Scuba Equipment ManufacturersWhen we discuss scuba equipment manufactureres this is what usually happens; ScubaproScubapro has a great reputation and a customer service department that’s second to none. A notable fact about this brand is that they’ll give you free parts for life as long as you get your equipment serviced annually (which you should anyway and I’m sure you do).Have a look here at some of Scubapro high quality products. MaresMares likes to stay on the cutting edge of diving products, but that doesn’t mean they forget about the basics. The Mares Quattro diving fin has been an industry favorite for as long as I can remember.Have a look here at some of Mares scuba diving products. ZeagleI’ve gotta say that Zeagle makes the best buoyancy compensator that I’ve ever used. Their BCs are durable and they give you a lot of lift when you need it.Have a look here at some of Zeagles scuba diving products. SuuntoI wouldn’t dare buy any other dive computer. Suunto makes the best dive computers you can buy. Whether you’re looking for air integrated computers or wrist mounted computers, Suunto has what you need.ApeksApeks regulators are trusted by technical divers all over the world. In addition, the Apeks TX100 has the distinction of being the first regulator to cross the 1,000 foot (305 m) mark.DacorDacor was started by two brothers who loved to snorkel. As the brand matured, so did its product line. Today Dacor is one of the largest manufacturers of dive equipment in the industry.Have a look here at some of Dacors highly affordable products. TusaTusa is another one of diving’s first equipment manufacturers and like Dacor, had its beginning in the garage of its founder.Based in Japan, this company has loyal divers all over the world. OceanicOceanic has a reputation for making high quality, affordable diving equipment. This company is the company of choice for many new divers.SherwoodSherwood regulators are a favorite of dive shop rental departments because of their reliability. These things are work horses that can stand heavy use year in and year out without fail.OMSOMS is one of those companies that have a freakishly loyal following. They have a reputation for making high quality technical equipment. Their “build your own BC” program is particularly popular with techies.Dive RiteDive Rite is another scuba equipment manufacturer of technical diving equipment that has a cult-like following. My cave diving instructor was one of them.He refuses to take anyone into the water if they weren’t wearing Dive Rite gear. AqualungYou could say that Aqualung is the brand that started it all. Jacques Cousteau himself sat on their board of directors until his death.UwatecUwatec are best known for their scuba diving computers. In fact they were so good at it Scubapro bought them, so they are now the dive computer arm of Scubapro.Every brand has its own unique strengths to offer and each one has divers that swear the brand is the best. Check out your local dive shop to see what they offer. Most shops will have some sort of try-before-you-buy program so you can find which scuba equipment manufacturers are the “best” for you. Return to Underwater Diving Equipment Home Page.
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