Dec 23, 2011 Posted by John McKenzie

BEST in SHOW AWARDS – DEMA Show 2011

Each year we honor a few new or updated products that we feel are inspirational examples of creative innovation in the industry and/or leaders of new industry trends. With nearly 700 booths we may have missed your favorite, so let us know at http://facebook.com/ScubaGadget.  The envelope please… OVERALL BEST IN SHOW WINNER Cetatek Aquabionic Warp 1 Fins Cetatek, a new venture out of North Vancouver, BC,... read more

Nov 5, 2011 Posted by Chaela Sumner

DEMA Show 2011 Day 3 Coverage

Here is a summary of what we saw on day three of the 2011 DEMA Show in Orlando, Florida. We will have end of day coverage throughout the show as well as live tweets and facebook posts during the day. Atomic Aquatics was showing their ARC Technology masks which takes UltraClear masks to the next level. This mask transmits an incredible 98% of available light. Most masks with standard glass only transmit... read more

Nov 21, 2010 Posted by John McKenzie

DEMA show 2010–Trend spotting

At this years DEMA show, besides being aware that the participants and vendors seemed more upbeat and excited about their branch of the scuba business this year, we noticed the follow trends: While many vendors had something new and often interesting to show us, the new products booth did not have as many products that made us want to run right to that booth for a look. There also seemed to be more... read more

Dec 23, 2009 Posted by John McKenzie

Cressi Ellipse Black MC5 Regulator RECALL

Italian scuba equipment manufacturer Cressi is working with the US consumer product safety commission on a recall of their Cressi Ellipse Black MC5 Regulator. The problem involves a partial obstruction of the High Pressure (HP) port which can produce an inaccurate reading on the pressure gauge, resulting in a slow descent of the needle in the pressure gauge. While no injuries related to this problem have... read more