Nov 7, 2011 Posted by Chaela Sumner

DEMA Show 2011 Day 4 Coverage

Here is a summary of what we saw on day four of the 2011 DEMA Show in Orlando, Florida. We spoke at length with Elaine Kwee, founder of DiVo, a non-profit environmental organization based in Australia whose aim is to bring more recreational divers to active marine conservation/research participation. Elaine strives to make a difference with the DiVo Voluntourism program, which brings recreational divers... read more

Apr 10, 2011 Posted by Chaela Sumner

North West Dive Expo–DAY 1 report

Here are our live quick posts from the show floor of the Dive News Network’s, 2011 North West Dive and Travel Expo. You can also follow our live TWITTER posts on http://www.twitter.com/scubagadget or http://www.facebook.com/scubagadget . Besides getting to see new equipment, talk directly to reps and manufactures, and attend informative seminars, the NWD Expo is like a great party where you get to catch... read more

Sep 30, 2010 Posted by John McKenzie

The bed-fellows are swapping: Whites – Apex – Si Tech – Scuba Pro – WaterProof

On our recent tour of the Whites/Aqualung factory in BC, we noticed that they are no longer installing Si Tech valves on the new drysuits. Instead they are using valves from Apexs which is also owned by the Whites’ parent Aqua Lung. In related news, we are hearing hints that ScubaPro is coming out with a “new kind of drysuit.” Could have a lot to do with the fact that they recently lost the deal to... read more

Apr 12, 2010 Posted by John McKenzie

LIVE TEST: Silicon Drysuit Seals are a reality

Some new dive products are just cool, some are just very practical, but for drysuit divers, the Integrated Silicone Seal System (I.S.S.S) | by WaterProof and Si Tech is a true revolution. For those who have silicon seals, it will change your experience of diving dry. We have shown the seals to dozens of other divers donning their suits and you can see their minds churning about when they can get some.... read more

Nov 4, 2009 Posted by John McKenzie

We are at the DEMA Show. Live updates (11/9/2009 back home)

We are reporting live from the DEMA SHOW via ScubaGadget, http://www.twitter.com/scubagadget. WE ARE BACK FROM THE 2009 DEMA SHOW. HERE ARE THE TIDBITS WITH MUCH MORE TO COME…. An amazing travel BCD that converts to a usable day pack. It is the JackPack from DiveSystems. Currently only in Europe. They also have a technical dive computer with a heads up display that, unlike Oceanic’s Head... read more