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What is the difference between a drysuit and a semi dry suit?

By Russell BowyerPosted in Learn to Scuba Dive, Recommended Gear, Scuba Diving Tips & SafetyNo Comments on What is the difference between a drysuit and a semi dry suit?

The difference between a drysuit and a semi dry suit is that a dry suit keeps you dry and in a semi drysuit you get wet. There are other differences, which include that drysuits are designed to be used in colder waters than semi drysuits. Also, drysuits tend to be more expensive than semidry’s and a drysuit can be used for buoyancy control instead of your buoyancy control device (BCD). Whereas a semi drysuit cannot be used like a BCD.

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How Does A Buoyancy Control Device Work? (Don’t Dive Without Knowing)

By Russell BowyerPosted in Recommended Gear, Scuba Diving Tips & SafetyTagged , , , , , , No Comments on How Does A Buoyancy Control Device Work? (Don’t Dive Without Knowing)

How does a buoyancy control device work is by using air. Your buoyancy control device works using an air bladder. The more air that is added to this bladder, the more buoyant you will be. Conversely, as the air is released from the air bladder, the less buoyant you will be. Air is added via an air-inflation valve. Air is dumped via air-deflation valves.

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Seagow Mini Underwater Breathing System (Is It Safe To Dive With?)

By Russell BowyerPosted in Recommended Gear, Scuba Diving Tips & SafetyTagged , , , 6 Comments on Seagow Mini Underwater Breathing System (Is It Safe To Dive With?)

WARNING: Only use the Seagow underwater breathing system, the MiniDive Pro and other similar products if you’re a certified scuba diver. DO NOT buy it or use it otherwise. Although the Seagow and MiniDive both come with instructions, this is not sufficient for your own personal safety. Only learn to dive with a leading scuba diving organisation like BSAC or PADI first. Note that scuba diving is a dangerous sport. It becomes even more dangerous if done when not certified!

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Are Full Face Snorkel Masks Safe? (Read This Before You Buy One)

By Russell BowyerPosted in Recommended Gear, Scuba Travel, Snorkeling TipsTagged , , , 6 Comments on Are Full Face Snorkel Masks Safe? (Read This Before You Buy One)

Full face snorkel masks are dangerous because of the “dead Space” and the potential for the build-up of CO2 inside the mask. Deaths of snorkelers have been linked to full face snorkel masks, which is more likely to happen if you buy a cheap, poorly made mask or if these masks are used under duress.

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