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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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 …

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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.

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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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The Dive Light: A Tool for All Divers

The dive light is essential equipment that can benefit all divers on most dives. There are several types of lights with various uses and a few key considerations you should make before purchasing. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to dive lights, so each diver must carefully consider their own goals and needs before deciding which model is most useful.

Lights are tools for all divers

Know Your Oxygen-Delivery Masks

Oxygen units include various delivery systems, including oronasal masks, nonrebreather masks and bag valve masks, so divers should know the appropriate mask to use in each situation.

Customize Your First-Aid Kit

What is in your first aid kit? Beyond bandages and an ointment, are you prepared for any and every situation? Here are some expert tips on how to customize the perfect first aid kit.

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How Old is Too Old

Dive computers and BCDs are expensive, which can make it very tempting to keep using the ones we own year after year. Remember that this is life-support gear, and it won’t last forever.

DIN Connectors Are No Yoke

Pick the valve or connector that best suits your diving lifestyle, and always stay within your limits: Equipment is no substitute for training.

Hooked on Hookah Diving

Understanding the way hookah systems work and knowing how to manage their associated risks will allow for an efficient and enjoyable hookah diving experience. It can be a safe and fun way to introduce people to the underwater world.