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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.
60:Second ScubaLab - Seasoft Sunray and Stealth Booties

Seasoft’s Stealth and Sunray booties are built with a hard sole that keeps a diver’s feet from moving up and down inside the foot pocket of their fins, one of a diver’s biggest causes of cramps.

60:Second ScubaLab - Cressi Master Frog Fins

Based on a design used in Cressi’s successful free-diving line, the classically crafted Master Frog paddle fin offers performance-minded divers pure power for a great price.

ScubaLab: 2011 BC Tests

These nine new BCs stretch the limits of features, comfort and performance. Read here how each BC fared in the reviews, along with a detailed explanation of our scuba gear testing process.

ScubaLab Blog: BC Testing 2011

A behind-the-scenes look at ScubaLab’s BC testing in the pool and the open ocean

60:Second ScubaLab - Tilos 5/3mm MetaLite Hooded Vest

Tilos’ one-piece vest uses MetaLite, a smooth reflective coating on the inside of the neoprene that reflects body heat while you’re cruising the reef and sheds water quickly to help protect against

60:Second ScubaLab - Seasoft DryPak

Seasoft Scuba’s tough DryPak keeps your clothes and towels from getting wet, but it also provides protection for sensitive electronics—including a removable padded laptop sleeve and a front pocket

60:Second ScubaLab - Oris Carlos Coste Limited Edition Watch

In honor of free-diving Guinness World Record holder Carlos Coste, this limited edition Cenote series chronograph wristwatch from Oris is a collectible timepiece and truly unique.