Scuba Gear Reviews by Pete Zellner

I purchased these boxes for mask cases - It provides a crush proof container to store our masks and when using the mask we use them for keeping things dry while on a dive boat

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7 out of 13 people found this review helpful.

After taking the PADI Underwater Photographer course the training helped me identify the problem with some of my past photos - the light from the strobe was to hot it was to direct - the diffuser will soften the needed light

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5 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

I will always carry an extra battery for my computer - I had what I thought was new one fail on a dive trip and was unable to locate a replacement since we were on live aboard - I had to break out my mechanical pressure and depth gauge along with my old back-up wrist computer - Lesson learned never leave home without extra computer battery

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10 out of 22 people found this review helpful.

After you use use your computer for a while it will have scratches on the face no matter how careful you are and doesnt take that many dives to get it scratched so the data is difficult to read - the guard will protect the face which is not replaceable - its not easy to replace but its WELL worth the time and the small expense - I carry an extra in my save a dive kit just in case

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13 out of 25 people found this review helpful.

Break a cover in Roatan or someplace without a well stocked dive shop and your computer is nothing more then a paper weight until you can replace it - Like the Scouts say be prepared

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19 out of 38 people found this review helpful.

This is about my 5-6 dive mask since I started diving back in 1975 - and believe the one I used before this one I have had for about 10-12 years and thought I would never give it up - so when I broke the frame and was unable to replace it I looked at a number of different manufactures and styles - I decided on the XS Scuba V3 and could not be happier - the adjustable strap is great and the over all view is good - I wish I had replaced my old one sooner what a great mask

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29 out of 58 people found this review helpful.

With this yoke light you will always have a light that helps you be seen by your buddy - I use this light along with an additional ID light to give me and my buddy a different look - with some dive location not allowing the chemical light the battery ID light is necessary for night diving identification

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17 out of 35 people found this review helpful.

Liking at the cost for the items included in this pack purchased separately this is a great deal and the case and hat make an even better deal

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12 out of 24 people found this review helpful.

Its a nice light that can be used either as a head lamp or attached to your hand - I like the included hand strap and use it that way so Im not blinding my buddy when I look at her - light is small but very bright the batteries cost a little more but will give a bit more burn time

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29 out of 54 people found this review helpful.

It makes underwater navigation a little easier! With a Nav finder it makes much easier to keep track of where Ive been and how to navigate back to my starting point - its also easy to determine your next 90 deg headings whether they are right or left when swimming a square or a rectangle - and I like having a slate on the back for notes and other things I may need to record - I wish it come with a pencil and lanyard

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12 out of 24 people found this review helpful.

This case is great to keep one of your most valuable dive tools safe and protected - Never go anywhere without it

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25 out of 51 people found this review helpful.

Keeps those bed bugs or other things away from you its a good size and pack easily

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28 out of 58 people found this review helpful.

I use this for keeping things dry on the dive boat and it works fine for that also its easy to use

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23 out of 47 people found this review helpful.

If your distant vision is OK but that close up stuff requires longer arms these easy to use reading glasses make seeing thing like a computer/compass/other gauges so much better

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23 out of 52 people found this review helpful.

If you have ever had a buckle break you understand that the metal buckle is a little more reliable - Plus the whale tail is just cool and different

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31 out of 63 people found this review helpful.

With this light your buddy can keep track of you at night and you will always have with you - You dont have to worry about it getting abused since most dives take extra care to make sure their regulator is treated with tender loving care

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37 out of 81 people found this review helpful.

Its an easy to read book about the sport from beginner to more advanced aspects of the sport - Its written in an easy to follow and understand format - Recommended for all levels of divers

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28 out of 59 people found this review helpful.

I have yet to find a reliable Octo holder and this is not it - It doesnt hold your Octo

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18 out of 36 people found this review helpful.

Its great for keeping things close so that its not damaging the environment or the equipment - Its a little larger then I thought but still works

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41 out of 84 people found this review helpful.

Makes marking much of your equipment easy and adheres to most surfaces but not all paint pens are still handy

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26 out of 51 people found this review helpful.

Its easy to care and nice to have but I hope that I never need to use it.

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28 out of 52 people found this review helpful.

I enjoy expanding my knowledge about this sport and the equipment this book is written for almost any level of diver to understand.

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25 out of 51 people found this review helpful.

My wife has trouble with getting her fins off using regular or spring straps and these straps have made that task much easier.

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33 out of 68 people found this review helpful.

i have used these ear for a number of years and have had little to no ear problems.

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13 out of 28 people found this review helpful.

I have one of these maps for most all the dive destinations I visit. Has lots of great information about the dive destination.

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33 out of 71 people found this review helpful.

Great towel for travel, drys fast and takes up little room in your luggage.

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74 out of 151 people found this review helpful.

This books gives the diver an overview of the diver level maintenance and how to perform preventive maintenance on dive equipment. It will save the diver money by showing how a diver should maintain his dive gear. Book points out the importance for professional maintenance and inspections.

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67 out of 142 people found this review helpful.

The kit comes in a great case and has the right number of tools to make most repairs or adjustments - I will always carry this kit

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33 out of 65 people found this review helpful.

You never know when an important item on your dive gear will give-up, but its almost a guarantee than when it does happen there is no Dive Shop near or its closed. This kit gives you most everything a diver could and will break/wear-out. A must for all divers.

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41 out of 74 people found this review helpful.

With this pressure gauge you can see how much air is in your Spare-Air bottle. A little hard to see but its better then the pressure indicator that comes with your Spare-Air.

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43 out of 95 people found this review helpful.

This kit will make traveling with your Spare-Air easier. The clear case allows TSA to see the item and keeps all the parts together, a must if you travel with your Spare-Air!

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29 out of 55 people found this review helpful.

After dive before dive this is an outstanding bargain. The jacket is well made and is a must for divers whether shore diving, day boat diving or diving from a live aboard.

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158 out of 307 people found this review helpful.

we use ear s after every dive along with our ear dryer, since we started this we have had no ear problems.

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46 out of 96 people found this review helpful.

Best anti-fog I have found and I have used may different ones.

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182 out of 356 people found this review helpful.

I have one on my camera and found it be very valuable and easy to use so I purchased another for my wifes camera. It keeps your camera close to you during entry and when you exit. Its easy to use and gives you plenty of lanyard when using the camera.

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191 out of 442 people found this review helpful.

Keeps your octopus easily accessible along with keeping stuff out of this important piece of equipment.

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58 out of 119 people found this review helpful.

Works great to keep your gauges close to you and away from the reef.

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199 out of 418 people found this review helpful.

I found that a couple of extra batteries are necessary if you are diving more than once a day. You will want to change your battery before every dive. It really sucks when your camera battery has failed because thats when the picture of the trip comes along.

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112 out of 217 people found this review helpful.

This pack is great for moving your gear to the dock or the dive boat. The size allows to you pack all your gear, its large opening makes packing easy and the side zipper is convenient for gaining access.

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108 out of 223 people found this review helpful.

I found that my camera was a bit buoyant, but with the added weight it made it much more user friendly when in the water. I found the using the weight under the camera mount was much better than in the strobe. In the strobe it was to top heavy, so purchase the extra long attachment knob.

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138 out of 282 people found this review helpful.

If you own a Sealife digital camera you will want extra moisture munchers. I used 4 during a week long dive trip to Curacao. A little moisture can destroy your camera, a little expense now can stop a large expense not to mention those lost pisctures.

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137 out of 271 people found this review helpful.

As the Boy Scouts teach "always be prepared" so having an extra housing O-ring is a must.

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52 out of 108 people found this review helpful.