Scuba diving is both fun and rewarding, and it can be a great way to get some exercise, while still enjoying yourself. Because of its technical nature, scuba diving requires lots of equipment. This includes the air regulator, buoyancy compe… read more
Checking out your regulator prior to diving just makes good sense. In a very literal sense, your regulator is your life line. It is your source for air underwater. A malfunction can result in several nervous minutes and a shortened dive at… read more
Despite the number of manufacturers of SCUBA regulators, each with multiple models, open-circuit regulators still follow the same general design used for decades. An open-circuit SCUBA regulator provides on-demand breathing gas to a diver t… read more
When you dive in cold water, everything matters more. The colder water makes your muscles more likely to cramp, your body load more nitrogen, and your cognitive functions begin to slow down. You already know that you need a drysuit and sp… read more
There are several things to consider when purchasing a second-stage SCUBA regulator. Although the allure of a good bargain might be tempting, remember that your regulator is a lifeline when searching the murky depths of the ocean. If you de… read more
For divers, a regulator is your lifeline when on a dive. Without a properly maintained regulator, a dive can be dangerous, even deadly. Therefore, you want to check your regulator's knobs and purging mechanism for salt accumulation. If you… read more
Properly washing your equipment is a skill every diver should learn. You should plan on washing down your gear after every dive. Since most diving products are made from rubber, sea water can be very destructive. Cleaning your gear will ens… read more
While the air cylinder (tank) is probably the most identifiable piece of scuba equipment, the most important is unarguably the regulator. Sometimes called an "octopus" because of its many hoses, the specialized valves of the regulator are w… read more
A scuba regulator controls the flow of air from an oxygen tank, making breathing underwater possible. Packed with valves, this device is the most complicated part of a divers kit, yet it also is the part that must be absolutely reliable. St… read more
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