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JUST SURFACED
NEW BUT
UNTESTED
Bite-Back 2015
Calendar 3333
Thirteen of the world’s finest
underwater photographers have
been united in support of
conservation group Bite-Back
and its goal to make Britain
the first country in the world to
ban shark fin soup. Each
photographer has donated a
favourite image that features
in this limited-edition 2015 fundraising calendar. Among the photographs is a shot of a blue shark that
won Alex Mustard the Coast & Marine category title at the 2014 British
Wildlife Photographer of the Year. Others include sharks, whales,
crocodile, sting and manta rays, sea-lions and jellyfish. The calendar is
available for a penny under £9 plus p&p.
8 www.bite-back.com
The latest kit to hit the dive shops
Santi Ladies First
Drysuit 3333
Atomic Aquatics Frameless 2 Mask 5555
Exposure Marine SUB M3 Mk2 ‘TAP’ Torch 5555
Atomic’s latest evolution of its Frameless Mask combines two grades of silicone
moulded together to create what is claimed to be “the most comfortable mask
in the water“. Along with the features said to have made the original Frameless
Mask popular, the Frameless 2 has a sealing flange that’s co-moulded with a
softer grade of silicone for a soft touch. It comes in Standard, Medium and
Large fit sizes in either all-clear or all-black colours, and has an optical-quality
UltraClear lens. Expect to pay £80.
8 www.atomicaquatics.com
This unit is a smaller and brighter (1800 lumens) evolution of the motioncontrolled M3. The addition of three power modes provides more
versatility, says Exposure Marine. The Mk2 boasts burntimes of 2hr (high),
10hr (medium) and 24hr (low). The core change is the addition of a
capacitive switch for use at the surface and an automatic change to
motion-switching when submerged. The motion ‘TAP’ switching calls for
the user to operate the light through a tap sequence rather than by
pushing a switch. An OLED screen has also been added offering a clear
visual indication of the remaining runtime. Expected price is around £350.
8 www.use1.com
The Ladies First is a suit built by
Santi Diving of Poland, which
says that the cut is designed
“considering the silhouette
differences and elegant details that
enhance the feminine look”. This
drysuit is built from what is said to
be a durable but lightweight
Ripstop nylon fabric in a choice of
pink, lime or grey accents. It
features a diagonal front TiZip
Masterseal zipper, telescoping
torso, Kevlar kneepads and two
large cargo pockets. Wrist- and
neck-seals are of latex with a warm
neck collar. This drysuit costs
£1500, or you can opt for a madeto-measure version for £1699.
8 www.santidiving.com
Zeagle Express Tech BC 6666
The latest travel wing from USA-based Zeagle weighs in at just 2.35kg
and features a horseshoe-shaped bladder. The webbing harness is
articulated at the shoulders and linked to the waist-belt, which is said to
adjust to the contours of the wearer’s torso. The BC also boasts a liftcapacity of 11kg, has three dump-valves and is customisable with
additional padding, integrated weights and pockets. The Express Tech
costs a little under £331.
8 www.zeagle.com
Mares Fusion 52X Regulator 5555
Dive-Logs
Logbook Binder
& Inserts 4444
UK based Dive-Logs has
introduced a range of
logbook components
enabling users to
design their own
customised system. It
offers a choice of packs
including zipped ringbinders, computer or
table-based log
pages, certification
cardholders and tabbed dividers.
Dive-Logs also supplies genre-specific logbook pages for instructors and
technical and commercial divers. The three-ring compact binder (pictured)
is priced at a little under £14, with 25-page refill packs from around £8.
8 www.dive-logs.com
MYSTERIES OF
OKINAWA
Italian gear manufacturer Mares says that its new Fusion 52X model represents a
radical departure from its existing regulators. The bypass features a double curvature
to provide a smoother flow while optimising performance, it says. The Fusion 52X has
a flow control (a first for Mares), managing the delivery rate of gas from natural
breathing to power breathing. The new valve system is claimed to be 600 times more
durable, and both stages feature a new satin finish. Available with either international
yoke or DIN connections, the Fusion 52X has a recommended retail price of £445.
8 www.mares.com
NEXT ISSUE
TAKE A GIANT STRIDE
Full starter pack for non-diving friends and family
THE SARDINE RUN
Intova Edge X Camera 4444
Underwater-action camera-maker Intova has
launched its latest model, the Edge X, a point
of view (POV) camera with a depth-rating of
60m. Features include a built-in 38mm TFT
LCD rear screen with full button controls,
1080p HD video at up to 60 frames per second,
and a 160° wide-angle lens with 60 x digital zoom.
The camera also offers manual white balancing, dive
mode and built-in wi-fi for remote viewing and downloads. The Edge X is powered by a
rechargeable 1150mAh battery and housed in a rubber armoured “ready to dive”
housing without the need to purchase extra components. Expect to pay £259.
8 www.intova.net
MEGALODON HUNT
Addictive pursuit for divers in the Gulf of Mexico
From the unexplained ‘ruins’ of Yonaguni
to the reefs of the Kerama Islands, western Japan
is starting to attract intrigued travelling divers
www.divErNEt.com
www.divErNEt.com
ZAC MACAULAY
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Mission: to capture ‘the Epic Shot’
ON SALE
22 JAN