Cleaning Your Scuba Diving Gear After a Dive Trip
Rinsing your gear at the dive centre is only the first step. This guide explains how to properly clean, soak, dry and store your scuba equipment after a dive trip...
Kasia Neugebauer |
Mike's London Dive Store Blog
Cleaning Your Scuba Diving Gear After a Dive Trip
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ROBOSEA SeaFlyer: The Lightweight Personal Propulsion Device Transforming the Way We Explore the OceanROBOSEA SeaFlyer: The Lightweight Personal Propulsion Device Transforming the Way We Explore the Ocean
The ROBOSEA SeaFlyer blends powerful dual-thruster personal propulsion with compact, travel-friendly design, helping divers explore the ocean with less effort and more control. With up to 60 minutes of runtime,...
Kasia Neugebauer |
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Diving, Turtles and Coral Restoration: Harris’s TRACC Adventure in BorneoDiving, Turtles and Coral Restoration: Harris’s TRACC Adventure in Borneo
Over the last summer, Harris, the son of our SCUBA Steve — Managing Director and Owner of Mike’s Dive Store — spent four unforgettable months in Malaysian Borneo with TRACC...
Kasia Neugebauer |
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Halcyon Symbios BLUE Handset Computer: Premium Dive Tech Without the Flagship PriceHalcyon Symbios BLUE Handset Computer: Premium Dive Tech Without the Flagship Price
The Halcyon Symbios BLUE Handset Computer delivers crystal-clear visibility, advanced multi-gas support and seamless ecosystem integration — all in a compact, rugged design built for serious recreational and technical divers.
Kasia Neugebauer |
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2025 Year in Diving – A Roundup from Mike’s Dive Store2025 Year in Diving – A Roundup from Mike’s Dive Store
Looking back at 2025, Mike’s Dive Store has loved helping divers explore, upgrade, and enjoy every dive. From top-selling BCDs like the Scubapro Hydros Pro to standout wetsuits, regulators, dive...
Kasia Neugebauer |
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As the Year Winds Down: Appreciating UK Waters & the Creatures That Call Them HomeAs the Year Winds Down: Appreciating UK Waters & the Creatures That Call Them Home
There’s nothing like Christmas to bring people together — and it’s the perfect time to reflect on the beauty of our own coastline. Here’s a heartfelt look at the incredible...
Kasia Neugebauer |
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Thank You for Another Incredible YearThank You for Another Incredible Year
A simple Christmas thank you from Steve and the team at Mike’s Dive Store, celebrating our dive community, the ocean, and everything we achieved together this year.
Kasia Neugebauer |
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Ten Years of Supporting UK Marine Conservation with Sea-ChangersTen Years of Supporting UK Marine Conservation with Sea-Changers
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a year of shared adventures, ocean moments, and community spirit. Thanks to your support, Mike’s Dive Store has now raised over...
Kasia Neugebauer |
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Share Your Red Sea Adventures: Camel Dive Club’s Underwater Story ContestShare Your Red Sea Adventures: Camel Dive Club’s Underwater Story Contest
We’ve been friends with Camel Dive Club in Sharm El Sheikh for years, sending divers their way and sharing unforgettable experiences. Now they’re inviting everyone to join a creative giveaway...
Kasia Neugebauer |
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OrcaTorch torches comparison – all you need to know: A complete guide for every diverOrcaTorch torches comparison – all you need to know: A complete guide for every diver
In this comprehensive guide, we dive into the world of Orcatorch torches, comparing six of their most popular models. Whether you’re a recreational diver, a technical wreck explorer, or an...
Kasia Neugebauer |
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Seac Tablet Dive Computer: Dive Smarter, Explore DeeperSeac Tablet Dive Computer: Dive Smarter, Explore Deeper
Discover the Seac Tablet Dive Computer – a versatile, multi-gas, air-integrated dive computer with a large screen, perfect for recreational and advanced divers.
Kasia Neugebauer |
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Understanding Airmatic Technology: The Future of Effortless Underwater BreathingUnderstanding Airmatic Technology: The Future of Effortless Underwater Breathing
Scuba divers around the world are buzzing about Airmatic Technology, Mares’ revolutionary new approach to breathing underwater. But what exactly is Airmatic, and why is it being called a “once-in-a-century...
Alice Watt |
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Mares PLANET 88X TBP Officially Launches: Airmatic Technology Redefines Natural Breathing UnderwaterMares PLANET 88X TBP Officially Launches: Airmatic Technology Redefines Natural Breathing Underwater
Introducing the Mares PLANET 88X TBP, the first-ever Airmatic regulator delivering Natural Breathing 2.0. Discover features, FAQs, and tech breakdowns. Available now.
Alice Watt |
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Mares Unveils the Future of Regulator Technology at DEMA 2025: Introducing Airmatic – Natural Breathing 2.0Mares Unveils the Future of Regulator Technology at DEMA 2025: Introducing Airmatic – Natural Breathing 2.0
Mares has unveiled Airmatic, a revolutionary new pneumatic valve system introduced at DEMA 2025 that promises to redefine how divers breathe underwater. This once in a century innovation removes traditional...
Alice Watt |
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Suunto: 90 Years of Precision, Passion and Dive InnovationSuunto: 90 Years of Precision, Passion and Dive Innovation
As Suunto approaches its 90th anniversary, we take a look back at how a small Finnish company became one of the most trusted names in diving. From the world’s first...
Kasia Neugebauer |
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SEAC Clear Anti-fog Mask: Fog-Free Diving and Snorkelling Every TimeSEAC Clear Anti-fog Mask: Fog-Free Diving and Snorkelling Every Time
Say goodbye to foggy lenses with the Seac Clear Anti-fog Mask — compact, comfortable, and equipped with advanced AntiFog technology for crystal-clear underwater vision.
Kasia Neugebauer |
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Custom Comfort Underwater: Why Every Diver Should Try the Mares JAX MouthpieceCustom Comfort Underwater: Why Every Diver Should Try the Mares JAX Mouthpiece
Discover the comfort and performance of the Mares JAX Custom Mouthpiece. Custom-mouldable, jaw-friendly, and compatible with most standard regulators (note: not Apeks), the JAX reduces fatigue and enhances every dive....
Kasia Neugebauer |
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Stocking Stuffers For Divers That They’ll Actually UseStocking Stuffers For Divers That They’ll Actually Use
Small, smart, and genuinely useful stocking fillers every diver will actually use — from anti-fog sprays and mask straps to bolt snaps, slates, and maintenance essentials.
Kasia Neugebauer |
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Shearwater Swift GPS & New Dive Shearwater App: Precision Surface Tracking for All Air-Integrated Dive ComputersShearwater Swift GPS & New Dive Shearwater App: Precision Surface Tracking for All Air-Integrated Dive Computers
Discover the brand-new Shearwater Swift GPS — the first GPS/GNSS-enabled transmitter that adds precise surface location logging to any air-integrated Shearwater dive computer. Capture accurate entry and exit coordinates, map...
Kasia Neugebauer |
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Meet the Scubapro Hydros Pro 2 BCD — The Next Evolution of Comfort, Control & Customisation UnderwaterMeet the Scubapro Hydros Pro 2 BCD — The Next Evolution of Comfort, Control & Customisation Underwater
Discover why the Scubapro Hydros Pro 2 BCD is the most anticipated launch in scuba for 2025 — lighter, smarter, tougher and built for life underwater.
Kasia Neugebauer |
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Jacket BCD vs Wing BCD: Which Setup Is Right for You?Jacket BCD vs Wing BCD: Which Setup Is Right for You?
Discover the key differences between jacket-style and wing-style BCDs, and find out which setup suits your diving style. From beginner-friendly comfort to precise trim control for photographers and tech divers,...
Kasia Neugebauer |
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Switching to a Garmin Descent? You Can Bring Your Shearwater Dive Logs With YouSwitching to a Garmin Descent? You Can Bring Your Shearwater Dive Logs With You
Garmin now supports importing Shearwater dive logs directly into Garmin Connect, making it easier than ever to switch from Shearwater to Garmin without losing your dive history. Learn what data...
Kasia Neugebauer |
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Black Friday Scuba Dive Deals 2025 – Our Top 10 Must-Grab Offers at Mike’s Dive StoreBlack Friday Scuba Dive Deals 2025 – Our Top 10 Must-Grab Offers at Mike’s Dive Store
Black Friday has officially washed ashore at Mike’s Dive Store, and this year’s lineup is genuinely outrageous. Think premium regulators, next-level dive computers, BCDs built like armour, and even an...
Kasia Neugebauer |
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Garmin SubWave™ — what it is, how it works, and why divers love itGarmin SubWave™ — what it is, how it works, and why divers love it
Garmin SubWave™ is a sonar-based wireless system that lets compatible Garmin dive computers (paired with a Descent™ T2 transceiver) exchange preset messages, send and receive air-integration data, and relay diver...
Kasia Neugebauer |
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The Next Evolution Has Surfaced – Scubapro Hydros Pro 2 Coming Soon to Mike’s Dive StoreThe Next Evolution Has Surfaced – Scubapro Hydros Pro 2 Coming Soon to Mike’s Dive Store
Scubapro’s Hydros Pro 2 is here! Discover the next-generation modular, travel-friendly BCD, coming soon to Mike’s Dive Store. Sign up for launch alerts!
Alice Watt |
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Best Open-Heel Fins of 2025 - Top Picks ComparedBest Open-Heel Fins of 2025 - Top Picks Compared
Looking for the best open heel fins for your next dive trip? We’ve tested and compared the top models of 2025 — from lightweight travel fins to powerful tech options....
Kasia Neugebauer |
