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Aqua Lung Blizzard Pro Drysuit

The Blizzard Pro will see you comfortably through year-round diving in the UK, says Aqua Lung. Read more...

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...

Scubapro Mk19 EVO / D420 Regulator

Reckoned by Scubapro to be the perfect combination of first and second stage for deep, cold and silty diving conditions, this new regulator combination costs £695. Read more...

Nautilus LifeLine GPS Personal Locator Beacon

“Even the best divers make mistakes, but the most safety-conscious divers have a Nautilus LifeLine to help keep those mistakes from turning into a tragedy.” Read more...

Mares Horizon Rebreather

Claimed to be easy to use by recreational divers, the Mares Horizon semi-closed rebreather is being launched with an SSI training programme to match. Read more...

GoPro Hero 8

If I wanted a use-it-anywhere action camera, I’d go for the Hero 8 – just making darn sure that I housed it before taking it diving. Read more...

TUSA SP-170 Platina II Hyperdry

You can get a deep, smooth inhalation easily through the TUSA. It’s not a snorkel for the freediving purist, but for the typical recreational diver it satisfies faultlessly. Read more...

Paralenz Vaquita Action Cam

The Paralenz Vaquita can be mask-mounted for point-of-view video or aimed using the built-in OLED monitor. Read more...

More support for Hollis rebreathers

Rebreathers UK has expanded its distribution for Hollis Rebreathers to provide support in the following European countries: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands and Switzerland. Read more...

Weefine WFL-11 & 12 Dome Ports

Looking to take in a wider view or get closer with your compact or mirrorless camera? Doing so should improve sharpness, contrast and colour. Read more...

Shearwater Peregrine computer

New from Shearwater Research is the £448 Peregrine computer, designed to attract recreational divers with user-friendly and progressive features including customisable displays. Read more...

Keldan 8M CRI Video Light

Keldan’s professional 8M CRI video light has adjustable output from 8000 to 2700 lumens and running times from 45 to 170 minutes. Read more...

Mares Ranger BC

For younger divers, Mares offers this jacket-style buoyancy compensator made from hard-wearing 420 denier Cordura. Read more...

Sealife Micro 3.0 SL550 Underwater Camera

Sealife claims that this new camera will deliver high-quality underwater photos and video with the minimum of fuss. Read more...

DIVER TEST: LOMO Marlin BC knife

It’s a simple, decently made piece of kit at a fair price. What more do you want? Read more...

DIVER TEST: Red Original Waterproof Pouch

The Red Original Waterproof Pouch is a very practical solution for those who like to kit up and walk straight into the water without risking leaving valuables on shore or locked in a car some distance away. Read more...

DIVER TEST: O’Three Full Flex Gloves

O’Three Full Flex Gloves are just 2mm thick, so are really designed for warmish to temperate conditions. There are no straps to do up. Just slide your hand in through the cuff and you’re done. Read more...

BARE Elate & Revel Wetsuits

With its new women’s Elate and men’s Revel lines of wetsuits, BARE promises superb comfort and fit through the use of superstretch neoprene and anatomical shaping, with the emphasis said to be on increased freedom of movement. Read more...

DIVER TEST: Sea & Sea DX-6G

The DX-6G handles very well, feels well-made, oozes longevity and turns out good images. Read more...

Scubapro D Mask

At £155, the D Mask might be considered designer eyewear. This system mask features coated lenses said to block damaging high energy visible (HEV) light, with an optional selection of positive, minus and bi-focal eyesight correction lenses. Read more...