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Spearfishing and Freediving Technology 2015 Spearfishing and Freediving Technology 2015 ENGLISH 2015 ADV Mares Cod. 429168 ADV Mares trademark is a registered Mares The trademark Monetti - Massimiliano Eleota; Diving photos: Alberto Balbi photos: Andrea Product listed in this catalogue may without notice specifications and characteristics be subjected to change by Mares Product Mares S.p.A. Salita Bonsen, 4 - P.O. Box 142 16035 Rapallo - Genova (Italy) advconsulting.net Phone +39 0185 2011 Fax +39 0185 201470 www.pureinstinct.mares.com COMPANY PROFILE NOTES In 1949, Ludovico Mares designed and manufactured his first masks and spearguns with one dream and purpose in mind: to share his unbridled passion for the sea and diving with the rest of the world. At its birth, Mares was just one small factory in Rapallo, but now, only 66 years later, the Italian based company dominates the scuba diving world, and is at the forefront of new and innovative dive technologies. Over the past six decades, Mares has come a long way, by achieving new goals and taking diving to new and extreme heights and depths. The Mares name represents only the best in dive products. Guided by this principle, Mares has become a worldwide leader in the manufacturing and distribution of state-of-the-art diving equipment, and continually sets new industry standards. The constant investment in innovation, tireless research in the field of manufacturing materials and processes, expertise of our creative and professional staff, positions Mares as the leading brand and synonymous with quality, safety and reliability. The best of Mares is wrapped up in every product to meet the needs of each single diver. Enjoy diving with advanced performance through superior technology: this is our mission. Discover all that Mares has to offer: you will find a collection of new fantastic products where superior technology and emotion is at the core. But this result wouldn’t have been possible without our undisputed love for the sea, an all- encompassing vocation rooted in the history of our legendary founder that is felt powerfully by everyone at Mares. Although we manufacture our products using state-of-the-art machinery and use the most sophisticated electronic equipment, the core of our business and the spark that makes everything happen is still the same today as it was 66 years ago: Passion. Come and discover the Mares world, all you need to do is... Just add water. WEBSITE&SOCIAL Mares firmly believes in the importance of providing detailed information on the Internet. As a result, we’ve made a commitment to continuously update our website and integrate this into our culture. In addition to our well-known website www.pureinstinct.mares.com, we now have a highly active Facebook Pure Instinct page and You Tube channel, that is continuously updated with media rich images, videos, news, and global events. We feel it is vital to connect, listen, and engage directly with you and your valuable contributions. We are thrilled to have the opportunity via different mediums to communicate directly with you. Delivering product information, producing technical videos, Facebook, You Tube, and updating our website are all ways we can stay connected. It is this collaboration that will stimulate new ideas, and research, as we continue our pursuit of creative and innovative products. Mares invites you to join our Pure Instinct community and share your passion with us. You think of extraordinary things - we’ll carry them to new heights. Scan the QR code using your smartphone 83 Innovation Innovazione INDEX Innovation Innovación Reliability Affidabilità COMPUTERS & INSTRUMENTS 4 Fiabilité FINS 8 Fiabilidad MASKS 14 Simplicity SNORKELS 21 Semplicità Simplicité NEOPRENE 22 Sencillez Neoprene accessories 28 Functionality PNEUMATIC GUNS 30 Funzionalità Fonctionnalité SLING GUNS 38 Funcionalidad ACCESSORIES 46 Torches 48 Functionality Guns accessories 50 Tips and Multiprongs 52 Funzionalità Shafts - pneumatic guns 54 Fonctionnalité Shafts - sling guns 55 Reels 56 Funcionalidad Slings 58 Wishbones 60 Lines 61 Knives 62 Thrust Miscellaneous accessories 63 Spinta Buoys 66 Poussée Bags 68 Promotional items 70 Impulso TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 72 Comfort Comfort Confort Comodidad Responsiveness Reattività Réactivité Sensibilidad 3 COMPUTERS 4 Customizable program SMART APNEA DIVE COMPUTER settings The new Smart Apnea represents the evolution of the Nemo Apneist, becoming the benchmark dive computer for the most demanding spearfishermen and freedivers. Smart Apnea is very simple and intuitive to use. Managing and accessing all functionality is now a breeze, thanks to new improved COMPUTERS software and two control buttons. Time mode Instant depth information, dive time, water temperature, descent and ascent speeds, can all be viewed on the display during every dive. Recovery time is always visible while preparing on the surface, a critical function for planning a safe dive. Programmable alarms: (depth, time, recovery, speed, hydration, etc.) Expanded memory capacity stores up to 9 dive sessions; while reading and data sampling every second. The data stored for each individual dive is easy to review, allowing for precise planning of your freedives for recreation, competition, Surface display or training. LCD segmented display and scratch-resistant mineral glass provides exceptionally visibility and reading. A new advanced-performance microprocessor combined with the latest generation depth sensor, optimize battery consumption. Maximum operating depth 150 m. Dive mode Programmable alarm Code Product Colors / Sizes Additional Information 424153 Smart Apnea Dive Computer BKOR - BKGR DIVE LINK USB INTERFACE The clip interface system utilizes the Dive Organizer program, allowing you to download information about your dives to your computer. Software and Firmware updates are available by connecting the Smart Apnea to your PC and the internet. Code Product Colors / Sizes Additional Information 414315 Dive Link USB Interface Optional 5 MISSION CHRONO The Mission Chrono watch designed for no-limits freediving. Exclusive Mares design with case and stainless steel strap. PVD-treated screw-locked pushpieces. Swiss quartz movement, display and hands in Super Luminova® pigments. Stopwatch - Calendar. Waterproof to 200meters. Code Product Colors / Sizes Additional Information 424151 Mission Chrono COMPUTERS DISPLAY PROTECTION Code Product Colors / Sizes Additional Information 415174 Computers Display Protection 6 COMPUTERS 7 FINS 8 Interchangeable Excellent foot pocket Light RAZOR CARBON elasticity and blades weight A new manufacturing process with continuous vacuum allows for complete control over production of the blade, eliminating excess epoxy FINS resin, ensuring consistent quality for complete reliability. The precise shape of the pre-impregnated 3K carbon skins, utilize different weaves and different basis weights depending on the flex point, transforming the Razor Carbon into a variable thrust fin. Razor Carbon’s versatility and exceptional performance, both on the surface and at depth will satisfy the most demanding freedivers and spearfishermen. A quick, narrow leg action allows the diver to capitalize fully on the elasticity of the fin tip, especially during extended finning on the surface. When ascending through the water, the entire blade delivers its maximum potential as the angle of the finning action increases. Razor Carbon bag included. 22° Code Product Colors / Sizes Additional Information 420403 Razor Carbon 39/40 - 41/42 - 43/44 - 45/46 - 47/48 Interchangeable foot pocket RAZOR and blades GR For divers who love the soft but responsive fin for mid-depth fishing and extended finning on the surface, the Razor version with the grey blade is the best choice: it’s 30% softer than the Pro version. Code Product Colors / Sizes Additional Information GR 420402 Razor 39/40 - 41/42 - 43/44 - 45/46 - 47/48 9 Interchangeable Excellent foot pocket RAZOR PRO elasticity and blades ■ Razor Pro fin is standard in black; while individual replacement Razor Pro blades are available in multiple variations of camouflage. The development of the Razor foot pocket, has been studied down to the smallest detail ensuring maximum energy delivery to the blade while still maintaining ideal comfort. The tapered blade is made of the best technopolymers, the true core that creates its excellent agility and elastic performance. BK Throughout the various stages of the finning action, Razor blades The innovative Razor fins deliver the best performance among all technopolymer fins currently on the market. change the angle at which they They are a benchmark for the most demanding freedivers and spearfishermen. bend, channeling the flow of water toward the pronounced “V” at the tip, preventing the fin from slipping side to side. Code Product Colors / Sizes Additional Information BK 420401 Razor Pro 39/40 - 41/42 - 43/44 - 45/46 - 47/48 BLADE RAZOR PRO CAMOUFLAGE BWN GN BL Code Product Colors / Sizes Additional Information 420903 Fin Blade Razor Carbon 1 pc 420901 Fin Blade Razor Pro Black BK 1 pc 420902 Fin Blade Razor Grey GR 1 pc 420906 Fin Blade Razor Pro Camouflage Green GN 1 pc 420907 Fin Blade Razor Pro Camouflage Brown BWN 1 pc 420908 Fin Blade Razor Pro Blue BL 1 pc, available in USA 10 FOOT POCKET RAZOR Razor foot pockets are designed to be worn with a 3mm neoprene sock. If you are wearing these fins barefoot, use the next size smaller fins. Code Product Colors / Sizes Additional Information 420904 Foot Pocket Razor 39/40 - 41/42 - 43/44 - 45/46 - 47/48 1 pc FINS BLADE FIXING
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