I love my 7mm Evoke wetsuit, which does a great job at keeping me pretty warm during dives but as I do still feel the cold quite easily and as the water inevitably starts to cool down after summer, I looked for ways to ensure I could still stay warm in the cooler months.As I […]
Scuba Diving
Hollis F1 – Bat Fin Yellow Tip
The F1 Bat Fins give me all the power without doing much. The Fin is almost bulletproof with the amount of beating it can have and the perfection in construction. The fins come with spring heel fins straps with easy-grip heel tabs and generous foot pockets for fast donning and doffing. Having the heel tab loops means I […]
Oceanic OCi Dive Computer
When my console computer’s life came to an end about 4 years ago, I started the hunt for a replacement. I had always liked the idea of a wristwatch-style computer, so I did a bit of research on features they could include and always found myself coming back to one watch, the Oceanic OCi for […]
My Hunting Essentials
Over the years I’ve seen some interesting equipment used for hunting and collecting seafood and so I thought I would share what has become essential items for me and why they work. First up before you take anything know the rules and check the MPI site for size limits bag limits and know what species […]
Oceanic Excursion BCD
If you’re looking for a great rear inflate BCD this is the BCD I would recommend. The BCD offers a huge amount of lift with a bladder that offers up to 58lbs of lift and comes in a range of sizes from small to extra extra large. The BCD offers a great amount of comfort […]
Hollis F1 LT Fins (Lite)
The Hollis F1 LT fins are the last pair of fins I will need. Any equipment that gets into my hands becomes a crash test dummy and these fins have passed the test. They are a wide, rigid fin with great power and currents and excellent manueverability. Made from a single mold of a lighter […]
Bare 8/7mm Ultra Velocity Semi-Dry Men’s Hooded Suit
There’s a phenomena we need to talk about that occurs in winter and that is the sudden scarcity of divers out there. I believe that what’s causing it is the same thing that causes shrinkage. It’s a bit colder, not by much if you ask some, but clearly enough to discourage the tropically inclined amongst […]
What is a Master Scuba Diver and why be one?
Master Scuba Divers – not to be confused with Divemasters – are considered to be part of an elite group of respected divers who have earned this rating through both significant experience and scuba training, with fewer than two percent of divers ever achieving this rating. First of all, it’s not a qualification, it’s a ‘rating’. […]
6 Secrets of Buoyancy Control
Pinpoint accurate buoyancy control is a fundamental scuba skill. Precise control of your buoyancy is what enables you to hover completely motionless, then back out of an area without using your hands at all. At first glance, buoyancy control looks like a simple matter of balancing the downward force of your ballast weights against the […]
New Scuba Clinics Series
We are very excited to announce the launch of our new scuba clinics! These clinics are designed to help make you more confident and comfortable in the water – no matter what skill level you’re at. Some of the clinics will teach you new skills, while others are a great opportunity to refine and develop the […]