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AQUALUNG XSCAPE 3/4MM | SRP: AUD$650

According to Aqualung, the Xscape wetsuits ‘offer enhanced comfort for warm waters between 20-28 degrees C’, and ‘due to the flexible and lightweight material can be used for snorkelling, freediving, paddling and any other ocean sport’. The big thing about the Xscape wetsuits is that they are not made from neoprene – instead, they are constructed from Yulex, a composite material made of a natural rubber, laminated with water-based glue and a fabric made of recycled plastic bottles. Could this be the ultimate ecofriendly wetsuit? A ThermoShield chest panel with an inner fleece layer provides additional warmth around the torso, while Supratex kneepads provide high abrasion resistance combined with excellent flexibility. The rear zipper is made with a double flap and silicone seals at the wrists and ankles help prevent flushing. The Xscape come in male and female variants, and both suits certainly stand out from the crowd. The men’s suit is an unusual green combined with vivid red, with some cool detailing under the arms of tropical leaves and branches. There are Storm fins and a Plazma mask in this green colour scheme to match. The women’s suit is predominantly a deep blue, with turquoise and white detailing on the right lower leg and upper body and arms. The tropical leaves and branches from the men’s suit are incorporated here, but in a far-morevisible fashion. The Xscape wetsuits come in plastic-free packaging – instead a handy mesh bag, which can be used for transporting your wetsuit or for collecting rubbish off the beach - and have hangtags made from recycled cardboard. www.aqualung.com FOURTH ELEMENT GULPER SRP: AUD$35.90-$44.90

Fourth Element has expanded its lineup of OceanPositive Gulper bottles with the addition of two new colour options and an insulated lid. Every adventurer needs a canteen of water. The Gulper is more than just your everyday water bottle though. Stainless steel double wall vacuum insulation means that iced drinks stay cool for up to 24 hours and a hot drink will stay that way for up to 12 hours. The versatile BPA-free lid means you can drink on the go thanks to the twist and sip valve, and the wide aperture makes filling and cleaning quick, simple and spill-free. The Gulper comes into two sizes – 500ml and 900ml. The existing turquoise 900ml version has been joined by a blue colour, and the black 500ml by a bright orange version. Fourth Element has also launched an insulated lid that fits all models of Gulper. This new lid features a pivoted stainless steel handle to provide a flexible carrying option. www.fourthelement.com

Inon has announced the official release of the Z-330 Type2 and D-200 Type2 strobes. The Type2 strobes are equipped with newly designed fly-eye dome lens capable of suppressing uneven light distribution to deliver ideal circular lighting. The INON Z-330 Type2 provides powerful Guide Number 33, high performance and multifunction in its compact body. The high-performance fly-eye dome lens provides both powerful light output not sacrificed by a diffuser, etc, and 110 degree underwater beam angle with minimal unevenness in light distribution. The newly designed dome lens has carefully arranged flyeye inner surface, which suppress uneven lighting without sacrificing strobe power and beam angle (110 degree underwater) generated by INON-patented T-configuration flash tubes. INON products are sold and distributed in Australia through Underwater Australasia. www.underwater.com.au