Mike's London Dive Store Blog
Useful Dive Clothing
Versatile ADJECTIVE able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities. At Mike’s we sell a variety of items that have multiple applications. If you can use...
Useful Dive Clothing
Versatile ADJECTIVE able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities. At Mike’s we sell... Read More
Conservation Contributions – What can I do to h...
Sir Dave has recently given us some strong messages that time is running out and we need to act now to save our precious world. Both BBC’s Seven Worlds, One...
Conservation Contributions – What can I do to h...
Sir Dave has recently given us some strong messages that time is running out and we need to... Read More
Buying Your First Set of Dive Gear
Are you new to scuba diving or ready to invest in your first set of dive gear? Founder of Girls that Scuba, Sarah, reveals some great recommendations for your first set...
Buying Your First Set of Dive Gear
Are you new to scuba diving or ready to invest in your first set of dive gear? Founder... Read More
Getting Back in the Water: The Countdown has St...
With the recent government announcements and inland dive sites opening up at the end of March, the diving community will soon return to the sport we love! Perhaps it’s been a...
Getting Back in the Water: The Countdown has St...
With the recent government announcements and inland dive sites opening up at the end of March, the diving... Read More
Lavish Dream Diving Destinations!
While imminent international travel has been scuppered by the dreaded virus, we have had plenty of time to put our beer money in our piggy banks for future diving holidays....
Lavish Dream Diving Destinations!
While imminent international travel has been scuppered by the dreaded virus, we have had plenty of time to... Read More
Diving & 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...
Diving & Snorkelling Equipment For Kids
Sharing the wonder of the underwater world with your children is a hugely pleasurable experience. Many kids are... Read More
The New Apeks Luna Torch Range
It is a common myth that you only need a torch for night dives, wreck penetration or low visibility. As you descend below the water's surface, your surroundings become darker....
The New Apeks Luna Torch Range
It is a common myth that you only need a torch for night dives, wreck penetration or low... Read More
Can You Dive In A Wetsuit In The UK?
Are you actually mad?? As an instructor in Egypt, I wore a dry suit from December through to April. Whilst the water was positively boiling compared to our UK quarries,...
Can You Dive In A Wetsuit In The UK?
Are you actually mad?? As an instructor in Egypt, I wore a dry suit from December through to... Read More
Tips For Buying Snorkelling Equipment
Snorkelling is (and should be) classed as a sport all by itself. There are a number of reasons why you may have chosen to snorkel: To build confidence in the...
Tips For Buying Snorkelling Equipment
Snorkelling is (and should be) classed as a sport all by itself. There are a number of reasons... Read More
Top 5 UK Snorkelling Experiences
Snorkelling is some of the best fun you can have in UK waters with your clothes (well a wetsuit) on! You don’t need to lug around heavy equipment, and you...
Top 5 UK Snorkelling Experiences
Snorkelling is some of the best fun you can have in UK waters with your clothes (well a... Read More
Apeks - A Brief History
Apeks was formed in 1973 in a garage in the north of England by two friends - Ken Smith Ainscough and Eric Partington (Apeks is an amalgamation of their initials)....
Apeks - A Brief History
Apeks was formed in 1973 in a garage in the north of England by two friends - Ken... Read More
Fourth Element – A Brief History
In 1999 after a dive in Sharm el Sheikh, Jim Standing and Paul Strike chewed the fat over a post dive bevvy. Their vision was to design better thermal clothing...
Fourth Element – A Brief History
In 1999 after a dive in Sharm el Sheikh, Jim Standing and Paul Strike chewed the fat over... Read More
