Dive Gear Guide 2016: Best Scuba Accessories
Gear extras can make diving easier, safer and more fun — we've compiled a list of the best accessories to help you find what's best for you.

Courtesy of Air Line by J SinkAIR LINE BY J SINK R260XL
Two full-swivel diver hoses are 60 feet long and equipped with hookah-specific second stage regulators
Single-head compressor is powered by a Honda 4HP, 4-cycle engine that operates for three hours on 2.5 quarts of gas, and can support up to four divers
With this hookah rig two divers can descend, without tanks, to as deep as 85 feet. A turnkey system, the standard gear package includes everything you’ll need for successful hookah diving without tanks.
$3,145; airlinebyjsink.com

Courtesy of aquaSketchAQUASKETCH MINNO
Plastic mylar can be printed, scanned and reused
Phosphorescent writing table backlights the paper The aquaSketch Minno makes standard dive slates obsolete.
It can be worn on the wrist or stored in a pocket, and comes loaded with 5 feet of indestructible mylar drafting film.
$49.95; aquasketch.com

Jon WhittleCRESSI MASK STRAP COVER
Made of soft, fl exible neoprene
Available in a wide range of colors
Cressi’s new strap covers are made of soft, super-stretch neoprene for a comfortable fit that keeps the strap in place. They’re available in a range of colors including black, blue and pink, and they attach easily to your mask in minutes.
$5.95; cressiusa.com

Jon WhittleDIVE RITE SL SERIES SIDEWINDER REEL
Marine-grade metals prevent corrosion for long life
DuPont fiber #24 braid line resists breaking and fraying
The Sidewinder uses a side-handle reel that can be traded between a diver’s hands more easily while laying line. This updated model features a unique locking system that allows for one-handed operation.
$159; diverite.com

Zach StovallFOURTH ELEMENT WETSUIT DIVER BEACH TOWEL
Quick-drying material
Features the Fourth Element logo in blue or black
Made from cotton grown to the highest international organic standard and packaged without plastic, this is the perfect towel for the environmentally conscious diver.
$49; fourthelement.com

Zach StovallSUBMERSIBLE SYSTEMS SPARE AIR 170
Redundant emergency breathing device
Fits in a large BC pocket
The Spare Air 300’s little brother offers all of the safety options of the larger model in a 1.7-cubic-foot version that offers 30 breaths in an emergency.
$310; spareair.com

Zach StovallSUBMERSIBLE SYSTEMS SPARE AIR 300
3-cubic-foot capacity provides an estimated 57 breaths
Refills from a standard cylinder with included adapter The redundant emergency breathing device features a standard mouthpiece supplied by a single-stage regulator and comes with a holster and leash.
$310; spareair.com

Jon WhittleUNDERWATER KINETICS UKPRO POV 20/30 WATERPROOF CASE
Waterproof protective case for your GoPro camera
Two-tiered foam with storage for accessories
This strong non-corroding ABS case protects against crushing, dust and water. The POV 30 includes a strap with carabiner.
$46.99/$54.99, 20/30; uwk.com