Akona Armor Tex Gloves

+ Smooth-skin wrist cuffs seal against neoprene or skin to block water entry.

Providing warmth, comfort and protection from sharp objects, Armor Tex gloves are glued and blindstitched for optimal sealing. Available in 3.5 mm and 5 mm, they also have pre-bent ergonom- ic fingers for maximum dexterity.
CONTACT: akona.com
MSRP: $58 for 3.5 mm; $64 for 5 mm

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Akona Dyneema Gloves
+ Unique fabric is extremely resistant to cuts, punctures and abrasion.

Made of an advanced material that’s 15 times stronger than steel and highly resistant to cuts, Akona’s Dyneema gloves protect divers’ hands from punctures and injury from sharp objects. The coating on the palms and fingers provides a good grip.
CONTACT: akona.com
MSRP: $29

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Akona Quantum Stretch Gloves
+ Four-way stretch neoprene provides outstanding flexibility and dexterity.

Made from Akona’s Quantum Stretch neoprene, these gloves provide warmth and dexterity. Available in 3.5 mm and 5 mm, the gloves are glued and blind- stitched, and have smooth-skin seals at the wrist cuffs.
CONTACT: akona.com
MSRP: $52 for 3.5 mm; $58 for 5 mm

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Akona Standard Neoprene Gloves
+ Fingers are patterned with ergonomic, pre-bent shape for comfort.

All seams on these gloves are glued and blindstitched to prevent water seepage, and the Nylon II neoprene offers great flexibility. Smooth-skin seals at the wrist block water entry. Available in 3.5 mm and 5 mm.
CONTACT: akona.com
MSRP: $35 for 3.5 mm; $41 for 5 mm

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Scubapro Seamless Gloves
+ Heat tape instead of stitched seams creates a lightweight glove that’s easy to doff and don.

Made from 2 mm neoprene, this versatile glove is soft and comfortable, and comes with a printed palm that provides enough texture for a good nonslip grip without scratching facial skin when making mask adjustments.
CONTACT: scubapro.com
MSRP: $35

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IST Sports VSH100 Camouflage Hooded Rash Guard with Chest Gun Pad
+ Made of Lycra and Spandex for lots of freedom of movement.

To provide additional camouflage protection while spearfishing, this hooded rashie can be worn over a traditional wetsuit or by itself. It comes with a foam chest pad for speargun loading. Available in five sizes.
CONTACT: istsports.com
MSRP: $75

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IST SPORTS 3 MM SUPERSTRETCH NEOPRENE VEST
+ Attractive two-color graphics on front and back add style to a day on the water.

A perfect extra layer to a wetsuit system, this sleeveless 3 mm neoprene vest has a velcro side entry for easy on and off. The smooth-skin interior increases warmth and feels good too.
CONTACT: istsports.com
MSRP: $130

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Scubapro Fleece Rash Guard
+ Ultrastretch fleece material is comfortable against the skin and dries quickly.

Made with an ultrasoft fabric with fleece inside for improved warmth and comfort, this stylish rash guard is designed to be worn alone or under a suit for increased thermal protection. In seven men’s and seven women’s sizes.
CONTACT: scubapro.com
MSRP: $58

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Thermalution Yellow Grade Plus
+ Charge the remote controller wirelessly by placing it on the charging pad.

The first power-heated undersuit equipped with a rechargeable wireless remote control, the Yellow Grade Plus is designed for long, deep dives. Select from three power levels, even when wearing thick gloves.
CONTACT: thermalution.com
MSRP: $749

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Thermalution Blue Grade Intermediate
+ Dual lithium-polymer batteries heat the vest for up to two hours underwater.

Turn the heat on and off with a tap of the close-proximity-sensor controller on the wrist-mounted sensor. It’s rated for use to 150 feet and has three power-level settings.
CONTACT: thermalution.com
MSRP: $499

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Thermalution Red Grade Plus
+ Fullsuit with high-capacity batteries is designed for use with a drysuit.

Thermalution’s top-of-the-line full- suit heats within one minute and uses lithium-polymer batteries for up to four hours of powered heat- ing. The wireless remote charges on a charging pad, eliminating the need for disposable batteries.
CONTACT: thermalution.com
MSRP: $935

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Fourth Element Arctic Expedition
+ High-density fabrics ensure outstanding thermal protection.

This undersuit features waterproof panels, abrasion-resistant stretch fabrics and retractable thumb loops. It’s suitable for thinner com- pressed neoprene and trilaminate drysuits. Available in men’s and women’s two-piece and unisex one-piece.
CONTACT: fourthelement.com
MSRP: $449

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Pinnacle Inferno Dive Suit
+ Merino-lined tri-laminate base layer is great by itself or when used under a wetsuit or drysuit.

This versatile suit can be worn by itself or as layering beneath a wet- or drysuit as part of a total cold-water thermal system. Thumb and heel loops help keep the suit in place when donning, and a removable shoulder enclosure lets you attach a V-skin collar, V-skin Merino hood or 5 mm Merino hood.
CONTACT: pinnacleaquatics.com
MSRP: $299

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LavaCore Back-Zip Fullsuit
+ Comfortable fleece-lined suit can be used alone or under a wetsuit without affecting buoyancy.

LavaCore’s triple-laminate material combines a durable outer layer, windproof middle layer and a soft, fleecy lining. Neutrally buoyant, the rear-zip suit can be worn alone for warmer-water diving or beneath a full wetsuit for cooler water; it’s available in men’s and women’s sizes.
CONTACT: lavacoreinternational.com
MSRP: From $229.95

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Sharkskin Covert Chillproof One-Piece Suit
+ Less buoyant than neoprene; can be layered with a wetsuit or worn alone.

The microfleece material on this high-tech suit holds in heat when sub- merged, and blocks sun and wind chill at the surface. The suit’s fabric masks the body’s electrical signal, allowing you to get closer to marine life, and the material has built-in antimicrobial properties to prevent odors.
CONTACT: sharkskin.com.au
MSRP: $545

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