Deception spells doom for divers who enter a cave system. After they made their way past the narrow opening in the freshwater spring, the cave system opened up in front of Cliff and Andrew. Cliff had been inside the cave several times, but it was the first time for Andrew. He was a little nervous, …
The majority of recreational scuba divers are not ready to be exposed to an overhead environment, such as the cavern portion of a flooded cave. Darkness, confinement, minimum experience or worse, minimum level of training (since the open water diver certification is a prerequisite), poor buoyancy control skills, lack of a clean equipment configuration, relaying …
Pro photography tips for photographing over/under split shots. The destinations we visit as scuba divers are some of the most beautiful in the world. We dive on incredible reefs, witness unique marine-life behavior, learn about local cultures, and absorb the rhythm of exotic landscapes. Photographers face the continual challenge of portraying these places in just …
We doubt we’re the first to tell you, 2020 was different. Last March sent millions of people to work from home for what we thought would be two weeks. That extended into the summer and for some, working remotely has no end date. However, there are many folks who are going to or have already …
To reel, or not to reel, that is the question. Sometimes it can be fun, Tho it can be a pain to run. Sometimes it works well; Other times it is hell. To reel, or not to reel, that is the question. Do you know Where the wreck will let you go? Sometimes you need …
Everybody wants to go tech now. I thought about it a couple of times. It sounds great, in theory. Carry more gas, learn proper decompression procedures, go deeper, stay down longer, and explore even further. That’s the goal with technical diving, right? There was a time when I thought I wanted to go the technical …
I’ve recently been coaching some divers on ways to improve their neutral buoyancy hover when in the water. A common thing I’ve seen is a diver maintaining their buoyancy by finning. There are many reasons why this may happen, including weighting, kit setup, etc. After eliminating all of the other more common reasons, I’ve found …
During the cylinder inspection process, inspecting the threads is often considered the most difficult to view and assess. Common approved procedures allow for a light and mirror to be moved around the inside of the threads, looking for corrosion or cracks. If something is located, it is difficult to assess. The mirror has a small …
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Diving Tips: Saving AirDo you breathe your tank down faster than your buddy? Here are 5 diving tips to help conserve your oxygen and extend your bottom time. 1. Fix the small leaksEven a tiny stream of bubbles from an O-ring or an inflator swivel adds up over 40 minutes, and may be a sign …
t is a well-known fact that eating healthy foods can have many positive effects on your body. In addition to boosting your immune system, a well-rounded diet can help influence your health in other ways as well. Did you know that eating well can also help keep your heart healthy and functioning properly too? Here …