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Category Archives for "Scuba Diving"Hello fellow divers! We are glad to have you on board. You’ll find all of our scuba diving related posts in this section. Browse and read! But, most importantly: Get Into The Water!
Hello fellow divers! We are glad to have you on board. You’ll find all of our scuba diving related posts in this section. Browse and read! But, most importantly: Get Into The Water!
Is your experience during diving that you float effortlessly through the water or is it work and struggle to stay neutral? Buoyancy control is not that easy to achieve and takes quite some experience to master. Once you master it, you’ll experience a tremendous difference underwater. Being able to stay neutral without effort makes the […]
Continue readingRash guards over the years have become more popular for any kind of water sport including swimming. They are also known as a rashie or rash vest. A rash guard is a tight-fitting piece of upper body garment that helps to prevent chafing, rashes and can even protect from jellyfish stings. They originally were designed for surfers […]
Continue readingGloves for scuba diving have two important roles. First, they insulate your hands from the cold. Second, and in many cases more important is that they protect your hands while you are underwater. We’ve collected the best overall scuba gloves as well as what features you have to look for when you want to buy […]
Continue readingWe already had a look at the differences in fins with regards to the paddles. You can get split fins or regular (paddle) fins based on your preferences and where you intend to dive. Full-Foot vs. Open-Heel Scuba Dive Fins Another distinguishing factor for dive fins is whether they are open-heel or full-foot fins. Both have their […]
Continue readingDry boxes have many uses. Not only for diving or snorkeling but pretty much for anything where you want to protect something from the outside condition. What can you protect? When it comes to diving or snorkeling then you usually want to protect electronics and valuables from the water. This could be your car keys, […]
Continue readingHave you ever thought that the most important property of a good dive fin would be its color scheme? No? Good. Unfortunately, quite a few other divers seem to think that they should buy scuba gear based on it looking good, giving boasting rights, or just have a pretty color. That certainly is also true for scuba […]
Continue readingAre you frequently the diver that runs out of air fastest? If you regularly end up being the one to end a dive first, then check out the tips below that will help you reduce your air consumption during diving. Have a look at what you can do to change so that you’re improving your […]
Continue readingUnderwater videography is a tricky business. You’re working in extremely variable conditions, with many of your faculties inhibited, and only one chance to get the perfect footage. Yet, documenting the experience is such an incredible accomplishment. It has the power to solidify memories, bring you closer to your partners in adventure, and inspire others to […]
Continue readingThe diving fin. A perfect example of how a few subtle changes in engineering can have a tremendous impact on what is fundamentally a piece of rubber. Though you would assume that scuba is more about the fancy high-tech gear and gorgeous location, a quality fin can really make all the difference when it comes […]
Continue readingYou always hear the terms recreational and technical diving. But what do they mean? What do they stand for? Are they that clearly to differentiate? What are the Differences Between Technical and Recreational Scuba Diving? Most people will think that diving is just diving and probably can understand the difference between a sport diver and […]
Continue readingYou know the secret to a great underwater video with your GoPro camera? You use lens filters to improve the color in the video. And that’s not just a little improvement in the colors, it’s a dramatic change! Review of the XS Scuba Switch Mask – Color Filters Make the Difference? You probably wondered why the world […]
Continue readingAny dive can be ruined when your scuba dive mask fogs up, and you don’t have a clear view underwater. Especially new masks are prone to fogging up during the first few dives. However, even an older scuba mask can and will fog up at times. Find the best solution to keep your mask from […]
Continue readingSnorkeling is a great recreational activity that more and more people take it up during a vacation on the beach. It’s a great experience to see the world underwater through a snorkel mask. How to find the Best Waterproof Bag for Snorkeling Unfortunately, some of the locations you might go snorkeling at areas that are […]
Continue readingAt first glance, a dive and a snorkel mask look the same. Well, that is if you leave out the full-face snorkel masks which don’t look anything like a scuba mask. Taking a deeper look at a standard snorkel and dive mask reveals some subtle differences. Snorkel Mask vs Diving Mask Let’s look at the main differences between […]
Continue readingThere’s an ongoing debate between divers whether split fins or regular/blade/paddle fins are better. Regular fins are also usually referred to as paddle fins, blade fins, or full fins. Historically, regular fins are what were the only fins available for diving and snorkeling. Even today many divers prefer paddle fins over splits. There’s no perfect […]
Continue readingAir integration on dive computers are getting a more common sight as they get cheaper and the technology has gotten more reliable. We’ve compiled the arguments on whether or not you should look at an air integrated dive computer or not. Do you need to get an Air Integrated Dive Computer or is that Overkill? […]
Continue readingWhich type of dive computer is better: Wrist or Console Mounted? Technology enabled computers to get smaller and smaller. We are at the point you can wear a sophisticated dive computer at the wrist. But is that the best way to use it? Or is it easier and better to use a console mounted dive […]
Continue readingOver the decades, snorkels for scuba diving and snorkeling have seen quite a bit of innovation. In the old days, there were only wet snorkels with uncomfortable mouthpieces. One thing that you could count on in those days was that you’d end up drinking a lot of water. How these types of snorkels differ from […]
Continue readingAs divers, you see it all the time. Trash floating in the water or collecting at the bottom. But have you ever thought of how long it takes for the trash to break down in the ocean? You’ll be surprised when you see it for yourself. Here’s a short infographic showing a few of the most […]
Continue readingAs much as we love diving, we are land mammals that cross into a foreign world when going underwater. Part of this adjustment is that we have the need to equalize when we dive. Below we share the best tips on equalizing when diving to make it easier the next time you go down. It’s […]
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