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Heading to Mexico for cave diving? Bring a few extra jump spools! These are perfect for short jumps (15m/50ft) and take ...
06/26/2026

Heading to Mexico for cave diving? Bring a few extra jump spools! These are perfect for short jumps (15m/50ft) and take up little space.

06/11/2026

30-second guide on how to remove HYDPRO D01 Rugged dump valve cover. It is possible without a specialized tool, but having one could save one some hassle.

06/07/2026

New on the bench: HYDPRO D01 Rugged Exhaust Valve. We’ve been waiting to get this one in. Roughly 4x the exhaust capacity of comparable valves, so the suit vents faster when you’re dumping gas on ascent or repositioning.

Install notes:
- Unscrew and pull the old valve out.
- Port takes no sealant. Wipe the port surfaces clean before the new valve goes on.
- The D01 Tightening Key turns this into a 2-second swap. Hand install works, just keep your grip off the rotating section.
- Hand tight only. Don’t torque it down.

Another nod to for shipping suits with ports installed, it makes swapping valves a breeze, especially in the field.

Not a drysuit tech. This is for information, not instruction. If you’re not sure, send it to a qualified service center. We recommend !

HYDPRO D01 Rugged Exhaust Valve and the Tightening Key at ruggedscuba.com. We dive what we sell.

06/05/2026

Swapping an inflator valve for a HYDPRO D01 Stealth. A few notes from the bench:

- Ours was a bit loose when we pulled it. Valves can loosen over time, worth a periodic check.
- No sealant or tape on the port threads. Keep the port surfaces clean.
- With the D01 Tightening Key it’s a 2-second job. By hand works too, just don’t grip the rotating section.
- Hand tight only. Don’t torque it down.

Kudos to for putting ports on their drysuits. Consumer-friendly, and makes swapping valves a breeze, especially in the field.

Not a drysuit tech, this is for information, not instruction. If you’re unsure, take it to a qualified service center.

HYDPRO D01 Stealth and the Tightening Key at ruggedscuba.com. We dive what we sell.

New in: HYDPRO D01 dry suit valves.Italian. Made by a company that mainly focus on underwater air management.Rugged exha...
05/28/2026

New in: HYDPRO D01 dry suit valves.

Italian. Made by a company that mainly focus on underwater air management.

Rugged exhaust: HYDPRO’s patented Pentagon system. Up to 4x the dump capacity of conventional valves, adjustable from 40 mbar to fully open.

Stealth inlet: piston loading, oversized button that works in dry gloves, low-profile body that does not snag hoses.

Serviceable, not disposable. Open it, fix it, dive it again.

Authorized dealer. L-Fit in stock. Get them at ruggedscuba.com

Add color to your gear!
05/24/2026

Add color to your gear!

Blacktip DPV handle with light and camera mounts. One more ball mount to add and it’s headed for the water.
05/10/2026

Blacktip DPV handle with light and camera mounts. One more ball mount to add and it’s headed for the water.

04/30/2026

HYDPRO LP Smooth Pro on a Fathom Gemini. Aramid-reinforced, PU jacket, EN 250:2014 tested. Nitrox-ready and O2 clean out of the box. We stock lengths for sidewinder, GUE-style doubles, sidemount, single tank, and CCR builds. From $49, ships in 1 business day.

New in stock. HYDPRO LP and HP hoses - made in Italy by a manufacturer with main focus on underwater air management.Thre...
04/03/2026

New in stock. HYDPRO LP and HP hoses - made in Italy by a manufacturer with main focus on underwater air management.

Three-layer construction with aramid fibre reinforcement, polyurethane core, and a micro-drilling system that makes any leak visible before it becomes a failure. Every hose passes 161 lab tests and carries EN 250:2014 certification with burst pressures at twice the mandated standard.

We stock the HP Accurate series for SPG lines, LP Classic for inflator and drysuit, and LP Smooth Pro for regulator hoses - in sizes that work for rebreather, sidemount, backmount, and GUE configurations. All hoses ship Nitrox-ready with Viton O-rings or O2 Clean for oxygen service.

Available now at ruggedscuba.com

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