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Best New Dive Gear May 2025

Four new products we're excited about
By Robby Myers | Published On May 7, 2025
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Best New Dive Gear May 2025

Akona Azul

 Akona Azul

Measuring 28 by 15 by 9.5 inches, this boxy pack has ample space for an average dive kit. It maintains a manageable able profile when packed full and is the perfect size to slide under a dive bench. The bag is made of recycled 600D polyester and has full-length mesh panels on the front and back. The U-shaped opening grants full access to the interior. Backpack straps are padded and have an adjustable sternum strap.

MSRP $58

CONTACT akona.com

Garmin Descent X50I

Garmin Descent X50I

This new large-format Descent dive computer features a 3-inch color touchscreen display that allows for simple topside navigation and detailed graphics, including dive profiles and bathymetric depth maps of over 4,000 dive sites. Menus are packed with cleanly segmented data and can be customized by the user. This heavy-duty dive instrument is depth-rated to 200 meters/656 feet and uses large, glove-friendly buttons. It includes advanced technical dive modes, air-integration with up to eight T2 transceivers, topside mapping and GPS navigation, and compatibility with Garmin inReach devices.

MSRP $1,499.99

CONTACT garmin.com

Orcatorch ZD710 MK2

Orcatorch ZD710 MK2

This versatile, all-purpose dive torch is depth-rated to 150 meters/492 feet and includes four power levels and a variable beam angle with a max beam intensity of 212,500 candelas. It includes three standard power settings, with a max of 880 lumens, and a short-duration, high-intensity 1 ,500-lumen turbo mode. Twisting the light head adjusts the beam from a far-reaching 4-degree spot to a wide-angle 72-degree floodlight or anywhere in between.

A digital safety lock prevents accidental activation when in a bag or pocket. The light includes a rechargeable, replaceable 21700 lithium-ion battery with a built-in USB-C charging port. It will power the light for two hours and 10 minutes on high and up to 12 hours on low.

MSRP $189.95, $209.95 (with two batteries)

CONTACT orcatorchstore.com

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ScubaPro MK11 EN0/C370

Scubapro MK11 EN0/C370

This regulator system pairs the compact C370 second stage with an updated MK11 EVO balanced diaphragm first stage. The first stage includes a double spring layout to increase breathing performance while reducing the reg’s overall size. Its forged brass body is outfitted with protective plastic bumpers and metal heat-exchange fins. It includes two high-pressure ports set at a 15-degree angle and four low-pressure ports. The second stage is equipped with a Venturi switch and breathing adjustment knob.

MSRP $719

CONTACT scubapro.com