Hollis LX100 & LX200
I’d be tempted by the lower price of the LX100, but I really like the idea of the tougher coating on the LX200. Regardless of which you plump for, these are good regs. Read more...
Lights to Suit your Pocket
STEVE WARREN checks out 10 dive-lights priced at less than £100 to see if they have what it takes Read more...
Mares 72X / Loop
The Loop offers a good breathe, though the difference in ease of cracking effort between it and the pneumatically balanced Ultra Adj is apparent and to be expected, given the price difference. But if you want a budget recreational or stage regulator, the 72X and Loop combo is a winner. Recommended. Read more...
Tovatec Mera
The Tovatec Mera just might appeal to a certain sector of the diving fraternity, those of us who like a bit of wreck penetration. Combining primary light and video unit is a compact solution while swimming through dark passages. Read more...
Aqua Lung i770R
It seems to be built and to work well enough to deliver sufficient pride of ownership for that diver never to want anything else. It really is a cracking little unit. Read more...
Mares Coral Dive Skin
Getting sunburnt or stung by underwater no-see-ums takes the edge off that pleasure. The Mares Coral offers a practical solution to these annoyances in a comfortable, travel-friendly and well-made dive skin. Read more...
Deepblu COSMIQ+
I really think Deepblu is onto something with the COSMIQ+, and hope it will add to its range and encompass deco and tech diving. Read more...
Scubapro Mk11/C370
Head up, head down, inverted or in good trim the Mk11 and C370 worked very well, and passed my forget-about-the-kit-and-go-diving test within seconds. Read more...
Tusa BC0103B Liberator
The Liberator is a very nice BC for single-tank diving. It meets the needs of lift, comfort, stability, safety and ease of use like a trooper. Read more...
Apeks XL4+ Regulator
The XL4+ works really well as a reg, breathing smoothly and staying dry regardless of orientation or depth. Read more...