EQUIPMENT
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Best Rash Guard for Snorkeling & Scuba Diving
Rash guards are a useful staple in any water-loving person’s wardrobe! It is a handy piece of clothing that acts as a barrier between the elements and your skin. It stops you from getting sunburnt, from getting exposed to harmful UV sunrays, and can protect you from stinging organisms and jellyfish in the water. We
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Full Face Scuba Mask: Pros & Cons – Our Best Picks
A full face scuba mask is designed to cover the entire face, as its name suggests. It uses a built-in regulator as opposed to regulators you have to bite with your teeth on regular scuba masks. Professionals are most likely to wear full face scuba masks. Occasional divers are typically inclined towards using a more
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Best Snorkel Mask Set for Kids: Buyer’s Guide & FAQ
Looking for the best snorkel mask for kids? It’s important to know what to look for when choosing equipment to introduce your kids to the magical water world. There is no doubt that snorkeling is one of the most interesting activities for kids. But they need high-quality snorkel kits to have an immersive and safe
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Workouts for Scuba Divers & Fitness Requirements for Diving
With any sport, maintaining a good level of fitness will always make it more enjoyable and easier to perform, and scuba diving is no different. Try running 10 kms with no previous training, then do it again six months later after consistent training and compare your times, and I am sure you will see an improvement. Scuba
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How to Prepare For Cold Water Diving
Everybody’s first dive will forge its individual experience deep into the memory bank of that diver. The interesting thing I have realized was that many of those who learn and master cold water diving (perhaps with years of dives) have anxiety for diving in warm water. While the same goes for warm water divers who
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Nitrox Diving – What is Enriched Air?
Along your scuba diving journey, you may have noticed that some tanks or cylinders have bright green and yellow markings. These tanks represent enriched air, which means the divers are diving with nitrox, a special blend of gas to enrich your diving experience. However, like everything else in diving, nitrox can be highly effective if
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What is Bar Pressure vs. PSI Pressure in Scuba Diving?
As a scuba diver, you will certainly come across the terms ‘Bar’ and/or ‘PSI.’ But what exactly do they mean? Well, as a scuba instructor, I hear this question a lot, so here we are going to look at what is Bar pressure vs. PSI pressure, what they are, the differences between them, and how it
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What is a Scuba Octopus Regulator in Diving?
It is mandatory to have an AAS (alternate air source) as part of your scuba diving setup. Ideally, scuba divers will never end up using this backup air source, but we do need it primarily as a source of air for our buddy if they run low on gas, or if something malfunctions with your
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No Mask Breathing – Scuba Skills You Need to Know
No mask breathing? Why would we ever do this underwater? Well, it’s actually a skill that is required in most diving courses, whether you are diving with PADI, SSI, RAID, or any of the other diving agencies. So let’s find out more about diving masks, and the secret to no mask breathing underwater! Read More:
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Best Reviewed Womens Wetsuits 2021
Wetsuits are the best defense against the cold temperatures when enjoying a watersport. Wetsuits are available for all; mens, children, and of course, womens wetsuits. Wetsuits are used in all aspects of diving, surfing, snorkeling, swimming, and more. It is also a great barrier against nasty things in the water; itchy sea lice, pollution, and