New for 2012 is the Aqua Lung Legend. 10 years of concentrated technology have created a smaller and lighter version with a scrath resistant coating and Rose Gold finished parts. Now there is an “ACD” automatic closing device to keep water out the minute you seperater your 1st stage from a cylinder/tank. The 1st stage in addition, is overbalanced so unlike most regulators on the market, breathing actually becomes easier the deeper you go. See the Dive News Network videos either in 1180 or HD definition or both, on YouTube under www.youtube.com/mikehughesscuba

The Poseidon Xstream is Poseidon’s most recent regulator series and may be one of the answers for ice divers who are looking for a regulator that works well in extreme conditions. It is one of the few so-called “upstream regulators”, meaning the second stage needs to be pressurized in order to close. There is no piston that can become dislodged, misshaped or mis-aligned. Instead, a round stainless steel ball rests on the valve to always operate perfectly. The first stage is not environmentally sealed, but instead uses comparably huge openings to effectively allow water when diving in ice cold lakes, where the water temperature is around 3-6 degrees Celsius, to warm the metal parts of the XStream, preventing any form of ice build-up.

Aqualung's newest, smallest, and lightest regulator is the perfect size for women, young divers, and weight conscious travelers. At only 26oz (din) and 31oz (yoke), you can't find a more comfortable lightweight contender. The Micron also comes with a new 5oz braided hose. The pink vanilla version matches the Aqualung Pearl i3 BC and has a new small comfo-bite™ . The balanced first stage has a diaphragm plus one HP and four LP ports. The second stage is pneumatically balanced and has an adjustable knob to regulate your inhalation effort or to avoid free flow. It all adds up to exceptional breathing performance at the most minimal amount of weight and size, which makes it also the most ideal regulator for packing and traveling great distances overseas or short excursions down to the local lucky lake. www.aqualung.com