Over 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 […]
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Unfortunately, we have to start this review off with some sad news, the Lynx or any other of the dive computers from the Liquivision Enlightened series are no longer produced. You can read more about this here. However, you can still find some devices on Amazon for sale. If you’re interested in a high-end dive […]
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Dive computers are abundant on the market and cater to every type of diver. Whether you’re a recreational or technical diver, you can and will find a match. The Cressi Giotto is targeting the recreational diver. The device has a large display and functionality that allows it to grow with the experience of the diver. […]
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As 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 […]
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As 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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Many recreational divers do not understand the importance of their physical fitness when they dive. They are all worried about their gear and to have the latest dive computers but many do not keep in shape and stay fit in order to improve their safety underwater. How to Get and Stay Fit for Scuba Diving […]
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Bloomberg created an article on six epic scuba dives for every adventurer. They did not look at the usual suspects like Stingray City or Tiger Beach but instead highlighted six destinations that are somewhat less known and crowded. If you’re looking for an adventure then have a look at the list below. You’ll find a […]
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You might have wondered what scuba diver gear you need and what the best use for the different pieces of scuba gear is. If you are new to diving, then you most certainly will struggle to know what you should have and what different scuba dive gear you need. Let’s dive into reviewing the items […]
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The goal to find the best dive watches is impossible to reach without taking into consideration what you’re specifically looking for. To make it easier, we broke it down into several categories and show you the best dive watch in each of them. Buyers Guide to Find the Best Dive Watch You can simply click […]
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Before dive computers became a common sight in the scuba scene, the only reliable way to calculate safe dive times were dive tables. Dive tables were initially created for military use in order to ensure that scuba divers don’t suffer from decompression sickness. Do you need dive tables when you have a dive computer? Technically […]
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When Mares introduced the Puck dive computer, it rocked the boat. It was affordable and delivered all the necessary functionalities that you expect from an entry-level model. Comparing the Puck from Mares with the updated Pro The outstanding feature of the Puck was its single-button navigation. It made it very simple to use even when […]
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Dive computers are rapidly evolving as everything related to IT. Suunto introduces several updates to their existing dive computers and then appends the ‘Novo’ to the name. Let’s have a look below what has changed between the Suunto Zoop Novo vs. Zoop. Comparing the Suunto Zoop with the Novo Early in 2016, Suunto introduced the […]
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The Mares Puck Pro dive computer provides the essential features expected from an entry-level scuba diver computer. This, in addition to its affordable price, makes it an excellent choice for beginners and experienced divers that want a backup to their more sophisticated device. Mares had introduced the Puck dive computer in 2008. It turned the […]
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The most crucial aspect that you should be looking for in a scuba diving computer is whether it is built for amateurs or professionals. As far as the Suunto Zoop Novo Scuba Computer is concerned, its design matches the needs of entry-level scuba divers. As per the requirements of a beginner of the sport, the […]
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Many technical advances have come from military needs. Dive computers are not different. The Navy needed a reliable system for their underwater warfare. They met in 1951 with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in California. The requirements the Navy had was to get a device that reliably monitors the nitrogen loading in the body of […]
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Nitrogen and Oxygen are part of the air we breathe. During diving, Nitrogen concentrations increase in the body and can cause decompression sickness (the bends) when you ascend too fast. The thought behind Nitrox is that the concentration of nitrogen in the gas you breathe is reduced while the concentration of oxygen is increased. This […]
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Dive computers are used by many or nearly all scuba divers today. They replaced the complicated dive tables through the years and gained capabilities with every new model coming out. A reliable and established model is the Cressi Leonardo dive computer that we’ll have a closer look at in this review. The Cressi Leonardo wrist […]
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Before the age of dive computers it was necessary to use dive tables to figure out how long you can stay under water and how many stops you had to make when coming up to avoid risking decompression sickness. You also needed a depth gauge to measure your depth and a dive watch to know […]
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Since dive computers were introduced they gained more and more popularity. There are many models out there targeting all levels of different divers with regards to their experience. One of these is the Suunto D4i Novo dive computer. The D4i series has been around for a while and the ‘Novo’ indicates that this is the […]
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