Carbon Fiber Backplates: Lightweight Innovation in Backplate & Wing DivingBackplate and wing systems have long been favored by technical and recreational divers for their simplicity, durability, and modularity. Traditionally, backplates have been made from stainless steel or alumin …

The Marelux SOFT (Smart Optical Flash Tube) Lite 2.0 is the world's top underwater snoot. Snoots are devices that reduce the beam of light from an underwater strobe in order to isolate macro subjects. They easily produce black background images because they light the primary subject, and they do no …

Read time: 20 minOur Guide to the Best Dive Computer for Every DiverBeing a PADI Staff Instructor myself, I have searched high and low over the years to find the perfect dive computer that suits my diving needs, and have been fortunate to test out some of the best dive computers ever r …

The Sea & Sea YS-D130R marks Sea & Sea’s return to the flagship strobe category—nearly two decades after the release of the original YS-250 Pro. The YS-250 Pro set the benchmark for professional underwater photographers in the early 2000s, and despite a long line of capable …

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Whether you dive close to your residence or travel to dive, a dive bag is not just handy but essential. Keeping all your precious gear together and for ease of loading or unloading without any damage, a dive bag will be the solution.If you are a regular traveler, you might want to cons …

Such a popular question and I get this often.What is the best cold water regulator on the market?Firstly, If you are asking this question, cold to you and cold to me are 2 different things.I am going to explain to you why you would need to use a cold-water regulator when you are diving …

(Reviewed July 2026) Read time- 10 minutes The Best Travel BCDs for Scuba Diving (Tested & Reviewed in 2026) When travelling on dive trips, or when I was working as an instructor abroad, it quickly came to my attention how crucial it was to own a travel friendly BCD. We all know how stressful m …

Read time: 15 minutesBest Dive Lights of 2026 — Tested by Divers & Underwater PhotographersWhen learning how to dive, or maybe going deeper during your advanced course, you may have been totally surprised by how quickly colors disappeared underwater! In fact, as an instructor, one …

Read time- 8 minutesWhat’s New in Scuba Gear for 2026The must-know innovations and products for divers this yearHello divers!Happy 2026, and welcome to our first newsletter of the year. If you’re anything like us, you’re already thinking about your next dive — and the scuba gear that’l …

Your Annual Scuba Gear Check:What to Inspect, Service, Upgrade, or ReplaceAs divers, we rely on our scuba gear to perform flawlessly — often in remote locations, under pressure, and in environments where small failures can become big problems. That’s why an annual gear check isn’t just …

The Bluewater 3000 underwater video light is the world's smallest underwater video light, weighing in at just over half a pound (275 grams)! Despite its small form factor, it packs a powerful 3000 lumen punch with a beam angle of 100 degrees at 6500K. One light is the ideal tool for macro video, an …