Submersible pressure gauge The submersible pressure gauge (SPG) is used to monitor the air supply in your tank. It attaches to the high-pressure port on your regulator. SPGs are mostly analog devices, but some computers now have an integrated SPG the displays digitally. Analog SPGs are designed with a Bourdon movement, which is a helical [...]
Fins move you through the water whether on the surface or 60 feet deep. Designs to fins are constantly changing, but the most important thing to look for is fit and functionality. You want your fins to fit well and feel comfortable. You also want the proper fin for diving. There are many fins on [...]
Dive bags are used to carry your dive gear to and from the dive site, boat, or when traveling. Your dive bag should be large enough to carry all of your dive gear plus and extras or spares. There are all kinds of dive bags on the market. Inexpensive mesh bags to large roller bags [...]
Scuba cylinders hold the air you breathe while diving. They are usually the last piece of gear a diver purchases because cylinders are easily rented. There are many different sizes of cylinders, but they are either made of aluminum or steel. Capacity sizes range from 40 cubic feet to 130 cubic feet. There are even [...]
K valve Manifold Double tanks require the use of a manifold and bands and bolt kit. The manifold valve system replaces the standard K valves that probably came with the tank. The manifold combines the air supply from the two tanks allowing you to breathe from both tanks at the same time. A manifold system [...]