Allow me to get brutally honest about something for a second. You are currently thinking about buying your dad a three-pack of golf balls, a weird grilling spatula, or another tie. Are you even entirely sure he plays golf? Let's stop the madness before it happens.
We walked around the shop and asked our resident scuba dads what they actually hope their kids (or, more realistically, their wives) buy them for Father's Day this year. They delivered a wish list of top-tier gear that will actually get used.
And hey, if you aren’t a dad but you just want to treat yourself to something nice that quietly screams, "I have disposable income," this list is for you, too. Here is the official Dive Right In Scuba guide to winning Father's Day.
The Holy Grail is the Shearwater Perdix 3 Bundle
If you want to permanently secure your position as the favorite child or the greatest spouse on earth, this is how you do it. The Shearwater Perdix 3 Dive Computer Bundle is the newest, brightest, and most coveted piece of tech on the market. It has a massive AMOLED screen so he won't have to squint at his depth, and it handles everything from basic reef dives to hardcore tech profiles.
DRIS Triton 3K Dive Light
It is a universal law of nature that dads love flashlights. Let him take that obsession underwater with the Triton 3K Dive Light. Pumping out 3000 lumens, it is bright enough to peek into the darkest shipwreck and signal the space station. He is going to love it.
The XS ScubaQuikPynch Dive Knife
Every diver secretly wants to feel like an underwater ninja, and dads are no exception. The QuikPynch Dive Knife mounts easily, deploys in a flash, and is the perfect tool for cutting away fishing line or just looking incredibly tactical while hanging out on the boat deck.
Illusion 2.0 Regulator Set
If he is still diving a hand-me-down life support system from the 1990s, it is time for an intervention. The Illusion 2.0 Regulator Set breathes like an absolute dream, routes perfectly, and shows him that you actually care about his safety underwater. Plus, it looks awesome.
Mares Avanti Quattro Fins
Think of these as the legendary "dad sneakers" of the scuba world, but in the best way possible. The Avanti Quattro Fins are an industry staple because they provide incredible power and torque. They will let him push through heavy currents without complaining about his knees on the ride home.
SEAC Men's 5mm Space Wetsuit
Shivering on a dive boat is not a good look. Upgrade his exposure protection with the Men's 5mm Space Wetsuit. It offers ridiculous stretch, goes on easily without a wrestling match, and is the perfect thickness for repetitive diving on his next tropical liveaboard.
Oceanic Photon Pro Mens BCD
Give his back a break and streamline his profile. The Photon Pro Men's BCD is rugged, incredibly comfortable, and drops a lot of the unnecessary bulk found in older jacket styles. He will instantly be the sharpest-looking diver stepping off the back of the charter.
Atomic Aquatics Frameless 2 Mask
Stop letting him ruin a dive because his old mask is leaking or fogging up constantly. The Frameless 2 Mask sits close to the face, provides a massive field of view, and has a super soft silicone skirt. He will actually be able to see the shark he is going to brag about seeing later.
Give Him What He Actually Wants
Put the golf balls down. Step away from the novelty grilling aprons. Grab some of the gear above from Dive Right In Scuba, and let's make sure the scuba dad in your life has the best summer dive season ever!