EQUIPMENT
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Disadvantages of a Snorkel (and some Advantages)!
Ah, a snorkel or a tuba. This tube-like object is such a simple and efficient piece of equipment. It allows us to continuously breathe when we observe the bright fish and coral underwater. It’s amazing, right? But actually, there are some disadvantages of a snorkel. Sometimes, they can be downright annoying! Especially to a scuba
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How Much Does a Wetsuit Cost
Wetsuits are very versatile exposure protection suits. They will keep you warm from the cold, shield you from potential marine life stings, and cushion you from any sharp rocks, coral, or rusty wrecks underwater. A wetsuit is a very worthy investment. So how much does a wetsuit cost, and why is there a difference in
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What is a Dive Watch and Dive Computer
A dive watch was and is the epitome of wealth, class, and good taste. It is a watch that is rugged, durable, and looks damn good. But what is a dive watch and how was it used underwater? Here we look at dive watches, and how dive computers have now replaced this item in recreational
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Scuba Diving with Soft Contact Lenses
In my teens, my eyesight was tested and I was found to be short-sighted and needed to wear glasses. This was a catastrophe as it was just not cool. As I got older, I learned how to poke my eye without flinching and transitioned to contact lenses. Much cooler. However, wearing contact lenses came with
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Rescue Diver Equipment List
The Rescue Diver course is a challenging course that will drain you mentally and physically. If you are not exhausted after this scuba diving course, then you didn’t do it right! But it is also one of the most enjoyable and rewarding courses to be taught, and also to teach. Here we created a rescue
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What Thickness Wetsuit do I Need
As a scuba diver, it is imperative to pay special attention to the water temperature as you prepare for a dive so that you stay comfortable and, most importantly, safe. When deciding what thickness wetsuit do I need, you will need to consider the water temperature you will be immersed in. The human body loses
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Wetsuit Temperature Guide SCUBA, Snorkel & More
Getting into the water and thinking of using a wetsuit? Find the best-suited wetsuit with our handy wetsuit temperature guide for SCUBA diving, snorkeling, freediving, surfing and more! Want to know more about wetsuits, what they are made from, and how they work? Wetsuit Temperature Guide Scuba & Snorkeling It is very important to find
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Q&A with an UW Photographer
Today we chat with Paddy (UK), a divemaster who found a passion for (underwater) UW photography. What is your diving history? I did my open water course in 2007 in Fiji when I was 18 but I have wanted to scuba dive since I was 13 and working part-time in an aquarium shop. I started
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Q&A with a Commercial Diver
A commercial diver is a diver who works underwater for long periods of time. Today we are chatting to Aiden, a commercial diver who works in Canada. What is your job title? My official title is Surface Supplied Diver. What are your job responsibilities? What does a typical day look like? All of my responsibilities,
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SCUBA Acronym – Use this Guide to Get you Started!
Have you started SCUBA diving and thought that there’s no chance of you remembering all of these wacky acronyms that we use? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Us diving instructors also had a hard time remembering these scuba acronyms when we first started. This is why we have created a handy, dandy SCUBA acronym guide