The X1 Dive Computer from Liquivision Products of Canada is a revolutionary approach to wrist mount dive computer technology. From the Ultra-bright OLED display to the intuitive user interface, Liquivision has redefined the deep diving computer. Out of the box, you can install a third party firmware utilizing the decompression model of your choice.

This computer sets the new benchmark in mixed gas computers, and supports both open circuit, and closed circuit diving. It features VPM live, a real-time VPM decompression algorythm, an innovative tap control feature, a super bright OLED display, an internal compass, and much more!

Read more about it click here or contact Dive Rite Express

Below is a recall notice, FiNS has received from Apeks authorized dealer in Thailand “Samui Scuba Pro Co., Ltd.”, for Apeks TX, ATX, and XTX 2nd Stages which purchased before July 2008;

This is limited to those 2nd stages/octopus purchased before July 2008 that have not undergone an authorised annual service.

It has come to our attention that an incorrectly assembled 2nd stage has been purchased. If you have an Apeks regulator or octopus that has never had an authorised annual service, regardless of how recently purchased, please take the regulator/octopus to your Apeks dealer to be visually inspected.
All Apeks dealers and distributors have been made aware of this issue.
Do not dive with the regulator until it has been visually inspected. If it is not possible for you to return the regulator for inspection then please contact Apeks’s Customer Service Department for assistance. Apeks apologises for any inconvenience this may cause. We are dedicated to making the world’s best diving products and ensuring diver safety at all costs.

For more information see latest Apeks news here

Apeks Marine Ltd. Neptune Way, Blackburn, Lancs. BB1 2BT.
TEL : 0044 (0) 1254 692200
FAX : 0044 (0) 1254 692211
Email: info@apeks.co.uk

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Realising that his beloved Suunto D9 and Mac computer were having communication issues, Singapore-based Kiwi Nick Shore created MacDive, a free application to help the two get along.

Nick says: “There wasn’t an application that had the functionality I wanted or the look and feel of a Mac application, and I thought it would be easiest to just start from scratch and make the exact app I wanted. Plus, this way I could make it free. I worked on MacDive in my spare time after work. It’s been a real labour of love. I know there are many divers who are also Mac users and who, like me, have been frustrated with the lack of options available for Macs. I hope MacDive will help make them happy.”

While developing MacDive, a number of divers in Singapore loaned him their Suuntos for testing. As a result, the application is currently compatible with the D9, D6, D3, Cobra, Cobra 2, Vyper, Vyper 2, Gekko, Vytec and Mosquito.

Nick plans to continue developing MacDive, adding support for more dive computer brands as well as additional functionality, and he’s keen to receive user feedback on where to take the application next.

At the same time, Nick is working on a project with two programmers and divers from Belgium and Canada to make it easier to develop applications for the majority of dive computers on the market.”First things first, though. I’ve got to get in the water and do some testing of my own!”

MacDive is available for free download at: http://thedoorisajar.org/macdive

Now here’s something that could come in really handy for those of you who are intelligent enough not to want to throw away large amounts of invest money on fancy underwater photography kit, and yet still feel the need to express yourself artistically while submerged, or just want to be the geek-chic-est diver in the water.

The new Underwater Digital Camera Mask from Liquid Image is a simple, yet ingenious, concept — marry a digital camera with a scuba mask and “Bob’s your uncle.” (For you non-British-English speakers, look the phrase up in Wikipedia.) (For those of you who don’t understand the expression and also don’t know what Wikipedia is…never mind.)

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Dive Rite’s popular LED light is getting a boost. The light now delivers 500 lumens of light (a 67% increase!) in the same package for the same price!

Dive Rite’s popular LED Dive Light delivers 500 lumens of illumination for over 12 hours on eight ordinary AA 1.5V alkaline batteries or AA 1.2V NiMH rechargeable batteries. The light’s design incorporates a unique LED system created especially for divers that delivers an outstanding combination of high light output and very long burn time.

With a brightness equal to 10W HID lights, the durable LEDs offer a 10,000-hour life and also resist breakage. The 6500° Kelvin color temperature provided by the LEDs is whiter than light emitted by HID bulbs. The LED light burns at full brightness for at least 12 hours, and then dims as battery voltage declines, yielding usable light for up to 30 hours.

For more information click here.

Falling somewhat outside the scope of normal dive gear is this new, award-winning concept vehicle dubbed the Volitan from Turkish design company DesignNobis.

Reminiscent more of an X-wing Fighter from the movie Star Wars than a normal boat, this concept craft (meaning it’s just a design, so you can’t actually buy one yet…drat!) is a set of blueprints for a lightweight, futuristic sailing vessel that incorporates solid sails, solar energy and wind power so you can be green and clean, yet oh-so-mean.

An onboard computer (what self-respecting spaceship sailing the seven seas doesn’t have a sophisticated onboard computer, preferably one that speaks to you in a sultry, yet intelligent voice?) controls the upper wings to ensure optimal generation of solar- and wind-derived power without compromising speed and cruising comfort.

The computer also stabilises the vehicle in up to 60-knot winds, so you don’t inadvertently end up doing one of those acrobatic Luke-esque manoeuvres that made R2D2 scream like a little girl droid.

The motors on the lower in-water wings also adjust to provide optimal performance and balance, meaning the vessel should be nimble enough to turn on a dime in order to zap unidentified incoming vessels. (No word yet on standard armament configuration, but we’d expect nothing less than precise high-energy particle beam weaponry.)

Now all we need is someone to come up with a scuba suit based on the chic Darth Vader look and an amphibious assault vehicle that resembles an Imperial Tie Fighter.

Who knew diving could be so much fun?

The Sony HDR-HC7 is the latest generation of High Definition (HD) camcorder, capturing the highest quality HD video possible on MiniDV cassette. The revolutionary Seatool SHV-HC7 underwater housing conforms closely to the HC7 camcorder body, and thus is one of the smallest and lightest underwater video housings ever produced, and is the smallest HD housing on the market.

HD video continues to gain popularity in the consumer market, and the compact, affordable HC7 is Sony’s most recent prosumer camcorder. It features high resolution and breathtaking imagery for both the hobbyist and serious amateur videographer. Paired with the HC7, the new Seatool housing brings underwater HD video to divers in a compact and affordable package.

Check it out at Dive Rite Express, or view the amazing footage this takes at LEDiveVideo.com.

As always, free worldwide shipping applies to this and any order over $350.

If you’re one of those people who has every gadget known to modern diving, or if you’re looking for a really special present for someone who’s got everything, how about a personal UBoat?Say what? 

U-Boat Worx, a company based in The Netherlands, has developed personal U-Boats (basically very comfortable submarines) that come in one- and two-seater models. Called C-Questers, these oh-so-cool looking submersibles can dive to 50 metres, hold a steady 1-atmosphere of pressure (meaning no decompression issues) and come packed with safety features like redundant depth control (meaning you can’t sink past 50 metres) and advanced life-support systems (four redundant O2 sensors, redundant fans and CO2 scrubber to keep the air clean).  

The CQ1 and CQ2 are stable at the surface and light enough to move around without the need for special support ships, cranes and all the other attendant hassle usually required to have this much fun.Of course, there’s a catch.  

In order to pilot one of these Bond-esque babies, you need to take a 4-day course to becomes a certified U-Boat captain. Once certified though, you’re officially a babe/ hunk (depending on your preference) magnet. 

Have you seen the latest from Dive Rite? The LED 300 Lumen Dive Light is now available in two configurations, both with a level of illumination previously available only in primary canister lights.

The hand-held configuration delivers a flashlight-sized form-factor, while the corded configuration (featuring a corded light head and separate battery canister) offers a smaller form-factor in your hand and the option of traditional hands-free mounting.

A nice feature of the corded configuration is that simply by adding or removing the cord assembly, the light may be quickly and easy converted between the corded and hand-held configurations. The cord is also available separately for divers who already have an LED 300 Lumen light.

See more at www.DiveRiteExpress.com

Dive Rite Express is pleased to announce its sister site www.rebreatherexpress.com. This site currently carries closed-circuit rebreathers, parts, and all consumables for Dive Rite’s O2ptima FX, Ambient Pressure Diving’s Inspiration and Evolution, as well as the Innerspace Systems Corp Megalodon. The site also holds an impressive library of information and expert advice to help anyone - from open-circuit divers who wants to learn more, through expert and experienced rebreather divers.

Rebreather Express offers the same high standard of customer service as Dive Rite Express, and all orders for in-stock items ship the same business day. FREE international shipping applies to orders over $350 USD.