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F Hi SD fans, and welcome back. In this video,
I am going to present a round-up of all the latest releases we have featured in the magazines
over the past few weeks. These are all new products that are either available now, or
will be coming on line during 2021. We have not dived with any of these, this is purely
to whet your appetite – I will be conducting in-water tests with the dive kit later in
the year. For those here for the first time, my name
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F Aqualung Seaflare range
Dive lights are an essential part of a diver’s kit arsenal, from a small back-up light that
can live in your BCD pocket for when it is needed, to a larger primary dive torch for
night dives and inside wrecks, etc. Aqualung has got you covered with the Seaflare
range, which comes in three sizes – the Seaflare Mini, Seaflare, and Seaflare Pro.
All are water-resistant down to 150m, and feature an anodized finish and a hardened
glass lens to protect your light against corrosion, abrasion and scratches.
Large on/off buttons made from titanium are easy to operate, even wearing gloves, and
these also allow you to swap between modes (low, medium and high power). Each torch also
comes with a chunky elasticated lanyard. Uniquely, the Seaflare range features glow-in-the-dark
beam deflectors. These are made of silicone, so soft and collapsible, and have numerous
roles – they help protect the torches against impacts, they reduce light pollution so you
can see what you need to without blinding your buddies, and they make you easy to spot
on night dives thanks to the range of colours available (blue, yellow, pink or glacier).
Each torch comes with all four colour deflectors. All three torches can be used on land as well
as in the water, thanks to their electronic temperature regulation system.
The Seaflare Mini has 900 lumen power, and gives a burn time of three hours on high,
four hours on medium, and ten hours on low. The Seaflare has 1,300 lumen power, and gives
a burn time of three hours on high, four hours on medium, and ten hours on low.
The Seaflare Pro has 2,800 lumen power, and gives a burn time of three hours on high,
four hours on medium, and 12 hours on low. Each torch comes with spare O-rings, and has
a two-year warranty.
Suunto EON Steel Black Suunto say that the EON Steel Black is the
ultimate dive companion for divers demanding the most.
The EON Steel Black is designed to give you the freedom to tailor your dive computer to
fit your diving needs. Choose between different views or select dive details you want to see
during your dive. Intuitive menus and a simple three-button layout make it very easy to use
despite the many options available. Equipped with two dive algorithms – Suunto
Fused RGBM 2 and Bühlmann 16 GF - and configurable ascent profiles, you decide what is your decompression
profile for today’s dive. The Suunto EON Steel Black comes with a stylish
brushed stainless steel bezel and a vivid high contrast screen - easy to read even in
low light conditions. The long-lasting battery endures even the toughest diving conditions,
and with a full charge, provides up to 40 hours of diving.
Put to the test in the toughest diving conditions by Suunto’s internal dive team on hundreds
of dives - the Steel Black is functional, accurate, and built to take a beating. The
reusable storage case and user updatable software, Suunto EON Steel Black is your trusted diving
companion for years to come. Transfer your dive logs easily over Bluetooth
to your mobile phone. In the Suunto app, you can relive, and share your diving adventures,
build an all-inclusive dive history by enriching your dive logs with photos, comments and dive
location. Review and analyze your dive data including dive time, maximum depth, device
settings and gas consumption (when using Suunto Tank POD).
Follow your gas pressure conveniently straight from your wrist. Get tank pressure on your
display wirelessly by pairing your Suunto EON Steel Black with Suunto Tank POD before
diving. You can connect up to 20 PODs.
Casio Royal Navy X G-SHOCK Frogman Limited Edition
Casio has launched the Casio Royal Navy X G-Shock Frogman Limited Edition, the latest
timepiece from G-SHOCK’s partnership with the Ministry of Defence.
Designed in conjunction with the Royal Navy, the watch has been built to accommodate the
hostile environments faced by naval personnel - at sea and on land - using a Carbon Core
Guard structure. This, combined with world-renowned G-SHOCK shock resistance and ISO 200M diving
water resistance, creates a structure that is highly vibration resistant and water impenetrable.
Equipping the timepiece for below the water’s surface, the Carbon Core Guard structure is
combined with a carbon monocoque case that is completed with a back cover engraved with
a bespoke naval version of the G-SHOCK frog character. Carbon fibre reinforced resin is
used for the case material, offering high strength and low absorbency. In addition,
six screws securely fasten the metal ring that is pressfit to the glass. Enhanced water
resistance is facilitated by the button shafts’ triple-gasket fittings.
The special edition timepiece features design elements directly inspired by British naval
history. The unique aesthetic takes inspiration from HMS Queen Elizabeth, the largest aircraft
carrier ever to serve the Royal Navy. Here the Royal Navy’s instantly recognisable
colour palette of red, white and navy is used to striking effect, alongside the contrasting
light grey which replicates the ship’s hull. Other features include sapphire crystal, Tough
Solar power, Multi-Band 6 automatic radio timekeeping and Bluetooth mobile link. There
is also a tide graph, Neobrite luminescent hands, date and day display, stopwatch, countdown
timer, daily alarm, dual time, LED light, and a diving mode with dive time, surface
time measurement, and 30 log records.
Garmin Descent MK2S Garmin has launched the Descent MK2S dive
computer, which it describes as ‘perfect for smaller wrists’, but just as feature-rich
as the Descent MK2. The Descent MK2S features a smaller 1.2-inch
sunlight-readable sapphire display, 43mm case, and interchangeable bands (as per the MK2
and MK2i). It is available in three colour schemes – light gold with light sand silicone
band, carbon-grey DLC with black silicone band, and mineral blue with sea foam silicone
band. The Descent MK2S boasts Garmin’s full suite
of diving features, as well as encompassing all of the company’s smartwatch and health
features, including activity tracking, smart notifications, stress and energy tracking,
menstrual and pregnancy tracking, and much more.
The MK2S boasts superior battery life – up to 30 hours in dive mode, and up to seven
days in smartwatch mode.
Aqualung Sphera X The Sphera X offers the ultimate freedom for
freedivers who want to focus on their breath, not their mask.
Developed in collaboration with professional athletes, this ultra-low volume mask combines
the heritage of the Sphera line with the exclusive technology from other models.
The Sphera X mask features a lightweight frame, a soft silicone skirt that uses AFT (Advanced
Fit Technology) to enhance the sealing of the silicone, and panoramic vision lenses
– Aqualung state ‘you will become one with the underwater world and forget you are
even wearing it’. Curved Lens Technology means you get 180 degree distortion-free vision,
and the Plexisol lenses have a special anti-fog coating.
To reduce plastic packaging, this minimalist freediving mask comes in a reusable zippered
case to care for its Plexisol lenses when you are on the go.
It is available is black, navy blue, clear glacier, white/black, white/raspberry, and
white/yellow.
Fourth Element baseball cap The sun is starting to poke its head out more
often as we head into summer, so it is the perfect time to be thinking about protective
headwear. This 100-percent cotton classic baseball cap,
with contrast Fourth Element branding, is great for shielding your eyes from the sun
(though it does a fine job of keeping the rain out of your face when things go pear-shaped).
Available in blue and black.
O’Three 90Ninety O’Three are renowned globally for their
range of neoprene drysuits, but now they have branched out into the world of trilaminate.
The 90Ninety came about from the realisation that many diving holidays are effectively
mini expeditions to all corners of the globe. Thus, the team at O’Three set out to develop
a suit that would be the ideal travel companion wherever your diving adventures took you.
The 90Ninety tips the scales at just over 4kg with 4mm neoprene Pivot Boot, or 3.7kg
with soft boots. However, this lightweight does not mean O’Three have skimped at any
stage. The 90Ninety is made from high-stretch, rip-stop
trilaminate, in a front-entry full-telescopic torso design and with a YKK AquaSeal zip.
It features SiTech ‘Quick’ fast-replace neck ring and KUBI Dry Glove System, which
are both silicone, latex and neoprene compatible, so you will never miss another dive due to
a broken seal. The suit is equipped with Apeks low-profile
auto dump and swivel inlet, with a carbon hose, and a pocket on the right thigh that
has a built-in slate pocket, D-rings and bungee.
Aqualung Xscape 3/4mm wetsuit According to Aqualung, the Xscape wetsuits
‘offer enhanced comfort for warm waters between 20-28 degrees C’, and ‘due to
the flexible and lightweight material can be used for snorkelling, freediving, paddling
and any other ocean sport’. The big thing about the Xscape wetsuits is
that they are not made from neoprene – instead, they are constructed from Yulex, a composite
material made of a natural rubber, laminated with water-based glue and a fabric made of
recycled plastic bottles. Could this be the ultimate eco-friendly wetsuit?
A ThermoShield chest panel with an inner fleece layer provides additional warmth around the
torso, while Supratex kneepads provide high abrasion resistance combined with excellent
flexibility. The rear zipper is made with a double flap,
and silicone seals at the wrists and ankles help prevent flushing.
The Xscape come in male and female variants, and both suits certainly stand out from the
crowd. The men’s suit, as modelled here by Dexter, is an unusual green combined with
vivid red, with some cool detailing under the arms of tropical leaves and branches.
There are Storm fins and a Plazma mask in this green colour scheme to match.
The women’s suit is predominantly a deep blue, with turquoise and white detailing on
the right lower leg and upper body and arms. The tropical leaves and branches from the
men’s suit are incorporated here, but in a far-more-visible fashion.
The Xscape wetsuits come in plastic-free packaging – instead a handy mesh bag, which can be
used for transporting your wetsuit or for collecting rubbish off the beach - and have
hangtags made from recycled cardboard.
Aqualung Xscape rash guards Designed to match the Xscape wetsuits, the
Xscape range of rash guards are meant to protect you from sunburn and jellyfish stings, above
or below the surface, and can also be used as an additional layer under your wetsuit.
The rash guards are made from recycled plastic bottles, and the chloride-resistant polyester
will make the bright colours last longer. A slightly raised neckline on the tops gives
additional sun protection during surface activities, and stops your BCD from rubbing against your
skin during warm-water dives. Mesh panels below the arms allow air circulation to cool
down body temperature. As with the wetsuits, the rash guards come
in male and female variants. The men’s range is two tops – a short-sleeve version that
is bright red with a hint of the green on the side, and a long-sleeve version that is
mainly the green colour, with a splash of red on the left cuff, and a bit of the tropical
detailing on the right shoulder. The women’s range comprises a long-sleeved top, which
features the same tropical design on the shoulder, with a predominantly white body, and a set
of leggings, which are completely covered in the colourful design.
The rash guards also come in a mesh bag.
So that’s our latest round-up of new diving-related kit coming your way in 2021. Anything there
that takes your fancy? Leave your comments below, and if you have a question, fire away
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