scuba diving gear

Scuba Accessories For The Diving Divas

April 8, 2010

Let’s face it, us women divers know that we aren’t going to look like Sports Illustrated models after a dive, but that doesn’t mean we still can’t look good doing it. When diving, saltwater wreaks havoc on not just our hair but skin too leaving it brittle and dry. Here’s a look at some scuba [...]

Wearing Scuba Gloves in Warm Water

February 16, 2010

In cold water diving, the use of a good pair of thick diving gloves is almost a requirement, however when discussing the necessity of gloves for warm water diving, there almost seems to be a large divide in opinions with many divers opposing the need for scuba gloves. In fact there are certain areas or [...]

Scuba Air Compressors Explained

December 19, 2009

Even though most divers will seldom find the need to buy their own Scuba air tank compressor, it often helps to understand the process by which our dive tanks get filled. A compressor like a pump, essentially increases the pressure of a gas while reducing its volume so that a larger quantity can be carried [...]

Scuba Gear: A Complete DrySuit Buying Guide

December 14, 2009

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

December 5, 2009

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

November 30, 2009

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 Masks: Your Window to the Underwater World

November 7, 2009

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

November 6, 2009

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

November 2, 2009

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 [...]

← Previous Entries