Are We There Yet? A Story of Navigation
Birds migrate tens of thousands of miles a year, gliding above water to find food, breed and escape cold weather. Marine animals however are unable to rely on tailwinds or...
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Do I Have The Right Qualifications for UK diving?Do I Have The Right Qualifications for UK diving?
Already a diver but not sure if you are suitably qualified for UK waters? See below for real-life scenarios that might answer questions you have about dipping your toes into...
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Best Gloves, Boots and Hoods for UK DivingBest Gloves, Boots and Hoods for UK Diving
Gloves When choosing a pair of gloves you need the right balance of keeping your hands warm and dexterity. Like a wetsuit, neoprene dive gloves do not keep your hands...
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Best Fins for UK DivingBest Fins for UK Diving
As a new diver you learn to flutter kick which is an up and down motion. Propulsion is effective and most fin styles lend themselves to this, including split and...
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Best Drysuits for UK DivingBest Drysuits for UK Diving
The primary purpose of a drysuit is to keep water away from your body. While some drysuit materials have better thermal properties than others, your undersuit will do most of...
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Why You Need To Service Your Scuba Dive EquipmentWhy You Need To Service Your Scuba Dive Equipment
In this video Lauren from Girls That Scuba talks about why you need to service your scuba equipment regularly and how to choose the right place to get your kit serviced....
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Best BCDs for UK DivingBest BCDs for UK Diving
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...
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Best Regulators for UK DivingBest Regulators for UK Diving
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...
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How to Get Started in UK DivingHow to Get Started in UK Diving
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...
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Apeks ThermiQ 8/7 Wetsuit ReviewApeks ThermiQ 8/7 Wetsuit Review
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...
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Apeks Lifeline Reels ReviewsApeks Lifeline Reels Reviews
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...
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Getting Back in the Water: The Countdown has Started!Getting Back in the Water: The Countdown has Started!
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...
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Lavish Dream Diving Destinations!Lavish Dream Diving Destinations!
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....
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Diving & Snorkelling Equipment For KidsDiving & Snorkelling Equipment For Kids
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...
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Can You Dive In A Wetsuit In The UK?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 April. Whilst the water was positively boiling compared to our UK quarries,...
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Tips For Buying Snorkelling EquipmentTips For Buying Snorkelling Equipment
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...
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Top 5 UK Snorkelling ExperiencesTop 5 UK Snorkelling Experiences
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...
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Best Scuba Diving Drysuits 2021Best Scuba Diving Drysuits 2021
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,...
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Best Scuba Diving Masks 2021Best Scuba Diving Masks 2021
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...
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Can You Use Scuba Diving Gear For Open Water Swimming?Can You Use Scuba Diving Gear For Open Water Swimming?
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...
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Best Scuba Diving Fins 2021Best Scuba Diving Fins 2021
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...
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Best Scuba Diving BCDs 2021Best Scuba Diving BCDs 2021
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...
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Free 5-year-service with any regulator and BCD packageFree 5-year-service with any regulator and BCD package
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,...
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New Website Feature - Bundle BuilderNew 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 kit so much easier
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Don’t Be A Grinch! Christmas Gift Ideas Part DeuxDon’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 bought me some rubbish I didn’t really want. THIS year (to save...
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