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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.
2013 ScubaLab BC Test: Testers' Choice - Cressi Air Travel BC

When it comes to a lightweight BC designed for travel, it’s hard to beat the Air Travel. no surprise, it earned the Testers’ Choice in the Travel category.

2013 ScubaLab BC Test: Testers' Choice - Sherwood Axis BC

Voted Testers’ Choice in this category, the Axis delivers the functions, features and performance most coveted in a streamlined general-purpose back- buoyancy BC without unnecessary bells and whist

2013 ScubaLab BC Test: Testers' Choice - AquaLung Axiom BC

This year’s Testers’ Choice winner in the jacket-style category is a comfortable and stable BC with a good weight system, efficient valves, and a long list of convenience features.

2013 ScubaLab BC Test: Best Buy - Mares Prime MRS BC

Divers looking for an entry-level BC that’s well appointed and performs admirably — and doesn’t cost a lot of money — will be drawn to Prime MRS.

Inside ScubaLab: 2013 BC Test

The ScubaLab 2013 testing season is in full swing. Our latest category: Buoyancy Compensators.

5 Tech Diving Tools

Check out these five new fins, regs, computers and more for your next technical dive.

Scuba Drysuit Review: 8 Best Drysuits for Cold-Water Divers

The gear experts at ScubaLab tested 8 of the latest fabric drysuits for durability, performance and comfort — here are the results.