{"title":"Aropec","description":"\u003cp\u003eAropec cylinder boots, a signal tube with inflator, a 50 m dive reel, and stainless steel weight belt buckles, keepers and D-rings. Aropec Sports describes itself as a scuba diving equipment manufacturer and is based in Taichung, Taiwan; the brand also makes wetsuits, BCDs, regulators and spearfishing gear. Order online from Scuba Evolution in Johannesburg, delivered anywhere in South Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"boot-for-10l","title":"Boot for 10L","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDescription\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base of a cylinder is domed, which is what makes one unstable standing on its own and what takes the damage when it goes over. A boot slides on and turns that curve into a flat footprint spread across three or four feet, keeping the steel clear of the ground. The gaps between those feet are the detail that matters: water drains out rather than sitting between boot and cylinder, and trapped water is where corrosion starts under a boot that fits too well. A cylinder that falls over on a moving deck is a hazard to feet and to everything else on the deck, so standing upright is worth more than it sounds. This one is sized for a 10 litre. Pull it off periodically, rinse underneath and let both dry, because trapped salt is the usual cause of corrosion at a base. The cylinder nets protect the body rather than the base. It suits an owner of a 10 litre cylinder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoulded boot sized for a 10 litre cylinder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurns a domed base into a flat footprint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeps the steel clear of the ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrainage gaps between the feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStops the cylinder rolling on a deck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 litre short and 15 litre boot stocked separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove and rinse underneath periodically\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOne cylinder boot for a 10 litre cylinder\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AROPEC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50704774955321,"sku":"9009 TB -10L","price":249.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/1730\/8473\/files\/Cylinder-Boot-12L_72e6a55e-ce01-4e31-bb57-11a16f260d06.jpg?v=1746788252"},{"product_id":"boot-for-12l-short-and-15l","title":"Boot for 12L Short and 15L","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDescription\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne boot covers two cylinder sizes here, because the 12 litre short and the 15 litre share a base diameter. Worth checking that before ordering, though: a 12 litre in the taller pattern may take a different boot from the short one, and diameter rather than capacity is what decides it. Fitted, it slides over the base and gives the cylinder a flat footprint. Cylinder bases are convex, which is what makes one unstable on its own and what absorbs the impact when it goes over, and the boot spreads that contact across moulded feet while holding the steel off the ground. Gaps between the feet let water drain rather than sit against the cylinder, which is where corrosion starts under a boot that seals too well. On a moving boat a falling cylinder threatens feet, gear and its own valve. Pull it off periodically, rinse underneath and let both dry before refitting. It suits an owner of a 12 litre short or 15 litre cylinder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoulded boot for 12 litre short and 15 litre cylinders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth sizes share a base diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurns a convex base into a flat footprint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrainage gaps between the feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeps the steel clear of the ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck base diameter; a taller 12 litre may differ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 litre boot stocked separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove and rinse underneath periodically\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOne cylinder boot for a 12 litre short or 15 litre cylinder\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AROPEC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50704774988089,"sku":"9009 TB 12\/15L","price":299.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/1730\/8473\/files\/aropec-boot-12-15.jpg?v=1789456986"},{"product_id":"aropec-signal-tube-with-inflator","title":"Signal Tube with Inflator","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDescription\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA diver who surfaces away from the boat can be hard to see among waves, and a tall, bright tube above the head makes the difference. The Aropec Signal Tube with Inflator is the large size, measuring 15.3 cm across and 183 cm long, in high-visibility orange, with an inflator fitted for filling. At the end of a drift dive, inflated at the surface, it shows the skipper where the diver is while waiting for pickup. On a shore dive near a boat launch or a busy anchorage, it signals to passing boats that a diver is in the water. Aropec also makes a shorter version, and this is the longer of the two. It suits a diver who wants a highly visible surface signal on every boat or drift dive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: signal tube with inflator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: large, 15.3 x 183 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOne Aropec signal tube with inflator\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AROPEC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54477933347129,"sku":"SUR-H1-L-OR","price":389.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/1730\/8473\/files\/aropec-signal-tube-with-inflator.jpg?v=1789415082"},{"product_id":"aropec-stainless-steel-buckle","title":"Stainless Steel Buckle","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDescription\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA weight belt buckle is the part expected to release first when something goes wrong, so it has to stay reliable after years of salt, sun and knocks, and this Aropec buckle is made from stainless steel for that job. It has three slots for threading the belt webbing, and a hinged lever that closes the belt and opens it again. For a diver whose plastic buckle has cracked or started to slip, it is a straightforward metal replacement. For a dive centre maintaining a set of training belts, it brings worn belts back into service. On a shore dive with a heavy belt and a rocky entry, the metal buckle stands up well to knocks. Check the fit against the belt webbing before threading it on. It suits a diver building or repairing a weight belt who wants a durable stainless steel buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlots: 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: weight belt buckle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOne Aropec stainless steel buckle\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AROPEC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54477957169465,"sku":"BK-H2","price":129.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/1730\/8473\/files\/aropec-stainless-steel-buckle.jpg?v=1789415727"},{"product_id":"aropec-stainless-weight-belt-keeper","title":"Stainless Weight Belt Keeper with D-Ring","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDescription\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeights that slide around a belt shift a diver's trim and bunch up at the buckle, and the Aropec stainless weight belt keeper secures a weight in position on the webbing. It is made from stainless steel with toothed slots that grip the belt, and it includes a D-ring that adds a clip point. On a shore dive with block weights, a keeper either side of each weight stops them creeping towards the buckle. On a boat dive, the D-ring gives a place to clip a torch, a spare mask or a reel without adding a separate ring to the belt. For a freediver balancing a belt on the hips, a keeper helps weights stay where they were set. It suits a diver setting up a weight belt who wants weights to stay put and an extra attachment point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunction: keeps a weight in position on the belt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD-ring: included on the keeper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOne Aropec stainless weight belt keeper with D-ring\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AROPEC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54477957202233,"sku":"TG-HW2","price":99.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/1730\/8473\/files\/aropec-stainless-weight-belt-keeper.jpg?v=1789415728"},{"product_id":"aropec-stainless-steel-d-ring","title":"Stainless Steel D-Ring","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDescription\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA harness or belt carries everything a dive needs through its D-rings, from a pressure gauge to a reel, so a worn or missing ring leaves kit dangling. The Aropec D-Ring is made from #304 stainless steel and comes in two sizes, 5 mm by 50 mm and 6 mm by 50 mm. For a diver setting up a backplate harness, it adds clip points exactly where they are wanted on the webbing. On a weight belt, it gives somewhere to clip a torch or a spare mask. For a dive centre or instructor, it is a replacement for bent or corroded rings on older equipment. Both sizes share the same 50 mm length and differ in the thickness of the steel. It suits a diver who wants a simple stainless steel ring to add or replace an attachment point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: #304 stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSizes: 5 x 50 mm or 6 x 50 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOne Aropec stainless steel D-ring in the selected size\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AROPEC","offers":[{"title":"5 x 50 mm","offer_id":54477957267769,"sku":"MA-HM4176","price":29.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 x 50 mm","offer_id":54477957300537,"sku":"MA-HM4174","price":29.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/1730\/8473\/files\/aropec-stainless-steel-d-ring.jpg?v=1789415729"},{"product_id":"aropec-stainless-steel-bent-d-ring","title":"Stainless Steel Bent D-Ring","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDescription\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA flat D-ring lies against the harness, which makes clipping and unclipping with thick gloves fiddly, and the Aropec bent D-ring has a curve that angles it away from the webbing. It is made from #304 stainless steel with a 160 degree curve bend, and comes in 5 mm by 50 mm and 6 mm by 50 mm. On a cold-water dive in thick gloves, the angle makes it easier to find and clip a pressure gauge or a stage cylinder. For a diver setting up a backplate harness, it adds a clip point on the shoulder straps or waist belt. For an instructor maintaining older equipment, it replaces damaged rings. Both sizes are 50 mm long. It suits a diver who wants attachment points that are easy to use with gloves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: #304 stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBend: 160 degree curve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSizes: 5 x 50 mm or 6 x 50 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOne Aropec stainless steel bent D-ring in the selected size\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AROPEC","offers":[{"title":"5 x 50 mm","offer_id":54477957333305,"sku":"MA-HW02","price":49.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 x 50 mm","offer_id":54477957366073,"sku":"MA-HW06","price":49.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/1730\/8473\/files\/aropec-stainless-steel-bent-d-ring.jpg?v=1789415730"},{"product_id":"aropec-dive-reel-50m-white","title":"Dive Reel 50m White","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDescription\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA surface marker buoy is only as useful as the line that sends it up, and the Aropec Dive Reel carries 50 m (167 ft) of white line on a compact spool. The spool measures 8.5 cm in diameter and 4.4 cm across, small enough to stow in a BCD pocket or clip to a D-ring until it is needed. A 50 m length gives enough line to send a buoy up from a typical recreational depth with some to spare. At the end of a drift dive, it lets a diver deploy a delayed surface marker buoy from the safety stop so the boat can follow the ascent. On a navigation exercise during a course, a short run of line helps mark a start point and find the way back to it. White line shows up well against a dark background in low visibility. Aropec also makes this reel with yellow or orange line. It suits a diver who wants a simple, compact spool for a surface marker buoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine length: 50 m (167 ft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine colour: white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpool size: 8.5 cm diameter x 4.4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOne Aropec dive reel with 50 m white line\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AROPEC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54478018117945,"sku":"DR-4-WT-50M","price":299.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/1730\/8473\/files\/aropec-dive-reel-50m-white.webp?v=1789418189"}],"url":"https:\/\/scubaevolution.co.za\/collections\/aropec.oembed","provider":"Scuba Evolution","version":"1.0","type":"link"}