Mares (scuba equipment) explained

Mares S.p.A.
Foundation:	at Rapallo, Liguria 74 years ago
Founder:	Ludovico Mares
Location City:	Rapallo
Location Country:	Italy
Area Served:	Worldwide
Industry:	Diving equipment manufacturer
Parent:	Head

Mares is a manufacturer of scuba equipment. Founded in 1949 by Ludovico Mares in Rapallo, Italy, the company initially made diving masks and spearguns. It has since expanded to become one of the largest scuba manufacturers, having merged with US manufacturer Dacor.^[1]

Products

The Mares product range includes the following products:^[2]

• Diving Regulators - Both first stage and second stage regulators
• Dive computers
• Instruments - compasses, pressure gauges, Personal computer interfaces for their dive computers and watches
• B.C.D.s
• Diving Wear – including Wetsuits, Drysuits and Rash guards
• Fins
• Diving masks and Snorkels
• Accessories - Their accessories line includes dive torches, knives, Surface marker buoys, diving sportswear, bags, weight belts, hangers, dry boxes, etc.

In 2019 Mares entered the rebreather market with the launch of the Horizon.^[3]

External links

• Mares official site

Notes and References

1. Web site: Mission - Mares Corporate - Mares - just add water . Mares . 2012-11-18.
2. Web site: Regulators - Mares - just add water . Mares . 2012-11-18.
3. Web site: A new dive era is here...the Mares HORIZON! • Mares - Scuba Diving Blog. 2019-01-21. Mares - Scuba Diving Blog. en-US. 2020-02-09.