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Is Your SCUBA Diving Tool Box Complete? Don’t Limit Yourself

admin — Sun, 08 Dec 2019 18:54:00 +0000

I like wine and I’m often asked, “What type of wine do you drink?” My answer is, “I prefer reds but, I like them all and the type of wine I drink depends on the food and the occasion.” The same can be said for SCUBA diving equipment. I have several different types of gear…

Snorkelbuoy – Don’t Lose Your Mask!

admin — Sun, 08 Dec 2019 17:26:20 +0000

Every now and then, we come across a new idea and think, “Wow! Why didn’t I think of that?” The Snorkelbuoy® is one of those ideas; a compact, lightweight accessory that attaches to a snorkel and has enough buoyancy to float both a snorkel and mask in fresh or salt water. It’s a simple concept…

Florida Diver Down Flag Law Effective July 1, 2014

admin — Sun, 08 Dec 2019 15:09:41 +0000

A new dive flag law HB 1049: Divers- was signed into law by Governor Rick Scott on June 13th and will be effective beginning July 1st 2014. The new law “Requires all divers to prominently display divers-down flags or buoys in areas in which diving occurs; requires vessel operators encountering divers-down buoys to take specified…

The DIN Valve for SCUBA Divers

admin — Sun, 08 Dec 2019 11:37:29 +0000

“Everything you ever wanted to know about tank valves but were afraid to ask.” Most SCUBA divers are quite familiar with the lowly “K-Valve” that works with the yoke fitting on most regulators. It is the standard on the “aluminum 80” that the majority of us learned to dive with and that inhabits tank racks…

Technical BCD is the Best Choice for Divers

admin — Sun, 08 Dec 2019 11:11:16 +0000

With all the gear manufacturers and all the different models on the market, selecting the ideal BCD can be a daunting task. The choices are seemingly endless, with different styles, different features, and an array of attractive color schemes, but how do you know which one is right for you? And, after the choice is…

The Importance of a Complete Save-A-Dive Kit

admin — Sun, 08 Dec 2019 01:04:41 +0000

A Dive is a Terrible Thing to Waste- Be Prepared During your Openwater class your instructor likely mentioned, or maybe even stressed the importance of, a seemingly magical and possibly random collection of extra gear we lovingly refer to as the “Save-A-Dive Kit.” It is likely you noted this suggestion, along with the numerous other…

Be Prepared for Any Emergency When SCUBA Diving

admin — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 22:32:54 +0000

Who brings an adjustable wrench along with them on a cave dive? There is at least one diver who does and it certainly came in handy on a dive. It served as a subtle reminder that divers should carefully consider their gear and put thought into what is brought underwater and what’s left behind on…

KISS Spirit Sidewinder Rebreather – The Rest of the Story

admin — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 23:30:09 +0000

When technical diving legend Tom Mount of IANTD says good things about a new rebreather it gets your attention. Moreover, when sidemount guru Edd Sorenson endorses the unit and has assisted in the design it means that the creative technical team of Mike Young at KISS Rebreathers must be on to something good. After hearing…