So you took the leap and bought the most important—and quite possibly the most expensive—piece of gear in your scuba system. Way to go! Your new reg is ready to boogie right out of the box, and you should definitely take it diving a few times in its “stock” condition to familiarize yourself with its …
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While the regulator you buy may not be the only breather you’ll ever plunk down money on, it could very well last you virtually forever—if you take care of it. By following these maintenance tips you just may end up handing your reg down to your grandkids. Before a Day of Diving 1. Remove the …
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Think of dive insurance as your back-up dive rig, like an invisible bail-out bottle tucked in its tank pouch, out of sight but always within easy reach in case you need it. Do most scuba divers carry dive insurance? If they don’t, they should, because it can be some of the cheapest safety gear around, …
A tried-and-true transition plan that will get you out of rental gear and into a rig of your own. You’ve completed your dive training, your instructor signed off on your check-out dive, your C-card is in the mail, and you’re feeling pretty pumped about this whole diving experience. Now what? Easy answer. Stay wet. Keep …
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