IST Sports Regulator
R-2000
MSRP $700
Contact istdivingsystem.com
Combining a sealed balanced first stage with a pneumatically balanced second stage, this reg ensures comfy, consistent breathing at any depth. The sealed design, coupled with an integrated heat sink, ensures optimal performance in contaminated and cold-water environments. Compatible with 40 percent oxygen gas mixes out of the box, this versatile reg is a reliable option for divers of all levels. The chrome-plated first stage includes two high-pressure and four low-pressure ports to support multiple hose configurations. The second stage has a Venturi control and breathing adjustment.
Garmin Dive Computer
Descent X30
MSRP $749.99
Contact garmin.com
Touting a 2.4-inch color screen, this large-format multigas Garmin dive computer offers a vibrant, easy-to-read display with a clean, data-rich layout. It includes surface GPS and a compass for marking dive entry and exit points, as well as line-of-sight navigation to preloaded and user-defined dive sites. Underwater, the dive display features customizable data screens, a three-axis digital compass, a dynamic depth chart and a new no-decompression limit (NDL) awareness feature that helps optimize bottom time by showing divers how specific depth changes can impact their current NDL. The computer is not air-integrated but is compatible with Garmin inReach devices. All of the plastic used in the computer’s housing and bezel is made from recycled ocean-bound plastic.
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XS Scuba Dive Knife
Quikpynch
MSRP $49.95 (blunt), $79.95 (titanium tips)
Contact xsscuba.com
This knife’s clever grip design doubles as the release mechanism for the sheath, which allows for fast, seamless, one-handed deployment and replacement. The self-locking mechanism makes an audible click to confirm the blade is securely stowed. The 3-inch blade includes both a smooth and serrated cutting edge and a line cutter. The knife measures 6.5 inches in total and is available in three versions: 304 stainless steel blunt tip, a titanium stiletto tip and a titanium tanto tip. The sheath is compatible with rubber straps (not included) and comes with hardware to mount to BC grommets, a belt or a low-pressure hose.
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MaskOptix Prescription Dive Glasses
MSRP Starts at $199
Contact maskoptix.com
Originally designed for full-face diving masks and helmets, these lightweight, prescription-ready glasses can also be worn beneath some recreational scuba masks. They can be outfitted with the diver’s exact prescription, including single vision, bifocals and progressive lenses. Thin cable temples sit flush against the head, so they won’t interfere with the mask skirt, while flexible ear hooks hold the glasses in place when removing, replacing or clearing a mask. They are compact and tailored close to the face for an optimal field of view. The glasses can be worn topside, allowing for a seamless continuity of vision between the surface and the sea. They can even be fitted with extras like anti-fog coatings and transition sunglass lenses to create an all-encompassing pair of spectacles suitable for any outdoor or watersports activity.
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