Tag Archive: descent

How to Dive with ‘Insta-Buddies’ by Andy Davis The term ‘insta-buddy‘ is popularly used within the scuba community to define a diver of unknown skill, capability and mindset – that you are paired with on a dive boat. Typically, this term is used to describe the worst case scenario; of a scuba dive buddy who […]

The Best Technical Diving Computers 2019 by Andy Davis Here’s my list of the best open circuit technical diving computers on the market in 2019. Note: I am only including ‘true’ technical diving computers; because there are some awful impostors on the market nowadays. Manufacturers may simply boast that a computer offers multiple gasses and/or […]

ANDI Ascent & Descent Procedures – Open Circuit Diving During all ANDI training courses, students are taught to follow a set system of procedures for ascent and descent. These procedures include a number of stops, to enable team cohesion, increase safety and conservative off-gassing. You don’t need to be an ANDI trained diver to appreciate […]