Gear News
Atomic Blade Fin
Atomic Aquatics has introduced a new fin design to expand its line of premier SCUBA diving equipment – BladeFins – now available worldwide at authorized Atomic Aquatics retailers.
BladeFins are designed as a “paddle” fin concept popular with divers who prefer a powerful swimming style to sprint through the water in the most demanding conditions. The addition of BladeFins diversifies the Atomic fin family and complements its well-established, top selling SplitFins™ product line. These two distinct Atomic fin designs offer divers a choice of fins best suited to their personal swimming style.
Atomic BladeFins differ significantly from conventional paddle fin designs by uniquely combining two frame structures that work in tandem to maximize kicking power. A “Power-Loop Monocoque” engineering structure is paired with a specially-designed “Frame Rail” design to give divers more power and thrust to move efficiently through the water with every kick.
“Single-shell Monocoque engineering is often utilized in aircraft and Indy race car designs,” explains Dean Garraffa, Atomic Aquatics co-founder and President of Huish Outdoors Dive and Watersports group.
“When you use this technology in a diving fin, every part of the kicking motion is optimized. The foot pocket Power Plate and Power Rail work in tandem while vertical stabilizers at the tip of the fin helps channel and control the water down the blade for an exceptionally efficient performance,” Garraffa stated.
According to Garraffa, the BladeFin has been in development for several years and follows the Atomic product design philosophy of only introducing products that deliver superior performance for divers. Like all Atomic Aquatics products, BladeFins feature a distinctive, appealing style. BladeFins are designed with sweeping curved accent lines, continuing Atomic’s “wicked” style evolution that started with its Venom mask and SV Series snorkels. BladeFins are available in 6 colors including blue, yellow, silver, red, pink and purple.
RRP: £118.25
Shearwater Research Inc. has announced the latest additions to its iconic line of dive computers.
Designed with the sport diver in mind, the new Tern & Tern TX models are powerful, simple, reliable, and the most compact dive computers we have ever brought to market. The range includes the Shearwater Tern and the enhanced Tern TX, which boasts transmitter-enabled diving, capable of connecting with up to four Swift gas pressure transmitters and includes a digital compass for superior underwater navigation.
With a watch-style form factor, the 1.3” diameter AMOLED screen provides crystal-clear visibility in a variety of lighting conditions, making it easier than ever for divers to keep track of their crucial information. The vibrant, best in class high-resolution display offers Shearwater’s renowned user interface that provides divers with at-a-glance access to vital data, ensuring a safer and more enjoyable diving experience.
“Building upon the success of the Peregrine and borrowing features from the Teric, the Tern and Tern TX make a great addition to our product line. The Tern is an affordable option for anyone seeking a compact sport diving computer.” Said Jason Leggatt, CEO of Shearwater Research Inc. “As well, we are excited to bring transmitter-enabled computers to more divers, delivering precision gas pressure information on a brilliant display. The Tern TX is an incredible sport diving computer to those seeking a comfortable, round form. In combination with the Swift Transmitter, the Tern TX offers a world-class transmitter-enabled system at an attractive price”.
Designed and built in Canada, The Tern & Tern TX are depth rated to 120 metres and tested to engineering EN standards for dive computer compliance. Tern and Tern TX support Air, Nitrox, 3 Gas Nitrox, Gauge, and Freedive modes.
Available with all-new Shearwater RemoraTM quick connect bands, divers can easily switch between long and short straps, or the colour strap of their choice.
Tern and Tern TX are priced for exceptional value at $650 USD and $775 USD retail.
Shipping commences January, 2024 and will be available to purchase from authorized Shearwater dealers.
For more information about Tern and Tern TX, contact info@shearwater.com.
As one of the largest diving retailers in the UK, Oyster Diving Shop stocks most of the major brands including Garmin, Apeks, X-Deep, Suunto, Atomic, Santi and Aqualung to name but a few.
All of their staff are professional divers and are happy to offer free advice on what equipment is best for each customer. If you spend over £100 then you receive FREE postage and you can familiarise yourself with your new gear in one of their six pools (Soho, Rickmansworth, Bloxham, Brighton, Old Windsor and Caterham) at no extra charge!
As well as offering the highest levels of service, they are also very competitively priced and have a range of Black Friday offers.
Here are some of Oyster Diving Shop’s Black Friday highlights:
Apeks Ocea Regulators – trade in your old regulators and get 30% off (ask them about their old school regs if you don’t have an old set to trade in!)
Exclusive to Scubaverse this week – Aqualung i770R with transmitter bundle – 1/3 off, Automatic discount at Checkout!
Aqualung i200 – £100 off!
Apeks XTX50 with XTX40 Octopus and pressure gauge – £134 off!
Aqualung Helix Compact Pro with Octopus and SPG (an amazing travel regulator that is even cold water rated!) RRP. £819 reduced to £595!
Apeks VX1 mask – RRP. £117 reduced to £99.22!
Free undersuit with Avatar 101 Dry Suit worth £215!
Don’t forget Oyster Diving Shop also have gift vouchers if you can’t decide what to get!
If you fancy giving the gift of scuba diving this Christmas then check out their PADI courses, or if you want to escape to the sunshine and blue seas then check out their range of holidays including the amazing Scuba Scene liveaboard.
Shop now at www.oysterdivingshop.com
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