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Prepare Yourself For Technical Diving by Andy Davis Technical diving is increasingly becoming more mainstream as a diving activity; that is a good thing. Many more divers are now opting to pursue tech training as a means to increase the range of their potential diving and enjoy new experiences in their favourite hobby. However, many […]
Buying Scuba Equipment – How To Avoid Noobie Mistakes by Andy Davis Scuba equipment is an expensive investment. But take one look at eBay and you’ll find a mountain of nearly-new kit that is rapidly replaced or upgraded by divers. It’s a sign of costly, regretful, purchasing decisions. To put it succinctly; there’s a lot […]
A List of Modern Sidemount Diving Systems There are an increasing number of commercial ‘off-the-shelf’ sidemount systems available to purchase. These typically fall into one of two categories; minimalist (Hogarthian-inspired) rigs and cold-water rigs. The minimalist rigs, sometimes called “British configurations” typically feature a base harness that uses lumbar and shoulder plates, to which a flat […]
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