When you go scuba diving, there are a few essential pieces of equipment without which your dive would be impossible. Your air tanks, regulator, wetsuit, BCD, fins and mask, and snorkel are absolutely essential pieces of equipment. Within each piece of equipment, you can get a variety of different kinds, and this is true for […]
Continue reading
Sitting in the Atlantic Ocean between Miami and Cuba is a cluster of more than 700 islands and cays known as the Bahamas. These islands are a popular spot for vacationers because of the warm weather, sandy beaches, and palm trees. These islands offer great cuisine, nightlife, relaxing beaches and of course water sports. Some […]
Continue reading
One of the greatest sights in the world stretches along the coast of Queensland, Australia, and is known as the Great Barrier Reef. This is the largest coral reef system on the planet. It runs for a long 1400 miles along the coast and is formed of 2900 individual reefs and 900 islands. No wonder […]
Continue reading
One of the most important things you learn when you are being certified to become a diver is that you should always stay with your dive buddy. Losing your dive buddy can be quite an ordeal, causing anxiety and disorientation mid-dive. In most cases, losing your dive buddy will end your dive abruptly, which no […]
Continue reading
Scuba diving isn’t just a fun summer activity that can be done on tropical islands alongside warm sandy beaches. Cold water dives allow scuba divers to discover whole new underwater experiences with unique landscapes and marine life all over the world. You might have only thought of Bali, the Bahamas, and Hawaii for dives while […]
Continue reading
While planning a dive, you might have considered opting for the side mount method over the back mount. The reason divers consider side mount over traditional back mount dives is because of the hype that has been created by those who have tried the method. Divers often feel freer and less bound by equipment during […]
Continue reading
Snorkeling is an activity that does not require a lot of gear. Unfortunately, it needs just enough equipment to make it a headache for some to pick the right mask, snorkel, and fins. Luckily, there are also alternatives where you get everything in one package. You might wonder though whether the components are any good? […]
Continue reading
Buyers Guide to Finding the Best Dive Computer 2020 There is nothing more tranquil than plunging into the abyss and watching the rays of light wafting into the water above you. It’s just you and the never-ending blue. You have corals for a company and the occasional Great White. Scuba Diving is fun, it’s surreal, […]
Continue reading
Fins might seem like a piece of equipment that you don’t have to think about a lot. After all, you’re strapping a piece of rubber or plastic onto your feet to help you propel yourself faster through the water. That’s it! Or, is it? Having a pair of the best scuba diving fins can have […]
Continue reading
Finding the best dive computer under $500 should not be a challenge. That is if you are looking for a DC for recreational diving. Don’t expect to get a device that has features that you’ll need for technical diving. We cover what you can expect from a device at that price point and what you […]
Continue reading
When full-face snorkel goggles were first seen at beaches and lakes around the world people were skeptical. Then they rapidly became more popular and nowadays a full face snorkeling maks is a common sight. Why should you consider using such a full face snorkel mask though? And which ones should you look at? Find out […]
Continue reading
Long locks on surfer dudes and beach waves on babes are often stereotypical looks for water junkies, but have you ever thought about the work that goes into managing the hair underwater? It may be easier for surfers, but when it comes to diving, long hair can be a bit of a task to handle. […]
Continue reading
Summer vacations on sandy beaches, palm trees in the wind and colorful tropical fish – all these things come to mind when people think of scuba diving. Scuba diving is considered a summer activity where you can experience warm water and see vibrant schools of fish. Destinations like Hawaii, Bali, and the Bahamas come to […]
Continue reading
Baja California has many different dive locations to offer. We picked six of them that we think are among the best you can find. Check out our top picks of the best scuba diving in Baja California! Are you looking for your next scuba diving destination, but don’t have the budget to fly halfway across […]
Continue reading
Hawaii offers endless fantastic scuba diving destinations. We compiled a list of what you need to consider, where to go and what gear to bring. There certainly are many more locations to scuba dive in Hawaii than what we list. Feel free to add your own to the list in the comments! If you enjoy […]
Continue reading
If you’re a water sports enthusiast, chances are you have dropped a couple of hundred bucks on a wetsuit. These suits are made of foamed neoprene; they are specifically engineered to be protective underwater. They provide thermal insulation, UV protection and are strong enough to defend against mild stings from marine animals as well as […]
Continue reading
Wreck dives can help you discover a whole new dimension of lost artifacts that tell stories of people and places and a world long gone. You get to discover a vessel that existed on land and was interacted by people who didn’t know that it would end up at the bottom of the ocean. One […]
Continue reading
When you’re going scuba diving recreationally, you don’t really think about all the different equipment that exists out there, and what this different equipment can do for you. Instead, you just think about the fact that you will get to the dive center, they will give you a couple of gas tanks and some equipment, […]
Continue reading
There is a reason why the Beach Boys dedicated a whole song to an island in the Florida Keys; this place is drop-dead gorgeous. The Florida Keys are made up of many small islands that are great for exploring the land, and underwater. The Florida Key islands include islands like Key Largo, Key West, Islamorada, […]
Continue readingSkindiving is one of the best ways you can experience the aquatic world. As a skin diver you don’t require a lot of gear which makes it easy and affordable! It is quite difficult to keep up with all the terms used to define jumping into the water because all the different disciplines seem to […]
Continue reading