Diving Gear

Home Made Scuba Gear [videos]

Home Made Scuba Gear [videos]

Scuba Diving is a relatively new sport … The first scuba divers had to actually make their own gear (DIY).

We have had a number of posts over the years about home made scuba gear which were somewhat controversial as it relates to DIY scuba gear.  

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Scuba Gear – Buy Vs. Rent?

Scuba Gear – Buy Vs. Rent?

As with any sport or hobby , there is always the question of if it is better to buy or just rent equipment? For scuba divers it is no different.

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The Wetsuit Vs. Dry Suit Question

The Wetsuit Vs. Dry Suit Question

The decision to dive wet or dry seems somewhat generic until you seriously consider the key differences.

We all now that the primary difference between diving in a wetsuit and diving in a dry suit is that diving with wetsuits involve getting wet.

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The $600k Scuba Diving Suit For Tech Divers (video)

The $600k Scuba Diving Suit For Tech Divers (video)

Here is the latest in Diving Fashion for Technical Scuba Divers, the $600k diving suit.

This is the latest innovation for technical divers to use in ocean exploration at depths of up to 1,000 feet. 

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The Look Of An Old School Scuba Diver

The Look Of An Old School Scuba Diver

As much as scuba diving is a somewhat progressive and evolving sport, some of us can be considered what’s being called old school divers.

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Necessary Gear For Scuba Diving

Necessary Gear For Scuba Diving

It goes without saying that having the correct gear for Scuba Diving is very important.

For newbies in scuba diving,a scuba diving mask is considered as the first piece of required gear followed perhaps by a snorkel.

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Underwater Wheelchair for disabled Scuba Divers (Video)

Underwater Wheelchair for disabled Scuba Divers (Video)

With the hopes of changing the perception of the wheelchair, a disabled artist, Sue Austin, designed an underwater wheelchair.

Sue Austin is a British artist who creates multimedia, performance and illustration art.

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Shark Diving With an Armored Suit [video]

Shark Diving With an Armored Suit

 

When it comes to diving with sharks most of us rely on our instincts alone. However, not this diver.

This diver uses both her instinct and an armored suit to dive and interact with a school of sharks.  

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How a BCD Works for Scuba Diving Beginners

How a BCD Works for Scuba Diving Beginners

A2 minute description of how a Buoyancy Compensator Device (BCD) works.

BCDs are described as a glorified life preservers.

There different styles, back inflated or jacked style inflated BCDs.

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Scuba Diving With a GoPro Camera

Scuba Diving With a GoPro Camera

Best mount positions for scuba diving with your GoPro Camera.

The best attachment options for Scuba Diving with Your GoPro camera are rated in terms of ease of use, likelihood of snagging, viewpoint, stability and overall performance.

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