Appeared in DIVER December 2006
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Need some affordable gift ideas for diving friends and family? Look no further - we've got an idea for every day of December until it's time for the unwrapping to start! |
 Aqua Roo The bum-bag for the beach bum. This has a unique roll-over seal that keeps the contents dry when you go swimming, so there's no longer a reason to leave your cash and credit cards on the beach. £12
 Aqua Star LED Torch It got a rave review in DIVER Tests. This little torch has a long burntime and produces an effective beam of light.£35
 The Underwater Photographer Instead of the hardware, what about the knowledge? A book that explains everything you need to know about getting successful results. Focal Press £25
 Sea Dog Baseball Cap Available in a style to match the well-known American-made T-shirts. £15
 Assorted Clips There's bound to be a solution to any clipping problem found in this vast range of clips from Aquatec, costing ?2-20
 Saekodive Dry Pouch A simple solution to the age-old problem of keeping valuables dry on the boat. £5
 Tank Key Ring Put your car keys on this to remind you of what you'd rather be doing than driving. It comes filled with standard tank O-rings. £5
 Markat Coolock This dry-sealed bag is simple and has a safety catch to stop it being unzipped inadvertently. £8
 Inflatable Body Board It packs away into a tiny bag but once inflated using the pump provided it can take the depression out of days at the coast when dives are blown out. £35
 Joby Gorillapod A lightweight solution for use with compact digital cameras, it's ideal for use with the self-timer and for those long exposures. It bends to wrap around other supports. £20
 Glo-Toob FX A battery-driven marker beacon with a variety of modes that is depth-rated to 3000m, it's virtually indestructible, will last for 100,000 hours and is available in five colours. £22
 CPR Key Ring This is a key ring with a serious aspect, containing a face shield for protection when applying emergency first aid - or you could use it to ward off infections from under the mistletoe, but don't expect any takers! £9
 Jotron AQ5 Beacon A serious safety device that will go with you safely down to 50m and yet emit a powerful flash that is promised to continue for around 12 hours from two AA batteries, if it is switched on in an emergency. £32
 Sea Dog T-shirts These American products are perennially popular with divers and they never seem to wear out. They are available in a range of styles, sizes and colours to suit men, women and children, from £15
 Aquatec LED Beacon Available in different colours and either as a flashing or steady light, a beacon like this will identify you to your buddy while diving in the dark. £8
 Scuba Rattle An attention-grabbing device used by many annoying dive-guides out in the
Red Sea. Get one of your own and have a rattling good time! £16
 Scub-Alert Fitted in line with the direct-feed hose to your BC, this will generate a sound that can be heard over considerable distances under water. £30
 Raptor Knife A multi-purpose stainless-steel diving knife in a sheath that can be fitted to a BC, or strapped conventionally to an arm or leg. £22
 Toypedo Twister Enduring fun for two or more divers on pool nights, but don't try to use it during deco stops because a miss will mean Game Over! £30
 Mask Connection System This allows you to integrate your mask with your hood and then wear it on the top of your head with impunity, should you want to. The kit includes everything you need to do the job, except for a hammer. £17
 Quick-Clip This is a hose-management system that comprises five Velcro-covered ties used to bundle hoses away - a stocking-filler at £2
 Dry Canister Keep your car keys and other valuables safely in this when out on a boat, secure in the knowledge that it is watertight and will float if it falls overboard. £8
 Aquatec Sport Reel It's cheap and did remarkably well in our recent side-by-side reel comparison. £26
 Bowstone Mini Marker Buoy It's small enough to slip into a BC pocket, yet this self-sealing buoy does the job. It has an air-release valve. £30
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