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Rolex Sea-Dweller DEEPSEA Watch

Like the Rolex Submariner, the Rolex Sea-Dweller DEEPSEA is an elegant but extremely robust customer.

Rolex claim that the Sea-Dweller has come to life as the result of pushing the boundaries of what is possible to the limit. Okay… so it’s…

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Rolex Submariner Watch

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The Rolex Submariner is not a watch that most mortal recreational divers would ever consider as it is an expensive timepiece. So why is the Submariner so pricey and what are the features that make it worth the expense?

This…

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Dacor Nautica BCD

The Dacor Nautica BC is a great all-rounder, which may not appeal to those who like lots of bells and whistles. But do not count it out on that point as the Nautica has more than enough for most divers who…

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Aqualung Legend ACD Supreme

The Aqualung Legend ACD Supreme regulator is lauded as being one the best performing regulators that Aqualung has designed: according to Aqualung it is lengendary… hence its name!

Why do Aqualung claim that the Legend ACD Supreme is so good? Are…

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Aqualung Pearl i3 BCD

The Aqualung Pearl i3 is a BCD designed specifically for women. In reality it’s a variation of the Aqualung Sea Quest Pro QD i3 that has been re-engineered for female divers.

How so?

Well… the Pearl i3 has a sleek but…

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Citizen Promaster Cyber Aqualand NX

The Citizen Promaster Cyber Aqualand NX dive watch is a serious diver’s timepiece. It comprises a number of highly useful functions to such an degree that it blurs the line between dive watches and dive computers.

Features of the Citizen Promaster…

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Omega Seamaster Professional Divers Watch

Omega Seamaster Watch Review ImageThe Omega Seamaster watch range. It’s good enough for James Bond… could it be good for you too?

Background on the Omega Seamaster Watch

Like the Rolex Submariner, the Omega Seamaster watch has become a classic diver’s watch. The Seamaster began its life…

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TUSA Liberator Sigma BCD (BCJ-3200)

TUSA Liberator Sigma BCD LogoThe TUSA Liberator Sigma BCD (BCJ-3200) is a comfortable BCD designed for SCUBA divers of all levels of ability.

It’s also an economy BCD that incorporates a number of TUSA patented features.

But is the Tusa Liberator BC more comfortable than other…

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Princeton Tec Impact II

The Princeton Tec Impact II Flashlight

The Princeton Tec Impact II is a flashlight designed for SCUBA diving as well as for outdoors use. It is a small but powerful light that is strong enough to withstand the pressures that diving and divers make of it.

The…

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DUI TLS-350 Drysuit

DUI TLS-350 DrysuitThe DUI TLS-350 drysuit is the drysuit of choice for many commercial divers, such as the US Coast Guard, Air force and Navy SEALS. However, DUI TLS-350 drysuits are also popular amongst “in-the-know” recreational divers who dive in cooler climes.

Why…

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Scubapro Twin Jet Dive Fins

Scubapro Twin Jet Dive Fins (Adjustable)There are dozens of fins to choose from as a diver. However, Scubapro tell us that the Twin Jet dive fins are “the fastest fins ever tested”, and that they can give you an effortless diving experience.

Why then should…

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Seabob Cayago Magnum

Seabob Cayago MagnumSeabobs have to be just about the coolest looking DPVs created so far.

Seabobs have a fantastic design with sleek lines and an ergonomic shape, and each model comes in a wide range of colors to boot.

The Seabob Cayago Magnum is…

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SeaLife DC600 Digital Underwater Camera

SeaLife DC600 Digital Underwater CameraSeaLife specialize in the manufacture of underwater digital cameras. The DC600 then is another feather in SeaLife’s cap offering niche underwater camera solutions for the diving market. 

But does the SCUBA diving world need another trendy gadget or is the…

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SCUBAPRO MK25/S600 Regulator Combination

SCUBAPRO MK25 S600 Regulator ComboThe SCUBAPRO MK25/S600 regulator combination (a combination of the first stage MK25 and second stage S600 aparatus) is a very attractive system but how good is it?

SCUBAPRO claims that due to its patented design, the MK25/S600 combo is impervious to…

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AKONA AKB234

AKONA AKB234 Divers BackpackThe AKONA AKB234 (AKONA’s deluxe mesh backpack) is a natty little sack for storing your diving gear. The AKONA AKB234 is a 30 x 15 inch pack, having some 5,658 cubic inches of carrying capacity. It’s not a hardcore diver’s backpack for…

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Sherwood Tortuga BCD

Sherwood Tortuga BCDThe Sherwood Tortuga BCD is marketed as a comfortable utility buoyancy control device that offers many convenient features.

But how does it stand up?

At a Glance Features of the Sherwood Tortuga BCD

  • Simple to use inflator (for both oral and power…
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Suunto Vyper Dive Computer

Suunto Vyper ImageThe Suunto Vyper Dive Computer is an older model than Suunto’s D6 and D9 dive computer models and so as you might expect does not offer the same number of functions packed into those two models. However, that does not mean to say…

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Mares Nemo Wide Dive Computer

Mares Nemo WideThe Mares Nemo Wide is one of Mares’ offerings in the dive computer niche. Mares claim that the Nemo Wide is “the best interface between man & sea”.

Is it actually so?

The Rationale Behind the Nemo Wide

The design brief for the…

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SEA-DOO SEASCOOTER GTI

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SEASCOOTER GITThe SEA-DOO SEASCOOTER GTI is the step up from SEA-DOO’s Dolphin and Aquanaut propulsion vehicle models. The GTI leaves the propulsion-vehicles-for-fun market aimed at kids and adults, to become a much more serious player in the adult SCUBA diving market. As such…

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SEA-DOO SEASCOOTER Dolphin

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SEA-DOO SEASCOOTER DolphinThe SEA-DOO SEASCOOTER Dolphin is the slightly older sibling of the SEA-DOO SEASCOOTER Aquanaut inasmuch as, unlike the Aquanaut, it is a propulsion vehicle for children and adults. A further difference between these two models is that the SEASCOOTER Dolphin may be…

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SEA-DOO SEASCOOTER Aquanaut

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SEADOO AquanautThe SEA-DOO SEASCOOTER Aquanaut is the baby of SEA-DOO’s propulsion vehicle range. It is designed for use in swimming pools and can be great fun for children… so maybe it’s a little out of place for a feature review on Try-Diving.net.…

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SEA-DOO SEASCOOTERS

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SEA-DOO SEASCOOTER products are founded upon the reputation of the SEA-DOO recreational watercraft range. Unlike most other SEA-DOO products though, the SEA-DOO SEA SCOOTER is intended for those who want to have fun beneath the surface: SEA-DOO SEASCOOTERS are Diver Propulsion Vehicles (DPVs).…

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SeaLife Reefmaster Mini SL320 Camera

This mini SeaLife camera is a nice addition to the underwater digital camera range.

SeaLife Reef Master Mini Camera: Features at a Glance

  • 6.0 megapixel CCD sensorSeaLife Reef Master
  • Water resistant to 130 feet (40 metres)
  • Built-in flash
  • Fast start-up
  • Fast shutter response
  • 2” TFT Reefmaster LCD to help you…
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Scubapro Titanium Divers Watch

Scubapro’s Titanium Diver’s Watch is a very nice underwater timepiece.Scubapro Divers Watch

The Scubapro Titanium has a 25-jewel Swiss-made mechanized movement that is protected by a water-tight (to 700 meters) solid titanium case.

The Titanium is a kinetic style watch meaning that it is wound…

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APEKS XTX200 Regulators

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The XTX200 regulator from APEKS is a premium quality regulator incorporating attractive design and performance. As with all APEKS regulators, the XTX200 is feature rich combining the following elements.

APEKS XTX200 Features

  • Converts from a right to left-handed configuration through RVS (Reversible…
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Poseidon Flexisuit

Poseidon LogoThe Swedish dive equipment makers Poseidon have launched a revolutionary new drysuit product. It’s called the Poseidon Flexisuit: Flexi because it incorporates the weight, flexibility and manoeuverability of wetsuits along with the insulating properties of regular drysuits.

The Flexisuit is made…

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HydroOptix Mega 4.5 DD

HydroOptix Mega 4.5 DD

Are you nearsighted and have you had trouble finding a suitable solution to help you enjoy the visual side that the SCUBA diving experience can (and should) provide you with.

What have you tried so far? Are you still looking for…

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Suunto D9 Titanium Dive Computer

Suunto creates another winner.

The Suunto D9 is the first dive computer in the world to integrate wireless cylinder data reception and digital compass technology…

… it also comes in a stunning titanium casing! How do you like those apples?

What…

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Suunto D6 Dive Computer

The Suunto D6 is a specialized dive computer designed for wear on the wrist. It is an advanced dive computer built for demanding dives and dive locations.

What Are The Features of the Suunto D6 Dive Computer?

  • Full decompression stop information
  • Ascent rate…
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Zeagle Ranger BCD

The Zeagle Ranger is considered by many to be THE classic BCD for some time and is one of the most copied designs.

Zeagle BCDs are highly regarded for the following reasons:

  • High quality Zeagle construction and a heavy duty build
  • Rear flotation…
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Seiko SKX175 Dive Watch

The Seiko SKX175 watch comes from Seiko’s Dive Technology collection targetted towards men.

How Does the SKX175 Look?

Style and Substance: The SKX175

The SKX175 is a very stylish and robust watch as a result of its stainless steel housing, comprising a…

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