Sure, there might be other dive gear deemed more important to basic survival (a reg) or your general well-being (a dive computer) than a BC.

This year’s undisputed favorite among test divers, the Aquaride Elite is well built with virtually no inherent buoyancy.

What's new in the world of dive gear for June 2012? Let's get that First Look.

Here’s something you don’t usually see on a snorkel: ball-joint connections.

15 kickers vie for the top spot in this year's ScubaLab fin tests.

This kicker turned in some of the best overall in-water performance scores, earning the highest scores for acceleration.

In water, the fin delivered solid kicking performance.