Conserving your air to extend your bottom time is often a common aim of all levels of divers. Many have suggested flawed theories of how to achieve this but the solution is remarka[...]

By now the vast majority of us have been in the water for at least a check dive to make sure our kit is still all in order. You may have even done a few skill drills, cleared your [...]

Spring is finally here and it’s time to get out your cameras from those dusty cupboards and give them the good old spring-clean they deserve all ready to go diving with you this ye[...]

There is absolutely no reason why a good quality drysuit should not last for many years as long as you take care off it before and after every dive. Looking after your drysuit shou[...]

Often we encounter female divers explaining how diving is a male sport and how uncomfortable it is as all the equipment is for men. First things first, it’s 2012. There is no[...]

So…its a new year, your kit has been snuggled up warm and dry somewhere safe for the winter and the season is just around the corner. NOW is the time to dig it out from stora[...]

Oceanic has announced a mandatory replacement of all affected BCDs that use the QLR3 weight pocket system. The affected BCDs include the Excursion 2, Probe HLC and Ocean Pro 1000D [...]

As winter starts to set in and the temperature drops there is more that we need to bear in mind before each dive. I certainly don’t want to put anyone off but diving in cold [...]

One of the most common questions divers buying their first set of diving equipment ask is “how do I fit hose protectors?”. If they have already had a try then usually t[...]

Am I being over sensitive? Maybe getting older and or grumpier? Why is it now positively fashionable to wear your mask on your forehead? As a diver and instructor with thousands of[...]