Defeating Your Gear’s Worst Enemy
Your dive gear represents a substantial investment. Unfortunately, there is an element that is conspiring to damage that investment. Learn how to stop it.
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How-to Information
Dramatically improve compass accuracy
Underwater, compass navigation only seems to work over short distances. A simple technique, however, can make it work accurately over longer distances.
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Understanding the Buoyancy Control Pyramid
Too many divers leave their entry-level scuba course with the impression that buoyancy control revolves solely around pushing buttons on a BC. Guess what? It doesn’t.
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Why dive at night?
Night diving allows you to enjoy some unforgettable encounters and see the underwater world in a way you can’t experience during the day.
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What is Technical Diving?
Many divers assume they know what technical diving is and they mostly get it right. But not entirely.
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Why Dive Nitrox?
Longer bottom times. Shorter surface intervals. And, possibly, greater safety margins. This explains why so many divers choose to dive Nitrox.
Wear only the weight you need
Why do experienced dive professionals stress not overweighting yourself? It’s actually for several reasons.
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Choosing the right exposure suit
Few things detract from your enjoyment of diving more than being cold. So how do you choose the right exposure suit for conditions?
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Wetsuits and buoyancy
So many variables that come into play when determining the ideal amount of weight to use, there is simply no way someone else can tell you how much weight you will need.
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How exposure suits work
Exposure suits don’t “make” you warm; they slow down heat loss. But how do they do that?
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