Scuba Gear

Scuba Gear

 

 

Visit Scuba Diving Magazine for everything you need to know about scuba diving gear all in one place, including buyer’s guides, head-to-head reviews and how-to guides.

Padi Gear
Scuba Tank
Scuba Tank
Typically made of steel or aluminum, a scuba cylinder’s size and pressure rating determines its capacity of compressed gas.
Body Suits
Body Suits
Designed for very warm water diving or as an extra layer under another exposure suit. They also provide good sunburn protection.
Mask
Mask
A good snorkel /scuba mask has many options to choose from. Tempered glass, soft silicone rubber and adjustable strap to name a few.
Wetsuits
Wetsuits
There are 4 different wetsuit styles: One Piece, Two Piece, Shortie (short sleeves and legs) and Semi Dry. Wetsuits provide insulation and help protect from cuts, scrapes and stings.
Dive Watch for Scuba Diving
Dive Watches
A good sports dive watch comes in a variety of styles, is water resistant and has a depth rating of at least 100 metres (330 feet).
Dive Computers
Dive Computers
Get real-time dive information with an easy-to-read display. Monitor a variety of information like depth, time and previous dive info.
SPG (Submersible Pressure Gauge)
SPG (Submersible Pressure Gauge)
Know how much air is left in the tank. A SPG can be separate or built into a dive computer and are made in both analog and digital.
Dive Knife
Dive Knife
A good dive knife is the best tool a diver can have. From stainless steel to titanium, a good sharp or serrated edge can help in any entanglement.
Regulator
Regulator
A regulator allows you to breath underwater. It is an important piece to diving safely underwater.