ScubaLab puts eight new dive computers to the test. Here we review the Suunto D9tx

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?”

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.

A behind-the-scenes look at ScubaLab’s BC testing in the pool and the open ocean

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.

ScubaLab puts 12 new regulators through their paces