Why Mental Health Matters in Scuba Diving When most divers prepare for a trip, they think about physical health, equipment checks, or environmental conditions. But what about mental health? Scuba diving combines physical, environmental, and psychological stressors. Being underwater demands sharp decision-making, emotional control, and trust in your training. If your mental state isn’t steady, … Read more
Scuba diving is a phenomenal activity, and one that requires knowledge, preparation and of course the right equipment. Taking care of our scuba equipment between dives is an extremely important thing to do, and it has a primary role in keeping us safe and comfortable, and avoiding any type of incidents or accidents underwater. Our … Read more
ScubaPro is a brand of diving equipment, including masks, snorkels, and regulators. ScubaPro was founded in 1963 by divers who wanted to create the highest quality scuba gear possible. Today their mission is still the same: to bring you innovative products that are designed for safety and comfort so you can enjoy your time underwater … Read more
Seiko has been making watches for over 100 years. They have a wide variety of styles available, but they are most known for their diving watches. If you’re looking to get into the watch-collecting action, this list is just what you need! Here are 5 vintage-style Seiko diving watches that will make your friends jealous … Read more
The National Hurricane Center and Central Pacific Hurricane Center is the bible for divers, residents and vacationers in this area of the world, with a special focus on hurricanes, tropical storms and cyclones that typically affect this region. Another essential guide to hurricane readiness resources, including evacuation routes, storm surge maps and emergency information, mostly … Read more
Have you ever wanted to buy your own set of scuba diving equipment and held off until you completed your Open Water Diver Certification? Not happy with hire equipment anymore but not sure what to buy first? If that’s the case, this article is ideal for you. However, before purchasing your first set of scuba … Read more
The dive logbook (also referred to as dive diary or dive record book) is the most important piece of equipment for any diver. It can be thought about as an on-board dive computer, but without the bells and whistles that computers are famous for. The dive logbook is a record of all dives done by … Read more
In this humorous blog post, we’ll explore 12 ways to fail your PADI Open Water exam so that you know what not to do on the big day. From forgetting wetsuit defogger and mask strap pins, to not knowing how to use a dive compass or which hand signal is used for emergency ascent, here … Read more
Preparing for the PADI Open Water Diver Course The PADI Open Water Diver (OWD) final exam consists of 50 questions, so we have included these practice questions (and answers) to help you study for this test. Most of the PADI Open Water Diver final exam questions are multiple-choice questions, along with a couple of … Read more