Anyone who knows me would tell you I'm far from vain, in which case why is it that I carry a mirror with me underwater? This particular mirror isn't to check up on my personal appearance. Instead, I use it as a simple yet ingenious way to monitor the water space around me.

 

Supplied by Diving Distribution, the 360 View Mirror is a bonded glass convex mirror, measuring 50mm in diameter. Mounted on a tough, plastic 3D printed body, this small but effective device is attached to the wrist, arm (or in my case onto my camera strobe) via its supplied bungee cord.

 

There are plenty of uses for this miniature marvel both on the surface and below. It came in very handy for the previous review when I was able to check that the seal of a full face mask was against the skin and not the hood. At the helm of my RIB, I could check what was going on behind me without having to crane my neck around.

For CCR bubble checks it's just the job. If you're ever diving with unfamiliar buddies or in a group situation where instead of alongside, your companion is behind or above, simply check in your rear view mirror.

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It's one of those products that until you get one you never knew you needed it. Yes, it may appear a little pricey for what it is, but it's no gimmick; it appears to be manufactured to high standards, so it's likely to last. There's even an option for personalisation on the rear of the body. NH 

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