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Ocean Master 3D Flex - Dry Snorkel

Updated Jun 18, 2008

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Sorry for all the scuba related posts lately. The season is finally starting here and I've got the bug :)

This is a great snorkel for divers and swimmers alike. It really stays 100% dry. You can plunge below the waves and check out something underwater, and when you pop back up you simply continue breathing. No water ever enters.

It also has a purge valve, in case you let water in through the mouthpiece. Just give a quick breath to get any residual H2O out.

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Suunto SK7 Wrist Compass

Updated May 7, 2008

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If you want to dive with more confidence and increase your skills and ability, it's a good idea to learn some basic navigational skills. Compasses work underwater as well as they do above them, and are extremely useful for planning a dive where you know where you are, where you're going, and where to enter and exit.

Sunnto makes some of the best compasses around. The SK7 is a phenomenal model available in either a wristwatch style mount or a separate, retractable console you can attach to your BCD.

The compass face is white, extremely clear and easy to read. The 'Lubber LIne' in the middle is a bright orange. The bezel ratchets 5 degrees each way and stays there, and is designed to resist sand or salt corrosion. The face is also phosphorescent so you can see it quite clearly in dark or murky waters.

The best thing about this compass is its ease of use. It has an exceptional tilt-ability of +/- 30 degrees. This means you don't have to hold it perfectly level for the compass to work - great for those new to navigation. It also has a side window to see what heading you are on, even if you hold the compass a bit above you. It picks up North extremely fast and fluidly and can withstand great depths.

If you need a dive compass (or even for land), this is the one to get.

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Apollo Bio-Fin Pro XT C-series

Updated Mar 31, 2008

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Probably the best split-fin on the market today.

Apollo makes these out of an extremely durable, strong rubber that is very corrosion resistant. It's also formed in one piece, so there are no worries of little bits and parts falling off.

If you've never tried split-fins, they take physics plus some clues from fish to provide a much higher kick to power ratio. In English, that means each kick will give you much more distance. This makes swimming even more effortless, thus also lowering your air consumption.

The Pro series has a steel strap instead of the usual buckle, allowing you to slip into them with out using your hands - quite a feature.

I, myself, stay away from split-fins for the simple reason that scuba diving is lazy enough, thank you. Also, they do not provide as efficient thrust against cross-currents. However, if you do want to try a pair, you can't go wrong with these, except maybe the price - $200, but it's worth it.

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Quiksilver RashGuards

Updated Mar 30, 2008

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Rashguards are great. You can use them for their UV protection, 'rash' protection (hence the name) or just for something to wear on top while at the beach. They also provide a bit of warmth in cooler waters.

Quiksilver makes some of the best RashGuards around. They are super comfortable and have a cool little UV protected logo on the arm. They have simple, plain styles in multiple colors, but also some cooler ones if you want to be a bit more conspicuous.

Perfect for surfers, snorkelers, divers, or those just a little cheap with the sunscreen. Oh, did I mention these things protect you from Jellyfish? It's a long story, don't ask.....

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Atomic Aquatics - Frameless Mask

Updated Mar 3, 2008

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One of the best masks available. The frameless design means that other than the glass, everything is foldable - making for a lighter weight, more travel-friendly mask.

The degree of vision is stunning - if you really want to know, it's 80 degrees from side to side, and 75 from top to bottom. I highly recommend getting the clear version, which is made out of pure, crystal silicone. With this, you get a much more open feeling, and the silicone is so pure, you can even see out of it to some degree, increasing your range of view.

The low volume comes from it sitting a bit closer to your face, making it easy to clear if it fills with water.

The glass is superior to any other mask glass around right now - it's optical quality, with virtually no impurities or color distortion.

Best of all, they even offer a Mini version for slightly smaller faces!

You have to try on a mask to know if it fits you, but if this one seems to feel right, go for it!

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Aeris Elite T3 Hoseless Dive Computer

Updated Feb 28, 2008

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If you plan to do any diving in the future at all, I highly recommend getting a dive computer. It makes diving safer and allows you to spend more time having fun by getting the most out of your dive.

The technical details are below, but I love this dive computer. It easily straps to my wrist (I use the underside), so my info is just a quick glance away. It lets me know, in precise minutes, how much longer I can stay under, how much air I have, how much Nitrogen I am accumulating, whether I need to make a decompression stop and even if I am ascending too fast. Oh, and it tells you how much air you have too.

The best part - it's hoseless! It uses a wireless transmitter attached to your regulator setup. Eliminate another hose and you get that much closer to a smooth, swimming-like-a-fish dive.

Details:

# Hoseless air/nitrox integrated technology
# Switch between up to 3 independent transmitters, tracking up to 3 Nitrox mixes or your buddy’s tank pressure
# With the wireless transmitter, the diver can monitor gas pressure from up to three independent cylinders – ideal for both technical diving applications and recreational diving with the new Buddy Pressure Check feature
# Free Dive Mode
# Adjustable safety stop time and depth
# Audible alarms
# Small profile, yet the display is large and easy-to-read
# Enjoy the freedom of eliminating a hose from your system
# Button or Water Activation
# Backlit SmartGlo Display for Night Diving
# Nitrox Programmable (21-50%)
# Automatic Altitude Adjustment to 14,000 feet
# Depth Rated to 330 feet
# Time to Fly
# Safety stop timer
# Air-time/no deco remaining
# Repetitive dive planning
# Temperature (Surface and Depth)
# Time and Date (use it like a watch)
# User Changeable Batteries
# PC Downloadable - download kit and software included with purchase of transmitter or can be purchased separately
# User changeable Imperial/Metric

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Cressi Sub Back-Jac BCD

Updated Feb 16, 2008

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For the uninitiated, a Buoyancy Control Device is simply a harness/vest type thingie you wear when scuba diving. It holds your air tank and, more importantly, contains an air bladder which you manually inflate and deflate. This controls your buoyancy underwater, with your goal to be neutral - free floating, like being in outer space.

This is my BCD. I love the Cressi name but went into the store with an open mind. After trying many BCD's on, I found this one fit me the best.

It is a rear-inflation BCD, meaning the air bladder is on your back, not wrapped around you. This eliminates the 'squeeze' feeling you get from jacket-style BCD's. It also provides more lift and allows for more maneuverability underwater. It can hold up to 20 pounds of emergency-release weights, 10 pounds of non-dump-able weights, and has 2 zip out and hang down pockets for small items. Plenty of D-rings are pre-attached so you can attach a compass, underwater slate, ect. very easily.

I recommend this for all scuba divers.

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Atomic SS1 Inflator/Octopus

Updated Feb 15, 2008

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When you're underwater, you want to feel free. Having lots of cables and hoses protruding from your body hinders that a bit. That's why I recommend the SS1 combination inflator/octopus from Atomic Aquatics.

It attaches easily to virtually any BCD with the included adapter kit. The ellipse shaped design allows it to easily rest on your chest when not in use, but makes it a cinch to grab firmly when you need to inflate/deflate your vest or breathe from it. It's extremely high quality, and you will not find any problems breathing from it, even at depth (100-130 feet or so).

Just remember to tell your dive buddy/partner that, in the event of an emergency, they should grab the regulator in your mouth and use it (preferably asking first). Then, you switch to the SS1 for breathing and buoyancy control.

Oh, and get it in red. SO much cooler looking.

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Atomic Ti6 Titanium Diving Knife

Updated Oct 28, 2007

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A standard scuba diver tool, primarily because, strapped to your leg, you just look so much more 007-style lethal. Also, they are quite useful for cutting away lines and entanglements, as as well as chipping, prodding, prying - just about any need or emergency that should arise underwater.

In reality, diving knives are tools, not weapons. Get the blunt tip version so you don't poke a hole in anything (or anyone). The Ti6 is one of the best diving knives I've found - made from Titanium, so it practically never corrodes. The holster and leg straps are top notch as well, as can be expected from Atomic products.

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Henderson 7mm Titanium Hyperstretch Wetsuit

Updated Oct 28, 2007

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Any scuba divers out there? If you dive in coldish (not freezing) waters you are going to need a 7mm wetsuit. The Henderson Hyperstretch line is a little pricey, but totally worth it. If you're going to buy a wetsuit, make it one of these. You will not find a wetsuit that is easier to slip on - that's right, slip on. And yes, they do come in Women's versions and multiple thicknesses.

The Henderson material can stretch up to 200x (or so they claim), so instead of you doing the stretching and bending, the suit stretches to fit you. A little more expensive than other options, but I think it's worth saving up for this rather than being stuck with something you'll struggle with every time.

Plus, everyone looks cool in a wetsuit. EVERYONE. Just try one on and see.

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Cressi-Sub Rondine "A" Open Heel Fin

Updated Oct 24, 2007

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My standard dive fin. Besides looking cool, they provide a solid, steady and powerful stream of thrust with each kick. Plus, they're from Cressi - the fin experts based in Italy. If you don't want a a split fin or just want a great product for a good price, go with these.

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