California Diving News

Aeris Gyro Octo
A new lightweight and compact Octopus second stage has been introduced by Aeris. It features a 180° swivel for optimal positioning for a diver and buddy. This second stage offers high performance air delivery at every angle and soft touch purge for air control. Dual exhaust ports provide high flow. Low profile design and bright color design allows the Gyro Octo to be kept close to the body, yet is highly visible in the event of an emergency.

For more information on the Aeris Gyro Octo, or any other of Aeris extensive line of quality dive gear, visit http://www.diveaeris.com on the web.

TUSA 5 mil Titanium Gloves
TUSA has introduced a new glove for maximum hand comfort and warmth with its new 2200 Titanium Dive Glove. Key to the new gloves effectiveness is 5mm thick neoprene that is lined with titanium impregnated nylon for maximum warmth. The glove features an adjustable hook and loop fastener wrist band. For just the right fit, the glove comes in 5 sizes: XS through XL.

For more information visit TUSA’s website at http://www.tusa.com.

Cressi-sub Airtech Regulator
The Airtech is the brand new Cressi regulator, completely developed by the technical department of Cressi-sub and represents a return to the first stage diaphragm design after a few years’ absence from this sector. Airtech comes in two versions: with the brand new diaphragm 1st stage, or with the latest version Cressi balanced piston 1st stage. The 2nd stage is identical and original in both cases. The Airtech regulator encompasses all the most important technological innovations available on the market and sits at the top of its category in terms of performance, robustness, manufacturing simplicity, ease of maintenance, functioning in freezing water. Here are just some of its exceptional technical features: hyper-balanced diaphragm first stage (performance improves as the pressure in the cylinder is reduced); innovative air filtering system (only on line regulator to use a cone shaped sintered filter); antifreeze kit (accessory) that completely separates the external parts from contact with water; 2nd stage comes with cap with titanium inserts; full regulation both of the Venturi effect and the inhalation effort; sealed adjusting system of inhalation effort (exclusive to Cressi), adjustable orifice; pneumatically balanced poppet; exhaust valve with side covers to prevent water seepage in the event of side current or sudden movements.

For more information on Cressi-sub’s new Airtech regulator, look up http://www.cressisubusa.com on the internet.

Ocean Brite HID Light/Arms/Tray Video Package
Ocean Brite Systems is introducing a new HID video light package making use of the Underwater Kinetics HID Light Cannon 100 self-contained lights and Ocean Brite’s own tray and arm combinations. These lights come with a limited life time warranty from Underwater Kinetics. Now the videographer will be able to have almost unlimited light in the 6000-degree Kelvin range (sunlight) with the extended burn times of up to seven hours on one charge (when using optional NIMH batteries).

See these great new products at the SCUBA 2002 Show in Booth #549 June 29 & 30. For full information, pictures specifications and pricing for these product offerings go to http://www.oceanbrite.com/qtzhalg.htm on the web or call Ocean Brite at 800-549-4861.

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