Tag archive for ‘Tips’
A Guide to… SCUBA Masks
Masks We go diving to see the underwater world. We want to gaze at a whale shark cruising above our heads, we want to ogle as a manta ray glides below our feet and the chance to glimpse a sea turtle is a big excitement for any diver. What links all these statements is our [...]
Buoyancy – Get Neutral, Horizontal and Efficient!
The Need For Buoyancy Control Even the most novice diver knows that buoyancy in diving is important, despite it being one of the most difficult skills to master in the sport. A diver’s ability to maintain good buoyancy will drastically affect every other aspect of their diving; from their air usage to their ability to [...]
Scuba Gear You Never Knew You Needed
Every rookie diver knows what they need to buy once they decide to invest in a full set of SCUBA gear. They will spend hours deciding if they need the top of the line regulator or if they can make-do with the second best. They will try on several BCDs and still not be satisfied. [...]
Tips on How to Find the Best Dive Regulator
When you are in the process of buying scuba gear and regulators, you must first check out the various Diving Regulator Reviews that are available in the market to understand your need and an insight regarding the best diving regulators that are available in the market. A proper review will allow you to decide what [...]
Scuba Diving Hand Signals
Good communication with your dive buddy is important, not just in an emergency, but also to monitor each other’s progress, share underwater experiences, and agree when to end the dive. The most effective method of communication is to use hand signals. Using hand signals Verbal communication is not an option underwater unless you are wearing [...]
Dive fitness
As a diver, you are reliant on your body as well as your gear for a safe and enjoyable dive—so make sure both are well maintained. Diving regularly helps keep you in shape, but it is important to maintain your fitness levels if you go for long periods without diving. How fitness affects diving Staying [...]
Headaches during / after scuba diving
From time to time in all cases minor headaches may occur during scuba diving, but what if every time you go to the surface with a headache? In this case you’ll have to look for the reasons and they can be many. Continuous dull pain behind the head is often linked with problems of the [...]
Scuba Diving: Myth and Reality
Myth: Diving is Sport for the elderly. Reality: If you think that diving is not sufficient extreme for you, then you know very little about this sport. I am sure that most people dive in pleasant and quiet water and look at the nice quiet fishes. But if you’ll pass a special course of training [...]
4 steps to do in silted water
Scuba diving: As any other sport especially extreme one’s, are risky. It’s very likely that you’ll once appear in such position that I’m going to post about and this 4 Step Help Guide is mostly dedicated for beginner divers. Beginners usually panic, when the water around them gets dirty, silted. Yes! It’s hard to see, hard [...]
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