EQUIPMENT
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Diving Wetsuit vs Surfing Wetsuit
Thinking of hitting the water, and want to keep warm? Then you’ll need a wetsuit! But there are many considerations when choosing the right wetsuit for your in-water activity. So how do diving wetsuit vs surfing wetsuit differ and why? Learn more about how a wetsuit works and why it works. Diving Wetsuit vs Surfing
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What to Wear Under Board Shorts?
Getting into the water or hitting the beach? You might choose to wear board shorts; a cool, laidback, and trendy piece of clothing that can go from the beach to a cafe. But what to wear under board shorts? Is there something to bear in mind to keep everything down there secure, safe, and out
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Do Wetsuits Keep You Dry – The Ultimate Guide
Wetsuits are very common when embarking on a water adventure. Whether it’s swimming, surfing, snorkeling, freediving, scuba diving, wetsuits are an essential piece of gear! Wetsuits are designed to keep you warm. But how does a wetsuit work, and do wetsuits keep you dry? Let’s take a look in our Ultimate Guide to Wetsuits. Do
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I know I am Properly Weighted for Diving if I…
Finding the right number of weights for your dive can determine whether you have a great dive or a disaster of a dive. If you realize you have the wrong number of weights after jumping into the ocean it can be annoying or even dangerous. You will need to consider a number of factors to
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What Does a Wetsuit Do and How Does it Help You
Anyone that has ever worn a wetsuit knows how awkward they are to get into. And once you are wearing it, they certainly are not the most flattering piece of clothing. Despite this, surfers, swimmers, snorkelers, and scuba divers use them regularly. So what does a wetsuit do? What Does a Wetsuit Do? In short,
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How to Clean Dive Gear and Protect Yourself from the Virus
Virus outbreaks can happen, and we are currently in the midst of a severe outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19). While the news may be blowing the current virus out of proportion, with numbers similar to that of the common flu/cold, divers are now asking the very valid question of how to clean dive gear effectively
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How to make a Weight Belt for Diving?
SCUBA diving will require some weights. Some people will need more weights, and some people can go down with little to no weights. The weights help us go down and maintain our buoyancy; even when our tank becomes more buoyant and we need to make a controlled safety stop. So how to make a weight
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How to Clean a Wetsuit at Home
Wetsuits are a great investment if you plan on being in the water, whatever your sport. They are long-lasting and can withstand the sun, the water, the pressure, and the cold. If you look after your wetsuit, it’ll be as good as new even in 20 years! But you will need to know how to
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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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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