The Artemis from IST is not just a typical smaller version of a men’s BC. It was designed exclusively for women divers, by women divers.

Aqua Lung’s i3 technology for BCs is now available in back inflation. The Dimenion and Lotus, designed for men and women, respectively, provide a single-touch control lever for both inflation and deflation.

The DX-GE5 camera from SEA&SEA; is waterproof to 16 feet without its housing, making it versatile for any outdoor sport activity from skiing to snorkeling.

Nauticam’s NA-LX5 underwater housing, designed for use with the Lumix LX5 digital camera from Panasonic, is another example of Nauticam’s innovative and ergonomically designed imaging equipment.

Behind the scenes at this year's drysuit tests in Oregon

ScubaLab's Tester's Choice Picks for 2011 dive lights

Fourth Element’s Proteus wetsuit is all about keeping warmth in and water out, while providing unparalleled comfort at depth. Using both Superstretch and Thermocore neoprene, in thicknesses from three to seven mil, the Proteus is the suit that ScubaLab Testers rated warmest in its class. With availability in 10 women’s and 13 men’s sizes, the Proteus is versatile enough for a wide range of divers AND environments.

With two large compartments, roomy enough for full-size fins and a drysuit, Stahlsac’s Curacao Clipper gearbag is designed inside and out to accommodate the traveling diver. It’s also the company’s first-ever user-repairable bag: replacement parts for the completely modular frame can be sent directly to the owner or the local dive shop for repair. Weighing in at just seven pounds, the Curacao Clipper is a full-size bag with user-friendly features for even the most discriminating of divers.

The RS-680 regulator from TUSA features a compact, lightweight design. It contains two high-pressure and four low-pressure ports and is available in both DIN and yoke versionsThe RS-680 also incorporates TUSA’s Sequential Exhaust Assist (or S.E.A.), a new design featuring a dual exhaust system to decrease breathing effort during exhalation. The entire second stage also swivels 360 degrees to prevent jaw fatigue and add to overall comfort.