Mike's London Dive Store Blog
Don’t Go Wild in the Aisles!
A guide to why you should buy your snorkelling equipment from a proper dive shop, rather than doing a bargain supermarket sweep. Here at Mike’s we have an expert team...
Don’t Go Wild in the Aisles!
A guide to why you should buy your snorkelling equipment from a proper dive shop, rather than doing... Read More
I Can See Clearly Now – A Guide to Prescription...
While we can all appreciate the silence that comes with diving, none of us want to lose another of our main senses – sight. The beauty of the underwater world...
I Can See Clearly Now – A Guide to Prescription...
While we can all appreciate the silence that comes with diving, none of us want to lose another... Read More
Refining Streamlining - A Shark’s Tale
Marine animals are hydrodynamic, so they can move through the water with the least amount of resistance. Sharks have a torpedo shaped body which enables them to swim efficiently with...
Refining Streamlining - A Shark’s Tale
Marine animals are hydrodynamic, so they can move through the water with the least amount of resistance. Sharks... Read More
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...
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... Read More
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...
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... Read More
Best 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...
Best 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... Read More
Best 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...
Best Fins for UK Diving
As a new diver you learn to flutter kick which is an up and down motion. Propulsion is... Read More
Best 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...
Best Drysuits for UK Diving
The primary purpose of a drysuit is to keep water away from your body. While some drysuit materials... Read More
Why 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....
Why 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... Read More
Best 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...
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
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 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
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 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
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