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Ikelite’s Gamma dive light is small enough to tuck inside a BC pocket. Constructed of high-grade aluminum, the Gamma’s anodized body provides superior corrosion protection.
Cressi’s Spring 3.5 one-piece wetsuit is designed to be worn in waters ranging from the tropical to the marginally warm.
The first housing on the market for these two impressive compacts; the only housing with true TTL. Access to all camera functions plus built-in electronics to support TTL flash exposure with compatible Ikelite Substrobes.
The Liquivision Lynx air/nitrox dive computerallows you to monitor your dive status, aswell as your buddy and your dive team. Withits large fonts and customizable colors, theOLED display can be easily read in anyvirtually any conditions. It can collect tankpressure and location data from up to tentransmitters. Bottom line: the Lynx is aversatile dive computer offering range,reliability and readability.
From buying new dive equipment to taking care of what you already own, these simple tips will help you get the most out of your money.
Scuba diving is an equipment intensive sport, and your gear can be a fickle ally. Assembling a collection of dive gear-specific tools and spare parts to deal with basic maintenance and minor emergencies will help keep you ready to hit the water at a moment’s notice
SCUBAPRO has teamed its Mark 11 balanced diaphragm first stage with a new second stage, the R-195. Combining a classic downstream valve with a large diaphragm and a center-case purge button, the R-195 comes with a large dive/pre-dive switch that helps prevent surface free-flows. The reversible hose attachment feature lets you use the R-195 as a primary second stage, an octo reg, or the perfect choice for deco tanks.
We are Howler Brothers. We are not really related by blood. But we are bonded by many shared callings: Surfing, fishing, paddling and the good things that come with these pursuits. Things like fire pits, really good tequila, limes, and pre-dawn coffee.
A load of new gear debuted in 2012, and the ScubaLab team dive-tested just about all of it. After digging deep into both objective and ergonomic test results, on the following pages we celebrate the year’s top-performing fins, BCs, regulators and dive computers, along with some first-rate travel bags, warm-water wetsuits and a couple of our top picks for safety gear.
Subgear’s SG500 has been given a new name, but underneath this fresh moniker is the same high performing reg that earned a Best Buy rating in a major ScubaLab regulator review. In real-world diving it’s a sweet breather in all diving positions and dry as well. With its low work of breathing, surprising amount of reserve capacity and a solid track record for its in-water work, the SG500 is a proven performer.
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.
Luminox’s DEEP DIVE Automatic 1500 is a precision self-winding instrument that employs proprietary technologies pioneered for military special ops. Micro-gas lighting in the timepiece’s hands and hour markers require no batteries, and will provide a high-visibility blue lighting provides a constant glow for up to 25 years.
Irikonji Dive Shorts offer a unique alternative to hard-to-reach BC pockets or dangling D-rings. The shorts can be worn alone, or slipped over a wetsuit or drysuit.
Reviews of scuba diving apps for your mobile device. This week: Scuba Exam Lite.
In many locations, the action really picks up on the reef after the sun sets. Here are a couple of dive-light tips that can help you stay safe and get the most fun out of your next after-hours excursion.
This serious dive tool uses a modular, interchangeable design so divers have a system that’s easy to use, no matter the environment. The knife offers a choice of a sharp drop-point or blunt-tip blade made from a hardened stainless steel alloy, making it durable and rust-resistant.
Seasoft’s Stealth and Sunray booties are built with a hard sole that keeps a diver’s feet from moving up and down inside the foot pocket of their fins, one of a diver’s biggest causes of cramps. The booties are manufactured just like athletic shoes with a well-designed elevated heel and arch support.
Seasoft Scuba’s tough DryPak keeps your clothes and towels from getting wet, but it also provides protection for sensitive electronics—including a removable padded laptop sleeve and a front pocket for keys, C-card, sunscreen and sunglasses.
In honor of free-diving Guinness World Record holder Carlos Coste, this limited edition Cenote series chronograph wristwatch from Oris is a collectible timepiece and truly unique.
A quick look at how the three different types of integrated-weight systems work and how they affect your diving.
Ideally designed for dive shops and charter operations, the Start Pro BC from Cressi nevertheless boasts a number of features found on higher-end BCs designed for personal ownership.
The Artemis from IST is not just a typical smaller version of a men’s BC. It was designed exclusively for women divers, by women divers.
Specifically designed and engineered for divers who travel by plane, the Travelight BC from Cressi is the product of extensive research into weight-reducing materials.
The Artemis from IST is not just a typical smaller version of a men’s BC. It was designed exclusively for women divers, by women divers.
Aqua Lung’s i3 technology for BCs is now available in back inflation. The Dimenion and Lotus, designed for men and women, respectively, provide a single-touch control lever for both inflation and deflation.
Cressi’s new Air Travel BC is lightweight and packs easily making it a great option for jet setting divers. It features the same convenient carry bag as the Travelight BC, folding up effortlessly into a compact package.
SCUBAPRO’s Seahawk is this year’s Testers Choice for a back buoyancy BC.
In recent ScubaLab BC tests the Luna was our test divers’ favorite women’s BC.
A lot of female-specific attention to detail went into this BC. Combined with its across-the-board, better-than-average performance, the Selene II is a good choice for women.
These two models were tested but not included in the September/October issue of the magazine.
A behind-the-scenes look at ScubaLab’s recent dive computer testing in Blue Grotto Spring, Williston, Florida, and at the USC Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber.
The wristwatch design of Cressi’s Edy II is striking, but this dive computer offers tons of functionality in addition to its sleek good looks. The Edy II offers dive, gauge and free dive modes.
Before you explore your first wrecks, here are a few key pieces of scuba gear you might want to add to your kit.
IST’s Dolphin Tech GP4000 COMPASS+ has a built-in digital compass that works at angles that would be impossible for a conventional compass. It has a new dot-matrix screen that offers a better visual presentation of information including a live dive profile graph.
Versatility is the key to the Zen IQ 950 Zen Air, which can be used as an air/nitrox computer, depth gauge/timer for free diving, or as a watch for daily wear.
The Leonardo is a complete RGBM computer that offers all the functions recreational divers need in a sharp-looking package. It is the first computer completely manufactured by Cressi Electronic, a new division of the company introduced this year.
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.
ScubaLab discovers that downloading dive data is easier than ever.
ScubaLab examines 18 new masks to help you find one that will fit your face — and style of diving. Here we review the Subgear Sprite.
ScubaLab examines 18 new masks to help you find one that will fit your face — and style of diving.
ScubaLab examines 18 new masks to help you find one that will fit your face — and style of diving. Here we review the Aqua Lung Ventura +
Understanding the different mask features and how they enhance your dive experience
When choosing a mask, three sets of criteria are critically important: fit, fit and fit. As no two faces are alike, proper mask fitting needs to be a careful undertaking. Bring your regulator and snorkel on your shopping trip because these can affect the mask’s seal.
ScubaLab examined 18 new masks to help you find one that will fit your face — and style of diving.
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.
The special-edition chrome frame and black skirt give the Visio Pro mask from TUSA retro feel and look, but its high-tech features make it very much a 21st-century dive product.
IST’s ProEar ME-80 is a dual-lens mask with a crystal-clear silicone skirt. But what makes the ProEar ME-80 unique is its pair of ear pods that provide a watertight fit over each ear. The air spaces inside these ear pods are connected to the air space inside the mask via a pair of equalization tubes.
The new Cressi Eyes Evolution Crystal Mask comes with all of the great features of the Big Eyes Evolution Crystal mask, but in a smaller size that’s perfect for women and smaller faces. Crystal Silicone is an exclusive Cressi material that’s so clear the mask’s skirt is virtually invisible when diving.
Every Scuba Lab gear review has one common goal—helping you be an informed consumer of dive gear. If we've done our job, we've given you valuable information you can use to sort your equipment options and get the gear ...
Our team of 12 test divers and five test supervisors spent a week putting 18 new fin designs to the test.
Our 2007 Scuba Lab Fin Test would not have been possible if not for the support and assistance of our friends in Bonaire, especially: Capt. Don's Habitat. General Manager Jack Chalk and his entire staff made our stay comfortable and easy. ...
In May 2004 a dedicated team of twelve fin testers converged at Habitat Curacao. Their mission: to dive from sun up to sun down, doing timed speed trials and following an ...
The making of a Scuba Lab fin test on Bonaire, from the October 2005 issue of Scuba Diving Magazine.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Nauticam’s NA-D800 housing for Nikon’s D800 camera is made of hard-anodized aluminum alloy with stainless hardware, scratch-resistant acrylic windows and over-molded non-slip handles.
Top Five Things I Learned at the Backscatter Digital Shootout
Nauticam’s anodized aluminum housing for the Sony NEX-7 camera supports all camera controls, each one ergonomically placed for comfortable shooting. The housing takes advantage of the unique NEX-7 three-dial interface to give the user direct access to ALL THREE manual exposure settings.
Scuba Diving Photo Editor reports from the Backscatter Digital Shootout at the Little Cayman Beach Resort
Scuba Diving Photo Editor heads to the Backscatter Digital Shootout at the Little Cayman Beach Resort
As if the dive weren't challenge enough, try taking memorable images while you're at it.
By using some simple techniques and the right equipment, anyone can capture professional quality images with a compact camera system.
What's new in the world of dive gear for June 2012? Let's get that First Look.
Though the Go Pro camera is a great way to get into underwater videography, a few add-ons will eliminate the guesswork and produce better results.
The easy-to-use SeaLife DC1400 brings the underwater point and shoot category to a new level, with amazing results that anyone from novice to veteran will be proud of.
Cressi Ellipse MC9 Black BalancedPRICE RANGE: $350-$500SPECS » Ports 2HP, 4LP » 1st Stage Hyperbalanced diaphragm » 2nd Stage Pneumatically balanced » MSRP $470 cressi.comPERFORMANCE » Simulator 5 (Excellent)
Proper maintenance of your regulator will prolong the life of your gear and help keep you safe while diving.
NeoSport’s X-Span three-two jumpsuit is made of an incredibly soft and flexible neoprene sandwiched between a super-elastic fabric laminate, making this tropical dive suit about as comfortable and flexible as they come. The extra-soft rubber ...
Henderson’s Thermoprene Womens three-mil front-zip jumpsuit is all about style, comfort and convenience.
Tilos’ top-of-the-line Zenith 3/2 fullsuit is made of double-lined 250-percent Supreme Stretch neoprene — 3 mil in the torso area, 2 mil in the arms and lower legs. Seams are quadruple-glued and blind-stiched, and a 9-mil spine pad cushions the ...
Henderson’s H2 Titanium 3 millimeter wetsuit is made from an exclusive 250-percent-stretch neoprene with a new pill-resistant Aquasilk lining that provides maximum durability and comfort.
In 2009, divers were given a tsunami of new gear, and ScubaLab completed...
June 2009 Issue Scuba Lab Review Quick Links
Aqua Lung Aqua Flex 3mm
BARE Elastek 3mm Full
BARE 3/2 Velocity Full
Body Glove EX3 3 mm
Camaro Seamless Hydronomic 3mm
Camaro ...
June 2009 Issue Scuba Lab Review Quick Links
Aqua Lung Aqua Flex 3mm
BARE Elastek 3mm Full
BARE 3/2 Velocity Full
Body Glove EX3 3 mm
Camaro Seamless Hydronomic 3mm
Camaro ...
June 2009 Issue Scuba Lab Review Quick Links
Aqua Lung Aqua Flex 3mm
BARE Elastek 3mm Full
BARE 3/2 Velocity Full
Body Glove EX3 3 mm
Camaro Seamless Hydronomic 3mm
Camaro ...
June 2009 Issue Scuba Lab Review Quick Links
Aqua Lung Aqua Flex 3mm
BARE Elastek 3mm Full
BARE 3/2 Velocity Full
Body Glove EX3 3 mm
Camaro Seamless Hydronomic 3mm
Camaro ...
June 2009 Issue Scuba Lab Review Quick Links
Aqua Lung Aqua Flex 3mm
BARE Elastek 3mm Full
BARE 3/2 Velocity Full
Body Glove EX3 3 mm
Camaro Seamless Hydronomic 3mm
Camaro ...
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.
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.
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.
The Arctic is low in bulk yet offers two layers of thermal protection.
Seasoft’s TX3 is a lightweight neoprene drysuit that fits so snug you’d think you were wearing a wetsuit.
ZipSeals – a DUI patented innovation - gives divers the ability to change out their seals in less than a minute. A $300 value!
Flexible polyurethane ZipRings are installed on the neck and wrist. Each suit comes with a set of latex wrist and ...
What began 12 years ago as one event with 50 divers has now grown to 18 events across the nation giving more than 2,250 divers each year the opportunity to test dive DUI equipment.
The Evolution 2 Drysuit is Pinnacle's first front-entry suit. The suit is built to be rugged and durable enough for commercial and industrial divers, yet user-friendly enough to be used by ...
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ScubaLab puts eight new dive computers to the test. Here we review the Tusa IQ-950 Zen Air
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ScubaLab puts eight new dive computers to the test. Here we review the Oceanic VT 4.0.
ScubaLab puts eight new dive computers to the test. Here we review the Suunto D9tx
ScubaLab puts eight new dive computers to the test. Here we review the IST GP-4000 Compass+
ScubaLab puts eight new dive computers to the test. Here we review the Hollis DG-03
ScubaLab puts eight new dive computers to the test and offers scuba gear reviews of each one tested.
These two models were tested but not included in the September/October issue of the magazine.
Constructed of a flexible polypropylene blade and a thermoplastic rubber foot pocket in an open-heel design, Tilos’s lightweight Torrent fins offer increased flexibility, which translates to a more comfortable kicking experience.
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?”
