When it comes to diving equipment, ideal fit should always be a high priority. You can go to a social event with a jacket that is one size up, but if you go to a dive with a fin or a wetsuit that is loose, then it may turn out to be a very different … Read more
There was a time when diving was completely dependent upon dive tables. Bottom times were short and dives were carefully planned to the second. Then dive computers came and multi-level diving in its true sense, became possible. It was a revolution! Bottom times were increased since unlike a dive table that assumes a square profile, … Read more
If we were to make a list of top diving states in the US, then those would be California, Florida, New York, Texas, Virginia, Maryland and DC. Besides the first two, diving populations in all others do not have access to crystal clear, blue waters and frequently travel to far off destinations to dive. Thus … Read more
Color has an interesting relationship with depth. As depth increases, color vanishes. It vanishes in the same order in which it appears in the rainbow. Red goes first, then violets, followed by ultra-violets. Since diving can become a colorless and bland experience, diving lights can greatly enhance the experience of a dive. Furthermore, diving during … Read more
Divers often have different preferences in diving, and buoyancy compensators are designed to reflect those. Since the criteria for evaluation is different, “best” for one group may not be the best for another. The purpose of this article is not to convince you of which approach to buoyancy control you should adopt, but more to … Read more