COMPANY PROFILE

Over the past 40 years, Sea Pearls has pioneered major technology advances in diving weights. We remain the only company that die casts lead weight for the highest quality and most consistent product available. Our vinyl dipped weights and soft weights remain the industry standard. In addition to being the industry’s largest supplier of all forms of lead diving weights, we are also a major supplier of aluminum, steel cylinders and accessories.

Acquired by XS Scuba in 2007, Sea Pearls continues to operate from its Minneapolis, MN location, maintaining the same dedication to quality and innovation that has defined the brand for decades.

BRANDS SOLD BY SEA PEARLS

XS Scuba
At XS Scuba, we create gear with purpose, made for those who work, explore, and play beneath the surface. Our products are built for professionals, freedivers, and recreational divers who value reliability, performance, and safety. Every item we design is functional, thoughtfully engineered, and inspired by our belief that the right equipment should make every dive better. That’s why our tagline remains true: “Everything for the Perfect Dive.”

Highland
Highland, acquired by XS Scuba as Highland Millworks in 2008, was originally recognized for producing the highest quality twin tank bands in the industry. Since then, the brand has expanded its offerings to include a comprehensive range of technical diving gear, including harnesses, backplates & wings, regulators, reels, line arrows and other core equipment. Highland’s success stems from refining key diving products and accessories, improving their functionality and design, and offering them at a desirable price. These qualities make Highland a trusted choice for technical divers worldwide.

Thermo
Acquired by XS Scuba in 2009, Thermo is renowned for its cylinder valves and manifolds, widely recognized across the dive industry for precision, quality, and durability. The brand’s commitment to excellence is reinforced through comprehensive parts availability, well documented service manuals, and ongoing support for professional divers and dealers. Thermo products are exclusively manufactured under the brand name, ensuring consistent performance and reliability unmatched by imitators.

SeaDive
SeaDive, founded in 1996 and acquired by XS Scuba in 2016, is best known for its diving masks with advanced vision-enhancing lens technology. Proprietary coatings under the trade names RayBlocker-HD™, TrueColor-HD™, and Hydrophobic™ reduce glare, block UV rays, and improve depth perception, delivering performance unmatched in the industry. Exclusive anti-reflective (ARC) coatings on tempered glass provide nearly 100% light transmission, giving divers a clearer, more accurate underwater view. SeaDive’s unique application and laboratory fabrication processes highlight the brand’s commitment to precision, innovation, and optical excellence.

Oceanways
Designed for the snorkeling market, Oceanways delivers masks, snorkels, fins, and combination sets that balance value, performance, and durability. The brand leverages select technologies from SeaDive professional masks, including high-definition lens coatings, to enhance the snorkeling experience at an accessible price point. Because of their robust construction and affordability, Oceanways products are trusted by resorts, training programs, and rental operations where consistent performance is essential.

Thunderbird Aluminum Cylinders
Sea Pearls proudly distributes Thunderbird Cylinders, the largest manufacturer of aluminum cylinders in the United States. Trusted across industries worldwide, Thunderbird produces high-quality, high-performance cylinders used in diving, medical, industrial, and recreational applications.

As part of the Thunderbird family, we share a commitment to American manufacturing excellence, innovation, and reliability. With continuous investment in technology and quality, Thunderbird Cylinders deliver the strength and consistency divers depend on, and the dependability dealers can stand behind.

Faber Steel Cylinders
Faber Steel Cylinders are recognized worldwide as a leading choice for divers who prefer steel tanks. Manufactured from high-quality steel plates, each cylinder is designed to provide optimal strength, durability, and ideal buoyancy. Faber tanks are neutral or slightly negative when empty, allowing divers greater control, efficiency, and freedom underwater.

Appreciated by scuba enthusiasts and professionals across the globe, Faber cylinders are certified in many countries, meeting the highest standards for safety and performance. Their compact design allows for maximum gas capacity in minimal space, making them a practical and reliable option for all types of dives. With decades of innovation and meticulous craftsmanship, Faber Steel Cylinders continue to set the standard for quality and performance in the world of scuba diving.

Molecular Products – Sofnolime
Sofnolime is the leading carbon dioxide absorbent brand for use by leisure, commercial and defense divers in rebreathers and hyperbaric dive systems. Manufactured by Molecular Products, working closely with dive equipment manufacturers and users, Sofnolime is available in a range of dive-specific grades to ensure each grade meets equipment requirements. Sofnolime products are distributed in the U.S. through Sea Pearls.