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60:Second ScubaLab: Polar Pro SwitchBlade3+ Red/Macro Combo Filter

The SwitchBlade3+ combo lens for the GoPro Hero 3+ allows divers to transform blue-tinted underwater video into colorful, vivid footage. Great for reefs and wrecks, it helps capture fish and coral life in sharp detail and their natural color.

The Best Scuba Diving Gear in 2014

Want to know what gear ScubaLab has determined is the best based on its performance and price? We've got the cream of the crop right here.

High-Performance Gear Guide: The Best Dive Gear for Performance and Price

Want to know what gear ScubaLab has determined is the best based on its performance and price? We've got the cream of the crop right here.

Video: 60:Second ScubaLab - Shearwater Research Petrel Computer

A rugged, full-function technical dive computer, the Shearwater Petrel accommodates both open circuit and closed circuit diving. In addition to air, divers can program up to five nitrox or tri-mix gasses for each. A two-button interface and intuitive menu system simplify programming and adjustments during the dive. It’s available in a “Standalone” version or EXT, which includes a Fischer connector for receiving O2 data.

Video: 60:Second ScubaLab - SCUBAPRO Equator BC

SCUBAPRO’s Equator is a travel-friendly BC built for the rigors of the road and frequent diving. Its jacket-style design provides just the right amount of lift and its small backpack allows fold up compact storage.

Video: 60:Second ScubaLab - SCUBAPRO Chromis dive computer

A watch-sized dive computer with a large numeric display, the SCUBAPRO Chromis is loaded with features for all types of water sports, including scuba diving, free diving and recreational swimming. It is nitrox-compatible and boasts a full-function watch mode, making it ideal for daily wear.

Video: 60:Second ScubaLab - Dive Rite Transpac Harness and Travel XT Air Cell

The Transpac XT harness from Dive Rite gives technical divers immense capability and comfort. Easily customized with integrated weight pockets, it distributes tank and ballast weight for easier maneuvering while topside. When paired with the Travel XT air cell it becomes a lightweight system ideal for warm-­‐water adventures.

Video: 60:Second ScubaLab - Stahlsac HD Caicos Cargo Pack

The equivalent of a modern steamer trunk designed for divers, Stahlsac’s new HD Caicos Cargo Pack accommodates a full set of gear and then some. A lightweight frame, large wheels and rugged materials make it just the thing for big adventures.

ScubaLab 2013: Scuba Mask Reviews

ScubaLab took 21 scuba masks into the water to test field of view, volume, function and features. Here's the rundown.