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What is a Lift Bag? And Why Use It?

Posted on Apr, 2011 in Home/How To.../What is a Lift Bag? And Why Use It?

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Who: Those in “Blue water” should employ their lift bags.  What is blue water?  This term is used to describe a depth in which the bottom is not visible, and there are no other visual reference points. What: A lift bag is a piece of diving equipment designed to lift objects and or divers underwater [...]

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BCD care tips

6 Quick Tips for After-Dive Care of Your BC

Posted on Apr, 2011 in Home/How To.../6 Quick Tips for After-Dive Care of Your BC

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1.     Soak your BC in clean, fresh water as soon as possible after the dive.  Whether you are diving in open water or within a pool, it is very important to remove the residue built up either from salt crystals, debris, or chlorine.  Be sure to swish the BC around a few times, and to [...]

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Dolphins by Andrey Narchuck

Five Tips for Whale and Dolphin Encounter

Posted on Mar, 2011 in Home/How To.../Five Tips for Whale and Dolphin Encounter

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  Try to keep the watching event as natural as possible. – Always make sure that you allow the animal to control the length and course of the encounter. It is very important not to harass or chase the whale or dolphin. Keep noise to a minimum; do not use loud diving or boating equipment. [...]

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10 tips to Control your Breathing

Posted on Feb, 2011 in Home/How To.../10 tips to Control your Breathing

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As we started talking about breathing I was thinking to write several posts and dedicate it to this very important process in our life.  I will try to talk briefly about lungs, breathing control, improvements and some tools which are available to us.   So before jumping into science and medical aspects lets start with simple, [...]

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Are You Properly Weighted?

Posted on Jun, 2010 in Home/How To.../Are You Properly Weighted?

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Diving is, at heart, about control. When you control your movement, air, and level of confidence, you enjoy a great dive and a unique experience. A big part of controlling your dive experience comes down to controlling your weight and buoyancy. When you are properly weighted, you will glide through the water naturally, like a [...]

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Getting ready for Dive Season

Posted on Apr, 2010 in Home/How To.../Getting ready for Dive Season

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For some their dive season never really ends, for most others located in Buffalo the dive season ended back in October and is now starting to get closer and closer. As the dive season approaches Divers now must take the time to make sure that everything is ready for them to get into the water. [...]

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Budget Stretching Travel Tips

Posted on Apr, 2010 in Home/How To.../Budget Stretching Travel Tips

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In today’s world we try to save everywhere we can, here are some nice tips to use when booking your next vacation, hopefully this will save you a few dollars when planning the next vacation. 1. Plan your trip for the low season of your dive destination. This allows you to avoid many of the [...]

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How to Choose a SCUBA Diving Mask

Posted on Jul, 2009 in Home/How To.../How to Choose a SCUBA Diving Mask

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The shape of the SCUBA Diving Mask and the silicone skirt on the mask must conform to the shape of your face to provide you with a comfortable fit. Ensuring the silicone skirt is a high-grade, flexible silicone can help to ensure the mask conforms to the shape of your face and the long life [...]

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