What’s New

The innovative magnetic securing system by Mares is the ultimate way to connect your diving accessories and equipment. Gone are the days of dangling hoses and lost dive lights. The Magnetic Connector is a versatile and unique system that includes many uses such as an octopus and console holder, torch/dive light hook, camera attachment, and much more! The Magnetic Connector’s simple yet effective design allows you to quickly find the connection site, especially when the connection point is not easily visible. The audible ‘click’ of the attachment also lends assurance that everything is securely connected. The advanced engineering of the mechanical closure system locks the fastened item in place safely and reliably. It can hold over 60kg of equipment! The Magnetic Connector’s compact design not only keeps your diving accessories secure, but as streamlined as possible. In fact, the Magnetic Connector is even shorter than a double-ended carabiner and just as easy to install. By simply unscrewing the connector’s head, the threaded pin can easily connect to all BCD D-rings. Another valuable benefit is its 360-degree free rotation, which allows for the perfect placement of your equipment and accessories. The free-swivelling ball head also allows the connector to tilt in every direction for maximum comfort. The Magnetic Connector is currently available in two colour options, black and yellow. Mares indeed went above and beyond when designing this useful accessory. Although it is rugged and extremely secure, Mares still made it easy to use by allowing divers to connect and disconnect their equipment to it, not just single-handedly, but with the use of only two fingers! The Magnetic Connector is simple, quick, and safe. It unlocks quickly even under a full load and is the smartest alternative to a carabiner. www.mares.com

The C63 Sealander Elite is British watch brand Christopher Ward’s new ‘EveryWatch’ – the ultimate go anywhere, do everything watch that’s right at home on your wrist whatever you’re into; from running, cycling and trekking to diving and adventure sports. The lightest mechanical watch Christopher Ward has ever made, the C63 Sealander Elite’s design is inspired by elite sport – where weight is often of the utmost importance. Made from Grade 2 titanium – and with weight-saving cutouts around the edge of the dial – it’s light to the point where it hardly feels like you’re even wearing it, while water resistance (up to 150m) makes it just as useful on your wrist when you take to water. As well as being lightweight, the C63 Sealander Elite is supremely comfortable too thanks to its hidden crown – a ingenious and precise detail that’s never been offered on a Christopher Ward watch before and means you’ll never feel the crown digging into the back of your hand no matter how you contort your wrist. Furthermore, its matt-black dial is sure to make a statement, and at just £1,150 on a hybrid or #tide ocean material® strap (or £1,380 on a bracelet) it offers ultimate value for money – in fact you’ll find few other titanium watches in this price bracket, let alone with this level of finish. www.christopherward.com

Atomic Aquatics has released an ultra-exclusive limitededition regulator – the T25 – to celebrate the company’s 25th anniversary. The T25 is a highly evolved version of the iconic T3 all-titanium regulator, but it has been designed using an even-more exotic process. To start, Atomic Aquatics machined the T25 from solid bars of titanium Ti-6AI-4V alloy. After this initial phase, we plated it with a new proprietary diamond-like hardness coating (DLC) which, as a by-product, produces a radiant, iridescent colour sheen. Atomic have dubbed it ‘burnt titanium’ to reflect its stunningly beautiful, durable and unique finish. The T25 burnt titanium finish is highly unique and no two regulators appear the same. The price for the UK market is yet to be announced, but you’ll have to be quick – there are extremely limited numbers available. www.atomicsquatic.com

Solid and rugged, yet well-priced, the Duo is a sturdy, entrylevel mask for beginners who crave top performance at a reasonable price point. A 100 percent silicone skirt and double-feathered edge guarantees a comfortable, dry seal and tempered safety glass provides a broad field of view. The Duo comes in seven different colour varieties, so you can mix and match with the rest of your kit. You can also get prescription lens from -1 through to -8 in half diopters – there are priced at £22.95 per side. www.oceanicworldwide.com The Viper 2 fins are described by Oceanic as being ‘ideal for any skill level’, and that they ‘still pack a punch with the performance and aesthetics of an elite model’. They also come in both full-foot and open heel variants. The Viper 2 includes a precision blend of hydrodynamics for ultimate comfort, efficiency and performance. The flexible power thrust channel and enhanced channel rails direct water flow off the tips of the fin and now provide uncompromising power and efficiency at a great value. New features also include a polished blade and redesigned performance rails to give the Viper 2 a much-needed update. www.oceanicworldwide.com

The new S-Tek Technical Diving programme re-invents the classic backplate-and-wing system with a clever design focused on adjustability, fit and comfort. A comprehensive line of accessories rounds out the collection offering a unified programme for technical divers. The revolutionary design combines premium materials and durable construction with purist features and technology. 3D formed backplates with fully radiused edges, softened organic shape and recessed wingnut socket increases diver comfort, while angled webbing slots optimise webbed harness threading, offering greater comfort and reduced webbing abrasion over time. Durable S-Tek donuts feature rounded profiles allowing for smooth, controlled air migration and a new best-in-class Scubapro-designed K-Style Inflator. It is available as a Pro System with moulded Monprene pads that cushion shoulders, waist and back for increased comfort, while highly adjustable Tek Lok shoulders contribute to a snug, individualised fit; and as a Pure System, with a continuous webbing harness and a stainlesssteel waist buckle that provides a custom, individualised fit. A comprehensive line of accessories rounds out the collection - Single Tank Adapter, Bungee Regulator Necklace, Low Profile or Cold-Water Stage Kits, Trim Weights Kit, Pro Fluid Form Weight System, Expedition Thigh Pocket, Expedition Reels, Spinner Spools, Cookie Monster and Arrow Monster Markers, Glide, D-Ring and Bolt Snap Hardware and exclusive Colour Kits are part of the extensive new S-Tek programme. www.scubapro.eu