Buying vs Renting Scuba Diving Equipment
Is it better to rent diving equipment or buy your own? The answer to this question is - it depends, and there are a couple of factors to consider. An...
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Cold Water Diving Season BlissCold Water Diving Season Bliss
I have to confess - I became a bit of a cocktail diver, which means at some point in my diving carrier, I gave up on UK diving. Recently a...
Przemyslaw Tarko |
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Staff Picks For ChristmasStaff Picks For Christmas
We're a passionate bunch of divers at Mike's so we thought we'd ask the staff for their recommendations for the best Christmas gifts this year. Plus we asked them to...
Alex Griffin |
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Christmas Gifts For the Diver Who Has EverythingChristmas Gifts For the Diver Who Has Everything
Shopping for a diver who already has all the essentials? From smart dive watches to underwater scooters and full face masks, here are the best unique, clever and exciting Christmas...
Alex Griffin |
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Christmas Gift Ideas for Cold Water DiversChristmas Gift Ideas for Cold Water Divers
Shopping for a cold-water diver this Christmas? Good news — their gear wishlist is often longer than their safety spool. From heated vests and precision dive computers to made-to-measure drysuits...
Alex Griffin |
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Christmas Gift Ideas for Warm Water DiversChristmas Gift Ideas for Warm Water Divers
Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for a tropical diver? From UV-protective masks and travel fins to night torches, dive computers, and cosy post-dive robes, our guide covers the best...
Alex Griffin |
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Getting your weighting right: What's the right weighting system to purchase?Getting your weighting right: What's the right weighting system to purchase?
When I first began diving, weights were applied liberally and without reservation, a little like a 6 year old dispensing ketchup onto, well, anything. There are many articles out there...
Alex Griffin |
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Red Sea Travel – where, when, and what kit?Red Sea Travel – where, when, and what kit?
The Red Sea is the closest tropical sea and scuba diving paradise and a year-round destination. The water temperature doesn't go below 20 in winter. The accessibility and warm weather makes...
Przemyslaw Tarko |
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Black vs Clear Silicone MasksBlack vs Clear Silicone Masks
Black vs Clear Silicone Masks There are so many things to consider when purchasing a new mask – framed or frameless, low or large volume, single or twin lenses, plain...
Cath Bates |
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Essential Regulator Care and MaintenanceEssential Regulator Care and Maintenance
Your regs are likely to be the most costly piece of diving equipment you will buy. They should always be in good shape – from the hoses to the o-rings...
Cath Bates |
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Wetsuit Care and MaintenanceWetsuit Care and Maintenance
Your neoprene wardrobe needs care but tends to get sidelined by other items in your dive bag. Wetsuits may not have small working parts like a regulator or BCD, but...
Cath Bates |
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Essential BCD Care and MaintenanceEssential BCD Care and Maintenance
A buoyancy control device is a major piece of dive equipment that you should be able to trust to keep you safe on all your diving adventures. A sticking BCD...
Cath Bates |
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Essential Drysuit Care and MaintenanceEssential Drysuit Care and Maintenance
A drysuit is a big investment and it should last for years if taken care of properly. It is just as important a piece of life support as your regs....
Michele de Jager |
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My Favourite, Genuinely Useful Diving AccessoriesMy Favourite, Genuinely Useful Diving Accessories
Whilst we all love a good accessory, there's no question that the 'accessories' department of any good shop can end up becoming the home of all the weird and wonderful...
Alex Griffin |
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How to Stay Safe at the SeasideHow to Stay Safe at the Seaside
The first World Drowning Prevention Day was on Sunday 25th July. It was supported by the UN Resolution on Drowning Prevention and the National Water Safety Forum (NWSF) which includes...
Cath Bates |
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Masks with Treated LensesMasks with Treated Lenses
When we purchase a new diving mask we consider volume, the material it is made of, strap design, whether it is one lens or two and of course the colour....
Cath Bates |
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Green List Countries - What Diving Equipment do I need?Green List Countries - What Diving Equipment do I need?
Whether you are heading to a warm Caribbean destination or a temperate Mediterranean island, you will need diving equipment. It is worth noting that renting equipment while on holiday is...
Cath Bates |
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Scubapro S-Tek RangeScubapro S-Tek Range
S-Tek is the new Scubapro range of technical diving equipment. It has been designed so you can add items to your collection as you gain experience and learn different technical...
Cath Bates |
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5 Value for Money Diving Essentials5 Value for Money Diving Essentials
We all love a bargain or a stocking filler, especially when they can make a real difference to our diving experience. Our favourite dive accessories will make you more streamlined,...
Cath Bates |
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SureLock Weights- Which weight pocket do I need with my Aqualung or Apeks BCD?SureLock Weights- Which weight pocket do I need with my Aqualung or Apeks BCD?
Integrated weight pouches were originally held in place with velcro and were notoriously unreliable. At the end of a dive on the Thistlegorm in the Red Sea many a weight...
Alex Griffin |
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Dive Computer Size ComparisonDive Computer Size Comparison
We are commonly asked how dive computers differ in size so we thought we'd put together a short video to show you how our most popular models differ:
Alex Griffin |
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How Does Air Integration Work?How Does Air Integration Work?
Wireless air integration has been around for some time now but has become more popular than ever with almost all the main equipment manufacturers offering their own version. A...
Cath Bates |
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5 Best Thresher Shark Destinations5 Best Thresher Shark Destinations
The Greek name for thresher shark is Alopias meaning fox. This stems from their oversized big eyes and small mouths. They have a graceful scythe-shaped tail, which can be up...
Cath Bates |
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How to Avoid SeasicknessHow to Avoid Seasickness
Seasickness can be debilitating and ruin a full day’s diving on the ocean wave. It can occur on the way to the dive site, during your surface interval and even...
Cath Bates |
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A Shore Thing – Top Tips for Shore DivingA Shore Thing – Top Tips for Shore Diving
Diving from the shore is a challenging but rewarding activity. It is a good option for divers who get seasick, and there is less time lost to logistics and loading...
Cath Bates |
