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DGX Gears XTRA Regulator
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DGX Gears XTRA Regulator Review

Joe Ross May 2, 2022 2 Comments dive traveldiving equipmentlake tahoe divingreguatortec geartech geartechnical diving

Like everything Dive Gears Express sells, DGX Gears XTRA regulators are not only a great value, but great gear. Given my experience so far, I have no hesitation recommending them to even the most demanding diver.

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SubGravity Backplate Hole Placement
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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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Scubapro Seawing Nova
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Scubapro Seawing Nova Dive Fin Review

Joe Ross July 8, 2014 9 Comments dive finsdiving equipmentlake tahoe divingscubaprotec geartech geartechnical diving

The Scubapro Seawing Nova It is with a heavy heart that I recently made my first fin change in over 20 years. For decades, I’ve…

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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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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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Moving your dive logbook from PC to Mac

Joe Ross July 25, 2013 6 Comments dive computerdiving equipmentdiving safetylake tahoe divingnitroxpadi altitude specialtytec geartech geartechnical divingxp10

Sort out dive log computer compatibility problems and getting your old dive computer data into your new software. Tell me if this sounds familiar. You’ve…

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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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Fourth Element Halo 3D Review

Joe Ross April 2, 2012 4 Comments drysuithalo 3dlake tahoe divingpadi altitude specialtytec geartechnical diving

Over the weekend, I taught two classes, a PADI Drysuit Specialty Course and a PADI Altitude Diving Specialty Course. Being near Lake Tahoe, both are…

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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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Underwater Pumpkin Carving – SCUBA Diving Patton Beach, Lake Tahoe

Joe Ross November 1, 2011 No Comments lake tahoe divingscubaunderwater pumpkin carving

This is Sierra Diving Center’s 2011 pumpkin carving dive in Lake Tahoe, CA. The dive took place as October’s fun dive. It is something on an…

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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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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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SCUBA Diver’s Body Recovered in Lake Tahoe After Almost 20 Years

Joe Ross August 5, 2011 No Comments diving equipmentlake tahoe diving

  [wp_geo_map] http://www.rgj.com/article/20110801/NEWS/110801045/Sheriff-Body-found-Lake-Tahoe-could-from-1990s-accident If there’s one dive in Lake Tahoe that required solid buoyancy skills, the Rubicon Wall is that dive. A diver’s body was…

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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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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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Fourth Element 5mm Dive Gloves Review

Joe Ross June 12, 2011 No Comments lake tahoe diving

For a long time, I have been complaining about my dive gloves. For starters, I wore holes in the fingertips of my old Deep See…

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Hurricane Bay Lake Tahoe – Dive Site

Joe Ross June 9, 2011 4 Comments lake tahoe divingshipwrecks

Anyone who dives Lake Tahoe knows that it is spectacular in terms of surroundings, clear water and fairly good access to most dive sites. We,…

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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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Emerald Bay Miniature Fleet, Lake Tahoe

Joe Ross March 30, 2011 1 Comment dive travelemerald baylake tahoe divingscuba historyshipwreckswreck diving

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…

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Vintage SCUBA Lake Tahoe Anyone?

Joe Ross February 21, 2011 2 Comments dive traveldouble hose regulatorharnessjacques cousteaulake tahoe divingvintage scuba

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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Vintage Scuba Gear

Double Hose Regulators Are Cool

Joe Ross February 14, 2011 No Comments double hose regulatorharnessjacques cousteaulake tahoe divingscubascuba historyvintage divingvintage scubavintage scuba video

In a sudden wave of inspiration, I just pulled one of my vintage double hose regulators out of storage and connected it to a scuba…

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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
Maui Scuba Diving
Maui Scuba Diving
Stingray City, Grand Cayman
Stingray City, Grand Cayman
Kittiwake Wreck Dive, Grand Cayman
Kittiwake Wreck Dive, Grand Cayman
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