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…
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Aqualung 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…
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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?OMS 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?E9791 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 CylindersJacques Cousteau
I don’t have anything profound to say about Jacques Cousteau, since most likely, anyone who stumbles across this already has been touched by the man…
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I finally got around to recoding the main JoeScuba website. It’s still not an artistic marvel, but I’ll admit I was a little ashamed of…
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I just got back from the PADI Annual Forum. It was very interesting and I won a hat. One thing that came up is the…
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“Suicidal Bands of Death”??!! Show Me the Data to Prove it
Bungee Wing Deaths – Does it Really Happen? This is hilarious. I’ve been getting a bunch of heat ever since my post about using an OMS…
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