The Scooblite offers a new approach to the traditional chemical light stick — a clear tube filled with strontium aluminate “glow crystals” suspended in epoxy. For night divers who use tank markers to keep track of their buddies, the Scooblite is simple to use, friendly to the environment, and easy on the wallet.
MSRP: $11.95, 3-inch; $16.95, 6-inch
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First introduced to the dive market back in 2007, Cressi’s Back Jac recently got a make- over. For divers who do a lot of local diving and like wearing a fully equipped rear-inflation BC, there’s a lot to like about the Back Jac. It’s a true do-it-all rig that covers all the bases in features and function. It’s available in five sizes with buoyant lift ranging from 29 pounds in the small sizes to more than 50 pounds in the larger sizes.
MSRP: $525.95
Info: cressi.com

Shorter than most top-line full-foot fins (less than 21 inches) and very lightweight (1 pound, 5 ounces for a size regular), the Accel gives fans of open-heel fins the best of both worlds: the comfort and adjustability of an open-heel fin, with the weight, size and performance of a full-foot fin. While also good for local diving, you won’t find a better open-heel travel fin.
MSRP: $89.95
Info: diveaeris.com

The MK17 first stage is designed for cold-water use, and the G260 second stage is pneumatically balanced and built with metal components to optimize coldwater performance. A high-flow exhaust valve reduces exhalation effort for better breathing comfort, and since it’s equipped with both a VIVA switch and an inhalation-control knob, you can prevent free-flows and regulate breathing effort based on the conditions. The left/right hose-attachment option makes it easy to rig for tec-diving configurations.

MSRP $649

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As a primary light for recreational diving or a backup for more-serious stuff, the EOS 5 sports an anodized-aluminum body and a single high-intensity LED. It’s 9 inches long and comes with a lanyard. The twist-on/off light head is double-O-ring protected and has a nonslip rubber half-shroud. The light pumps out 620 lumens, creating an intense hot spot surrounded by a large mottle-free halo. Depth rated to 393 feet. Burn time is 14 to 16 hours on three C batteries.

MSRP $190

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With its low-volume dual-lens design, the Spear delivers a nice field of view. The soft, supple skirt is made from high-quality silicone and, combined with a double-sealing system, creates a comfortable watertight seal. This also makes the nose pocket easy to grip and pinch. The strap buckles swivel so you can dial in a good fit. They also fold in against the frame, presenting a low profile for traveling. The Spear comes in a choice of black or clear skirts.

MSRP $50
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Cressi’s new Spring 3.5 wetsuit is designed for waters ranging from tropical to marginally warm. Made from 3.5 mm Ultraspan neoprene, the suit comes with preshaped legs, is easy to don and provides lots of freedom of movement. Its glued and blindstitched seams minimize seepage. Wrist and ankle seals are made with a new Aquastop smoothskin cuff. The adjustable neck seal is also smoothskin neoprene, and the YKK rear zipper features a zipper lining. It is available in six men’s sizes and five women’s sizes.

MSRP $259.95
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