Purchasing equipment for scuba diving is a large commitment. Most quality gear is not inexpensive, and like any tool, you generally get what you pay for. When you compare the price of equipment today to what the same equipment cost 30 years ago, it is a much bette...

One of the most important things to remember as a diver, is to keep learning. Even as an Instructor, I try to learn something new on each dive. It may not be a huge learning experience, but even the smallest thing you pick up makes you a better diver.

Learning keep...

     As seasoned divers, many of us forget the thrill of experiencing the underwater world as a new diver. We see diving as something we enjoy doing, and tend to compare our dives to pervious ones. We get so used to seeing the aquatic life over again. While they are co...

As Midwest divers, our diving season is pretty much limited to 6 months out of the year. Even if we dive drysuits, unless ice certified, local winter diving is out. Some divers take a tropical vacation to dive in the winter, but not all have the chance to do so. Luckil...