Tips And Tricks For Diving With Your Own Gear

Aeris Scuba Gear Package

Planning a scuba diving trip/liveaboard diving trip with your own scuba gear? Here are a few tips and tricks on taking care of your diving equipments and what not to forget…. 1. Mark your gear- Put a distinct mark or write your name on all your gear, big or small. While I’m not insinuating  that [...]

What To Do When Your Wetsuit Smells Funky

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One of the most frequently asked questions by divers in scuba equipment maintenance forums is “how do I get rid of that foul odor from my wetsuit?” Wetsuits by design were not made to function like cotton or fabric outerwear that breathes well in the open air. Neoprene contains tiny bubbles that trap the air [...]

SCUBA Gear: Dry Suit Maintence Tips

Bare 2007 Nex-Gen Dry Suit Mens Black

Dry suits are a substantial financial investment and important piece of Scuba gear especially if you’re diving in cold waters. If not just because you paid a lot to own your own dry suit, it’s important to maintain and take care of it to prolong its life and to offer the best thermal protection when [...]

Scuba Gear: Scuba Mask Maintenance Tips

Scuba Diving Masks

A Scuba Mask may be a relatively cheap piece of Scuba Diving equipment in comparison to rest of the items in your Scuba kit, but it is also the one piece of equipment that is almost always owned by every Scuba diver and rarely rented. A Dive Mask is also a piece of equipment that [...]

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, [...]

Mind Your Gear: Taking Care of Your Scuba Regulator

Mares Proton 42 Metal She Dives Regulator

When you invest a good amount of money into owning your own Scuba Gear & Equipment, you have got to maintain and take good care of it. Your safety and well being are dependent on the Scuba gear you use dive after dive and nothing shortens the life of your gear like neglecting it. As [...]