Apr 18 2008
By Greg Deskin
Every dive shop, dive boat, and scuba diver uses scuba tanks. While we all have used the standard Aluminum 80 cubic foot tank, we have seen a great many different size and shapes in other scuba tanks. Each of the “different” scuba tanks have a unique advantage/disadvantage, use, and cost. How can you choose the right scuba tank?
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Apr 18 2008
By Greg Deskin
The first question you must ask when getting a prescription scuba mask is; do you really need one? At first this might seem like a stupid question, but underwater you will experience a 25% magnification as the light bends going from water, through the glass lens, through the air space in you mask and finally to your eye. This magnification means that some individuals do not need underwater lens correction. The second reason you might not need a prescription mask is you might be considering wearing contact lens.
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Apr 18 2008
By Greg Deskin
Most exert divers will agree that equipment flexibility with dive gear is paramount to a safe dive. Proper scuba equipment configuration matters on all dives. It doesn’t matter if the dive is a wreck dive, deep dive, shore dive, or even a boat dive; we need our dive equipment to be flexible and in the proper configuration. While at first glance, double tank setups and flexibility should never be used in the same sentence, the world is changing fast…….. Continue Reading »
Mar 21 2008
By: Kaitlin Carruth
An air compressor is used to power air tools such as spray guns, air sanders, air wrenches, air hammers, and much more. While not as widely used, air tools are more powerful than traditional electric power tools. Air tools offer more torque and RPM than electric tools not to mention that they are significantly lighter (since they do not have their own individual electric motors) which makes them much easier to handle. Air tools are also less expensive, more versatile, and longer lasting. Overall, an air tool accomplishes a task more rapidly and effectively. … Continue Reading »
Mar 21 2008
By: joediver
Scuba diving as an activity is popular among many, for its challenging yet calming effects in being able to explore the beauty of life under the sea. But, the sport, with its numerous soothing benefits, has an enormous responsibility for divers. One wrong move, the enjoyable event could become a diver’s most terrible experience that could very well be his last. With its fame, scuba diving has also become notorious for unforeseen accidents or fatalities caused by unnecessary neglect. The keys to deriving hard-earned enjoyment from the activity are good training, presence of mind, and dependable scuba diving equipment.
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Feb 22 2008
By Ilse Hagen
Before you can call yourself a scuba diver, you will need to familiarize yourself with the equipment used in this activity. Scuba regulators, for instance, are a definite must-have when you go undersea. Basically, these regulators allow you to breathe underwater by adjusting the air pressure coming from the tank to match that of the one found in water.
First stage regulator
The first stage of scuba regulators work to control the air pressure coming out of the tank. It keeps pressure from flowing in unmanageable gushes. It essentially adjusts the pressure just so it is balanced against the ambient water pressure.
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Jan 30 2008
by Aazdak Alisimo
For many years divers were forced to wear bulky gear in order to work underwater. In modern times, bulk is out. Now diving gear tends to be thin and light. Thank God!Scuba diving gear is fairly simple, but it is also very essential. There is little margin for error in diving and safety considerations require that the gear used is equal to the task. The first piece of gear is the basic mask. The mask has the purpose of forming a small space for the air to be held for breathing. It also serves to provide vision and keep the water from the eyes and nose. A good mask must fit tightly to form a seal capable of keeping the air in and the water out. It should also be made of scratch proof glass or plastic in order to provide clear vision.
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Jan 20 2008
By Lilah Tusko
Scuba diving has some important equipment you will need. BCD or buoyancy compensator device is one of the most important equipment you need. BCD is to allow you to float on the surface to rest or swim, allow you to change the buoyancy while underwater and to keep the entire scuba system together on you.
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Jan 20 2008
By Peter Hansson
If you are planning to venture into the world of scuba diving, one thing you should definitely not do is be unprepared. Contrary to popular belief, scuba diving is not just about diving deep underwater in order to see the wonders of the sea. Scuba diving is something that requires much knowledge before it is put into action. Therefore, it would be best if you endow yourself with the proper tips and guidelines in diving before venturing into the deep. As with the proper tips and guidelines in scuba diving, you should equip yourself with the basic knowledge of scuba equipment. Scuba equipment is very important in scuba diving, inasmuch as breathing is vital to your existence - a diver cannot survive without it.
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Jan 20 2008
By Peter Hansson
If you are planning to try your hand at scuba diving, then you must have had a lot of realizations. One is that scuba diving is not as easy as it seems. Considered formally as a sport, scuba diving is not like other sports because it requires not just strengthening of a particular body area but rather overall wellness and fitness. Another disappointing and probably alarming realization you might have had is that the price with which scuba diving comes translates to a lot. This means that, in order to play the game, you might have to shell out a lot of money. This is exactly why scuba diving is deemed as a recreational sport by some - only a few people can afford to scuba dive as much as they can because it involves a lot of money. So if you are planning to be one of those people, then it might be time for you to find places where you can buy used scuba gear.
Why should I buy used scuba gear?
