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ScubaLab: Regulators - Apeks Flight

Lightweight and compact, the Flight is perfect for the traveling diver.

ScubaLab: Regulators

ScubaLab put 12 new regs to the test to learn all are good, but a few are superbreathers

What Type of BC is Best for You?

BCs are generally divided into three “Use” categories: General Purpose (full-featured, high lift, generous ballast capacity, for temperate water diving), True Travel (lightweight, low-profile, easy to pack, for tropical diving), and Dual Purpose ...

60:Second ScubaLab: IST Aluminum Masks

IST’s trio of aluminum-framed masks are made with marine-grade aluminum alloy outer frames, high-impact plastic sub-frames, and hypoallergenic silicone skirts.

60:Second ScubaLab: Fourth Element Arctic Drysuit Undergarment

The Arctic is low in bulk yet offers two layers of thermal protection.

60:Second ScubaLab: Sherwood Brut Regulator

The Brut is a good entry-level reg at a very attractive price point.

60:Second ScubaLab: Cressi Summer Wetsuit

Cressi’s Summer wetsuit is lightweight and extremely elastic.

ScubaLab: Regulators - July 2010 Expanded Test Data

ScubaLab puts 12 new regulators to the test.

ScubaLab: Regulators - July 2010 Expanded Data: Breathing Simulator Results

Breathing simulators are great indicators of a regulator’s abilities and we used one to put our 2010 ScubaLab regs to the test.