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Professional Gear Analysis by a Public Safety Diver

I don’t just “review” gear, I analyze it for the people whose lives depend on it.

Meet Diver RC

I am an active-duty Deputy Sheriff and a Public Safety Diver (PSD) with over 15 years in law enforcement and a decade of experience on an underwater search and rescue team.

Most divers enjoy the clear, warm waters of the Caribbean. My “office” is usually a cold, dark lake where the only way to find what you’re looking for is by touch. Over the last 10 years, I’ve served as a Search and Rescue Diver, Side Scan Sonar Operator, and Underwater Robot (ROV) Operator, conducting missions in environments where equipment failure isn’t just an inconvenience, it can be a catastrophic event.

 Why I Research Gear

I started Scuba Space because I became the “go-to guy” for my team when it was time to upgrade our equipment. When I saw our department relying on decade-old, failing BCDs, I realized that if the professionals were struggling with gear research, recreational divers were likely overwhelmed.

I spent months researching every technical specification and durability rating to successfully lobby our administration for modern, life-saving equipment. Today, I use that same rigorous research process to help you find the best gear on the market.

My Analysis Standards

Because I am often selecting gear for professional procurement, I look at equipment through two specific lenses:

  • Durability: Gear in my world gets tossed on dive boats and shuffled in patrol vehicles. I prioritize products with a proven track record of surviving “pro-level” abuse.

  • Familiarity & Safety: I personally chose to use my own gear over department-issued equipment because familiarity is safety. I advocate for every diver to own their own gear to ensure muscle memory remains sharp in high-stress situations.

Professional Credentials

I write under the pseudonym Diver RC to maintain my confidentiality as an active-duty Deputy. My recommendations are based on a decade of professional operations and hundreds of logged dives.