Steel versus aluminum: Which is better?
In this article, we’ll compare steel and aluminum cylinders in several critical areas. As you’ll see, steel is usually the better choice.
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Pay more, get less
They say you get what you pay for. Except sometimes you don’t. In an effort to save money you can easily end up paying more and getting less.
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The better way to don fins
Donning fins needn’t be a struggle. Just avoid these three mistakes and use a simple trick that can make getting into fins vastly easier.
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Don’t leave the crew high and dry
Tipping dive boat crew, dive guides and instructors is customary and proper etiquette in the dive community. Here is what you should know.
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Don’t be left behind
Every year, too many divers find themselves left behind because they didn’t act when they had the chance.
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Kick like a frog
Most divers know only the standard flutter kick. There are others, however. Among the most useful is the frog kick.
Don’t go down without it
SMBs are an item that, surprisingly, many divers don’t own. They need to. Learn why.
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Spring Heel Straps: You will never go back
Of all the modifications you can make to your dive gear, none will give you more absolute joy than the addition of spring heel straps. Find out why.
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Your computer fails. Now what?
Can you keep diving if your computer failes between dives. Maybe. But it will depend on a variety of factors.
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It’s only natural
Knowledgeable divers seldom, if ever, use compasses. They rely, instead, on natural navigation. Discover the secrets most experienced divers already know.