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2011 ScubaLab DC Tests: Cressi Leonardo

ScubaLab puts eight new dive computers to the test. Here we review the Cressi Leonardo.

Exhibit Honors Wes Skiles

A Florida exhibit showcases the work of the legendary underwater cinematographer and explorer who died in 2010.

5 Popular Budget Dive Destinations

Don't want to spend an arm and a fin on a dive vacation? Check out these 5 destinations and stick to your budget.

Gear Up for Night Diving with 2011's Best Dive Lights

In many locations, the action really picks up on the reef after the sun sets. Here are a couple of dive-light tips that can help you stay safe and get the most fun out of your next after-hours excursion.

60:Second ScubaLab - Tilos Torrent Fins

Constructed of a flexible polypropylene blade and a thermoplastic rubber foot pocket in an open-heel design, Tilos’s lightweight Torrent fins offer increased flexibility, which translates to a more comfortable kicking experience.

60:Second ScubaLab - SCUBAPRO Everdry4

This rear-entry, 4 mm, high-density neoprene dry suit weighs 50 percent less than traditional neoprene dry suits. When ScubaLab tested dry suits this past winter, the immediate reaction from every tester was “Is this a dry suit?”

60:Second ScubaLab - Halon Corsair Diving Tool

This serious dive tool uses a modular, interchangeable design so divers have a system that’s easy to use, no matter the environment. The knife offers a choice of a sharp drop-point or blunt-tip blade made from a hardened stainless steel alloy, making it durable and rust-resistant.

60:Second ScubaLab - Cressi Pro Light Fins

The Pro Light is an extremely light and well-balanced fin that’s surprisingly responsive and powerful. The compact blade features a soft rubber center panel that’s flanked by thermoplastic stiffeners and flexible yet supportive side rails. This combination provides nice blade flex when kicking, and allows you to maintain stability whether you prefer flutter, scissor or frog style kicking. The fin has two flaps along the end of the blade, a design that allows divers to change direction with only minimal kicking effort.