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Tips to Stop a New Scuba Mask Fogging
One of the most annoying things when scuba diving or snorkeling is when your mask is too foggy to see through! So what was supposed to be a relaxing activity, soon becomes a frustrating and annoying experience. As an instructor, I have seen many students come in with a new scuba mask fogging up. These
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How Long can Free Divers hold their Breath?
Free divers: those strange creatures diving underwater on a single breathe of air. This is such a foreign concept to a scuba diver; where the most important rule is to always breathe! So what is freediving, and why do people do it? And the ultimate question; how long can free divers hold their breath? What
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Diving in Gili Air Island – Indonesia
WHERE ARE WE GOING? Today we are diving in Gili Air, close to Bali, Indonesia! WHY ARE WE DIVING IN GILI AIR? Gili Air is known as part of the Gili Islands, which consists of the 3 Gili Islands; Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air. These islands are just off the northwest coast of Lombok.
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Diving in Sydney, Gordons Bay – Australia
WHERE ARE WE GOING? Today we are diving in Sydney, Gordons Bay – Australia! HOW DO WE GET THERE? Diving in Sydney can be close to the CBD. We are going to Gordon’s Bay which is a local shore dive in Sydney – about a 20 – 30 minute drive south east of Sydney’s CBD.
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What Do You Wear Under a Rash Guard?
Rash guards are a piece of clothing that you would use for water activities. It is relatively thin and will protect your skin from the elements. But what do you wear under a rash guard when it is almost a ‘second skin?’ Can you go commando? We will look at the do’s and the don’ts
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Do Rash Guards Keep You Warm?
Rash guards or skin-suits have now made their way in the diving community and became an essential part of a diver’s gear. Rash guards are not to be confused with a wetsuit where the main purpose is to keep you warm. A rash guard’s most basic purpose is to serve as a barrier between the
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Down To Scuba is a one-stop guide to scuba diving, snorkeling, and freediving. It’s also a resource for marine life and ocean conservation.
As full-time working PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer Instructors, Emma & Lionel have come across most scuba diving questions, and have picked up loads of tips along the way. With our network and community of fellow instructors and divers, we have complied all of our scuba knowledge into this handy guide!
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