Lately I’ve been obsessing over decompression theory, safety and diving accident data. When everything goes right, diving is a pretty easy activity to take part…
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Why is recreational diving limited to 130 feet?
By it’s very nature, SCUBA diving imposes a lot of limits on those of us who choose to explore underwater. From the ascent rate to…
View More Why is recreational diving limited to 130 feet?Deep Diving on SCUBA
For years I was considered somewhat of a rogue in the recreational diving community. Having made decompression dives beyond 200 feet many times, I believed…
View More Deep Diving on SCUBAIs my SCUBAPRO Titanium regulator compatible with the use of Nitrox or pure oxygen?
I personally love titanium for a regulator material, but it generally isn’t a good choice for tech divers due to incompatibility with high concentrations of…
View More Is my SCUBAPRO Titanium regulator compatible with the use of Nitrox or pure oxygen?Support the USC Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber
Chamber Day 2011 Catalina Chamber Day is Wednesday, May 4. All proceeds support the Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber. ivermectin dosage for humans in hindi Cost is…
View More Support the USC Catalina Hyperbaric ChamberJoe SCUBA Diving with a Great White Shark
I guess if I knew the shark was behind me when I posed for the picture, I might have been a little nervous… Yeah right!…
View More Joe SCUBA Diving with a Great White SharkOMS Deluxe Harness
This is my harness/backplate/wing rig. I think it looks tough. It’s a huge pain to adjust, but sure fits right once you get it set.…
View More OMS Deluxe HarnessNot a Good Weekend for Divers in CA
http://www.kcra.com/r/27509520/detail.html Two more divers lost their lives last Saturday while diving in California. This pair was part of a group of four divers doing some…
View More Not a Good Weekend for Divers in CACarson High Students Lose Lives SCUBA Diving in Monterey
http://www.mynews4.com/story.php?id=40700&n=122 Two kids lost their lives diving in Monterey over the weekend. Details are limited but indications are that they ran out of air. I…
View More Carson High Students Lose Lives SCUBA Diving in MontereyAqualung Airsource 3 Review
For recreational diving, I’m a big fan of what’s becoming known as the “safe second” stage BCD inflator/alternate air source. I very recently switched from…
View More Aqualung Airsource 3 ReviewAqualung Balance BCD Review
A few weeks ago I sold both of my Sport Diving BCD’s, a Seaquest Predator and a Seaquest Black Diamond. I liked them both but…
View More Aqualung Balance BCD ReviewDIR: Is There Really Only One Right Way to Dive?
Even though I enjoy poking at DIR diving purists, I do respect their commitment to the sport, safety and dedication to training and fitness. That said,…
View More DIR: Is There Really Only One Right Way to Dive?Emerald Bay Miniature Fleet, Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe’s Emerald Bay was once the site of the Emerald Bay Resort. I believe the resort was in operation from the late 1800’s until…
View More Emerald Bay Miniature Fleet, Lake TahoeOMS Double 85 cu ft SCUBA Cylinders
There’s a lot of controversy over technical diving equipment, and tank size ranks right up there as a source of great debate. Personally, I think…
View More OMS Double 85 cu ft SCUBA Cylinders1800psi 38’s for Deco Bottles?
Just how well do steel 38’s for deco stand up against modern aluminum cylinders? I have a couple steel 38’s (1800psi) that were manufactured in…
View More 1800psi 38’s for Deco Bottles?Atomic Frameless Mask
I just bought a new mask for the first time in 20 years. For deep technical diving, I keep a backup with me, but it’s…
View More Atomic Frameless MaskHawaiian Airlines Thank You
When it comes to customer service, I’ve gotten pretty used to disappointment. With all that is affecting the air travel industry, I understand the diminishing level…
View More Hawaiian Airlines Thank YouBuoyancy Control & Wetsuit Compression
I joined a vintage scuba message board a couple weeks ago so that I could contribute to a discussion about the concept of a formal…
View More Buoyancy Control & Wetsuit CompressionRare Blue Double Hose Aqualung Mistral
This is one of my double hose regulators. It is one of only three that I know of but I’m sure there are more like…
View More Rare Blue Double Hose Aqualung MistralMore on Kona Diving
Diving the Kona Coast, Hawaii I’m still trying to fill two more spots on the Kona trip for December, 2011. It’s a great deal so…
View More More on Kona DivingFish Story – Millions of Dead Sardines
Read Article I read that 22 tons of dead fish have so far been removed from that harbor, with who knows how many more. Amazing…
View More Fish Story – Millions of Dead SardinesIn-Water Rescue Breathing
http://cdiving.com/administrating-rescue-breathing-through-professional-divers/ One of my favorite classes to teach is the PADI Rescue Diver course. While in-water rescue is serious business, the class is fun both…
View More In-Water Rescue BreathingE9791 Update Related to Genesis & Other HP SCUBA Cylinders
I received some good news yesterday at the dive shop where I teach. Those of us that own and dive with SCUBA tanks manufactured under…
View More E9791 Update Related to Genesis & Other HP SCUBA CylindersDIR: An Alternate View
http://www.inspired-training.com/DIR%20-%20Whats%20its%20not.htm I’m not sure just what to think about DIR. There are aspects that I most certainly agree with. Gear standardization, for example, I believe…
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