“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…
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…
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…
