ScubaLab 2012 Gear of the Year: BCs

ScubaLab 2012 Gear of the Year: Tusa BCJ-4000 Soverin BC

Taking second place in test-diver “Favorite” votes, the Soverin proved to be no slouch when it came to comfort and stability in the water, and its efficient valve system turned in some of the best scores of the group. Made of 500-denier Cordura, this BC is loaded with padding in the shoulders, back and lumbar areas, and it’s packed with convenience features. All this, plus it carries no inherent buoyancy. MSRP $529 INFO tusa.com