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2001 Testers' Choice BCs

Here's our annual product excellence awards for BCs, brought to you by Rodale's ScubaLab, the only independent testing facility of scuba life-support equipment.

5mm Dive Boots

Check out the Air Jordans of scuba footwear.

A Fatal Miscalculation

Bill ran the numbers and decided he could break one of tech diving's cardinal rules of safety. The numbers didn't lie, but they also didn't account for an unplanned emergency.

The Deep Sleep

Adhering to predive procedures is crucial when using a closed-circuit rebreather. Without a buddy to catch his mistake, one diver pays the ultimate price for carelessness.

Dive Deeper, Stay Longer

Decompression diving can take you to greater depths, and your skills to a whole new level. Are you ready to push the limits?

Calculating SCR (Surface Consumption Rate)

How long will a tank last you at a given depth? Here's how to find out.