by Richard Devanney The first section of this series on decompression theory (which you can read here) attempted to describe the processes that determine how our...
By Sean Harrison For the final of our three part installment of equivalencies, here is our review of how other agencies’ certifications, standards, and training equate...
by Jordan Greene The end of your dive has arrived and the preparation to surface starts unfolding in your mind. Have you developed the skills and...
by Richard Devanney Of all the facets of diving, decompression theory is perhaps the least accessible. It can be a minefield of dry scientific jargon and...
by Jon Kieren Recently scrolling through the SDI and TDI sidemount articles, I noticed a distinct trend – we have posted A LOT of articles over...
by Sean Harrison Scuba diving is a great sport, and like any activity it is not without its risks – and that is what attracts some...
by Cris Merz The first steps in dropping it all to become a dive professional. One day your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure...
Caring for Your Scuba Mask To a large degree, you care for your mask the same as you would any other piece of dive equipment. The...
Mask Clearing: As Easy as 1-2-3 Mask clearing has always been among many new divers’ least favorite skills. The good news is that most new divers...
Applying Defog Correctly to your Scuba Mask Commercial defogging solutions are not only more effective than saliva, they also inhibit the growth of bacteria in your...
New Mask Preparation When making your mask, the manufacturer sprays the mold for the mask skirt with what is known as a releasing agent. This helps...
Three Keys to Perfect Mask Fit Three simple steps can help you make sure the mask you may think you want is, in fact, a mask...