Posts Tagged ‘dive equipment’
Help, I’m too scared to remove my mask underwater! Diving tips
Are you nearing your open water/certification dives and are terrified of the mask removal skill? Have you considered bribing your instructor to skip the skill? Or are you a newly certified diver who just managed to pull off the mask removal but now are so put off by the thought of having to remove a mask that you don’t look forward to diving? Read the rest of this entry »
The dry bag – don’t get soaked without
If there is one thing I have been really grateful for during my trips out on the water, it has been the dry bag.
Five must-have accessories for your next diving holiday

UPDATED 20th December, 2010
Are you looking for inexpensive Christmas presents for the divers on your list? How about getting them some little items that’ll may make their dive travels a bit easier. While their life may not depend on these items, their diving and travels will be more hassle-free with a few handy accessories. Your diving friends may be left wondering “Now how did I ever manage without them?” Read the rest of this entry »
The dive bag – travel with ease and keep your equipment safe
A big dive bag or dive gear luggage is a very important piece of equipment. It transports your gear, keeping them safe against loss, theft and damage. A sturdy, secure and easy-to-use dive bag is essential to get all your equipment from place to place. Read the rest of this entry »
Split fins or paddle fins? A divers dilemma
Updated August 20, 2010
One of the most heated discussions you can have about diving equipment concerns the “which is better, paddle or split fin?” question. Everyone has an opinion on this. Read the rest of this entry »
Help, my diving mask leaks! Equipment tips
A mask that lets in water can spoil a good dive. It’s a real pain to have to spend most of your dive clearing a mask instead of taking in the underwater surroundings. It was extremely annoying when I was new – and I wasn’t alone. Read the rest of this entry »
How you can be a more responsible diver – Part 3
How you can be a more responsible diver – Part 2
How you can be a more responsible diver – Part 1
Your next dive
In the third and final part of this series, we look at what you can do on your next dive to help protect the underwater environment and make your diving safer and more enjoyable. Read the rest of this entry »






