Changing to an AIR-2 Octopus AAS
What are the pros and cons to changing to an AIR-2 regulator inflator octopus (AAS) system? What needs to be considered? Best AIR-2 systems?
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Andy Davis Sidemount Technical Wreck Diving Blog
Articles for beginner to expert scuba divers
Andy Davis Sidemount Technical Wreck Diving Blog
Articles for beginner to expert scuba divers
scuba diving advice and tips
Advanced Wreck Diving: The Ultimate Guide
A comprehensive guide to advanced wreck diving techniques, equipment, skills and protocols. A must-read for wreck divers at all levels.
Read MoreAdvanced Wreck Diving: The Ultimate GuideWhat is the Best Watch Sized Diving Computer? | 2024
A comprehensive buying guide to the best watch sized diving computer in 2024. Explore the details & specifications to for the best informed decision!
Read MoreWhat is the Best Watch Sized Diving Computer? | 2024Pony Cylinders and Redundant Air Sources for Wreck Diving
What is a pony cylinder? Why are they recommended for wreck divers? This article answers your questions.
Read MorePony Cylinders and Redundant Air Sources for Wreck DivingRecreational Diving Limits: Assessing The Grey Area Versus Technical Diving
Recreational diving limits become increasingly blurred with technical diving. Why are limits required & how do divers need to consider them?
Read MoreRecreational Diving Limits: Assessing The Grey Area Versus Technical DivingThe Best Ascent Speed for Scuba Diving
Learn the best ascent speed for scuba diving. Contrary to assumptions, slower is not always safer when it comes to diving ascent rate!
Read MoreThe Best Ascent Speed for Scuba DivingPro Tips For Choosing The Best Scuba Diving BCD For Your Needs
Honest pro tips on how to buy the best scuba diving BCD for your needs. Learn about BCD features, functions, designs and suitability!
Read MorePro Tips For Choosing The Best Scuba Diving BCD For Your NeedsScuba Diving Regulator Buyers Guide
This honest and impartial scuba diving regulator purchase guide will save you money. Avoid making costly mistakes when buying expensive dive gear.
Read MoreScuba Diving Regulator Buyers GuideWhy Do More Diving Courses After Open Water Diver Certification?
What is the value of doing more diving courses after open water diver certification? It all depends finding a high quality course. Read how!
Read MoreWhy Do More Diving Courses After Open Water Diver Certification?Showa L2D Tabby Aircraft Wreck | Subic Bay
The L2D Tabby aircraft wreck in Subic Bay. Dive site details, map, history and photos of the wonderful Tabby wreck in Subic Bay Philippines.
Read MoreShowa L2D Tabby Aircraft Wreck | Subic BayChoosing A Wreck Diving Instructor: How To Find Specialist Expertise!
Finding a legitimately expert specialist wreck diving instructor is critical for becoming a safe and proficient wreck diver. Choose wisely with this honest pro advice!
Read MoreChoosing A Wreck Diving Instructor: How To Find Specialist Expertise!Scuba Gas Planning: Gas Management For Divers
Learn scuba gas planning for your dives! A step-by-step guide to gas management for divers. Enhance your dive knowledge & safety underwater!
Read MoreScuba Gas Planning: Gas Management For DiversAvoid Costly Mistakes When Buying Dive Gear
Honest expert pro tips to help prevent costly mistakes when buying your dive gear. Don't regret your scuba equipment purchases!
Read MoreAvoid Costly Mistakes When Buying Dive GearScuba Equipment Shopping: How To Buy The Best Dive Gear!
When scuba equipment shopping it's easy to waste money on disappointing or inappropriate dive gear. These honest pro tip helps avoid costly mistakes!
Read MoreScuba Equipment Shopping: How To Buy The Best Dive Gear!Sidemount Cylinder Boltsnaps | Gear Setup Tips
Sidemount cylinder boltsnaps may seem insignificant but are critical for cylinder trim. Choose the right boltsnap with this quick guide.
Read MoreSidemount Cylinder Boltsnaps | Gear Setup TipsThe Scuba Diving Industry: Cost Versus Quality
Does the scuba diving industry actually empower the pursuit of quality?
Read MoreThe Scuba Diving Industry: Cost Versus QualitySidemount Skills: Problems With Fine Motor Movements
My thoughts on experiencing problems with sidemount skills performance; particularly fine motor movements.
Read MoreSidemount Skills: Problems With Fine Motor Movements7 Diving Buoyancy Tips That You Need To Know
Divers often struggle with their buoyancy. These essential tips are game-changing to set you on the right path for consistent improvement.
Read More7 Diving Buoyancy Tips That You Need To KnowHow To Find The Best Scuba Diving Course
Don't pay good money for bad training. Undertanding these factors will help you identify the best scuba diving courses available.
Read MoreHow To Find The Best Scuba Diving Course10 Tips To Horizontal Hover When Scuba Diving
The ability to horizontal hover when scuba diving is the benchmark of fundamental skills proficiency. These tips will help you master hovering
Read More10 Tips To Horizontal Hover When Scuba DivingStreamlined Dive Gear: A Huge Diving Performance Boost
The benefits of streamlined dive gear and how to achieve it with your own scuba diving equipment. Small kit changes can have big effects.
Read MoreStreamlined Dive Gear: A Huge Diving Performance BoostHow to Nail Perfect Weighting for Your Dive: An Ultimate Guide
How to perfect your scuba weighting. Get this right & your buoyancy control will be much easier. Advice not taught in Open Water courses
Read MoreHow to Nail Perfect Weighting for Your Dive: An Ultimate GuideA Guide To Expert Scuba Diving Skill Development
A 'how to' guide for scuba diving skill development. A systematic tiered approach to ingraining fluent & intuitive dive proficiencies.
Read MoreA Guide To Expert Scuba Diving Skill DevelopmentUsing Your Hands Whilst Scuba Diving
Using your hands when scuba diving is inefficient for maneuvering. Learn how to break this habit and become a better scuba diver.
Read MoreUsing Your Hands Whilst Scuba DivingHow to Judge Your Diving Ascent Rate Without a Dive Computer
Being able to judge your diving ascent rate is an invaluable safety skill if your computer or bottom timer fails. These tips show how!
Read MoreHow to Judge Your Diving Ascent Rate Without a Dive ComputerThe Physics of Diving – Scuba Gas Laws Theory
An explanation of the Scuba Gas Laws for Diving. Boyle's Law, Henry's Law, Charles Law, Dalton's Law, Oxygen Toxicity & Partial Pressures.
Read MoreThe Physics of Diving – Scuba Gas Laws TheoryScuba World Depth Records – Science versus the Human Factor
Perspective on scuba world depth records: human physiology versus the limitations of diving science and technology.
Read MoreScuba World Depth Records – Science versus the Human FactorNylon-Braided Regulator Hose Diving Emergency
Nylon-Braided Regulator Hose Diving Emergency On Wednesday, 22nd July 2015, I had to complete a real-life diving emergency air-sharing ascent with a technical diving student because neither of his regulators was delivering gas at depth. If you’d asked me previously whether…
Scuba Q and A: Diver Stress, Relationships and Comfort Zones
Scuba Q and A: QUESTION: I am a recreational diver and I dive mostly with my husband. Our relationship issues (bickering) caused me stress. Is this a factor I should consider when scuba diving? Andy’s Answer: [no_toc] I know of…
Underwater Photography | 5 Minute Photoshop Edit
5 Minute Photoshop Edit for Underwater Photographers by Andy Davis, PADI TecRec, ANDI, BSAC and SSI Instructor Many divers don’t have the luxury of using underwater strobes to provide effective directional lighting for their underwater photography. With a basic point-and-shoot…
Oxygen Exposure Management for Scuba Divers
OXYGEN EXPOSURE MANAGEMENT by Richard D. Vann Oxygen metabolism is the primary energy source in higher life forms, but when oxygen enters the metabolic process prematurely, reactive oxygen species can form which interfere with normal function and cause convulsions or…
Decompression Theory Resources | Technical Scuba Diving
Decompression Theory – Links and Resources Here is my selection of educational articles and resources for further reading on scuba diving decompression theory… – Bubble Decompression Strategies by Eric Maiken – VPM Decompression Site by Eric Maiken – Confessions of a Mortal Diver by Richard Pyle…
ANDI Ascent and Descent Procedures | Diving Techniques
The ANDI ascent & descent procedures explained. Increase safety & promote team-cohesion. Rec & tech protocols | Advanced Diving Techniques
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