Get Wet, Dive Dry
Drysuits enable divers to dive longer and test their own abilities. Do you know drysuit basics? Cultivate a better understanding of drysuits and how to find the right one.
Alert Diver Category: Gear
Heated Garments
GETTING COLD ON A DIVE IS UNPLEASANT, but if it progresses to hypothermia, it becomes potentially fatal. Even more than discomfort, considering the physiological and psychological stress it can cause, being cold is potentially risky.
Do You Know What You’re Breathing
A rebreather diver respires an artificial atmosphere that changes dynamically with depth over the course of a dive.
Breathe In, Breathe Out
A scuba regulator enables humans to breathe regularly. Get the basics on scuba regulators.
Popping the Question: What is a DSMB?
SURFACE MARKER BUOYS (SMBS) AND DELAYED SURFACE MARKER BUOYS (DSMBS) are common and essential safety devices. These brightly colored, inflatable tubes, sometimes called safety sausages, are critical pieces of equipment […]
Gear-Related Incidents
Faulty or improperly used gear can quickly change and impact a dive. Read gear-related dive incident reports and avoid these mistakes.
Defining Performance
Do you know how to find the right pair of fins to fit your feet? Read our best tips on finding the right fins for you.
Decompression, Stage, and Bailout Cylinders
DIFFERENT TERMS CAN SOMETIMES DESCRIBE the same piece of equipment in the dive industry. What some divers call a dive light, for example, others call a dive torch. They are physically identical, so the names are interchangeable …
Accessorize Your Dive
Quality dive accessories exist to make diving not only safer but also simpler and more enjoyable. Get tips and the inside scoop on the best dive accessories you didn’t know you needed.
Wetsuits
Wetsuits are a personal choice for every diver — do you know what to look for and what you need? It’s time to breakdown wetsuits with what you need to know.
