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Categories ⮞ Training Archive ⮞ May 2023 | |||
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Mar
2026 |
In this article, you will learn the proper steps to cleaning and maintaining your wetsuit. Following these procedures will extend the lifespan of your wetsuit so that it will last many years to come. Also, you will learn how to do some simple at-home repairs that will help extend the lifespan of the wetsuit. Proper wetsuit cleaning starts with giving the... Read more |
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Mar
2026 |
Looking for the perfect scuba diving gifts? In this article, you will discover the best gift ideas for the scuba diver in your life. From budget accessories to the best premium gear. As an avid diver since the early 1980s and a divemaster, I have purchased numerous pieces of gear for myself and the divers in my life. Here is a list of 30 gift ideas that I personally think are great for any diver, regardless of their skill level. Here at Divers Supply, we are all divers, and we only carry the best products available and... Read more |
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Mar
2026 |
What is technical diving? Learn the ins and outs of tech diving and how to progress with Divers Supply. Technical Diving is an advanced form of recreational diving that involves decompression, mostly using gases other than compressed air, diving in overhead environments, and diving deeper than 130ft (40 meters). Technical diving carries elevated risks and most often involves using nitrox with more than 50% oxygen and trimix (a combination of oxygen, helium, and nitrogen). Standard recreational dive... Read more |
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Feb
2026 |
The necessary spearfishing equipment How to pick the right snorkels, masks, and wetsuits for your needs What makes a good pair of fins How to use the weight system How to choose the speargun that fits your fishing expectations Going spearfishing is one of the most primal and rewarding forms of fishing. It combines the thrill of the hunt with the serenity of being underwater. Unlike traditional angling, spearfishing requires you to pursue the fish in their natural environment. It is more adventurous and active,... Read more |
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Dec
2025 |
Spearfishing is one of the world’s oldest recorded ways of underwater hunting and fishing. From prehistoric cave paintings to spearguns today, hand weapon capture and underwater fishing have traveled a long way in advancement. In all this, at the core of underwater fishing lies the speargun, an instrument of simplicity, intelligence, and raw underwater power. But how do spearguns actually work? What are the qualities that make them accurate, safe, and efficient? In this guide, we'll break down the mechanism and design of the speargun—piece by piece—and show you how they work and how to choose and use one. You'll find... Read more |
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Dec
2025 |
As a professional diver, I’ve always been ahead of the game when it comes to dive watches, and I’ve also been an avid collector and admirer of them for many years, not merely because of their rugged, mission-oriented looks but for the wonderful blend of functionality, history, and craftsmanship they represent. There's something exhilarating about a watch that can survive the tremendous pressure of the ocean depths while still looking quite comfortable in a boardroom or coffee shop. I've spent hundreds of hours researching, testing, wearing, and swimming with scores of models over the years. And, in doing so, I've learned... Read more |
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Dec
2025 |
What a dive computer is and how it improves dive safety How dive computers calculate depth, time, and nitrogen levels underwater The key differences between dive computers and dive watches The main features and advanced functions of modern dive computers How to choose the best dive computer, based on your experience and diving style Scuba diving is an exciting activity that combines discovery, exploration, and a slight element of calculated risk. However, exploring the underwater depths requires more than just physical fitness and mental awareness; you need reliable equipment and real-time environmental information. One of the key pieces of equipment a diver can have at... Read more |
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Dec
2025 |
Is there a difference between fins and flippers? The key features of fins How to choose the right fins for your underwater sport The types of fins according to your level of expertise When you're gearing up for your next underwater adventure, one of the key pieces of equipment listed is fins. But here's where many people get confused: should you be looking for "flippers" or "fins"? And more importantly, how do you choose the right type for your underwater activity? The terminology can be confusing, although most divers often use "fins" and "flippers" interchangeably. So, let’s take a look at the perfect fins for... Read more |
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Dec
2025 |
What freediving is and how it differs from scuba diving The fascinating history and evolution of freediving through time The main types and disciplines of freediving practiced today The physical, mental, and emotional benefits of freediving How and where to learn freediving safely with proper instruction Freediving, often known as apnea diving, is the practice of diving underwater using a single breath of air, without the assistance of any scuba tanks or breathing apparatus of any kind. It is an elegant, minimalist form of underwater diving that relies on breath-holding, mental control, and good movement. Freedivers use their bodies when swimming, equipped only with masks, fins,... Read more |
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Nov
2025 |
A Wetsuit is a garment made of light material such as neoprene. The wetsuit actually lets a little water into the suit, which is allowed to circulate between the skin of the diver and the outside suit layer. As a result, the trapped water is gradually warmed up to near body temperature and helps keep the diver comfortable. The suit layer helps insulate the warmed water next to the body from the outside water. A wetsuit's purpose is to provide thermal insulation, abrasion resistance, and buoyancy. ... Read more |
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