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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

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.

PADI vs SSI vs NAUI vs BSAC (Differences & is one certification better?)

By Russell BowyerPosted in Learn to Scuba Dive, Scuba Diving Tips & SafetyTagged PADI vs SSI vs NAUI vs BSAC2 Comments

PADI vs SSI vs NAUI vs BSAC what are the differences. There are a number of differences between the scuba diving agencies. Starting with PADI, they would be considered as a ‘training agency’ trading for a profit. Compared to BSAC at the other end of the scale would consider itself to be more of a ‘club’, and is a non-profit organisation. SSI is similar to PADI, as it’s also a profit making dive organisation, whereas NAUI is similar to BSAC, as it is also a not for profit scuba diving organisation.

BSAC vs SSI (Which diving certification is better BSAC or SSI?)

By Russell BowyerPosted in Learn to Scuba Dive, Scuba Diving Tips & SafetyTagged BSAC vs SSI, Is BSAC recognised by SSI, Is SSI recognised by BSAC, What is the difference between BSAC and SSI, Which diving certification is bestNo Comments

Both scuba diving qualifications from BSAC and SSI are recognised internationally. The beginner scuba diving certification that BSAC teach is “Ocean Diver” where the maximum depth is 20 metres (67 feet). Whereas SSI teaches “Open Water Diver” as their first course where the maximum depth is 18 metres (60 feet). The course that BSAC teaches tends to be slighter cheaper and take longer than SSI. Many argue that BSAC training is more thorough too.

PADI vs BSAC (Which diving qualification is better PADI or BSAC?)

By Russell BowyerPosted in Learn to Scuba Dive, Scuba Diving Tips & SafetyTagged Is BSAC recognised by PADI, Is PADI recognised by BSAC, PADI vs BSAC, What is the difference between PADI and BSAC, Which diving certification is bestNo Comments

Both scuba diving qualifications from BSAC and PADI are recognised internationally. The course that BSAC tech tend to be slighter cheaper and take longer than PADI’s. Many argue that BSAC training is more thorough too. But for a faster way to get qualified and for the number of places to do so, PADI would be the choice. The beginner scuba diving certification that PADI teaches is “Open Water Diver” where the maximum depth is 18 metres (60 feet). Versus BSAC which is “Ocean Diver” where the maximum depth is 20 metres (67 feet).

PADI vs SSI (Which diving certification is better PADI or SSI?)

By Russell BowyerPosted in Learn to Scuba Dive, Scuba Diving Tips & SafetyTagged Is PADI recognised by SSI, Is SSI recognised by PADI, PADI vs SSI, What is the difference between PADI and SSI, Which diving certification is bestNo Comments

The beginner scuba diving certification that PADI teaches vs the training with SSI is very similar. For both organisations the beginner certification is known as “Open Water Diver”. This starter certification qualifies you to dive to 18 metres (60 feet) with both PADI and SSI. But SSI also offer a “Scuba Diver” level which is for divers who can only dive under the supervision of a dive professional and to a maximum of 12 metres (40 feet).

PADI vs NAUI (Which diving certification is better PADI or NAUI?)

By Russell BowyerPosted in Learn to Scuba Dive, Scuba Diving Tips & SafetyTagged Is NAUI recognised by PADI, Is PADI recognised by NAUI, PADI vs NAUI, What is the difference between PADI and NAUI, Which diving certification is bestNo Comments

PADI vs NAUI and which diving organisation is better. Both PADI and NAUI their first certification level allows youto dive to a depth of 18 metres (60 feet). The main difference between these two beginner certifications is that NAUI trains its divers some basic skills of saving an unconscious diver, whereas PADI doesn’t.

How Do You Do A Decompression Stop vs A Safety Stop?

By Russell BowyerPosted in Learn to Scuba Dive, Scuba Diving Tips & SafetyTagged How do you do a decompression stopNo Comments

How do you do a decompression stop vs a safety stop is a matter of becoming neutrally buoyant at the prescribed depth for the stop. You then stay at this depth for the length of time required to decompress as a part of your ascent.

Scuba Diving With Sharks FAQs (The Good, The Bad and The Ugly)

By Russell BowyerPosted in Scuba Diving Tips & SafetyTagged Scuba diving with sharksNo Comments

Scuba diving with sharks key questions and answers – The truth unveiled about sharks and shark behaviour I have been scuba diving with sharks for years. But I know some divers are scared to dive with sharks. Plus some have not yet dived with sharks. In this article I will look at the FAQs on […]

How Deep Can You Dive With Nitrox? (Why Should I Dive With Nitrox?)

By Russell BowyerPosted in Learn to Scuba Dive, Scuba Diving Tips & SafetyTagged How deep can you dive with nitrox, Why should I dive with nitroxNo Comments

How deep can you dive with nitrox depends on the oxygen percentage. For example 32% nitrox: max depth 33 metres (110 feet) & 36% nitrox: 28 metres (90 feet).Why you should dive with nitrox is because it extends your dive time, which in some cases is nearly double that of atmospheric air at the maximum dive depths for nitrox.

What Are The Advantages Of Nitrox Diving? (Top 7 Benefits Of Nitrox Diving)

By Russell BowyerPosted in Learn to Scuba Dive, Scuba Diving Tips & SafetyTagged Pros and cons of nitrox diving, What are the advantages of nitrox diving, Why is Nitrox better for diving2 Comments

What are the advantages of nitrox diving? An extended bottom time E.g. 24 metre (80 feet) dive bottom time doubles from 30 to 60 minutes with 36% Nitrox mix

Scuba Diving Questions And Answers (Scuba Diving Facts And Trivia)

By Russell BowyerPosted in Learn to Scuba Dive, Scuba Diving Tips & SafetyTagged Questions to ask a scuba diver, Scuba diving questions and answersNo Comments

Scuba diving questions and answers that are commonly asked by non-divers and beginner scuba divers. These include questions like: is it hard to learn to scuba dive; can a non-swimmer go scuba diving; can you scuba dive without being certified; howto get certified…and more.

What Are Common Depths For Experienced Scuba Divers (Scuba Depths)

By Russell BowyerPosted in Scuba Diving Tips & Safety2 Comments

What are common depths for experienced scuba divers is a question often asked. It’s not as deep as some might think and is somewhere between 20-25 metres on average. Diving isn’t just about how deep you can dive, but is instead about what the dive is about. If the dive is to go to a particular wreck and it just so happens the wreck is at 40 metres (131 feet), that will be the dive depth. This is of course subject to certification level and experience.

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