Scuba Gear Reviews by Forest Rothchild

from fins, to mask, gloves, boots and hood can all easily fit and hang for this and air dry. The hook is easily strong enough to handle any size of the listed gear. The only integrated mask/hood hook could be a little stronger.

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111 out of 229 people found this review helpful.

This light weight reel with a one hand release for the ratchet works great as a basic tether and has easy line-out tool. Definitely worth when doing the more challenging sites.

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67 out of 132 people found this review helpful.

This little box has already be a dive saver for a couple of my buddies. I am Mr. gadget and in my scuba tool box has just about every thing one would need to save a dive. This has mask strap, fin strap, buckles, etc... You cant go wrong, because sooner than later you will need something in this little box. Definitely worth the purchase.

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133 out of 244 people found this review helpful.

As part of the all in one package of purchasing the tank, the boot, Pro Valve and the tank were included. To date, everything has worked great. Assembly was a snap, and I have had no problem. The boot is a black plastic boot that holds the tanks up. So I am grateful for the package, because with the free shipping (took less than 5 days to arrive) I saved over $100 compared to my local shop for the same product. Keep in mind, XS scuba tanks are Worthington tanks (one of the best in the business). So you really cant go wrong. Enjoy.

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85 out of 159 people found this review helpful.

Very tight at first, but quickly became just another part of the tank gear. Effective, and worth the purchase.

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64 out of 129 people found this review helpful.

Easily attaches to any BC ring. Does the job well and can easily hold in place regardless of how you enter the water. A simple and functional piece of equipment and needed for almost any BC.

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44 out of 83 people found this review helpful.

Bright, is basically the only word you need to know. This two stage brightness light, stays lit for hours or can be turned on and off without fear of damaging the bulb (cause it is an LED). The back up light is also surprisingly bright and a great alternative to carrying the big light around. Of course there is also the tank light that is included. Basically, this is a great package that is far cheaper than many of the more HID systems. Good value, and will definitely buy again if needed.

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100 out of 170 people found this review helpful.

These are truly great. I love how quickly they can dry off, but I also keep on in my gear bag to help collect excess water. They ring out nearly dry. The real added bonus is that they take up so little space, that you never have to worry about fitting a towel in your gear bag.

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137 out of 233 people found this review helpful.

Now I am a big guy that unfortunately has a reaction to neoprene. But give to Henderson to make a suit that offers enough protection that I can where this as base layer under my wet suit or alone in the warmer waters and not have a break out. The spine padding is a nice touch and the suit fits great.

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96 out of 203 people found this review helpful.

When inspiration strikes, and you need to write your novel idea down, it great to have enough pages and space to get all your thoughts down. This way you are not busy trying to clean and find space to write down your comments.

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34 out of 71 people found this review helpful.

It is grease, and beware of getting in on you because it will get EVERY where. While I realize it may be for rings and gear, I have found that it works really well on my mustache to ensure a good seal on my mask. Otherwise, good product, stores easily and does what it is suppose to do.

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60 out of 123 people found this review helpful.

We have all been there, have a ring or a seal go just before we are about to get in the water. This kit makes sure that not matter the size, you have a ring that will fit. The rings are all neatly separated into their little sections. I just wish the actually sizes of the rings were better marked for easy identifying verses eying the ring size for a match.

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87 out of 169 people found this review helpful.

This bag of dive gear solutions provides a one stop shop many of the maintenance aspects of diving, people dont always think about. From zipper wax (keep out of the heat),anti-fog, wet suit and BC detergent, lens scrubber, stink away, and salt cleaner, it definitely is worth the purchase. This variety pack makes sure your gear is good to go for a long time. My ONLY complaint is that several of the tops of the containers have stickers, making it look like the product with a spray container, but is actually a press down flip open top (a little mis guiding).

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96 out of 178 people found this review helpful.

Being that I am a big (300+lbs) and that I dive in New England, it is critical I have enough weights to compensate my 7mm wet suit. These lead shot weight pouches, in all their various sizes really come in handy. I have several smaller weights integrated into the back of my QD Pro BC, as well as in the in weight pockets. Do to the soft pouch, I can fit them into just about any container. Definitely worth the purchase if you are one that uses soft weights and like the flexibility they provide.

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107 out of 226 people found this review helpful.

Definitely a dive saving tool. I have found all the tools to be accessible but only after I slightly loosened the through bolt on each side. The only other concern was that while the tools remained rust free, after one seriously wet boat dive, the through bolts showed signs of rusting. Had no effect on the usage of the tools, but more of a visual concern. That aside, this is still a great product to have and a must for any diver that needs a quick fix.

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112 out of 227 people found this review helpful.

It is exactly what you need it to be. Solid, withstands the heaviest of BCs even with integrated weights (though I dont know why you would leave them in). And the best part is that it is reasonably priced. You cant go wrong. I even use it to hang my BC upside down by a lone D ring so to drain the water out, and it fine.

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90 out of 189 people found this review helpful.

Here is a great spandex/lycra shirt that hits the spot. I just came back from spending 8 hours out on Lake Mead in Las Vegas, with literally temps as high as 106*f. I wasnt burned nor did I have any skin irritations from having the BC on. It is light weight, drys almost instantly, and even at my easily 2-3xl size, it fit well.

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49 out of 99 people found this review helpful.

Here is a product that provides multiple protection, first as a light weight 2mm equivalent but also as protective layer for me since I seem to have a dermatological reaction to neoprene. I have found that Henderson is the only company to provide that can truly act as a protective layer and for that alone I find this product fantastic. As for field (ok really underwater) usage, this has provided a comfortable barrier when the temps get just below comfortable for me (68*f). The other added benefit is it is quick to dry, but washes well in ultra gentle in my front load washing machine. While Trilaminate materials tend to be a little more than other rash guards, I have found this to be completely with the cost.

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50 out of 100 people found this review helpful.

While the title may seem ambiguous, the reason is because I bought the hood vest hoping for a protective layer between my skin and the neoprene of my wet suit. Long story short, I have dermatological reaction to neoprene and needed to find something thicker than a typical lycra rash guard. The hood vest it self, seemed to be well made, and for the size fit me well (I am easily a 2-3XL). I have not doubt that I would have used this more if the lining was different, but I didnt work for me. I only wish the material description had been better listed.

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19 out of 36 people found this review helpful.