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Wetsuit Care 101: Handling Surface test and large Tears
When the winter season ends, it will soon be time to switch from your drysuit to your wetsuit.However, upon retrieving your wetsuit from storage, you may notice some surface tears. This is a common result of extensive diving last summer.Before proceeding, consider whether you intend to use the wetsuit as it is. It’s important to […] -
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The Dive Compass Demystified:Techniques for Confident Navigation
Today we will discuss the compass for scuba diving and its features. It has gained notoriety as one of the most challenging pieces of equipment to understand and use. While you might have received some instruction upon obtaining your scuba diving, certification it’s not uncommon to forget if you do not use it often and […] -
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Demystifying Oxygen Tanks: Why Diving Tanks Aren’t Filled with Pure Oxygen
One of the most common misunderstandings for non-divers is the use of the term “oxygen tank (cylinder)”.” Typically with news reporting.If a diver were to mistakenly refer to their tank as an “oxygen tank”…It could lead to an embarrassing situation, so let’s clear up this confusion right away!It’s important to note that the tank contains […] -
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Preparing for the Perfect Storm: Tracking Typhoon Intensity
In the year 2016, Typhoons made a late appearance in Japan. It ranked as the second-latest occurrence in recorded statistics for this country.While a lack of typhoon is much to the delight of divers, this extended absence led to a rise in sea temperature. This usually causes widespread coral bleaching events.In 2017, we saw the […] -
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BCD Buying Guide: 8 Tips for Diving Enthusiasts
Let’s dive in, full throttle!If you’re planning many exhilarating dives annually, this can lead to hefty gear rental fees…But, if we think beyond just getting a certification and a few dives sessions, there’s a smart financial move: invest in your own gear. This not only lets you explore whenever you want, but also saves you […] -
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Diving into the Secrets of Underwater Color Perception
From your early days of scuba diving, you may soon experience a myriad of brightly colorful fish especially when visiting tropical diving destinations around the globe. While diving deeper and deeper you will encounter and see different species.For example, when reaching around 100 feet (30 meters) you may see the one shown in this picture below:”Wow, […] -
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From Package to Performance: Prepping Your New Dive Mask for Success
Remember transitioning from the basic masks we started with when we first received our scuba diving licenses and moving up to even more stylish and impressive masks…?Initially, when we got our licenses, we didn’t possess much, but as we saw others with attractive masks, the desire grew in us…Usually, a year after obtaining a license, […] -
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Maximizing Your Dive: Factors Affecting Time with a Single Cylinder!
This is the most asked question by non-divers and tourists. It even happens during the preparation phase at the beach or after returning from a dive.People might have the impression that the tank isn’t very large…But, inside the Cylinder, there is air compressed to 200 times the normal pressure. It’s not pure oxygen, but rather […] -
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Lights of the Ocean: The Glowing Plankton Phenomenon
For those unfamiliar with diving, the idea of venturing into the sea late at night might be challenging.For divers, encountering these radiant creatures is a cherished experience.Scenes like these become treasured memories!Though it might not happen every day, seeing glowing plankton is actually quite common.It is no exaggeration to say that even though it is […] -
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Weighting for Success: Nail Your Diving Weights with Ease
When it comes to adjusting buoyancy underwater, two important things come to the rescue. One is the buoyancy compensator (BC) and the other is your lungs. However, an appropriate amount of weight is important to achieve comfortable neutral buoyancy.Yet, it’s not just about getting the weight right; there’s more to consider.The way you distribute the weight […]