The Dive Box
California Diving Company has introduced The Dive Box, a unique and ultra-easy system for storing, managing and transporting dive gear. The Dive Box was developed to make getting to and from the dive site or dock easier so divers can spend more energy enjoying their dives.

The Dive Box is an all-in-one solution carrying case for scuba gear, including your tank. It has a large hard compartment that can easily fit a full set of gear, including a weight belt or soft weights. The Dive Box has wheels and a retractable handle for transporting.

Incorporated into the unit is a tank receptacle that will accommodate up to a single 8.5" diameter tank. The receptacle is strategically placed to distribute the weight and minimize the load on the diver.

The Dive Box can be filled with fresh water to rinse your equipment after your dives. A built-in drain plug facilitates this process. It is made from rugged plastic and is built with corrosion resistant, marine grade components to ensure an overall quality of the product.

The Dive Box is made in the USA and has a Patent Pending. It is sold through professional dive shops in the United States. For more information, visit www.californiadivingcompany.com on the web.


IST Saturn 1 Wetsuit
The Saturn 1 wetsuit from IST Diving Systems is designed for underwater explorers of cold waters, especially the chilly ocean located off California. At 6.5mm thick, the farmer-john pants and step-in jacket give double thick protection over the torso, a critical area for thermal protection. For soft comfort the suit is lined with Nylon II plush material. All seams are glued and double blind-stitched for durability. Molded rubber kneepads give protection in an area that is particularly vulnerable to wear. The Saturn 1 wetsuit is available in men’s sizes S through 4XL and women’s sizes 3 through 15. For more information, call 800.298.2688 or visit www.istsports.com online.


SportCuf
The SportCuf is a safety device for retaining instruments onto a given part of the body, preventing undesirable movement and/or loss while participating in sporting activities.

The SportCuf, which has just been released to dealers in North America, is worn over any instrument traditionally attached with straps.

While scuba diving, instruments such as wrist computers and diving watches attached to the divers arm become loose as the diver descends into deeper water. The deeper the water, the looser the instrument becomes. The instruments will then roll or move down on the diver’s wrist making the reading annoying and cumbersome.

In order to prevent the movement of instruments, divers will sometimes over-tighten the restraining straps. In most circumstances this reduces blood circulation which at the very least proves to be uncomfortable. More importantly, this practice represents a serious health concern for divers.

The SportCuf is available in a variety of sizes for use directly on the skin or in conjunction with wet and dry suits alike.

The SportCuf comes in variety of colors and can be customized with logos. For more details, call 514-683-0274 or go to the web site www.sportcuf.com.
— from Divenewswire.com


StingRay lll Underwater Video Housing
Light & Motion announces the ultra compact Stingray III housing for the latest Sony MiniDV cameras HC20, HC30 and HC40. Nearly half the size of the original Stingray the new super compact Stingray III offers all of the same features of the full size w. Along with the new smaller size is a new lower price. Complete value travel packages including housing, dual lights, and custom case are available. Compact underwater digital video is now more affordable than ever.

Available accessories include a Super Wide-Angle lens that increases the angle of coverage and a 2.5" color Monitor Back. The monitor back allows the user to view a color image of what the camera sees, as well as displaying all camera data normally viewed on the camera’s flip screen.

Stingray III supports Sony HC20, HC30 and HC40 miniDV cameras. Original Stingray supports Sony HC65 and HC85.

For more information or a dealer near you, call 831-645-1525, email sales@lmindustries.com, or visit their web site at www.uwimaging.com.


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