Energy to burn on your next dive: 24 tips

Article Abstract:

Energy conservation is very important for scuba divers to get more out of their dive vacations. Four of the biggest culprits of energy loss are heat loss, swimming in scuba gear, travelling and breathing itself. To conserve energy, body heat should be retained by wearing a hood and putting neoprene in the torso. In between dives, divers should dress warmly, especially if air temperature drops to 94 degrees F. Other tips include streamlining diving equipment, practicing slow and deep breathing, moving slowly under water and avoiding stress by packing gear early.

Physiological aspects, Energy metabolism, Metabolic regulation, Scuba diving, Skin divers

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Dive boats: your guide to the good, the bad and the ugly

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The criteria for selecting a dive boat should not only focus on the boat's schedule and price but should also include its safety features and amenities. Safety equipment such as life jackets, fire extinguishers and a radio should be standard in dive boats. In addition, divers should verify if the boat is certified by the Coast Guard. Other necessary features of safe dive boats are first aid equipment for decompression sickness, ample drinking water and ascent/descent lines.

Evaluation, Safety and security measures, Boats and boating, Boating, Boats, Live-aboard boats

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Defogs demystified

Article Abstract:

ScubaLab tests eight mask defoggers, an important gear when diving at great depths. Three top of the line mask defoggers they recommend are 500 PSI Mask Scrub with grit in it, Aquaseal Sea Buff with a cream base and Absolutely Clear, priced at $6.25, $4.99 and $5.95 respectively.

Polish and Other Sanitation Good Manufacturing, Commercial & Industrial Cleaners NEC, Product/service evaluation, Equipment cleaners (Chemicals), AquaSeal Sea Gold (Cleaning compound), Absolutely Clear (Cleaning compound), 500 PSI (Cleaning compound), 200 Ft. Viz (Cleaning compound), Aquaseal Sea Drops (Cleaning compound), Aquaseal Sea Ice (Cleaning compound), Trident Instructor's Choice (Cleaning compound), Aquaseal Sea Quick (Cleaning compound)

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