Scuba Gear: A Complete DrySuit Buying Guide

Pinnacle 2008 Freedom Drysuit Unisex

Winter’s here, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up diving and wait for the temperatures to rise. Dry-suit up and dive on! Drysuits are an amazing piece of Scuba diving gear. No more shivers, chattering teeth, skin turning blue and the loss of feeling in your hands and feet on less than tropical [...]

Understanding Submersible Pressure Gauges

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Submersible Pressure Gauges or SPG’s essentially measure the amount of remaining air pressure in a Scuba air tank. SPG’s are connected to the high pressure hose in the first stage before the air travels to the pressure-reducing second stage valves. Pressure gauges usually are classified into two kinds   mechanical or digital. Mechanical SPG’s Mechanical SPG’s generally [...]

Types of Scuba Diving Weight Belts

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Choosing Scuba weight belts is more about personal preference than a recommendation, additionally, there are so many kinds of weights to choose from that it is often almost impossible to make an decision if ever you have to purchase weights. The best approach to select a particular type of weight belt is to be able [...]

Scuba Safety Gear: The H2Odyssey Extra Air Source

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Bailout bottles are a subject that Scuba divers have rather strong opinions about, and constantly debate the benefits of a bailout bottle over a pony tank and vice-versa. Bailout bottles provide a diver a redundant air supply that will enable an emergency ascent from a depth in case of a problem or shortage of air [...]

Scuba Masks: Your Window to the Underwater World

Scuba Diving Masks

Needless to say Scuba diving masks are an integral piece of dive gear and can greatly influence the comfort of a dive. Much needed to keep the stinging salt water out of your eyes, Scuba masks make your view of coral, fish, sea mammals and other life that much more clearer. Dive masks come in [...]

A Closer look at Rebreathers

Diving with Rebreathers

Conventional SCUBA diving uses an open circuit breathing apparatus, which means that the air we inhale into our lungs from the tank is dispelled through the regulator in our mouth into the water as we exhale. The problem with open circuit breathing is that it wastes precious gas. Out of the air we fill into [...]

Tips on Packing Scuba Gear and Equipment for Your Next Dive Trip

Scuba Gear Bag- Blue Reef Cayman Dive Flag Duffle Bag

You’ve booked those tickets and can almost hear the sound of those waves…you’re next dive trip awaits. Rearing to go, just one task lies ahead of you…packing all that bulky Scuba gear to carry it with you on a flight. Sounds like a hassle doesn’t it? Well, if you think about the money you’ll be [...]

10 Rules of Buying Scuba Diving Gear

Mares Scuba Package

Most likely if you’ve gone Scuba Diving a couple of times, you’re hooked and will be planning a lot of your vacations where you can dive some more.  And  sure, when you start off you can get away with just your basic mask, snorkel and fins while renting the rest, but how long do you [...]

Mind Your Gear: Taking Care of Your Buoyancy Compensator

Tusa Platina Evolution BCD

Investing in your own Scuba gear and equipment comes with the additional responsibility of maintaining it properly and making sure it’s functioning at its best, for your own safety when you dive. Many people prioritize taking care of Scuba regulators they own and settle for just a simple hosing off for their Buoyancy Compensator’s maintenance, [...]

SCUBA Gear Must-Haves For When SHE Dives

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Over 40% of new divers today are women. Here’s a look at some SCUBA Gear and Accessory must-have’s for the quintessential Scuba Girl..