AQUA LUNG EQUIPMENT: TEST SESSION

Before taking off for a diving report, it has now become traditional to call our equipment partners to offer them to entrust us with such or such equipment. This time, Aqua Lung was the fastest. We therefore had the chance to immerse ourselves in Sudanese waters aboard the NO STRESS equipped by the world leader.

ALU SOLO LAMP

Clearly, this “little” 1 LED lamp is a nice surprise. Its body is made of anodized aluminum alloy for a total weight of 316 grams. And has a mechanical switch that can be operated with one hand.

It works with 3 LR14 batteries and delivers 260 lumens, which makes it a real dive light and not just an accessory. It is also waterproof to 300 meters… who can do more, can do less!

It will cost you around 120 euros.

DIVE COMBINATION

This novelty was born from collaborative work with the brand's partner centers. Indeed, the objective was to meet the expectations of professionals who wish to have robust and inexpensive equipment! The anti-crisis solution in a way ...

It exists in 3 thicknesses and the prices are the sexiest !!! Imagine, a 3mm at less than 100 €, the 5.5 mm at 139 and the 7 mm for 158… Aqua Lung has chosen to make it in superstrech neoprene in order to facilitate dressing. Double sleeve cuffs and ankles provide excellent water resistance.

In a nutshell, a good combi at a low price!

SUPERZIP ERGO SLIPPERS

I can imagine you already saying: ”a slipper is a slipper…” and well not quite.

We must admit that these SuperZip Ergo are really well thought out:

- The Ergo cut limits the compression points of the foot in the boot. No more feeling of being overwhelmed. These are moreover made of super-tech neoprene allowing to have very comfortable boots.

- The zipper is made of a non-corrosive material,
- A velcro secures the zipper so that it does not descend inadvertently,
- Reinforcements in particular on the kick will considerably prolong the life of your boots,

- A security prevents you from opening the zipper to the end, it is often there that it breaks.

Clearly an excellent discovery that we recommend without moderation for a price of around thirty euros.

SLINGSHOT FINS

Admittedly, these are not new but we jumped on them because their little sisters: the HOT SHOTS had packed us.

“Three innovations on the Aqualung Slingshot fins: the silicone elastics, true deformation limiters, store the energy released during the downward movement of the kicking to restore it during the upward movement. Result: reduced fatigue and more powerful pushing. In addition, the deformation limiters work like a real gearbox. They can be easily adjusted to three different positions, so you can adjust the speed / effort ratio at any time to your needs and desires. Finally, the blade is connected to the footwear by two joints located in the middle of the foot, limiting the fatigue felt in the toes and on the top of the ankle: the whole foot is mobilized during kicking and the movement gains up to five times in amplitude… ”

Yes but… with its nearly 2.5 kilos, we must admit that to get them started, it is better to have good legs… for 15 days of testing, I always stayed in position 1, the most “flexible” and honestly, I didn't feel like I was moving forward ...