Dive Gear Guide 2015: Best Accessories
Are you due for another dive splurge? Before, during and after a dive, it's the extras that can help make the experience easier, safer and more memorable. From knives to flashlights, this guide has you covered.

Sport Diver Staff PhotographerTHE AIR LINE MODEL R260XL
-Hookah dive system for diving without tanksThis hookah compressor system supports two divers to 85 feet, three to 60 feet, or four to 40 feet, and runs for three hours on 2.5 quarts of gas. Includes two diver hoses with regulators.
Contact: airlinebyjsink.com
MSRP: $3,145

Sport Diver Staff PhotographerCRESSI BORG BLUNT-TIP KNIFE
-Tempered stainless blade with smooth and serrated edgesThe Borg’s 5.6-inch tempered stainless blade extends through the handle for strength, and its hard sheath locks the knife securely.
Contact: cressiusa.com
MSRP: $49.95

Sport Diver Staff PhotographerIST SPORTS K-21 DIVE KNIFE
-A sharpened notch is located at the base of the blade for cutting fishing lineDesigned for spearfishing, IST’s sleek K-21 dive knife offers a 420-grade stainless-steel double-edged blade that’s 4.3 inches long.
Contact: istsports.com
MSRP: $60

Sport Diver Staff PhotographerSUBMERSIBLE SYSTEMS SPARE AIR 170
-The ultracompact size allows for a wide choice of mounting optionsThis hands-free redundant-air system offers an on-demand regulator, 1.7-cubic-foot bottle and pressure indicator in a unit the size of a soda can.
Contact: spareair.com
MSRP: $310

Sport Diver Staff PhotographerSUBMERSIBLE SYSTEMS SPARE AIR 300
-The fill adapter lets you refill from your primary tankThe package includes a 3-cubic-foot bottle, on-demand regulator, covered holster, refill adapter and safety leash.
Contact: spareair.com
MSRP: $310

Sport Diver Staff PhotographerDIVE RITE LX20 HAND-HELD PRIMARY LIGHT
-Six-degree concentrated light beam creates a powerful center spotThe LX20 primary light has a double-O-ring-sealed body and three power modes, and is depth rated to 500 feet.
Contact: diverite.com
MSRP: $750

Sport Diver Staff PhotographerSCUBAPRO NOVA 700R
-Double O-ring seals and twist-on/-off activationLightweight and built to last, the rechargeable Nova 700R dive light is depth rated to more than 900 feet.
Contact: scubapro.com
MSRP: $149, Nova 700R; $159, Nova 700 (standard batteries)

Sport Diver Staff PhotographerSEALIFE SEA DRAGON MINI 600
-LED puts out 600 lumens of light, and weighs 3.4 ouncesWith two power settings and a 75-degree beam, the Mini 600 is waterproof to 300 feet.
Contact: sealife-cameras.com
MSRP: $129.95

Sport Diver Staff PhotographerIKELITE GAMMA LED
-Compact, versatile dive light with 220-lumen beamThe Gamma has a heavy-duty mechanical switch on the tail and a double O-ring seal, and lasts up to 10 hours. Now available in new colors.
Contact: ikelite.com
MSRP: $120

Sport Diver Staff PhotographerSCUBAPRO AIR2
-Breathing performance remains consistent at any air-supply pressure, resulting in smooth and dependable airflowFor divers who want a reliable backup reg that’s always within reach, the fifth-generation Air2 provides pinpoint buoyancy control in typical diving situations, and acts as an easy-breathing backup reg in emergency situations.
Contact: scubapro.com
MSRP: $239

Sport Diver Staff PhotographerATOMIC AQUATICS AI POWER INFLATOR
-Premium BC inflator available with stainless or titanium internal partsAtomic’s BC power inflator features a design that combines performance and durability. The Ai is fully repairable and easy to maintain, offering long-term savings. The titanium model is covered by a three-year, 300-dive warranty.
Contact: atomicaquatics.com
MSRP: $109 stainless; $129 titanium

Sport Diver Staff PhotographerSCUBAPRO TRAVEL KIT
-Stylish, plus it’s loaded with convenience features for full-kit dive travel-Measuring 10-by-5.5-by-4 inches to fit toiletries and personal items
Made of water-resistant tarpaulin, this bag holds all your personal essentials to make traveling more comfortable and more fun.
Contact: scubapro.com
MSRP: $24

Sport Diver Staff PhotographerSCUBAPRO PASSPORT HOLDER
-Compact wallet keeps documents organized for safe and hassle-free dive traveling-Made of water-resistant tarpaulin
Measuring 4-by-6 inches, this mini wallet holds a passport, C-cards and other identification, plus it offers two slots for credit cards.
Contact: scubapro.com
MSRP: $14

Sport Diver Staff PhotographerOPTRIX BY BODY GLOVE PHOTOPROX IPHONE 5 CASE
-Waterproof, impact-resistant case for iPhone 5-Accessory lenses made of commercial-grade optical glass
The tough polycarbonate shell is waterproof to 33 feet, and the set includes telephoto, fisheye, macro and low-profile accessory lenses.
Contact: optrix.com
MSRP: $149.95

Sport Diver Staff PhotographerANALOX 02EII PRO
-BC adapter allows you to check air quality either at the tank or via the BC’s low-pressure inflator-New packaging and color scheme provide a polished finish
The O2EII Pro is an easy-to-use and highly accurate nitrox analyzer with a three-year graded sensor warranty. The expected sensor life is from four to five years in air.
Contact: analoxsensortechnology.com
MSRP: $31 for adapter only