Published on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 This past weekend I made my way down to New Jersey for Beneath The Sea, an annual diving trade show where manufacturers show off their products, for someone like me who is a gear fanatic it was like being in heaven. A number of items caught my eye but a few stood out. The first being the Mares Icon HD computer. This dive computer is revolutionary to the diving world, ...

Published on Friday, November 6, 2009 Hello Dip 'N Divers No matter what activity I get myself into I almost always find myself asking the same question over and over again, should I buy? Or, should I rent? The problem is that it is usually not just a simple answer; I have to take a look at a number of different things. When it comes to SCUBA gear below you will find a list of pros and cons. PROS ...

Published on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 In the world of wristwatch dive computers, the Suunto D9 may very well be at the top. The Suunto D9 has all the bells and whistles in a neat wristwatch. With a new look, the Suunto D9 now combines all gauges into one stylish and effective package. Standard Features: All of the standard features you'd expect in a diving wristwatch are here. The Suunto D9 will log d...

Published on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 As some of you know, Oceanic just came out with a new wrist dive computer called the OC1.  The Oceanic OC1 is an advanced all-in-one dive computer featuring Oceanic’s exclusive Dual Algorithm, wireless air-integration, digital compass, remote Buddy Pressure Check, and so much more.  All in a strong, lightweight titanium housing. Some of the features are as foll...

Published on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 Mares NEMO Air quick-disconnect o-rings the subject of this important notice. The following was issued by Mares Management yesterday afternoon: "Please be informed that we have discovered a quality issue on the O-ring assembled on the Nemo Air quick connector. Under certain circumstances, the O-ring can fail and consequently Nemo Air may start leaking through...