Maintain Your Gear

Proper gear maintenance is key to any enjoyable scuba trip. Learn mask-to-fin gear maintenance procedures and more.

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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.

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Breathe In, Breathe Out

A scuba regulator enables humans to breathe regularly. Get the basics on scuba regulators.

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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.

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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.

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How Split Fins Work

Split fins work in a specific way that enables reduced drag and enables enhanced propulsion. Read more about split fins.

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Nautilus Lifeline

The Nautilus Lifeline is a revolutionary new safety product that offers divers the ability to send a GPS-specific distress signal to nearby and responding boats. Read more about the Nautilus Lifeline.

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Staying Neutral

The buoyancy compensator device (BCD) is incredibly complicated. Many have integrated weight systems and/or an integrated alternate-air inflator. Understanding your BCD is critical to staying neutral.

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A Clear Picture

Dive masks are critical pieces of dive gear enabling someone to do so much. Get the basics on dive masks.

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Nitrox

Nitrox, or enriched air, is a valuable tool for recreational divers. Use of nitrox can lower the risk of decompression sickness or even extend a diver’s bottom time. Read more about nitrox.

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