| It always pays to be prepared when scuba diving. | | | | equipment strapped to your buoyancy compensator |
| We could get into sticky situations underwater and | | | | device; unless of course you run out of air in the |
| survival is largely determined by reinforcements made | | | | course of the dive. Even more surprising is how |
| in terms of scuba equipment. Scuba divers are | | | | something so small could hold such a large volume of |
| advised to conduct an ascent with at least 500 psi of | | | | compressed air to solely sustain an ascend that |
| pressure remaining in the cylinder tank. But then | | | | commences from the recreational limits up to the |
| again, it is possible to lose track of elapsed time and | | | | surface. |
| gas consumption in the exploration of amazing flora | | | | Compact and Functional. While outlined with features |
| and fauna. | | | | similar to regular diving cylinders and scuba regulator |
| In that case, imagine what it would be like to run out | | | | sets, this EAS is by far more compact than any |
| of air a few hundred feet underwater. That might | | | | other piece of scuba equipment. The air source's |
| just be a reason for extreme panic to the | | | | mechanism comprise of pressure ports and valves |
| unprepared diver; but not for the diver who is all set | | | | that operate with first and second stages to convey |
| up for a worst case scenario and geared with the | | | | breathable air to the scuba diver. Two low pressure |
| right scuba equipment to resolve pertinent | | | | (LP) and 2 high pressure (HP) ports connect to its |
| underwater mishaps. Cautious divers always carry | | | | standard piston first stage. The second stage |
| with them an extra air source or pony bottle during | | | | mechanism connects to an LP port and the optional |
| the dive. One of the best EAS in the market today | | | | pressure gauge while connecting to the HP ports is a |
| endorsed by Scuba Diving Magazine is the 6 cubic | | | | quick disconnect fill valve. The second stage also |
| feet Extra Air Source (EAS) that is outfitted with an | | | | features a silicone exhaust valve and mouthpiece. |
| on and off valve. Find below a rundown of | | | | Reliable and High Performance. Scuba Diving Magazine |
| recommendable features that should entice you not | | | | sampled this air supply and the verdict: It is the only |
| to dive without this lightweight and dependable piece | | | | bailout bottle or EAS that could ferry you to the |
| of scuba equipment. | | | | surface safely and comfortably from a depth of 132 |
| Small and Lightweight. You would be amazed at how | | | | feet. Now that speaks a lot about the performance |
| small and lightweight this air source is. In fact, you | | | | and reliability of this EAS. |
| would barely notice its weight along with other scuba | | | | |