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10 Best New Tec-Style Fins
ScubaLab and its team of dedicated testers put six new tec-style, open-heel fins to the test. Here's how they stacked up against one another—plus, four more we have our eye on.
ScubaLab Best Buy: Ikelite Gamma

While other compacts had brighter, tighter hot spots, the Gamma has a wider central beam and a broad outer halo that doesn’t drop off much nearly out to its limits.

ScubaLab Testers' Choice: UK Vivid eLED

UK’s newest compact, the Vivid eLED delivers a lot of performance in a small package. Read why the Vivid is the ScubaLab's Tester's Choice in the Pocket Lights category.

ScubaLab Testers' Choice: IST Sports Dolphin Tech T-24040

Careful where you shine this light when night diving, or you’ll quickly become unpopular.

SCUBALAB 2014: Dive Lights Review

A diver's principal light source, these new models are getting more powerful and more compact. Check out SCUBALAB's review of 15 of the latest dive lights.

60:Second ScubaLab: Aqua Lung Zuma BC

Aqua Lung’s Zuma BC saves air travelers precious weight and bulk.

60:Second ScubaLab: Dolphin Tech SMB-42

DOLPHIN TECH helps divers keep a low profile with two new side-mount buoyancy systems.