Archive for September, 2009


What sort of scuba gear is best for saltwater muff diving?

There’s a place in N. Ireland called Muff that has a diving club. Guess what they’re called?……..Yep, Muff Divers!

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Can you get scuba diving equipment for horses?

I want to be able to ride my horse under water for an art project. Also, how long can a horse hold its breath for? ……wow. That is supposed to be a joke right?

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So I’m wondering how I can get into scuba diving and sky diving….?

I live in Arkansas…i know….i know… but I am really interested in learning to scuba dive and I want to go sky diving at least once…What do I need to buy? I don’t want to go into this scuba thing not knowing and then get taken for a ride and pay a lot of money [...]

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What will happen if you don’t keep exhaling if u lose ur second stage regulator?

I am gonna learn to scuba dive at Mermet Springs (Southern Illinois) this July and i was reading my OPEN WATER DIVER workbook and I saw that you shouldn’t hold ur breath and I was just wondering why? will ur lungs explode or sumthing? As you will learn in your SCUBA class, if you ascend [...]

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what’s the best all around scuba gear ?

I want to but my own gear complete set up, and I’m going to be diving in Monterey,Ca mostly. But I want a set up that could handle even colder water like canada with no problems. And I want dependable strenght, so I can rely on it with a great warranty. Please Help! I’ve ice [...]

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have you ever tried scuba diving ?

I’ve always wanted to try scuba diving, but i haven’t done it yet, what is it like to scuba dive ? How do you breathe? do you breathe the same with the regulator in your mouth ? Yes, you breathe the same. At the same rate and the same volume as you are now, sitting [...]

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How much money does beginner’s scuba diving gear usually cost?

I am not looking for "top of the line" stuff. I am just looking for gear that is will work for a beginner. New or used? You’ll save 50% on used but you ought to ensure everything fits correctly and has been professionally serviced before purchase. New kit will set you back at least a [...]

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How much does it cost to buy basic Scuba Diving Equipment?

When you answer please provide a list of basic scuba equipment with prices, and a list of scuba accessories with prices. Scuba Diving not snorkel please Basic dive gear includes BCD $250-$600 Tank $150-$200 Regs $250-$600 add a computer add $250-$1700 Mask, Fins, Snorkel $80-$200 Full Wet Suit depending on type and size $100-$800 I [...]

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Full Foot Fins or Open Heel Fins?

I’ve started snorkeling and am looking into starting SCUBA diving. I haven’t bought fins yet and there are SOOO many to choose from. I live in South FL and was wondering if I should get the open fins with neoprene boots or the full foot ones. I need a pair that will work equally well [...]

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are scuba diver regulators allowed on aircraft.?

Yes they are. It’s advisable to carry them as part of your carry on luggage. You don’t want the cargo handlers knocking them about.

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