Choosing The Right Dive Bag
With such a massive range of dive bags available it can be difficult to know which is the best option for you...
Tim Harrison |
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Best Scuba Diving Wetsuits in 2024Best Scuba Diving Wetsuits in 2024
Our Staff's top picks for the best tropical, temperate and cold water wetsuits in 2024.
Przemyslaw Tarko |
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Which Apeks Regulator To BuyWhich Apeks Regulator To Buy
Apeks is the number one diving regulator brand in the UK but which of their regulators is right for you?
Przemyslaw Tarko |
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How to Choose the Perfect Christmas Gift for a Diver (Even If You Don't Dive Yourself)How to Choose the Perfect Christmas Gift for a Diver (Even If You Don't Dive Yourself)
Diving, like many other activities, offers an endless selection of accessories and upgrades, and you are unlikely to meet a diver who 'has everything'. Here's our non-divers guide to shopping...
Steve Brown |
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Best Christmas Gifts For Scuba DiversBest Christmas Gifts For Scuba Divers
Our Staff's top picks for the best present for a scuba diver this Christmas. Check it out!
Przemyslaw Tarko |
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Choosing a Diving UndersuitChoosing a Diving Undersuit
Picking the best choice of undersuit or combination of layers and thicknesses for the water temperature you will be diving in will make a massive difference to your enjoyment of...
Przemyslaw Tarko |
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3 Must-Have Items For Ocean Adventurers and Beach Explorers3 Must-Have Items For Ocean Adventurers and Beach Explorers
3 Must-Have Items For Ocean Adventurers and Beach Explorers When packing for your ocean adventures and beach trips, you’ll think of the obvious items, such as sunscreen, beachwear and snacks....
Lauren Mogg |
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Guide to Fourth Element Drysuit UndersuitsGuide to Fourth Element Drysuit Undersuits
Paraphrasing the old outdoor expression - "There's no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing." Likewise, scuba diving requires the correct undersuit to enjoy your dive.
Przemyslaw Tarko |
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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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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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Don’t Go Wild in the Aisles!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...
Cath Bates |
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I Can See Clearly Now – A Guide to Prescription MasksI Can See Clearly Now – A Guide to Prescription Masks
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...
Cath Bates |
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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...
Cath Bates |
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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,...
Cath Bates |
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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...
Cath Bates |
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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...
Cath Bates |
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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...
Cath Bates |
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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
Tim Harrison |
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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...
Cath Bates |
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Cold Water Diving Kit ListCold Water Diving Kit List
Scuba diving in the UK can be challenging at times so make sure you have the right dive equipment with our UK diving kit list to make the most of...
Tim Harrison |
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Best Wetsuits for Scuba Diving 2020Best Wetsuits for Scuba Diving 2020
Read our guide of the best scuba diving wetsuits for expert help on choosing the right one for you.
Tim Harrison |
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Top 10 Best Scuba Diving Regulators 2020Top 10 Best Scuba Diving Regulators 2020
Read our guide of the Top 10 scuba diving regulators for expert help on choosing the best one for you.
Przemyslaw Tarko |
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Top 10 Best Dive Computers 2020Top 10 Best Dive Computers 2020
Choosing the best dive computer for your diving needs can be difficult. Read our guide of the Top 10 dive computers for expert help.
Tim Harrison |
