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My Transition to Sidemount Scuba

Joe Ross March 24, 2017 No Comments backplatediving equipmentsidemount divingsidemount scubatec geartech geartechnical diving

Sidemount Scuba When and why I became a believer in sidemount scuba. If you are thinking of making the transition to sidemount scuba, read on……

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SubGravity 6mm Stainless Steel Backplate Review

Joe Ross January 5, 2016 2 Comments backplatediving equipmentdrysuitlake tahoe divingtec geartech geartechnical diving

As mentioned frequently, the most popular local dive spot here is Lake Tahoe. We dive others fairly frequently as well, like Donner Lake, Pyramid Lake…

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Are Welded D-Rings Really an Entanglement Hazard?

Joe Ross December 13, 2015 No Comments backplateBCDdiving equipmenttec geartech geartechnical diving

In the diving community, especially the technical diving community, there are a lot of “facts” thrown around related to best diving practices, equipment, training standards, etc.…

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Tiny Doubles, I Second That

Joe Ross June 22, 2014 7 Comments backplatediving safetylake tahoe divingtec geartech geartechnical diving

My first set of scuba tanks was a pair of “tiny doubles” (1800psi 38’s, or so I’m told). I suspect they are actually 45’s, and,…

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Everybody’s an “expert” on diving message boards…

Joe Ross May 12, 2014 No Comments backplateBCDdiving equipmentdiving safetylake tahoe divingomstec geartech geartechnical diving

Don’t believe everything you read on scuba diving message boards I hate to be negative, but some of the most ridiculous things I have ever read…

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Mounting a GoPro Camera to Scuba Gear

Joe Ross December 17, 2012 2 Comments backplatedive traveldiving equipmentharnessomsscuba cylindertechnical divingunderwater video

Mounting a GoPro to Scuba Gear recently got my hands on a GoPro Hero video camera. I honestly never gave GoPro much thought since I…

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New Free SCUBA Classified Ad Website

Joe Ross April 21, 2012 No Comments aqualungbackplateBCDdive computerdiving websitedouble hose regulatordrysuitfree classifiedsomsreguatorscubascuba cylindertec geartech geartechnical divingvintage scubaxp10

I’m not sure if the world needed another free classifieds website or not, but here’s one more. I mostly created joeuw.com as a test related to…

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OMS BC117-K 94lb Lift BCD/Wing Review

Joe Ross July 23, 2011 3 Comments backplateBCDdiving equipmentdiving safetyharnessomstec geartech geartechnical diving

I have been using the OMS BC117, 94 pound-lift BCD (wing) for technical diving for quite some time. I’m not very active in tech diving…

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OMS Deluxe Harness

Joe Ross April 17, 2011 No Comments backplatetec geartechnical diving

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.…

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DIR: Is There Really Only One Right Way to Dive?

Joe Ross April 1, 2011 No Comments backplateharnesstec geartech geartechnical diving

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,…

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“Suicidal Bands of Death”??!! Show Me the Data to Prove it

Joe Ross February 22, 2011 No Comments backplateharnessomstec geartech geartechnical diving

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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PADI CCR Rebreather Course 2011

Joe Ross February 1, 2011 No Comments backplateccrPADIrebreathertechnical diving

http://www.padi.com/scuba/news-events/default.aspx?id=16722 It’s not a huge surprise considering the rising popularity of closed circuit rebreathers, but it is nevertheless momentous that PADI will begin providing instructional…

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Gray Reef Shark, Riding Rock Resort, Bahamas
Gray Reef Shark, Riding Rock Resort, Bahamas
Sidemount Diver, Curacao
Sidemount Diver, Curacao
Dive X Scooter, Lake Tahoe
Dive X Scooter, Lake Tahoe
San Salvador Bahamas, Reef Shark
San Salvador Bahamas, Reef Shark
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Roatan Dive Boat
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Maui Hawaii Scuba, Atlantis Submarine
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Bonaire Scuba Diving Butterfly Fish
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Maui Scuba Diving
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Stingray City, Grand Cayman
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Kittiwake Wreck Dive, Grand Cayman
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