: Backstage at the Oregon Coast Aquarium
ScubaLab Blog Opener
Behind the scenes at this year's drysuit tests in Oregon
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ScuabLab 2012 Gear of the Year: Tusa SF-15 X-Pert Zoom Z3 scuba fin review
The only split fin in this year's open-heel group, the Z3 is easily recognizable by its radical 27-degree blade angle. In the water, the fin racked up some of the best scores of this group in acceleration, stability and efficiency.
Related tags: scuba fins | scubalab
ScubaLab 2012 Gear of the Year: Tusa FF-19 X-Pert Evolution scuba fin review
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.
Related tags: scuba fins | scubalab
scuba diving news
An interview with Bonnier Corp.’s ScubaLab Director
DAN Coast Guard Complete First-Aid Kit
Diving is the best sport in the world, but like all high-adrenaline activities, things can sometimes go sideways. When they do, your level of preparation can make all the difference. 
Cressi - Spring Ultraspan Wetsuit
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.
Fourth Element - Proteus 3mm
Features - 3 mm neoprene with high-stretch nylon- and polyester-based exterior and interior laminate; glued and blindstitched seams with full interior taping; glideskin neoprene seals on wrist and ankles; olled-edge smoothskin neck; full-length back zipper; pull-over secondary glideskin neck seal; high-fl ex embossed rubber patterning on knees, shoulders and waist; 1.5 mm Hydrolock neck dam.
Dive Bag Reviews
ScubaLab Reviews the Latest Dive-Travel Luggage for weight, form and function
scuba diving gear
Five power-breathing models were the winners of the 14 regs we tested.
Related tags: scuba regulators | scubalab
scuba gear reviews
These fully loaded dive computers do everything except dive for you
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Pocket Weights
Pocket Weights are the first and only ballast product designed specifically to fit weight-integrated BCs, providing secure one-hand insertion and removal from both modular pouches and fixed weight pockets.
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