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The team spent days underground, therefore they needed base layers that could stand long repetitive wear without the risk of skin infections developing. One way of reducing this risk is to keep the skin dry.
The fabric has a unique knit that minimises contact with the skin, allowing air to circulate, whilst having enough fibres to wick away sweat. In addition the fabric is bacteriostatic and anti-fungal, thanks to anti-microbial silver ions embedded within the fibres of the fabric.
The result is a lightweight compact base layer than can be worn for extended periods beneath a drysuit.
Read moreThe Chattooga Drybag is a top loading duffel sealed with a ZipDry waterproof closure. Created and patented by Watershed, the closure resembles a large zip lock seal and is both air and watertight.
Read moreAll good second stages use a venturi effect to assist in maintaining flow, but the venturi performance is less critical if the second stage is pneumatically balanced.
Read moreBy combining three stretchy fabrics, the designers have created a suit that is both lightweight yet rugged enough to sustain heavy use in demanding environments with abrasive surfaces.
Read moreHollis states that it was designed with all environments in mind, with a wing optimised for horizontal diving with increased lift around the hips. The SMS75 also supports rear-mounted tanks and reversible inflator positions.
Read moreAccording to the presentation, the panel can even analyse leftover gases in used tanks and calculate how to top them off with a new blend according to specs, minimising the loss of expensive gases while calculating the price for the fill.
Read moreSimply put the tank in the bag, close the zipper and place the regulator inside the strap.
Read moreComing up first on the agenda was taking a closer look at the innards and getting familiar with all the components and how they came together. Looking at the unit as it was laid out gutted on the table, it struck me how compact everything was.
Read moreThere are no moving parts or bulbs to break, thereby eliminating several points of failure.
Read moreSuit protection doesn't stop there. Key areas such as the knees, shoulders and seat are reinforced with Supratex, whilst the back benefits from a large padded spine pad. Seac has utlised ultra-elastic Smooth Skin for their wrist and ankle seals.
Read moreOceanic has recently launched their ambidextrous, side venting Omega 3 FDXi Demand Valve (DV).
Read moreTek-Tite state that this strobe is more durable and benefits from an improved flash rate and lamp life when it is compared to the previous Xenon version and other competing Xenon strobes. One factor will certainly appeal to divers.
Read moreDive Rite state it can be fitted to any of their lights and is available in two versions; a soft handmount or a Goodman handmount. I suspect that you can also fit the QRM to lights from other manufacturers too.
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