Top Picks in Dive Gear

When it comes to equipment, among the most common questions divers ask us is What do you recommend? Here are our top picks for masks, snorkels, fins, wetsuits, regulators, BCs and dive computers.

Scubapro Spectra Mask: The low-volume Spectra mask is designed for easy clearing and comfortable fit. Universal, super comfortable fit for a variety of face shapes. Double sealed silicon skirt with extra flexibility for even easier clearing. Spectra is softly textured and indented around the nose, making it easy to grip, pinch and clear without affecting the entire seal around your face. (09/01/08)

Scubapro Laguna Dry Snorkel: Extremely ergonomic mouthpiece for added comfort. Dry-top design prevents water entry into tube. Purge valve at lowest point for effortless clearing. Cellphone-style removable clip. (09/01/08)

AquaLung Slingshot™ Fins: Aqua Lung Slingshot, a revolutionary fin that is taking the dive world by storm. The Slingshot makes diving more comfortable, efficient and fun. Its innovations include Power Bands, Gear Shift and Mid-foot Flex Joint that all add up to provide a wonderful diving experience. More… (09/01/08)

Henderson Hyperstretch® • Wetsuits Revolutionized: With the introduction of Hyperstretch®, Henderson Aquatics singlehandedly changed the way a generation of divers feels about wearing wetsuits. Once a task to be dreaded, Hyperstretch® makes donning a wetsuit an absolute joy. This revolutionary four-way stretch neoprene can expand up to 250 percent of its original size. This provides huge advantages over wetsuits made from ordinary neoprene. More… (11/4/06)

AquaLung Mikron Regulator: Aqua Lung has once again raised the bar on regulator design with the release of Mikron — the smallest and lightest weight regulator on the market today. Weighing in at just 26 ounces (DIN) and 31 ounces (yoke), the traveling diver will benefit tremendously. Even more amazing is that performance is not sacrificed by the extreme compactness of the regulator. Its balanced first and second stages produce exceptional breathing performance. More… (09/01/08)

SeaQuest Pro QD and Pearl BCs • Now With i3 Technology: Experts agree: The SeaQuest Pro QD and the brand-new Pearl BCs could well be the world’s best jacket-style BCs. The only significant difference between the two is that while the Pro QD is a unisex model, the Pearl is designed to fit the unique contours of women. More… (03/01/08)

SeaQuest Airsource 3: The Airsource 3 combines a high-performance second stage with a power inflator. By eliminating the need for a traditional octopus, the diver can streamline his entire system. In addition, unlike a traditional octopus that can drag in the sand or damage coral, you’ll take comfort knowing that the Airsource 3 is right in front of you ready to deliver life saving air in a moment’s notice. More… (09/01/08)

Suunto D9 Hoseless Computer: Suunto’s D9 is the world’s first dive computer to incorporate a digital compass. The compass shows the general direction with a graphical compass rose, as well as the exact bearing with a numerical display. Headings can be stored in Suunto D9’s memory for later analysis. The compass can naturally be used on land too. More… (09/01/08)

Travelok Dive Bags: Just the thing for weight-conscious travelers. Seep See’s Travelok series of dive bags generally weigh at less than ten pounds each. Available in duffel and backpack styles, these bags feature an added security feature in that all of the storage pockets are accessible only from inside the bag (hence the name). Secure the one exterior zipper with a TSA-approved lock and only you and the Transportation Safety Administration can access what’s inside. More… (09/01/08)

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