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Review: Water Gear
Summer Liquidation
No need to put a toe in the water. It's ready, and you will be too with our guide to the season's best new equipment for ocean, river, and lake.

By Mark Anders


	Photograph by Jens Mortensen

1. ATOMIC AQUATICS FULL-FOOT SPLITFIN Swim farther, faster. The Full-Foot Splitfin's winglike profile reduces drag and boosts propulsion, so you can kick around for hours with less effort. $89; www.atomicaquatics.com

2. OCEANIC ULTRADRY Breathe easy with the UltraDry snorkel. A floating valve seals the top of the tube when you submerge, then opens again on the surface, so you can swim like a fish without gulping water. $50; www.oceanicworldwide.com

3. SCUBAPRO PREMIER Planning to go eye to eye with a manta ray? You're guaranteed a good look with the Premier dive mask. Like a pair of glasses, this dual-lens model puts the window close to your eyes for a perfect view—plus the lenses can be customized to fit your prescription. $83; www.scubapro-uwatec.com

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