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 [...]

SCUBA Gear: A Complete Wetsuit Buying Guide

Mares Trilastic Deluxe Wetsuit

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 [...]

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

Scuba Girl

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..

HUD Dive Masks

Aeris CompuMask HUD

Scuba Diving masks with built in dive computers projecting dive information data through a HUD (Heads Up Display)  appears to be something straight out of a science fiction movie, or something that the military, or more specifically the Navy Seals would probably use. However these Scuba gadgets are a reality and are not just a [...]

SCUBA Gear: A Complete Dive Computer Buying Guide

Aeris Elite T3 Hoseless Dive Computer

Dive Computers for Scuba divers are the best invention since slice bread. If you plan on Scuba diving regularly, this is definitely one piece of Scuba diving equipment you want to own to enjoy diving deeper, longer and safer. With the different types, styles and range of features dive computers offer choosing one that works [...]

SCUBA Gear: Diving Deeper, Longer and Safer with Dive Computers

Aeris Epic Hoseless Wrist Computer

Dive computers have revolutionized Scuba Diving since 1957 and have since become an indispensable piece of dive gear for scuba divers the world over. Referred to as a diver’s best friend, dive computers or decompression meters measure a divers the dive time, depth of the dive and auto calculates a safe ascent rate to avoid [...]

SCUBA Gear: Choosing a Buoyancy Compensator

CSBTL

In a previous post we discussed the Basics of a Buoyancy Compensator, How it is used and Types of BCD’s.  Buoyancy Compensators are among the most expensive pieces of equipment a diver uses. If you are taking the step to own your entire dive kit, you need to know exactly what you’re looking for and [...]