Scuba Gear Reviews by Nick L.

Great to have when diving more than twice a day. OEM battery, identical to the one which came with my DC1400, it will last for two one hour dives. With an additional battery you can always have one ready to go. Can charge in camera which is a plus. I previously purchased an "extended life" battery of another make and not only did it not seem to hold a charge any longer, but after less than a year the battery would not charge on the required seperate charger. The Sealife battery charges in the camera and is more reliable.

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Have used this computer now for about 20 dives. I really like the layout. Fits well in palm of hand and easy to see all data when using compass to navigate. Only issue is the ascent alarm which is triggered if you even exceed the recommended rate for a moment such as when going over a small obstacle, but this seems to be the case with many computers.

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Bought this for diving but might wear it out before I ever get a chance to use it after a dive. This jacket is great for all around wear. Neutral colors go with anything. Have also used it while shoveling snow and hiking. The wind /water resistance makes it quite warm for such a light jacket and the detachable hood, which is lined, adds to its versatility. It should prove very useful once the spring dive season starts.

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80 out of 164 people found this review helpful.

Tight focused pattern, even at wide angle, makes this an excellent light for peering into crannies on day dives. That said, there is barely no halo and the beam diameter even at the wide setting is much too narrow for use as a primary light on night dives, although it can serve as a back up. I like to use a small light as my primary, especially on tropical dives but the area illuminated by this light, while bright, is not wide enough for this purpose.

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76 out of 152 people found this review helpful.

This is my second Storm watch. Purchased it to replace one which I had for four years and recently lost. This watch is very easy to read, even on night dives since the entire hour and minute hands glow. Just shine a dive light on it for a few seconds and you are good to go. The strap is also long enough to fit over most wetsuits when wearing gloves.

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207 out of 449 people found this review helpful.

Very easy to use and attach to BC etc. Small and light enough to not affect bouyancy. Attached ring offers additional options. Inexpensive enough to get a few.

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236 out of 464 people found this review helpful.

Purchased this reel to replace the line holder which came with my diver below float. It worked like a charm. Very easy to unwind and rewind. Easy to maintain hold on handle with gloves. Can also be used to deploy surface marker when making safety stop

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245 out of 538 people found this review helpful.

I purchased these replacements for my old batteries which I charged incorrectly in the past which affected their ability to hold a charge. I followed the instructions to the letter and the new batteries are effectively holding a charge now, lasting over an hour. Make sure that you let the batteries run low before charging and ALWAYS give them a full charge. Taking them off the charger before they are fully charged WILL adversely affect their ability to hold a charge

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260 out of 541 people found this review helpful.

I purchased these replacements for my old batteries which I charged incorrectly in the past which affected their ability to hold a charge. I followed the instructions to the letter and the new batteries are effectively holding a charge now, lasting over an hour. Make sure that you let the batteries run low before charging and ALWAYS give them a full charge. Taking them off the charger before they are fully charged WILL adversely affect their ability to hold a charge

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281 out of 545 people found this review helpful.

As a diver with heavy muscular legs, I often need more trim than ditchable weights. These pockets enable me to effectively position up to 10 additional pounds of trim weights. These are especially useful when diving in thick wetsuits or dry suits both of which require more ballast.

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Having used spring straps before, I tried using my "universal" straps on my Mares fins but they didnt fit so I ordered the Mares spring straps which for some reason cost almost twice as much as the univeral model despite being identical except for the shape of the mounting attachment. The cost is the only reason that I do not give these straps a five star rating. They DID fit quickly and are much easier to use than the original straps both when donning and removing my fins. I think spring straps should be offered as an option on all fins since the unused OEM straps add considerable cost to the original fin purchase.

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283 out of 545 people found this review helpful.