Cetatek Aquabionic Warp1
The aquabionic warp1 fin actively changes size and shape using Water Adapting Responsive Propulsion — or warp — technology to provide efficiency for any strength or kicking style.
Contact: cetatek.com
MSRP: Camera, $225

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AQUA LUNG SHOT FX TWILIGHT
Built for female divers with a shorter, softer blade for easier kicking, the Shot FX Twilight's dedicated foot-pocket design includes a gripping inner sole that helps eliminate side slip. A spring strap with a soft heel pad is included.
Contact: aqualung.com
MSRP: $169

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AQUA LUNG X-SHOT
The unique Power Zone at the front of the foot pocket of Aqua Lung's new X-Shot captures energy on the downstroke and releases it prior to the upstroke. It also relieves stress on the diver's toes and ankles.
Contact: aqualung.com
MSRP: $169

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CRESSI GARA MODULAR
Kicking versatility by way of interchangeable blades is the name of the game with this modular free-diving fin. An easy traveler, it is offered in five foot-pocket sizes, and can be worn either barefoot or with diving socks.
Contact: cressi.com
MSRP: $220

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MARES AVANTI QUATTRO+
The Quattro has always been a serious power kicker. Now, the Quattro+ has a more flexible blade, so you get maximum performance with minimal leg strain. Blade stabilizers help steady the ride, and it comes with Mares' new bungee strap.
Contact: mares.com
MSRP: $139

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MARES X-STREAM
This lightweight fin, with its perforated foot pocket and stylish blade design, has been a favorite since its introduction in 2010. The X-Stream is now available in an additional size (extra-small) and in three new, fun color choices.
Contact: mares.com
MSRP: $199

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OCEAN REEF NEPTUNE SPACE G.DIVERS
For recreational divers looking for a new way to experience the underwater world, G.divers' full-face masks are easy to use, super comfortable, and can be fitted with communication systems so you can talk to your buddy.
Contact: gdivers.com
MSRP: $595 mask only; $985 with communication unit

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SCUBAPRO TWIN JET
Better hurry — this champion full-foot split fin, one of the hottest performers of the past decade, has been brought back for a limited time. Fast and flexible, it's available in stealth black or blazing yellow.
Contact: scubapro.com
MSRP: Check with an authorized dealer

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SNORKELS

1. AQUA LUNG IMPULSE 3 With its large-bore tube and dual-valve system, this snorkel delivers low breathing resistance.
Contact: aqualung.com
MSRP: $47, standard; $49, flex

2. CRESSI ALPHA DRY A Dry Guard design keeps water from entering the chamber. A lower purge valve channels water from the airway for dry breathing.
Contact: cressi.com
MSRP: N/A

3. IST SPORTS NEW AIR SN202 A dry top that seals itself off when submerged, plus four purge valves that control an upper chamber to a lower chamber, equals dry inhalations and easy exhalations.
Contact: istsports.com
MSRP: $50

4. MARES ERGO DRY A patented dry-top design, along with an ergonomic mouthpiece, team up to make this a comfortable, dry breather. The corrugated flex hose keeps it out of the way until needed.
Contact: mares.com
MSRP: $45

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SNORKELS AND SNORKELING KIT

1. SCUBAMAX SK-238 HYBRID The SK-238 Hybrid is designed with dual chambers: One channels the air you breathe, the other channels the air you exhale. For gurgle-free breathing, a dry top has been added to stop water from splashing into the tube. Available in four colors — clear, black, blue and neon yellow.
Contact: scubamax.us
MSRP: $40

2. TUSA SP-240 IMPREX II HYPERDRY ELITE This dry-top snorkel uses a large-capacity drain chamber and an oval purge to direct any water that enters the tube away from the mouth. It comes with a silicone flex neck and ortho-designed mouthpiece.
Contact: tusa.com
MSRP: $42

3. BODY GLOVE/JEAN-MICHEL COUSTEAU ECLIPSE SET This complete snorkeling kit features a dual-lens mask with oversize lenses for maximum field of view, a dry snorkel with purge valve and quick-release clip and a pair of open-heel fins.
Contact: bodyglove.com
MSRP: $100

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CRESSI F1 FRAMELESS SINGLE LENS
This new, frameless single-lens mask is lighter, has lower volume and offers a more compact profile than most traditional masks. It is available with a black or white skirt, both of which will block out reflective light when diving.
Contact: cressi.com
MSRP: $35

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CRESSI PANO 4 TRI-VIEW
A four-lens design creates a spacious view with lots of peripheral vision. The polycarbonate frame is durable, and the soft silicone skirt fits a variety of face shapes. Ratcheting buckles let you find that perfect fit.
Contact: cressi.com
MSRP: $35

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IST SPORTS HUNTER
This mask has a lot of features to like: Built with tempered-glass lenses, a high-grade silicone skirt and swivel buckles, the Hunter is designed for spearfishing, free diving or — because it folds compactly into a BC pocket — as a back-up mask.
Contact: istsports.com
MSRP: $50

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TUSA M-111 KLEIO II
Made to the same quality standards as Tusa's full-size masks, the compact, single-lens Kleio II is targeted to women or divers with smaller faces. The Kleio II features a low-volume design and panoramic field of view.
Contact: backscatter.com
MSRP: $72

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TUSA M-212 CEOS
Among the first of Tusa's new-generation masks to incorporate Freedom Technology, the Ceos features a quick-adjust buckle system, a 3-D anatomical strap, and is available in a Pro version with special anti-reflective UV-coated lenses.
Contact: tusa.com
MSRP: $80; Pro version, $114

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SHERWOOD SCUBA ONYX
A low-profile, dual-lens mask, the Onyx provides a comfortable fit for a wide range of divers, and due to its low volume, it's also easy to clear. The Onyx comes with push-button strap buckles and a stealthy black-matte finish.
Contact: sherwoodscuba.com
MSRP: $70

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SCUBAMAX MK-219 ARC
An ultrathin frame makes this mask extremely lightweight. The lenses sit close to the eyes to cut down on interior volume and maximize field of view. Getting a good fit is a snap with buckles that swivel and push-button strap adjustments.
Contact: scubamax.us
MSRP: $50

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IST SPORTS SPEAR
Designed to provide maximum field of view, the soft, textured skirt seals comfortably on the face, and makes it easy to grip your nose and clear without affecting the seal. IST's new Spear is available in three colors.
Contact: istsports.com
MSRP: $50

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SCUBAPRO SPECTRA TRUFIT
Mask skirts don't come any softer than the Spectra Trufit. Designed to fit a variety of face shapes, the Trufit features narrow ribs molded into the silicone to provide a balance of softness and shape. Dual-lens design offers good field of view. The Trufit is our Cool Deal pick.
Contact: scubapro.com
MSRP: $99

AQUA LUNG LINEA TWILIGHT
Designed for a woman's face, the single-lens Linea has a large skirt, providing more contact area with the skin and reducing those annoying mask marks on the face. A Comfort Buckle System helps avoid hair entanglements.
Contact: aqualung.com
MSRP: $90

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TUSA FF-23 SOLLA
For divers who like the looks and features of the Splitfin 22 Solla but prefer diving in a full-foot fin, Tusa offers the FF-23. This hot kicker has all the design features of the open-heel design in a lighter, warm-water version.
Contact: tusa.com
MSRP: $79

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TUSA SF-22 SOLLA
The SF-22 Solla combines traditional Tusa design features, like a 20-degree angled blade, with some new materials and Tusa's ForcElast technology for a slick new fin offering. Available in four sizes and a half-dozen colors.
Contact: tusa.com
MSRP: $119

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