Expert Gear Reviews
In-depth reviews of the latest scuba diving equipment. Real-world testing by Australian divers for Australian conditions.
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Cressi MC9/XS Compact Regulator
Rating 4/5 · Price $837
Balanced Cressi first stage paired with their lightest second stage, a travel-friendly reg that breathes smoothly in warm to temperate waters.
Mares Dual ADJ 62X Regulator
Rating 4/5 · Price $754
Feature-rich balanced reg with adjustable breathing and DFC technology, a strong mid-range option for divers who want tuneable performance.
Cressi AC2/XS2 Regulator
Rating 3.5/5 · Price $346
Affordable Italian-made entry-level reg ideal for new divers in warm water, with honest limitations you will eventually outgrow.
Cressi MC9 Compact Regulator
Rating 4.5/5 · Price $1012
Smooth-breathing balanced reg with cold-water rating and Italian build quality, well-suited to the full range of Australian conditions.
TELESIN GoPro Housing Case
Rating 3.5/5 · Price $22
A $22 housing that takes your GoPro to 45m on a near-disposable budget, but demands careful o-ring attention on every dive.
SeaFrogs Housing for OM System TG-7
Rating 4.5/5 · Price $259
The best-value TG-7 housing available, with dual fibre optic ports and full control access at a third of the OEM housing price.
SeaLife Micro 3.0 64GB Camera
Rating 4/5 · Price $945
A permanently sealed underwater camera that eliminates flooding risk entirely, delivering decent images with unmatched peace of mind.
Mares Flexa 5mm Women's Wetsuit
Rating 4.5/5 · Price $737
Premium women's 5mm with exceptional stretch and sealed-seam warmth, offering near-Pioneer performance at a more accessible price.
Mares Pioneer 5mm Women's Wetsuit
Rating 4.5/5 · Price $835
Top-tier women's 5mm with anatomical fit, infrared lining, and sealed seams — the best-performing women's one-piece for temperate conditions.
SEAC Space 5mm Wetsuit
Rating 3.5/5 · Price $205
Capable mid-range one-piece 5mm with pre-formed limbs and reinforced wear points, a practical choice for regular temperate-water divers.
Mares Flexa 5mm Men's Wetsuit
Rating 4.5/5 · Price $737
Premium one-piece 5mm with outstanding stretch and infrared warmth, ideal for serious divers in temperate Australian waters.
Cressi Tokugawa 5mm Two-Piece Wetsuit
Rating 4/5 · Price $252
Affordable open-cell two-piece wetsuit delivering impressive warmth for temperate Australian waters, ideal for spearos and scuba divers alike.
SEAC Royal 5mm Two-Piece Wetsuit
Rating 3.5/5 · Price $166
Budget two-piece wetsuit offering double-layer torso warmth for temperate Australian waters at an unbeatable price.
Cressi Ikarus Mask
Rating 4/5 · Price $53
A frameless budget mask with premium silicone and fold-flat travel packing that punches well above its $53 price tag.
Mares Ray Mask
Rating 4/5 · Price $72
A reliable single-lens mask with a dual-skirt seal and ultra-clear glass — solid mid-range value for scuba and freediving alike.
Cressi Bonete Adjustable Fins
Rating 3.5/5 · Price $51
A budget-friendly travel fin that packs small and works well in calm tropical waters, but lacks the thrust for serious current.
Mares Avanti Quattro Plus Fins
Rating 4.5/5 · Price $185
A proven professional-grade fin with efficient channel thrust and bungee straps — built to last through years of regular Australian diving.
Mares X-Wire Mask
Rating 4/5 · Price $165
An ultra-light wire-frame mask with excellent clarity and comfort, though the premium price and selective fit limit its appeal.
Cressi Calibro Mask
Rating 4.5/5 · Price $131
A premium dual-lens mask with a fog-stop system that actually works — ideal for divers tired of defog drops on cold morning entries.
Cressi F1 Frameless Mask
Rating 4.5/5 · Price $62
An ultra-low-volume frameless mask that folds flat for travel and seals well on most faces — hard to beat at $62.
Cressi Big Eyes Evolution Mask
Rating 4.5/5 · Price $77
A proven two-lens mask with excellent downward visibility and reliable fit, well suited to Australian reef diving at a fair price.
Suunto Nautic Dive Computer
Rating 4.5/5 · Price $1399
Suunto's flagship AMOLED dive computer delivers the best screen in its class, multi-gas support, and practical tide data for Aussie divers.
Oceanic Pro Plus 4.0 Console Computer
Rating 3.5/5 · Price $1811
A premium console-mount dive computer with dual selectable algorithms, ideal for instructors and divers who prefer console ergonomics.
Cressi Scuba Free Dive Computer
Rating 3.5/5 · Price $362
A budget dive computer that nails the basics for new divers, with a readable display and conservative algorithm at a hard-to-beat price.