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Best Scuba Diving Mask 2021

Best Scuba Diving Masks 2021

Cath Bates

Enjoying your dive comes down to one thing – comfort.  You don’t want any nasty niggles like a leaking, foggy mask or overtight strap. Choosing the right mask is complex...

Best Scuba Diving Masks 2021

Enjoying your dive comes down to one thing – comfort.  You don’t want any nasty niggles like a... Read More

by Cath Bates
Can You Use Scuba Diving Gear For Open Water Swimming?

Can You Use Scuba Diving Gear For Open Water Sw...

Alex Griffin

Open water swimming has enjoyed a huge surge in popularity over the last few years, it’s easy to take part in, you don’t need lots of expensive equipment, and you...

Can You Use Scuba Diving Gear For Open Water Sw...

Open water swimming has enjoyed a huge surge in popularity over the last few years, it’s easy to... Read More

by Alex Griffin
Best Scuba Diving Fins 2021

Best Scuba Diving Fins 2021

Cath Bates

There is actually quite a lot of science behind fin design.  This is why many manufacturers scowl when they hear the word “flippers”. Blade length, vents, reinforcement rails and channels...

Best Scuba Diving Fins 2021

There is actually quite a lot of science behind fin design.  This is why many manufacturers scowl when... Read More

by Cath Bates
Best Scuba Diving BCDs 2021

Best Scuba Diving BCDs 2021

Cath Bates

A BCD is going to be one of the biggest equipment investments you make. It is therefore worth spending some time doing some research and trying a few on before...

Best Scuba Diving BCDs 2021

A BCD is going to be one of the biggest equipment investments you make. It is therefore worth... Read More

by Cath Bates
5 years free servicing with any regulator and BCD package bought in Jan and Feb

Free 5-year-service with any regulator and BCD ...

Alex Griffin

Ask any dive centre or instructor what the main things are that keep people engaged with diving, and you’ll get 2 answers: The first and the most important is experience,...

Free 5-year-service with any regulator and BCD ...

Ask any dive centre or instructor what the main things are that keep people engaged with diving, and... Read More

by Alex Griffin
New Website Feature - Bundle Builder

New Website Feature - Bundle Builder

Tim Harrison

A brand-new feature is now available on our website to make choosing and combining the right scuba diving and snorkelling kit so much easier

New Website Feature - Bundle Builder

A brand-new feature is now available on our website to make choosing and combining the right scuba diving and snorkelling... Read More

by Tim Harrison
Don’t Be A Grinch! Christmas Gift Ideas Part Deux

Don’t Be A Grinch! Christmas Gift Ideas Part Deux

Cath Bates

Don’t be a Grinch! Christmas Gift Ideas part deux. Last Christmas I gave you my heart but you bought me some rubbish I didn’t really want.  THIS year (to save...

Don’t Be A Grinch! Christmas Gift Ideas Part Deux

Don’t be a Grinch! Christmas Gift Ideas part deux. Last Christmas I gave you my heart but you... Read More

by Cath Bates
Back to the Future

Back to the Future

Cath Bates

Cath Bates looks at what the future of dive travel might look like

Back to the Future

Cath Bates looks at what the future of dive travel might look like Read More

by Cath Bates
Clips & Lanyards

Let’s talk about clips baby, lets talk about be...

Alex Griffin

Diving clips and lanyards can be a busy section of the website at the best of times, from curly-wurly lanyards and life-threatening carabiners to sleek marine grade stainless steel double...

Let’s talk about clips baby, lets talk about be...

Diving clips and lanyards can be a busy section of the website at the best of times, from... Read More

by Alex Griffin
Using Heated Undersuit Systems

Using Heated Undersuit Systems

Przemyslaw Tarko

One item rising hugely in popularity is a heated diving undersuit garment. Like in any extreme sport, the right type of equipment is the key to success. Even the best...

Using Heated Undersuit Systems

One item rising hugely in popularity is a heated diving undersuit garment. Like in any extreme sport, the right type... Read More

by Przemyslaw Tarko
How To Choose A Reel And SMB

How To Choose A Reel And SMB

Alex Griffin

Maybe you’ve landed here after reading all about SMBs and reels in our previous blog or perhaps you just need to know what you should be taking with you on...

How To Choose A Reel And SMB

Maybe you’ve landed here after reading all about SMBs and reels in our previous blog or perhaps you... Read More

by Alex Griffin
SMBs and Reels Explained

SMBs and Reels Explained

Alex Griffin

SMBs and Reels...what's all the fuss?

SMBs and Reels Explained

SMBs and Reels...what's all the fuss? Read More

by Alex Griffin