Archive for September, 2009


What is the basic equipment needed for scuba diving?

By admin on Sunday, September 27th, 2009 | 3 Comments

I’m hoping to make scuba a new hobby. Don’t worry about getting all new gear, you can rent everything when you get your stuff. However, I would reccomend getting Mask, Snorkel, and Fins at the least. Also maybe look at a wetsuit and boots, depending on where and how often you’ll be diving in certian [...]

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A bubble leaves a scuba divers regulator 30m down in the ocean.?

By admin on Sunday, September 27th, 2009 | 3 Comments

A bubble leaves a scuba divers regulator 30m down in the ocean. How big will it be when it reaches the surface A. Same Size B. Twice the Volume C. 3 times the volume D. 4 times the volume 1 barr (one normal atmosphere) = 10.2 meters of water pressure 30 meters of water pressure [...]

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Scuba Gear?

By admin on Sunday, September 27th, 2009 | 4 Comments

hello i am starting scuba lessons and i have a few questions first, what does it feel like using the respirator and breathing equipment what is the difference between a respirator and a full face mask, how does it feel with a full face mask on, as some people have said it fells wierd, and [...]

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What scuba stuff does the US military use?

By admin on Thursday, September 24th, 2009 | 5 Comments

Fins Mask Snorkel BCD Regulators brand/type/model… Navy Seals, Coast Guard… Pictures would be helpful Thanks in advance Several scuba manufacturers currently have or have had contracts with the military with respect to gear used. U.S. Divers (now AquaLung) being the most recognizable, outfitted the military with much of the gear for years. Oceanic was approached [...]

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Is the Aqua Lung regulators a good choice or is there a better one for the money?

By admin on Thursday, September 24th, 2009 | 2 Comments

I am looking into scuba diving and am leaning towards the aqua lung legend regulator. It is expensive compared to others. Not knowing too much about all the various brands, I am finding it hard to know which one is a good one for the money. The reg you by really depends on the type [...]

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how much does basic scuba gear cost?

By admin on Thursday, September 24th, 2009 | 3 Comments

ive always loved the water and i was wondering how much Scuba Gear costs this means 1.wet suit 2.rebreather 3.tanks 4.lessons 5.diving bag (for if i find something cool) 6.anything else i missed i wanna know how much cheap gear costs also i wanna know how much expensive gear costs. also should i use a [...]

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NRS Wetsuit Jacket Black XS

By admin on Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009 | No Comments

Wear the NRS Wetsuit Jacket over any of our wetsuits for maximum coverage. 2-mm neoprene with Titanium increases warmth without excess bulk. PowerSpan&$153; under the arms gives you plenty of mobility for active paddling. Extended waist, raised collar plus YKK wrist and full-front zippers

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Can anyone recommend good Mask, Fins, and Snorkel.?

By admin on Monday, September 21st, 2009 | 1 Comment

I’m taking a scuba diving certification course and need to buy myself a mask, fins, and snorkel before the course begins. I see the split-fins are popular, but expensive. Can anyone make a good recommendation? The first thing to consider is fit and comfort. If you put the mask on to your face, then inhale [...]

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What do you need to go scuba diving?

By admin on Monday, September 21st, 2009 | 4 Comments

what are the basic things you need to survive and have a good time? I’m big into marine-type things like boating, sailing, etc. but I’ve never dived before. I can’t afford much right now, I know you probably need a regulator, tank, mask. Is there anything else you might need? nothing optional but just what [...]

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is there any difference between a wetsuit for surfing and a wetsuit for scuba diving?

By admin on Monday, September 21st, 2009 | 5 Comments

is there any difference? what are they? dose either have a front zipper, or dose that depend on brand? Once upon a time, there were only wet suits for diving. When I started surfing in the 60s, we wore the same wet suits to surf or dive. Surf wet suits evolved greatly, thanks mostly to [...]

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