EQUIPMENT
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What To Wear Under Wetsuit
If you are pulling on a wetsuit for the first time, you might also be wondering what to wear under a wetsuit. Is there a special swimsuit to wear, are there items of clothing to avoid, and won’t everything get squished up down there? Yes, yes, and maybe! This is why it is important to
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No Decompression Limit (NDL) – The Easy Answer
As a scuba diver, you would have come across the term, No Decompression Limit or NDL. It is also referred to as no-stop time or zero time. So, what exactly are these limits or times? In layman’s terms, a no decompression limit is the maximum time divers are able to spend at certain depths before
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What Does a Diver Down Flag Look Like – Two Types
UPDATED AUG 2022 Scuba diving is a safe activity but it does have some risks. One of the main risks is boat traffic above the diver. If you are below a certain point and deep enough, then boat traffic is not a major concern as they can drive over you. It will be loud, but
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How to Clean Snorkel Gear | Snorkeling Tips
We are off snorkeling again! Such an exciting pass-time for the whole family. But whether you own your own snorkel mask or rented a shiny set from the dive shop, it is good to know how to clean snorkel gear. How to Clean Snorkel Gear Caring for snorkel gear is much easier than you might
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Snorkeling with a Beard or Mustache Comfortably
Trying to enjoy some tropical snorkeling but your Lumberjack beard getting in the way? I don’t have this problem so much, as it takes a good few weeks for me to grow “facial hair”. However, it still gets in the way of snorkeling. Whether you feature a full beard or a mustache, snorkeling with a
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What Do You Need To Go Snorkeling?
You just arrived on a beautiful tropical island with your family. Now everyone wants to hit the beach for their first time snorkeling experience. But what do you need to go snorkeling? Is there any special equipment needed? What about the equipment quality and where do you get it from? Working in the diving industry
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What to Wear Scuba Diving in Warm Water
Heading somewhere tropical and going scuba diving? Then you are probably trying to figure out what to wear scuba diving in warm water! Well, as an instructor in tropical Thailand, we know exactly what to wear, and what not to wear when getting into the warm water! What to Wear Scuba Diving in Warm Water
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Scuba Diving Equipment List and Uses
Are you getting into scuba diving and not sure what is needed to scuba dive? Or maybe you are ready to purchase your own equipment and need a comprehensive checklist. Well, here is our scuba diving equipment list and the uses for each item! Scuba Diving Equipment List and Description Mask & Snorkel You can
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How To Navigate with a Compass Underwater
Navigation using maps, even GPS systems, especially in a car has to be among the number one causes for couples arguing. The word compass alone can send shivers down ones’ spine. Now, let’s take all that and recreate a navigation scenario underwater on your third-ever dive in the ocean. Furthermore, your partner is your buddy.
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How to get into Underwater Photography
Scuba diving is a great way to check out the underwater world. Combining diving with photography is even better so you can keep those memories, not just in your head, but also on camera. How else are you going to prove to your friends that you saw that whale shark? Figuring out how to get