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Cressi AC25 / Master Cromo Regulator
New from Cressi, this regulator has a balanced-piston first stage with four medium-pressure ports arranged on a swivel and a fifth coming straight off the end of the piston for easy hose-routeing of second stages and direct feeds. Read more...
DIVER TEST: Oceanic Excursion
The Oceanic Excursion is a very good, workmanlike BC, aimed at the serious diver. Its ruggedness inspires confidence that it will survive a lot of hard diving. Read more...
XCU 200g Undersuit
If you feel you need a bit more central heating to get you through that winter diving, Typhoon reckons its XCU 200g undergarment will keep you warmer for longer. Read more...
DIVER TEST: Oceanic Alpha 10 SPX
There’s a great deal to commend in the Oceanic Alpha 10 SPX. It’s a very easy breathe – not “for the price” but by any standard, including of course EN250A. Read more...
Typhoon EON Mask
This new mask could hardly be described as expensive at £26, but Typhoon says it’s high-spec all the same. Read more...
DIVER TEST: Red Original Micro Fibre towel
I’m very happy to recommend this towel. And not just for people – underwater photographers often like to use a towel as a clean work surface. Read more...
DIVER TEST: Scubapro Mk25 EVO/ S620 Ti
Given the specifications and its heritage, it’s no surprise that the Mk25/S620Ti has received the top EN250A rating. Read more...
Mares Dual Adjustable 62X Regulator
The latest addition to the Italian manufacturer’s regulator fleet is the Dual Adjustable 62X. Read more...
DIVER TEST: Nautilus Oxygen Administration Set
The Nautilus Oxygen Supply System is a robust, well-made, easy-to-use piece of kit designed for emergency use. Read more...
Sealife SportDiver Camera Housing
This housing is designed to enable divers to shoot underwater stills and video with Apple iPhones 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, X, Xr, Xs, Xs Max, 11, 11 Pro Max and SE (2nd Gen) models, as deep as 40m. Read more...
DIVER TEST: AP Diving 45m Ratcheted Pocket
I’d be happy to use it as my primary DSMB reel and I liked its utility for searches. Read more...
DIVER TEST: Scubapro Hydros Pro
Scubapro makes a lot of claims for the Hydros Pro and these are borne out by my experience of using it. Performance above and below the water can’t be faulted. Read more...
Akona Laguna Folding Duffle Bags
Some smart thinking at Akona seems to have led to the launch of this product. Read more...
DIVER TEST: Christopher Ward C60 Elite 1000 Titanium
If you want a dive-watch, the C60 Elite is beautifully made, solid and desirable. I can’t imagine buyer’s remorse occurring post-purchase. Read more...
DIVER TEST: Oceanic Veo 4.0 1460
The Oceanic Veo 4.0 is a very capable computer for advanced recreational and entry-level rec-tech diving. Read more...
Mares XR-Rec Silver Backmount Single Cylinder Set
GEAR NEWS Mares XR-Rec Silver Backmount Single Cylinder Set This is the latest wing ...
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Garmin Descent Mk2 & MK2i Computers
What don’t these new Garmin Descent dive-computers do? They are claimed to be far more than mere dive-computers, in fact, in the way they can handle apnea, open-circuit air, nitrox, trimix and mixed-gas rebreather diving. Read more...
DIVER TEST: Mares Dual Adjustable 52X
Although an inexpensive addition to its range, the Dual Adjustable 52X delivers all the features and benefits a serious advanced diver is likely to ask of any regulator. Read more...
Sherwood Oracle+ Mask
Reached the ripe old age of affluence where you can afford to do those critter trips and own a nice camera – but can’t even see the pygmy seahorse, let alone check that it’s in focus? Read more...
DIVER TEST: Hollis HD200
The Hollis HD200 delivers superb surface flotation and perfect underwater buoyancy control. Read more...
GoPro Hero 9 Action-Cam
Shooting 5k video and 20MP stills, the new GoPro can go as deep as 10m as is, or to recreational depths using an optional housing. Read more...
DIVER TEST: Mares Mission 1 SPG 357
I found the Mission 1 very easy to read under water, even though I should (but don’t) have reading lenses in my mask, and light levels were low. Read more...
Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone Watch
Named for the Royal Marines’ Devon base, the automatic C60 Lympstone is a 600m-rated dive and “survivalist” watch. Read more...
Waterproof Body X Underwear
DIVING NEWS Waterproof Body X Underwear Coldwater dive-suit specialist Waterproof’s new Body X drysuit ...
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Fourth Element Ocean Positive Hydroskin Rashguards
Fourth Element’s commitment to recycled plastics continues with its new rashguard line. Read more...
Mares Magellan BC
Barely making it to 2kg on the scales, the Magellan is proudly promoted by Mares as a travel BC. Read more...
Aqua Lung Blizzard Pro Drysuit
The Blizzard Pro will see you comfortably through year-round diving in the UK, says Aqua Lung. Read more...
DIVER TEST: Atomic BC2
My only problem with it is the price. I can’t even find it in my fiscally motivated heart to describe it as “expensive but reasonably priced bearing in mind the performance and quality of build”. But I really wish I could. Read more...
