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These new products can
be found at your local dive store.
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Dive
Shades' Ionian Sunglasses
What is it? One of three styles Dive Shades
recently added to its traditional series in
response to a trend toward larger frames.
The Ionian as well as the Oceana and the St.
Thomas styles include a 0.75-mm SSR (super
scratch-resistant) lens. They are also
lightweight and come in a variety of colors.
Two "special edition" styles are now
available as well. The Dominica and Trinidad
offer the trendier large frames and
incorporate Dive Shades' 1.1-mm SSR lens.
Benefits to your diving: Large-frame styles
seem to be "in" right now and Dive Shades is
simply responding to market forces. But
these sunglasses hold more than just a
trendy look. The SSR technology used by Dive
Shades means the sunglasses are
double-coated for impressive scratch
resistance. If you doff and don your
sunglasses as often as most divers, scratch
resistance is a quality you want. The new
polymer is so strong that it approaches the
scratch resistance previously found only in
polycarbonate lenses. If you want a closer
look, or to contact the nearest Dive Shades
dealer, call (866) 416-8247.
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Scubapro's Bella BC
What is it? A buoyancy compensator designed
for female divers. The Bella incorporates
Scubapro features, but what the manufacturer
considers especially important is that the
Bella was developed around a brand-new and
Scubapro-exclusive wrap-around air bladder.
Unlike traditional bladders that extend out
and away from the torso when inflated,
Bella's new full-wrap bladder retains its
360-degree cradlelike shape even when fully
inflated. The result is a buoyancy
compensator that "hugs" the diver throughout
the full range of inflation, ensuring
optimum comfort and control in all diving
environments. Other features include
contoured hip indents; gel-cushioned
shoulders for enhanced topside comfort when
gearing up for dives; and Scubapro's
patented quick-release integrated weight
system, with ergonomically sized weight
release clips. Bella is available in
black/blue and black/gray with a choice of
Balanced Power Inflator or AIR2 Alternate
Inflator Regulator.
Benefits to your diving: Continuing the
trend of more female-friendly equipment, the
Bella BC includes features that Scubapro
incorporates into all its BCs but with a fit
for a woman. For more information or to
reach the nearest Scubapro dealer, phone
(619) 402-1023.
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TUSA's Sub 1000T Watch
What is it? A limited-edition dive watch
that is offered in conjunction with a
recently formed partmership involving TUSA
and Swiss watchmaker DOXA. Sporting a vivid
Caribbean blue dial and a highly visible
orange minute hand, the TUSA Sub 1000T holds
true to DOXA's tradition while incorporating
current Swiss technologies. It features a
high-grade 25-jewel Swiss ETA automatic
movement with 42-hour power reserve,
1,000-meter water resistance, super luminova
dial and hands for low-light readability, a
3-mm-thick anti-reflective sapphire crystal
and unidirectional NDL bezel. In addition,
each watch is individually numbered and
accompanied by a signed certificate of
authenticity.
Benefits to your diving: If you're looking
for a quality watch from an experienced
watchmaker, DOXA isn't a bad place to start.
The Swiss company has a reputation for
producing some of the best dive-specific
timepieces around, ever since it first
introduced the Sub 300T in 1967. For more
information or to contact the nearest TUSA
dealer, call (562) 498-3708.
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Sea & Sea's YS-17 TTL Slave Strobe
What is it? A strobe light compatible with
most compact digital cameras. The YS-17
offers a guide number (light output) of 14,
a beam angle of 70 inches by 53 inches, and
a recycle time of 3 seconds. The strobe is
powered by two AA batteries and offers a
two-step light level control and TTL
(through the lens metering) functionality,
and is depth-rated to 200 feet (60 m).
Benefits to your diving: Dependable,
lightweight camera equipment is important
for any shutterbug and especially underwater
photographers. The YS-17 is versatile enough
to fit a variety of compact cameras and
still provide qualities photographers crave,
including minimal recycle time and adequate
light. For more information on the YS-17 TTL
Slave Strobe or to contact the nearest Sea &
Sea dealer, call (562) 498-3708.
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Atomic Aquatics' SV1 and SV2 snorkels
What is it? A "streamlined" snorkel
billed as an alternative to bulkier
models. The "SV" stands for "scupper
valve," which is designed to make the
snorkel self-draining and deliver
effortless clearing. This patent-pending
design includes one-way valves that
channel the water away from the
mouthpiece, providing more comfort for
the diver. The SV1 features a conical
flared top for better breathing. The SV2
takes that one step further. Each SV2 is
designed with a semi-dry top with
horizontal vents to defuse splashed
water before it enters the barrel,
making it a good option when in rougher,
choppier waters. Both designs feature a
quick-disconnect snorkel keeper that
allows 30-degree rotation. Each snorkel
also features Atomic Aquatics'
revolutionary dial silicone mouthpiece.
Benefits to your diving: Against the
tenants of good training, some divers
are abandoning the snorkel because they
consider them too cumbersome and bulky.
Atomic Aquatics' SV1 and SV2 snorkels
try to take the fuss out diving with a
snorkel by offering a streamlined
alternative. For more information, or
contact the nearest Atomic Aquatics
dealer, call (714) 375-1433.
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