What is considered a deep dive? Different divers have different ideas about when a dive is considered a deep dive.
New to Scuba
Do we really need to bring knives when we dive? And if so, what kind of knife is the best to bring?
Landlocked Scuba divers have a couple of choices: A) take divecations or B) dive in your backyard.
It never hurts to be reminded why we train. Recently, I was reminded why I took my Rescue Diver certification, and why rescue scenarios are a part of both the Divemaster and Instructor training with most organizations.
Both snorkeling and scuba diving are brilliant sports in many ways. It is hard to compare the two, one is 2D viewed from above and the other is a 3D world viewed from within.
The fact of the matter is that every piece of core dive gear is of vital importance.
If you have not yet experienced the ocean at night, we highly recommend it.
For some it´s the adrenaline rush of the exploring the deep waters, for others it´s the beauty of the reef and the marine life that inhabits it.
Everyone knows that being dehydrated is bad in general, but was the significance of hydration during scuba diving explained to you?
Taking a camera on a dive requires a few extra skills in addition to what you’ve already learned during your “regular” dives.
If you inflate to ascend, you run a big risk of an out of control ascent.
During your open water certification you were taught how to use dive tables. Who here actually uses them each time they dive? *cue crickets*
When we first get certified, we’re told all about safety.
Let’s face it, after all the course materials, after all the pool work, competence comes from diving in open water conditions.
If you are a diver, chances are pretty good that sometime, probably several times, someone has asked you the question, “ Isn’t diving dangerous?”
Enjoy Longer Dives: Tips on reducing air consumption rates.
Have you ever been on a dive without a local dive guide or divemaster, and wondered, “Where is the boat?”