buying guides

Scuba Gear: A Guide To Scuba Reels

August 21, 2010

Scuba Reels aren’t your average fishing reels, but rather an important piece of scuba equipment especially in technical, wreck and cave diving. Reels and safety lines are a tried and true way for divers to return to their starting point. By simply anchoring a line to a point just outside the cave opening or at [...]

SCUBA Gear: Split Fins Vs Paddle Fins

March 26, 2010

You’ve probably already heard divers everywhere debate the efficiency of Split Fins vs Paddle Fins. Some say the Splits are no good in currents but offer ease and good propulsion in calmer water whereas paddle fins offer greater propulsion and finer control and feel. While it all boils down to a matter of preference and [...]

How to Choose A Good Snorkel

March 5, 2010

Gone are the days when a snorkel could just be compared to a hollow reed to breathe through with your head in the water. With features like purge valves, flexible snorkels, dry, semi-dry snorkels and rotating mouth-pieces, whether you are just looking for a snorkel for when you dive or just for snorkeling there are [...]

A Look into Suunto’s Complete Range of Dive Computers

January 27, 2010

Innovators and pioneers of the first marine compass, Suunto is the leading name in the Scuba Diving industry for wrist dive computers. They paved the way for the next generation wrist-top computers and continue to excel in the field of sports instruments with their range of products. Here’s a look at the complete range of [...]

A Look into Suunto’s Complete Range of Dive Computers (Contd.)

January 27, 2010

Innovators and pioneers of the first marine compass, Suunto is the leading name in the Scuba Diving industry for wrist dive computers. They paved the way for the next generation wrist-top computers and continue to excel in the field of sports instruments with their range of products. Here’s a look at the complete range of [...]

SCUBA Gear: A Complete Wetsuit Buying Guide

October 29, 2009

Wetsuits are a Scuba diving basics. We think it’s a must-have Scuba essential as we mentioned in the 10 Rules of Buying Scuba Diving Gear post. Picking the right wetsuit to suit your needs right from fit, thickness and style can be a little tricky if you don’t know much about them. Here’s a complete [...]