Archive for July, 2009


What do you have to do to get PADI scuba ceritifcation?

By admin on Thursday, July 30th, 2009 | 2 Comments

im starting the first class tomorrow and when my aunt got certified 20 years ago they would make her swim tons of laps and dive down to the bottom of the pool to put the equipment on and like rip it off her and i’m wondering if they still do that stuff It’s not nearly [...]

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i am learning to scuba dive and want to know what would be the best fins to use?

By admin on Thursday, July 30th, 2009 | 2 Comments

Depends on the type of diving you are going to pursue, and how much time you are going to spend diving. Your dive center should be able to recommend the proper set of fins. If you are going to be a resort diver – you will be going on a dive vacation maybe once a [...]

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Need help understanding scuba gear?

By admin on Thursday, July 30th, 2009 | 1 Comment

What is the difference of HP LP ports in terms of use on a scuba regulator? And why would you need 2 HP Ports on a scuba regulator? Also is this a good regulator to get for the Southern California http://www.leisurepro.com/Prod/SCPM2R1.html I ask because I don’t know what I should be looking for in a [...]

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I need SCUBA wetsuit help!?

By admin on Thursday, July 30th, 2009 | 1 Comment

I have been looking into taking SCUBA lessions at my local dive shop. I am currently around 210 pds at 5’11 (female). I have been looking at different wet suits but the size that i wear in street clothing (12-14) says it will not fit me. Most of the wetsuits that i find will only [...]

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Why can’t people who spear fish wear scuba gear?

By admin on Thursday, July 30th, 2009 | 2 Comments

I was watching Sharkweek and they mentioned that people who go spear fishing by law are not allowed to wear Scuba Gear. I was wondering if someone could elaborate more on that law. Thank you! "Spearfishing may be done using free-diving, snorkeling, or scuba diving techniques. However, spearfishing while using SCUBA or other artificial breathing [...]

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Homemade Scuba Gear

By admin on Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 | 25 Comments

This is some home-made Scuba Gear me and my friend put together summer of ’06. The main air tank is actually a garden sprayer, and holds about 8 liters (2 gallons) of air compressed at 40psi. The tank is encased in concrete to make it neutrally boyant. The tubes across my chest are filled with [...]

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How to properly clean your wetsuit after diving

By admin on Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 | 1 Comment

This instructional video by Scuba.com will show you how to properly wash and keep your wetsuit nice and clean. You will always want to hose it down with fresh water inside and out. Make sure when you dry your suit you keep it out of the sun too. Duration : 0:1:3

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2005-10 Marsa Alam Deep South Scuba Diving 1/3

By admin on Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 | 8 Comments

Marsa Alam Deep South Scuba Diving, Oct 2005. Liveaboard was Spirit of Folk run by Emperor Divers. Booked through Blue Ocean Diving. www.sheerman-chase.org.uk www.emperordivers.com www.blueoceandiving.co.uk Duration : 0:5:42

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Increase Website Traffic a Variety of Ways

By admin on Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 | No Comments

You have to increase website traffic once you have set up your online presence for your business. Even if you’ve had your website professionally designed and you are selling a great product or service, you can’t succeed without high traffic and unique visitors. Sitting back and waiting for it to happen won’t work. To increase [...]

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Maui Underwater Scuba Getaway

By admin on Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 | No Comments

When planning your next vacation you may want to consider a fun-filled getaway to the second largest island in Hawaii, Maui. There are so many adventurous, as well as, relaxing things to experience on a Maui vacation that you may never want to go home. One of the most common things to do on your [...]

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