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Category: SCUBA Instruction

Diving with a backplate and wing for recreational divers.
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Choosing a Backplate & Wing for Recreational Diving

Joe Ross December 14, 2024 No Comments backplateBCDdrysuitharnessomsscuba cylinderscuba instruction

Choosing a Backplate & Wing Why choosing a backplate and wing makes sense vs. a traditional BCD If you’ve read any of my articles over…

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Diving with a Backplate & Wing

Joe Ross August 20, 2024 2 Comments backplateBCDdiving equipmentscuba instruction

Recreational Diving with a Backplate & Wing Becoming a great diver depends on two key elements: buoyancy control and trim. Of course, there are plenty…

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NDL Meaning – No Decompression Limit

Joe Ross August 16, 2024 No Comments dive computerndlno decompression limit

Divers learn about “no decompression” limits, or NDL, during their Open Water scuba course. This is the amount of time a diver can remain at…

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Diving in a dry suit.
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Should You Consider Dry Suit Diving?

Joe Ross June 16, 2023 No Comments diving equipmentdrysuit diving

Dry Suit Diving – Getting Started Diving in a dry suit can be a little intimidating (and expensive), but it is an incredibly rewarding experience…

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The Importance of Dive Planning

Joe Ross February 3, 2014 No Comments diving safetylake tahoe divingscuba instruction

Dive planning I recently came across John Chatterton’s blog. You might know him as the host of Deep Sea Detectives. For the last several weeks,…

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PADI Altitude, Drysuit and Enriched Air Specialties

Joe Ross June 22, 2012 No Comments drysuitlake tahoe divingmonterey divingnitroxPADIpadi altitude specialty

Scuba diving specialty certifications every mountain diver should have. As much as we all love to get into the deep blue, warm water of the…

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PADI Deep Adventure Dive, Lake Tahoe

Joe Ross January 17, 2012 No Comments diving safetylake tahoe divingpadi deep adventure divescuba instruction

Any time of year, Lake Tahoe is a great place to dive. We brave the cold water to experience Lake Tahoe’s amazing visibility, and fabulous…

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DUI Dry Gloves, Zip Glove Review

Joe Ross January 4, 2012 No Comments diving equipmentdiving safetyJoeScubatec geartech geartechnical divingwreck diving

Last week, after literally thousands of dives in drysuits, I decided to buy myself a little something for my birthday; dry gloves. Specifically, I bought…

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PADI Altitude Specialty Course, Lake Tahoe

Joe Ross October 6, 2011 No Comments lake tahoe divingPADIpadi altitude specialtyscuba instruction

SCUBA diving in Lake Tahoe is very popular. The water is clear and generally calm, although it’s a very big lake and can be pretty…

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Cold Water Diving Tips

Joe Ross October 3, 2011 No Comments cold water divingdiving safetydrysuit diving

For many, Fall means hanging up the swim fins until warmer months next Spring. Sure, you can always take a vacation, but even that leaves…

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PADI Altitude Specialty Certification, Lake Tahoe

Joe Ross August 30, 2011 No Comments dive travellake tahoe divingpadi altitude specialtyscuba instruction

  I just finished with a PADI Altitude Specialty Course in Lake Tahoe earlier today. It was a spectacular day at the lake. The water…

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DIN to Yoke Scuba Regulator Adapter
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SCUBA Regulators: DIN vs. Yoke?

Joe Ross July 14, 2011 No Comments dive geardiving equipmentreguatorscuba cylinderscuba equipmenttec geartech gear

Update: Check out this newer article for a practical look at choosing DIN vs. Yoke for your next diving regulator. Choosing a Scuba Regulator Choosing…

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Altitude Specialty Diver Course: Lake Tahoe

Joe Ross July 9, 2011 No Comments lake tahoe divingscubascuba instruction

Now that Summer’s finally here, I’ve been doing a lot of teaching, which I love. Even better, I am generally able to adjust my schedule…

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SCUBA Diving Top 10: How to Achieve Neutral Buoyancy

Joe Ross June 27, 2011 No Comments BCDscubascuba instruction

Of all the issues I encounter as a dive instructor, one stands out above them all. It is widely known that perfecting buoyancy control adds…

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Learn to Dive in Reno

Joe Ross June 25, 2011 2 Comments diving safetylake tahoe divingPADIscubascuba instruction

Summer is finally here and if you’ve ever considered learning to SCUBA dive, now is the time to do it. If you live in or…

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Join JoeScuba

Joe Ross June 22, 2011 No Comments diving websitescuba diving forumscuba instruction

When I originally created the JoeScuba blog, I had several informal goals. First, managing a blog is a fun way to stay connected between dive…

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Resort Operator’s Opinion on Buoyancy Control

Joe Ross June 17, 2011 No Comments diving safetyscuba instruction

In an earlier post, I mentioned that most, if not all, dive boat operators would support and encourage any diver wishing to perform an adequate…

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Try SCUBA Diving with a PADI Discover SCUBA Diving Experience

Joe Ross June 4, 2011 No Comments discover scubadiving safetylake tahoe divingPADI

If there’s one thing divers know that our land-locked friends and neighbors don’t, it’s that the world looks a whole lot different after you’ve experienced…

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SCUBA Diving Neutral Buoyancy – It’s a Zen Thing

Joe Ross May 31, 2011 No Comments BCDneutral buoyancyscuba

Photo source: http://www.diversinc.com Of all the skills a diver learns, achieving neutral buoyancy stands out in terms of safety and enjoyment of the sport, and…

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While I’m on the Subject of Strange Sightings Underwater…

Joe Ross May 26, 2011 No Comments scuba

I have nothing to add.  

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Diving Safety SCUBA Instruction

When it Comes to Air, Sport Divers Should Think Like Tech Divers

Joe Ross May 21, 2011 No Comments diving safetyscubascuba instruction

I read something recently that fits in well with everything I’ve been doing and thinking lately regarding SCUBA diving. I don’t remember where I saw…

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SCUBA Diving Fitness

Joe Ross May 15, 2011 No Comments diving safetyscuba instruction

SCUBA diving is unlike a most other activities in terms of accessibility. By that, I mean that it really isn’t that hard to jump in…

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SCUBA Instruction

Out of Air Emergencies

Joe Ross May 6, 2011 No Comments diving safetyscuba instruction

It has been said that the most dangerous thing in the water is… the water. I thoroughly believe that. As I mentioned, I’ve been increasingly…

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SCUBA Instruction

SCUBA Diving Safety

Joe Ross May 5, 2011 No Comments diving safety

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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