Shearwater Dive Computers – Model Comparison
Shearwater Dive Computer Comparison I’ve wanted to write this article for a long time. Before I get started comparing Shearwater dive computers, let me admit…
Carson 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…
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Aqualung Balance BCD Review
For Sale: Aqualung Balance BCD (Link: Aqualung Balance BCD – Size ML- Used) Aqualung Balance BCD Review A few weeks ago I sold both of…
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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?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…
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Buoyancy 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…
View More DIR: An Alternate ViewCool Vintage Diving Video
Anyone for diving? from Vintage D on Vimeo. This is awesome! I love seeing the way classes were handled back then. I was first certified…
View More Cool Vintage Diving VideoJacques 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…
View More JoeScuba WebsiteKona Diving 2011 Update
Here’s the latest on Kona. I’m still trying to do better, but I’ve got the room and diving down to 952.80 per person! That’s 7…
View More Kona Diving 2011 UpdateHelp End Shark Finning
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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Kona Diving Video Clip
This is a short video clip from a diving trip to Kona in 2007. It’s not all that sharp because I uploaded a lo-rez version…
View More Kona Diving Video ClipVintage SCUBA Lake Tahoe Anyone?
I’m starting to think seriously about organizing some dives for vintage nerds like me at beautiful Lake Tahoe this Summer. I am pretty sure that…
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