Oceanic's DataMask

What is it? A dive mask that displays vital dive information sent from a wireless transmitter attached to the diver's tank. The DataMask is arguably one of the most anticipated dive products in recent memory. It was originally designed for U.S. Special Operations Forces, who in their missions use underwater sensors including compasses, handheld sonars, and hydrographic survey systems that require the use of both hands during operation. The DataMask displays the important information on a miniature liquid crystal display (LCD), and includes proprietary Digital Optic System, microprocessor, depth transducer, wireless cylinder pressure receiver, diver replaceable battery, and controlling software. The miniature LCD allows divers to keep their eyes focused on the dive while seeing critical dive data presented to them, including current depth, elapsed dive time, cylinder pressure, and dive time remaining. The Digital Optic System provides a clear, highly magnified image of the LCD, which is viewable regardless of environmental conditions and may be seen clearly by the vast majority of people, regardless of vision.

Benefits to your diving: What's not to like? Without having to reach for gauges to check your remaining air, depth or elapsed dive time, divers can truly experience hands-free diving, get vital information faster, communicate more with other divers, and expend less energy reaching around for gauges, providing divers more bottom time. For more information about the DataMask or to contact the nearest Oceanic dealer, call (510) 562-0500.

 

 

Cochran Undersea Technology's Analyst(r) Software Update

What is it? An update of Cochran's Analyst dive software planning program. The new version, 4.01n, provides users with increased efficiency, faster speed, enhanced graphics and other updates designed to improve diver information and planning. The Windows-based software works with all Cochran dive computers. The update also has what Cochran calls "significant": A one-touch interface between the diver's computer and the research computers at Divers Alert Network (DAN) in Raleigh, North Carolina. As part of the Project Dive Exploration (PDE) research program conducted by DAN, divers can log dives and provide the information to DAN. Cochran Undersea Technology engineers have created the only one-touch program that sends information to DAN using the FTP concept.

Benefits to your diving: Enhancements to favored dive gear are always welcome, especially in a proven product like Cochran's Analyst software program. The ability to better communicate your dive history to DAN provides extra peace of mind. For more information, or to reach the nearest Cochran dealer, call (800) 856-3483.

 

 TUSA's SF-5x Platina Plus Urethane Fin

What is it? TUSA's latest fin, which the company bills as "the world's most advanced urethane fin." The SF-5x Platina Plus features a multicompound design and TUSA's patented Hybrid Blade System (HBS), giving it notable propulsion, efficiency and power transfer. The fin is available in black and shark silver, and in a stiffer version, the SF-5xT, which will be equipped with TUSA's new TA-80 Spring Strap.

Benefits to your diving: The SF-5x Platina Plus' stiff urethane side rails and responsive membrane blade combine to give unlimited kicking potential and works well with any style of kick. For more information about TUSA's SF-5x Platina Plus Urethane Fin or to contact the nearest TUSA dealer, call (562) 498-3708.

 Bonica's Snapper HDDV

What is it? A digital high-definition underwater video camera with "double protection": a silicone skin rated to 12 feet (3 m) that wraps around the camera, plus a housing unit rated to 180 feet (55 m). The high-definition video camera can also be used with just the silicone skin to 12 feet while snorkeling or enjoying other watersports. The high-definition video comes with a 5.0-megapixel digital still camera, and external video light. A seawater filter and wide-angle lens will be available soon.

Benefits to your dive: Protecting your valuable investment underwater is important and Bonica's method of protecting its video cameras provides double comfort. A sturdy housing and a silicone skin partner to get the job done. For more information about the Bonica Snapper HDDV or to reach the nearest Bonica dealer, call (877) 220-2312.