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 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 Review: AMOLED Dive Computer
Rating 4.5/5 · Price $1399
Suunto Nautic review: this flagship AMOLED dive computer offers the best screen in its class, multi-gas support and handy 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.
Suunto Nautic S Review: AMOLED All-Rounder
Rating 4/5 · Price $999
Suunto Nautic S review: a versatile AMOLED dive computer for scuba, freediving and sidemount, though its 80m depth limit keeps it recreational.
Suunto D5 Dive Computer
Rating 4/5 · Price $899
A capable mid-range colour screen dive computer with reliable wireless air integration, well suited to Australian recreational divers.
Scubapro Hydros Pro Women's BCD
Rating 4.5/5 · Price $2279
Premium women's-specific BCD with Monprene comfort and genuine fit differences, the best option for female divers who want gear designed for them.
Cressi Aquawing BCD
Rating 4/5 · Price $753
Wing-style BCD with stainless steel backplate offering excellent trim and stability, well-priced for recreational divers wanting technical performance.
Mares Bolt BCD
Rating 4/5 · Price $636
Solid mid-range back-inflate BCD with rotating buckles and clean profile, offering strong value for warm-water recreational divers.
Scubapro Hydros Pro Men's BCD
Rating 4.5/5 · Price $2279
Premium back-inflate BCD with Monprene gel comfort and flat-pack travel design, ideal for Australian divers who travel frequently.
GoPro Hero 13 for Scuba Diving
Rating 4/5
The GoPro Hero 13 is the best compact dive camera yet: sharp 5.3K footage, smooth stabilisation, better low-light, and excellent results with filters, lights, a
Best Aqua Lung Regulators 2026: Buying Guide
Rating 4/5
Aqua Lung regulators compared: how the Legend, Titan, Core Supreme and Mikron perform on cold-water breathing, comfort and value for Australian divers.
Garmin Descent Mk2S
Rating 4/5
A compact, feature-rich dive computer built for active divers, the Garmin Mk2S blends serious underwater performance with smartwatch versatility and premium fit
Cressi Raffaello Scuba Diving Wrist Computer
Rating 4/5
A clean, no-nonsense dive computer that covers the essentials for recreational and freedivers, the Cressi Raffaello blends Italian design with underwater reliab
Mares Quad Ci Dive Computer Review
Rating 4/5
Mares Quad Ci review: a rechargeable, air-integrated dive computer with a big display and Bluetooth, made for recreational divers who value function.
Suunto Zoop Novo: Best Beginner Dive Computer?
Rating 4/5
Tested in Australian conditions: the Suunto Zoop Novo's strengths, weaknesses, and whether it's the right first dive computer for new divers.
AQUALUNG Unisex Adult I200C Decompression Diving Computer
Smart, stylish and Bluetooth enabled, the AQUALUNG i200C is a versatile dive computer perfect for recreational and growing divers alike.