For many divers, diving in strong currents can be an exhilarating experience. However, if you are not prepared and do not exercise caution, it can soon turn into a nightmare. The current can push you away from your dive site and your buddies, and sweep you into the open sea. To stay safe in the […]
Continue readingSnorkeling is a great way of getting a glimpse of what happens under the water surface and what life in the ocean is like. Getting to swim with the fish and exploring their world is what snorkelers live for. Yet, sometimes you see something just out of reach and you might wonder on how deep […]
Continue readingScuba dive fins are an essential piece of equipment in the puzzle of getting all your dive gear. They are essential pieces of equipment whether you scuba dive, snorkel, or free dive. For all three sports, you need fins to propel yourself through the water. Scuba fins make it easier and reduce the effort that […]
Continue readingGoing on any sort of snorkeling trip you see more and more people use full-face snorkel masks. The reasons for choosing a full-face snorkel mask are obvious. These full face snorkel masks are great for adults and kids as they make snorkeling so much more comfortable. Yet, there also have been safety concerns. Let’s shed […]
Continue readingLooking at a snorkel vest, you immediately think of a life jacket. Yet, there are profound differences between the too. The purpose of a life jacket is to keep you afloat until you can be rescued. The design of a snorkeling vest also allows you to float, but foremost it gives you control over your […]
Continue readingComparing the Cressi Leonardo and the Giotto Cressi designed two dive computers themselves: Leonardo and Giotto. While the Cressi Leonardo dive computer targets the entry-level market, the Giotto targets pretty much any experience level in the recreational diving market. Besides them targeting slightly different markets, what are the differences when you compare the Cressi Leonardo […]
Continue readingHave you ever wondered why the average snorkel is very short? It may seem as though an extra-long snorkel would be a better investment because it means you can reach greater depths when you dive in water while breathing in air from above the surface. The short design of the snorkel is intentional. There are […]
Continue readingEvery dive boat you get on it seems there is that person with a story about how they went scuba diving without certification. Their friend, or a friend of a friend, took them out, and they went diving. These stories may seem like they are a little far-fetched, but many people go scuba diving without […]
Continue readingWith the pressure that you are putting your body under when you’re diving, you’ll want to take some extra care with your body. This means considering what else you’re doing around your diving and making sure that you’re not putting your body through any extra stress. What are the concerns when it comes to scuba diving […]
Continue readingSo, the guide books told you all that you need to know about diving: where to practice, what rebreather to use, how to stay safe underwater. But one thing that you probably haven’t been taught is what you should wear underneath your wetsuit when you go scuba diving! Why would you Wear Undergarments under your […]
Continue readingHave you ever wondered why underwater photos often show the diver with only a swimsuit and rash guard? Rarely do you see a wetsuit and it feels like a drysuit is pretty much never to be seen. Yet, when you dive yourself you know that you need either. What are the differences when you compare […]
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