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Best BCDs for UK Diving

Best BCDs for UK Diving

Cath Bates

Below is a list of considerations when purchasing a BCD specifically for diving in the UK. This is followed with information about 6 BCDs suitable for safe diving in either...

Best BCDs for UK Diving

Below is a list of considerations when purchasing a BCD specifically for diving in the UK. This is... Read More

by Cath Bates
Best Regulators for UK Diving

Best Regulators for UK Diving

Cath Bates

For those of you new to UK diving, we wanted to write an easy-to-understand guide to regulators that perform well in cold water, below 10 degrees.  In essence, a good...

Best Regulators for UK Diving

For those of you new to UK diving, we wanted to write an easy-to-understand guide to regulators that... Read More

by Cath Bates
How to Get Started in UK Diving

How to Get Started in UK Diving

Cath Bates

The UK lockdown is beginning to ease, warmer weather is on the way and international travel may not be on the cards for a little while yet. Why not use...

How to Get Started in UK Diving

The UK lockdown is beginning to ease, warmer weather is on the way and international travel may not... Read More

by Cath Bates
Apeks ThermiQ 8/7 Wetsuit Review

Apeks ThermiQ 8/7 Wetsuit Review

Cath Bates

There are very few wetsuits on the market thicker than 7mm.  The challenge for most manufacturers is maintaining flexibility.  Apeks have cleverly designed this super-stretch eco-neoprene suit with the thick...

Apeks ThermiQ 8/7 Wetsuit Review

There are very few wetsuits on the market thicker than 7mm.  The challenge for most manufacturers is maintaining... Read More

by Cath Bates
Apeks Lifeline Reels Reviews

Apeks Lifeline Reels Reviews

Cath Bates

2021 is going to see a big push from Apeks as they move themselves from being known primarily for their regulators and a few other lesser known bits to being...

Apeks Lifeline Reels Reviews

2021 is going to see a big push from Apeks as they move themselves from being known primarily... Read More

by Cath Bates
Getting back in the water

Getting Back in the Water: The Countdown has St...

Cath Bates

With the recent government announcements and inland dive sites opening up at the end of March, the diving community will soon return to the sport we love! Perhaps it’s been a...

Getting Back in the Water: The Countdown has St...

With the recent government announcements and inland dive sites opening up at the end of March, the diving... Read More

by Cath Bates
Lavish Dream Diving Destinations!

Lavish Dream Diving Destinations!

Cath Bates

While imminent international travel has been scuppered by the dreaded virus, we have had plenty of time to put our beer money in our piggy banks for future diving holidays....

Lavish Dream Diving Destinations!

While imminent international travel has been scuppered by the dreaded virus, we have had plenty of time to... Read More

by Cath Bates
Diving & Snorkelling Equipment For Kids

Diving & Snorkelling Equipment For Kids

Cath Bates

Sharing the wonder of the underwater world with your children is a hugely pleasurable experience.  Many kids are natural water babies, adventurous and comfortable in the fourth natural element. Learning...

Diving & Snorkelling Equipment For Kids

Sharing the wonder of the underwater world with your children is a hugely pleasurable experience.  Many kids are... Read More

by Cath Bates
Can You Dive In A Wetsuit In The UK?

Can You Dive In A Wetsuit In The UK?

Cath Bates

Are you actually mad?? As an instructor in Egypt, I wore a dry suit from December through to April.  Whilst the water was positively boiling compared to our UK quarries,...

Can You Dive In A Wetsuit In The UK?

Are you actually mad?? As an instructor in Egypt, I wore a dry suit from December through to... Read More

by Cath Bates
Tips For Buying Snorkelling Equipment

Tips For Buying Snorkelling Equipment

Cath Bates

Snorkelling is (and should be) classed as a sport all by itself. There are a number of reasons why you may have chosen to snorkel: To build confidence in the...

Tips For Buying Snorkelling Equipment

Snorkelling is (and should be) classed as a sport all by itself. There are a number of reasons... Read More

by Cath Bates
Top 5 UK Snorkelling Experiences

Top 5 UK Snorkelling Experiences

Cath Bates

Snorkelling is some of the best fun you can have in UK waters with your clothes (well a wetsuit) on!  You don’t need to lug around heavy equipment, and you...

Top 5 UK Snorkelling Experiences

Snorkelling is some of the best fun you can have in UK waters with your clothes (well a... Read More

by Cath Bates
Best Scuba Diving Drysuits 2021

Best Scuba Diving Drysuits 2021

Cath Bates

There is a drysuit for every temperature and underwater environment here at Mike’s Dive Store, whether you love wrecks, caves or open water.  We have a massive selection of neoprene,...

Best Scuba Diving Drysuits 2021

There is a drysuit for every temperature and underwater environment here at Mike’s Dive Store, whether you love... Read More

by Cath Bates