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Scuba Diving: Compression Obsessions
It’s still a mystery – this thing called decompression sickness. At one time the rules seemed clear: follow the deco tables, ascend slowly and you won’t get bent. Now we warn divers: no table, no computer, no procedure can ever completely prevent DCS. Reality bites. What we do know for sure is this: When a person breathes a compressed gas under pressure, inert gases such as nitrogen are absorbed by the body. When that pressure is decreased, the inert gas comes back out. The trick, of course, is to prevent it from doing harm during the outgassing process. The longer you are exposed and the greater the pressure, the more caution is needed to avoid DCS when decreasing the pressure. … Read entire article »
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10 Ways to See Better Underwater
What do you remember most about your last dive? It’s probably something you saw. While all of the senses are involved in the enjoyment of a good dive, sight is the one we rely on the most. But what if everything you saw was blurred and indistinct? Millions of divers wear glasses to see above water, and their need for visual correction does not disappear once they don scuba gear. But no matter what sort of vision problem you have topside, there’s a way to correct for it underwater. The options range from expensive surgery to inexpensive drop-in mask lenses. Before choosing a method, consult your doctor and consider budgetary and time constraints. … Read entire article »
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Buoyancy Compensator Device Myths – Scuba Diving
So, you’ve decided to buy a new buoyancy compensator. You’re a smart shopper and an informed consumer, and you’ve done your homework. You’ve read everything you can find on the subject, and even called your instructor for a professional recommendation. You march into the dive store confident that you know all you need to know to make an intelligent purchase. “I want a soft-pack BC that floats me face-up on the surface and I want the maximum lift I can get for my money,” you announce confidently. “And can I get that in lime green?” Problem is, you’re probably armed with more buying power than accurate information. Much of what you’ve learned about BCs, the conventional wisdom and good advice, is more fiction than fact, more rumor than research. … Read entire article »
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Reasons to Use a Dive Computer
Dive computers are wonderful tools. But like all tools, they’re only as useful or safe as the operator. Technology should never be used as an excuse to abandon thoughtful action and common sense. Remember, turning on a computer shouldn’t mean turning off your brain. Under no circumstances should you remain at depth until your dive computer reads zero minutes. This practice, sometimes termed “riding the zero,” is ill-advised because it’s like walking to the edge … Read entire article »
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Looking for the Best Scuba Diving Gear
There are many ways to enjoy scuba diving. Some people get into the sport to observe the interesting marine plants and the animals underwater. They dive for the fun of being part of a world that they are normally not able to be part of. Other people do this for commercial or scientific purposes. Whatever your purpose may be, whether it is official or casual, you will need the best diving gear in order to … Read entire article »
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Scuba Diving Trips – 3 Most Compelling Reasons for Taking It Up
While scuba diving is definitely not the hottest favorite activity out there, there are nonetheless many people who like scuba diving very much. As a matter of fact, most people who like this activity would usually go all the way to the beach for vacation just to have fun in it. Indeed, there are actually quite a number of benefits that you can gain by indulging in this activity. If you are interested to know more about this matter, please do not hesitate to read this article until the end to uncover the 3 reasons why you should take it up. … Read entire article »
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Belize Dive Sites – Map and Info on Scuba Diving and Snorkeling
Rendezvous Caye Depth: 67 feet Skill level: Beginner to intermediate A short wade off this idyllic islet and you’re finning down a gentle sandy slope. Rays and flounder love this place, as do all the reef’s juveniles. Brittle starfish wrap themselves around all the sponge-topped coral heads and big, healthy sea cucumbers dot the seafloor. … Read entire article »
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