A BCD’s design can affect almost every aspect of your dive, including comfort at the surface, trim underwater, how securely your cylinder rides on your back, and how natural the rest of your gear feels once you’re submerged. Because so many factors come into play, choosing the right BCD is more about matching it to the type of diving you’ll do and less about buying one with the longest list of features.  Our current lineup breaks down into three groups: jacket-style...

Designing for the Dive: How Cressi Builds Scuba Gear for Real Conditions Scuba gear doesn’t get a trial run. From the first time you use it, it’s got to perform perfectly, no matter the conditions, from saltwater to current, in cold water, or with low visibility.  Cressi designs equipment with that baseline in mind. Engineers test gear on repeated dives and in real conditions. Regulators need to deliver clean, clear airflow. BCDs must vent when you expect them to, and...