"Diving equipment is more than the tools of a man's trade, it is his home under water, his environment for hours at a time. It should be designed to get him down and back safely so that all he has to worry about is his job, not the equipment." These are the words of Ben Miller, the man behind the designs of Miller Diving Equipment. A man dedicated to craftsmanship and quality, principles too often lost in today's world of mass production and imitation. Miller, a commercial diver for over 11 years in the offshore oil fields of Louisiana, designed each piece of equipment with the concern and expertise of a seasoned veteran. He personally tested each design in the field as he earned his living as a deep-sea diver, a career he started in Louisiana in 1967.

The 100 series bronze Miller Helmet was developed in 1969. In 1970 on a diving crew bus, returning from a job in Grand Isle, Miller designed his weight belt buckle with stainless steel torsion spring, In 1971 he designed the first heavy-duty diving harness, constructed with stainless steel rivets and washer plates and all stainless hardware. Backpacks and various models followed in 1973 thus creating a state-of-the-art for the industry. In the following 30 years he upgraded the designs of his helmets and gear, keeping the tradition of durability, safety and easy maintenance. (Offshore Diver has some pictures of several different hats)

With Ben's untimely passing, Miller Diving Equipment has gone through some changes that have affected the where but not the how of our product manufacture. Jan Miller, Ben's wife, sold Miller Diving Equipment to Bev Morgan. The manufacturing and sales of Miller equipment has been moved from Texas to Santa Barbara California. Morgan is commited to continuing Ben's tradition of hands on craftsmanship. Each solid bronze helmet is still handcrafted, a slow process in contrast to today's hurry-up society, but Miller Diving Equipment will not compromise this hand made quality. Safety, rugged design, tough long lasting materials, and hand finishing, there is no substitute for Miller Quality. When your life depends upon it, demand the best.

Miller solid bronze Diving Helmet and accessories

Complete line of Diving Harness and Back Packs:

Miller Standard harness, Miller Bell Harness, Miller Backpack, Miller Bell/Backpack, Miller North Sea Bell/backpack, Mark 20 US Navy Harness Miller Commercial Weight Belt, Miller Quick Release Buckle