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Welded 90 degree d-ring
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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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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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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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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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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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Aqualung Black Diamond BCD Review

Joe Ross May 29, 2011 2 Comments aqualungBCDscubatec geartech gear

I had a chance to get in the water with the new version of the Aqualung Black Diamond BCD. I’ve mentioned elsewhere here, that I…

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Aqualung Airsource 3 Review

Joe Ross April 3, 2011 4 Comments airsource 3BCDreguator

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

Joe Ross April 2, 2011 7 Comments BCD

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…

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Vintage Wetsuit
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Buoyancy Control & Wetsuit Compression

Joe Ross March 17, 2011 2 Comments BCDscuba historyscuba instructionvintage divingvintage scubavintage scuba video

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…

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New Dive Gear

OMS Backplate/Wing Buoyancy Control

Joe Ross February 10, 2011 No Comments BCDnitroxomsscuba cylinderscuba instructiontec geartech geartechnical divingwreck diving
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SeaQuest Black Diamond BCD

Joe Ross February 8, 2011 No Comments BCDblack diamondkona dive boatseaquest

I feel bad bagging on Aqualung’s Zuma BCD so I’ve decided to offset that negative post by praising one of their other BCDs, the SeaQuest…

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Aqualung Zuma BCD Review

Joe Ross February 8, 2011 4 Comments aqualungBCDzuma

I had the opportunity to spend some pool time today with the Aqualung Zuma BCD.  I hate to say this but I think it is…

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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
Roatan Dive Boat
Roatan Dive Boat
Maui Hawaii Scuba, Atlantis Submarine
Maui Hawaii Scuba, Atlantis Submarine
Bonaire Scuba Diving Butterfly Fish
Bonaire Scuba Diving Butterfly Fish
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Stingray City, Grand Cayman
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Kittiwake Wreck Dive, Grand Cayman
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