Pocket Snorkels- A Solution To The Snorkel Debate

Oceanic POCKET Snorkel

Whether a Snorkel is really necessary for Scuba Diving is a question that has often been debated about in the diving community. While many  are used to wearing a snorkel while diving simply because we were taught to do so early on in our Open Water courses, many find the plastic tube attached to the [...]

Two Citizen Dive Watches with Dive Log Memory

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The Citizen Eco-Drive series has long provided us with stunning quality wrist-watches powered a battery recharged by a solar panel hidden under the watch face. What not many people know is that Citizen has a great selection of specialty wrist watches designed for Scuba Divers in its Eco-Drive series with around 12 different models to [...]

The Suunto D6 Wrist Computer

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At first glance this dive computer is simply a stunner to look at. With an elegant and slim form factor more resembling a digital watch than a dive computer, the Suunto D6 is the perfect product combining practical everyday wrist-watch functionality with a full featured dive computer. featured above the Suunto D6 Wrist Computer available [...]

Scuba Accessories For The Diving Divas

Scuba Divas

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

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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

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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

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 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 [...]