Archive for June, 2009


Quiksilver 1mm Kids Syncro Strobe Long Sleeve Jacket – Surfing – Scuba diving equipment & gear

By admin on Tuesday, June 30th, 2009 | No Comments

1mm Hyperstretch material on shoulder and arms – stretches 200% more than standard neoprene 1mm chest underarms and gusset UV and rash protection Boardshort connector Extremely lightweight and durable Can be worn by itself in warm water or under another suit for added warmth Key Loop COLOR: Black with White accents SIZES: Medium through 3XLarge FULL [...]

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What is involved in becoming certified in Scuba diving (cost-certification-equipment needed)?

By admin on Monday, June 29th, 2009 | 7 Comments

As I read about becoming PADI certified for open water dives, I see different prices for the classroom and pool dives, plus are additional dives required (with extra fees?) neccessary for certification and why do I have to buy certain equipment of my own for certification, like snorkel, fins, boots and mask. Is this typical? [...]

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benefits of using fins in the swimming pool?

By admin on Monday, June 29th, 2009 | 6 Comments

I'm thinking of buying some swimming pool fins (not the scuba type, the ones designed for swimming training) I can't find much info on the benefits of using them though. I'm assuming they give more of a leg workout, which is what I'm after. Any info or links is much appreciated. Buy the Fins! Get [...]

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As a SCUBA diver descends below the water surface increasing her depth….?

By admin on Monday, June 29th, 2009 | 2 Comments

As a SCUBA diver descends below the water surface increasing her depth, she experiences increasing pressure. Recall that the job of a Scuba Regulator is to deliver air to the diver at the ambient pressure (that is, the pressure of the surrounding water at the diver’s current depth). If the diver is breathing air from [...]

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do you need to be a good swimer to be able to scuba dive?

By admin on Saturday, June 27th, 2009 | 5 Comments

od cause you have all that equipment with you as well as an air supply better that sknorkaling You need to be able to swim, but you don't have to be able to swim like a professional! It depends mostly on what qualification that you require. If it's only for a DSD (Discover Scuba Diving [...]

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scuba diving-fins?

By admin on Saturday, June 27th, 2009 | 7 Comments

What are the best fins, brand name, for wet tsuit diving? THERE IS SCUBAPRO, CRESSI, MARES, AQUALUNG, ETC. AS THERE ARE MANY TO CHOOSE FROM, I WOULD SUGJEST A PAIR THAT'S NOT TOO HEAVY SO AS NOT TO PUT TOO MUCH STRESS ON YOUR LEGS WHEN YOUR DIVING FOR A SPECIFIC LENGTH OF TIME…

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Scuba divers, what is your favorite regulator mouthpiece? Why?

By admin on Saturday, June 27th, 2009 | 2 Comments

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 [...]

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Are there wetsuits for slightly bigger women?

By admin on Saturday, June 27th, 2009 | 2 Comments

Are there wetsuits for women (full and shorties) that are available for slightly bigger women? I am in-between a size 16/18 and have just become scuba certified. I would like to buy a wetsuit for diving in the carribbean, so probably a 3/2mm. The ones I have seen for women seem to be designed for [...]

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Which is the best place to buy scuba gear online?

By admin on Saturday, June 27th, 2009 | 2 Comments

I am trying to find a cool, half length (knee and elbow length) bodysuit (wetsuit) Leisurepro.com is a place that I have purchased gear from in the past. They usually have top gear at good prices and their return policy never was a hassle for me. That said, at times I've had questions about my [...]

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Advice of Scuba Diving Equipment – Anneka Svenska

By admin on Wednesday, June 24th, 2009 | No Comments

Extract from TV show about Scuba Diving. Presented by Anneka Tanaka-Svenska Duration : 0:0:17

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