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  • How to Clean a Wet Suit

    A wet suit must be cleaned after each use to remove salt residue and organic material stirred up from the ocean, lake or river bottom. If they aren't removed, salt and organic matter can break down the fabric of a wet suit and cause odors. read more

  • The Best Wet Suits

    Wetsuits are used in a variety of activities, including scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming, surfing and kayaking. Made of foam neoprene, wetsuits are designed to cling tightly to the skin, holding a thin layer of water in, then allowing body heat to warm the water to a comfortable level. They are available in several different forms, depending primarily on t… read more

  • How to Make Snorkel Kits

    When going on a road trip or vacation where you will need snorkel gear, it is easy to rent the supplies at your destination or purchase an already-assemble snorkeling kit at a sporting goods store. But you can save money and find personalized and better quality equipment for your snorkeling needs if you create a snorkeling kit on your own at home. Keep in mi… read more

  • How to Wash Wet Suits

    Wetsuits are neoprene gloves built for your body, thin shells of rubber filled with air bubbles that insulate a layer of water against your skin. The water, warmed by your body heat, helps to keep you warm as you swim, dive or surf in cold water. Because certain typical cleaning processes like hot water or harsh detergents will degrade a neoprene wetsuit, ta… read more

  • SCUBA Diving Equipment List

    Scuba diving can be an opportunity to see what really lies underneath the water. Whether you are diving for recreational or educational purposes, there are several pieces of equipment you must have to allow you to stay below the surface of the water for an extended amount of time and to have a safe and exciting experience. read more

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  • How to Buy Scuba Gear

    Once you have completed your scuba certification, it's time to head out and dive. Deciding what equipment to buy and what you should rent will depend on where you will be diving, the amount and type of diving you will be doing, and you… read more

  • About Scuba Diving

    Scuba diving requires some training and a complicated set of gear. It's a popular sport around the world, and divers can be found wherever there is something worth taking a look at underwater. read more

  • Information on SCUBA Diving & Scuba Diving Equipment

    Scuba diving is a popular sport that grants access to a new world of undersea adventure. It is intimately tied to its equipment because without several basic items it would be impossible. read more

  • Scubapro Wetsuit Review

    Scubapro's wetsuit line covers a wide range of wetsuit needs. This begins down with rash guards and shorties and extends all the way to 7-mm, one-piece wetsuits and semi-dry suits. Divers plumbing waters from Florida or Maine will find… read more

  • What Is Kite Surfing?

    Kite surfing, also known as kiteboarding or kiting, is an extreme surface-water sport in which riders use a kite to harness the power of the wind to propel them across the water on a kiteboard. read more

  • What Kind of Equipment Is Used to Whitewater Rafting?

    Whitewater rafting is a sport that can be enjoyed by people of many ages and abilities. Seated in an inflatable raft, participants use the current of the river to travel downstream. Some areas of the river may have swift current and wi… read more

  • SCUBA Equipment Guide

    One of the first things that a scuba diver is taught in a certification class is about the equipment they are going to use. While there are pieces of equipment that you may only need on certain types of dives (like a dive light), it is… read more

  • What Is Whitewater Kayaking?

    Whitewater kayaking is a sport that utilizes a one man kayak that is maneuvered and directed down a river or tributary. Kayaking is typically enjoyed throughout the spring, summer and fall months when the water is above 32 degrees Fahr… read more

  • How to Choose a Size for SCUBA Fins

    Scuba fins will give you increased strength and power while you are scuba diving. While you are wearing scuba fins, you will immediately notice that you can swim faster through the water with less effort. When you are purchasing new sc… read more

  • Proper SCUBA Mask Purging Procedures

    Scuba diving is a great recreational sport. You can go to a warm-weather resort in the Caribbean, Florida, Australia or Thailand and see beautiful tropical fish on an equally beautiful reef. You can dive for lobster and shellfish in th… read more

  • How to Train on Water Skis

    Learning how to ski, like most skills, takes time, patience and a bit of technique. Balance is crucial and previous athletic ability in a related discipline like snow skiing or snow boarding can help substantially. Yet, whether you're… read more

  • Full Foot Vs. Open Heel SCUBA Fins

    Fins, among the most essential of SCUBA gear, come in a wide variety of styles, and each style has advantages and drawbacks depending on the individual diver and the environment in which she is diving. One important debate is the open-… read more

  • Ocean Kayak Equipment List

    Ocean kayaking is a dramatically different sport than river kayaking, with different weather and water conditions to consider, as well as different scenery to explore. While most of the equipment for kayaking is fairly standard, such a… read more

  • How to Scuba Dive in Key West Wrecks

    Scuba divers from around the world travel to the Florida Keys to dive among some of North America's most vivid coral, but the wrecks lining the sea floor also make this area undeniably attractive. Some of the ships, like the Cayman Sal… read more

  • How to Make Your Own Underwater Camera

    You can create an underwater camera in a couple of ways. Your decision will depend on how big your camera is and whether you want a hard or soft case. The soft case is easy to make, but it's a bit difficult to use if the camera is larg… read more

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