Apollo’s Bio-Fin PRO C Series Fin

What is It? A split fin with a commercial-grade strap. Apollo says the 20-degree angle of the blade ensures that the fin works with the natural resting angles of the ankle and knee, and users get up to a 40 percent reduction in muscle fatigue, energy use and air consumption. The Bio-Fin PRO C is made of durometer rubber, and the quality of the strap is a main feature of this product.

Benefits to Your Diving: A fin that reduces muscle fatigue and air consumption is a good thing for any diver. The Bio-Fin PRO C does those things and it’s built with a strap that incorporates a durable stainless steel coil spring that is built not to rust. The strap has a rubber grip with a finger loop, which is designed for easy access, even while wearing gloves. Not having to stop and adjust your strap helps you get the most out of your dive. For more information about the Bio-Fin PRO C Series Fin or to reach the nearest Apollo dealer, call (800) 231-0909.

Nite Ize’s Figure 9
 Rope Tightener

What is It? A handy gadget for securing and tightening rope, and guarding against unwanted knots. It comes in two sizes, with the large size able to secure loads up to 150 pounds (67.5 kg) and the smaller version able to handle loads up to 50 pounds (22.5 kg).

Benefits to Your Diving: The Figure 9 is designed to eliminate the frustration of tying, adjusting and untying knots, and provides a solution for divers who wrestle with tying cumbersome knots underwater. The Figure 9 is also handy for pitching tarps or transporting bulky gear on top of a vehicle or boat. For more information or to contact the nearest Nite Ize dealer, call (800) 678-6483.

Pinnacle Aquatics’
Merino-Elastriprene Wet Suits

What is It? A wet suit that combines the warmth and comfort of Merino™ lining with Elastripene™ rubber, which has a reputation for being “incredibly flexible.” Besides the popular double-glued and blind-stitched construction, the Merino-Elastriprene wet suits come with a 10-mm-thick protective spine pad with zipper-sealing finish, 8-inch gusted ankle zippers to ease donning and doffing, O-ring wrist seals, Kevlar knee pads, and molded rubber shoulder pads. Available in 7 mm, 5 mm and 3 mm sizes.

Benefits to Your Diving: A warm and comfy wet suit can make the dive experience much more enjoyable. Pinnacle says its Elastiprene wet suits are not only flexible but resist pilling, tears and “Velcro attack.” For more information about the Merino-Elastiprene wet suits or to contact the nearest Pinnacle Aquatics dealer, call (866) 590-8300.

Suunto’s Cobra2 Dive Computer

What is It? A redesign of Suunto’s Cobra dive computer. The Cobra2 and its sister dive computer, the Vyper2, build on their predecessors with an electronic compass, graphic dive profiles, Suunto RGBM Deep Stop Algorithm, and simplified four-button operation. The Cobra2 also incorporates air integration, with features such as temperature, tank pressure, and estimated air time with low cylinder pressure warning. The RGBM Deep Stop Algorithm tracks both dissolved and free gas in the blood and tissues of divers.

Benefits to Your Diving: The Cobra2 includes compasses with tilt compensation, which guides divers both graphically (with arrows) and numerically (in degrees). The unit also features built-in dive simulators, allowing divers to test the waters without getting their fins wet. Vital information, including graphic dive profiles, reads effortlessly, thanks to a new matrix display. For more information about the Suunto Cobra2, or to call the nearest Suunto dealer, call (800) 543-9124.

TUSA’s M-24
Powerview Dive Mask

What is It? TUSA’s newest dive mask, which the company says is a “low-volume, low-profile two-window design [that] offers exceptional visibility and comfort.” The Powerview also features TUSA’s patented Round Edge Skirt, 3-D Anatomical Strap, and Five Position Strap Angle Adjustor — technologies that the company says maximize comfort, fit and performance. The M-24 is available in nine colors including black silicone.

Benefits to Your Diving: Clearing a dive mask is a normal part of any dive and TUSA’s M-24 Powerview is built to make that experience a little easier. The mask’s reduced frame structure uses composite materials, which are designed to result in a lightweight mask with enhanced grip, shock protection and a 30 percent increase in vision.  Want more information about the M-24 or to reach a TUSA dealer? Call (562) 498-3708.