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By John, on August 25th, 2011%
All About Scuba Diving
Scuba stands for self contained underwater breathing apparatus, although today it is considered to be a word of its own. Scuba diving is a very popular sport but is also considered a profession and is widely used by the military for a variety of things.
Scuba diving is done with the aid of an air tank and breathing device which allows the divers to remain underwater for long periods of time. There are many things to do underwater such as cave diving and deep diving as well as wreck exploration. Scuba diving is used professionally for oil rig explorations and underwater construction.
It is important to have the proper training before beginning any type of underwater diving, especially underwater diving which involves deep depths of swimming. It is dangerous to surface too quickly or to stay underwater for too long, exhausting your air tank.
The term Scuba became popular as a reference to the rebreathers used in World . . . → Read More: All About Scuba Diving
By John, on August 21st, 2011%
A Guide To An Exciting Scuba Diving Experience In Bali
Article by James Chapman
The crystal clear blue waters of Bali offer great scuba diving experience. However, in order to make the best of your holiday, you need to plan it well and be prepared. Many certified sea safari operators conduct the trips to the diving locations, in and around Bali.
The major advantage of planning a scuba diving holiday in the waters of Bali is that it offers great diving opportunities all year long. The warm balmy waters invite you to explore the rich and diverse marine life. There are more than five hundred different species of aquatic life, which makes your dive an out of the world experience. The corals and the exotic fishes make these water a natural aquarium. Bali is perhaps the only place in the world where you can have regular sightings of Oceanic Sunfish. Scuba diving in Bali is much more than a vacation. It is . . . → Read More: A Guide To An Exciting Scuba Diving Experience In Bali
By John, on August 16th, 2011%
Snorkeling as Part of Scuba Dive: How Is It Done?
Article by Allyn Cutts
Beneath the surface of the world’s oceans and seas has been a fascination of mankind’s for thousands of years. Seventy five percent of the Earth’s surface is covered by water, and the landscapes beneath those waters are as rich with life and varied as any on dry land. A scuba dive is the means to experience it.
The ocean and the creatures that inhabit it remain a big mystery to mankind and are still vastly unexplored. While we are discovering what lies beyond our planet in the stars, we still have to discover everything that’s underneath the waters of the Earth.
Out of a desire to explore the waters and mysteries they hold, scuba diving originated. The first thing we know about scuba divers is they don’t go very deep below the water. The ocean is stuffed with so much life it’s not necessary to travel very deep in order . . . → Read More: Snorkeling as Part of Scuba Dive: How Is It Done?
By John, on August 10th, 2011%
Question by Diving Smurf: SCUBA bouyancy, tips and tricks?
I am 15 years old, 1.62 and 49 kg.
I currently dive with a wetsuit and chickenvest, and in saltwater use 4kg (steel 10l cylinder)
Is this a suitable weight for my size?
I am currently interested in doing my PADI PPB course, but does anybody have any good tips for improving my bouyancy and air consumption?
Best answer:
Answer by DougIt will vary from person to person. The thickness of the wetsuit will have a large impact on it also.
Here are my tips for air consumption and bouyancy…
1. Dive more.
2. Dive more, but don’t think about your breathing (just breathe!!).
3. Dive more.
4. Take the PPB course after diving some more.
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By John, on August 7th, 2011%
Question by WillBe: Is it worth buying second hand diving gear?
I have been offered a SUUNTO MOSQUITO watch, a mares 1998 syncro pro BCD in good condition, mares fins in good condition, and old mares reg, scuba pro knife, boots, gloves, weight belt, mares mask, diver warning bouy, 5mm and short Bare wetsuit in great condition, bare bag. all for $ 900 but all bought in the 90′s except for the watch and wet suits.
Best answer:
Answer by KMSThat seems very high for equipment that’s over 8 years old. I love second hand gear, but I’d look around more.
I got my last BC for $ 25 and it had never been used. You can do better than those prices.
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By John, on August 6th, 2011%
Question by lachicadecafe: Scuba divers, what is your favorite regulator mouthpiece? Why?
I really love my Mares reg, but the mouthpiece isn’t the most comfortable so I’m looking into getting a different one for it. Any recommendations?
Thanks!
P.S. I’m so sad… wetsuit season is about to end here in the midwest, and since I’m not into drysuit diving yet, unless I get to go someplace warm over the winter, diving is just about done for me until the spring… boooooo!!!!!
I do have a 7mm jumpsuit that so far has been great, and also gloves. A hooded vest or a 1/2 mm suit under the 7mm have both been recommended to me as well. Last weekend I used a long-sleeved t-shirt, which reduced the “slosh” factor a bit… you know how it is when new water sloshes into your wetsuit!
Sooner or later I will end up in a drysuit, I can’t bear the thought of several months without diving!
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By John, on August 4th, 2011%
Question by guy: 7mm or 5/4mm wetsuit, sometimes with hood?
Shopping for a wetsuit for SCUBA and finally managed to find a reasonably priced “tall” size (I’m 6’2 and only 160lbs), now I’m having trouble deciding if I should go with the 7mm or the 5/4mm. Cost isn’t a factor here because they’re both the same and both are available in the medium-tall size I need. I only can’t decide on the thickness because I want it to be versatile. I want a suit that can perform both where I live- Chicago area. And on more tropical/warm water trips. I originally planned (before seeing the 7 on sale) to get the 5/4 and use a hood for colder water. Now with the 7 being an option I know it would be better for my colder local dives, but am wondering if its overkill in, say, Hawaii or Puerto Rico. Any suggestions?
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Answer by moviebuffThe right wetsuit thickness for you depends on . . . → Read More: 7mm or 5/4mm wetsuit, sometimes with hood?
By John, on July 28th, 2011%
Question by kdoggsw: Difference between wetsuits and drysuits?
When scuba diving in a temps of water, what is the difference between wetsuits and drysuits? Besides the price, what are the pros and cons of each?
Best answer:
Answer by zmortisI’m not a professional diver, but on the surface I would guess that a wetsuit will insulate a diver to a degree, but still allows the wearer’s skin to become wet when immersed in water. The drysuit also insulates the diver to a higher degree by keeping the majority of skin surface of the diver dry. I hope this helps.
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By John, on July 27th, 2011%
Question by Hannah Banana: How to stay Warm in the Water?
I’m going scuba diving today in 60 degree water. Last time I did that I was FREEZING! I was wearing a wetsuit, and im wearing a wetsuit today. Any other tips to stay warm pplleeaasseee?
Best answer:
Answer by ec123456789ablejust jump in as fast as possible and let your body adjust to the cold temperature.
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By John, on July 16th, 2011%
Question by Matt: What is the best way to keep warm in a wetsuit in cold ocean water?
My wife and I are scuba diving this weekend near Catalina Island (off the southern coast of California), and the waters is going to be about 58 degrees. We have 7mm wetsuits, 3mm gloves, 6.5mm boots, and something like 5mm hoods, with a 3mm vest (which covers the entire trunk of the body).
I’ll probably be fine, since I’m used to swimming in cold Colorado lakes with a 3mm shorty wetsuit, and I can swim on the beach in LA without anything, but my wife gets REALLY cold, really easily.
She wants to know if there’s any good tips or tricks to keep warm in the water, in addition to all our equipment that we already have. We have waterproof hand/body warmers on the way, but they probably won’t arrive in time since somehow the shipment took a wrong turn.
She has a . . . → Read More: What is the best way to keep warm in a wetsuit in cold ocean water?
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