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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 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
Aqua Lung- A Brief History

Aqua Lung- A Brief History

Cath Bates

In 1943 Jacques -Yves Cousteau - a French naval officer - and Emile Gagnan - an engineer from Air Liquide - invented a piece of diving equipment that incorporated a...

Aqua Lung- A Brief History

In 1943 Jacques -Yves Cousteau - a French naval officer - and Emile Gagnan - an engineer from... Read More

by Cath Bates
Mares - A Brief History

Mares - A Brief History

Cath Bates

The Mares motto is “Enjoy diving with advanced performance through superior technology”. Mares have dive gear to suit all your needs, whether they be recreational, tec, freediving and more.  Founder...

Mares - A Brief History

The Mares motto is “Enjoy diving with advanced performance through superior technology”. Mares have dive gear to suit... 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
Why Choose a Women's BCD?

Why Choose a Women's BCD?

Tim Harrison

It is quite common to see women diving with a generic unisex BCD but why? Find out how a Women's BCD differs from a standard BCD.

Why Choose a Women's BCD?

It is quite common to see women diving with a generic unisex BCD but why? Find out how a Women's BCD... Read More

by Tim Harrison
Top Buoyancy Control Tips

Top Buoyancy Control Tips

Tim Harrison

Buoyancy control can be a hard skill to learn but can hugely improve your dive and air consumption when perfected. Here are some tips to help.

Top Buoyancy Control Tips

Buoyancy control can be a hard skill to learn but can hugely improve your dive and air consumption when perfected.... Read More

by Tim Harrison

The All New Scubapro Hydros Pro BCD

Alex Griffin

The brand new Scubapro Hydros Pro BCD is a revolution in BCD and winner of a red dot design award in 2016. The BCD is constructed from Monoprene, the same...

The All New Scubapro Hydros Pro BCD

The brand new Scubapro Hydros Pro BCD is a revolution in BCD and winner of a red dot... Read More

by Alex Griffin