Mike's London Dive Store Blog
Big Stuff vs Small Stuff
Megafauna When big stuff shows up unexpectedly it is a joyous moment. A low flying manta or whale shark swimming by in the blue is always exciting and gets a...
Big Stuff vs Small Stuff
Megafauna When big stuff shows up unexpectedly it is a joyous moment. A low flying manta or whale... Read More
Wrecks vs Reefs
Do you have a lust for rust or are you a lover of vibrant corals and sloping reefs? Marine life in both environments can be abundant and colourful, but most...
Wrecks vs Reefs
Do you have a lust for rust or are you a lover of vibrant corals and sloping reefs?... 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
Apeks 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...
Apeks ThermiQ 8/7 Wetsuit Review
There are very few wetsuits on the market thicker than 7mm. The challenge for most manufacturers is maintaining... Read More
Apeks 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...
Apeks Lifeline Reels Reviews
2021 is going to see a big push from Apeks as they move themselves from being known primarily... Read More
