Are you new to diving? Perhaps you have less than perfect eyesight? Are you wondering what your options are for seeing underwater or indeed whether you can dive at all with less than perfect eyesight? If so, read on! Why do I need to be able to see clearly underwater? Of course, one of the primary reasons why we dive [...]

I do certainly enjoy the finer things in life. After all, life is too short for bad coffee, cask wine and poor quality food. As a dive professional, I also like to get the best gear, gear that will stand up to the hammering that I give it, be comfortable and be worth the investment. I always research my gear [...]

One of the first rules of SCUBA diving is to breathe continually and never, hold your breath. The second rule is of course to look cool! With this in mind, I am always on the look out for new and innovative products that fit in with “rule number two.” I was particularly excited when I came across one of Tabata’s [...]

As a dive professional working on a liveaboard dive boat and logging in excess of 500 dives each year, I demand a lot from my gear. Like any professional, you cannot perform to your best without the best gear and I always like to research and select the best gear to do its job, keep me safe and ensure maximum [...]

Back in the day, I will never forget queuing for nightclubs in the midst of bleak Northern English winters. Scantily clad and waif like females wearing next to nothing in the driving hail. My Mother always warned me to wear a coat and cover up my kidneys to avoid catching my death of cold. Unlike most teenagers, I took note [...]

When choosing fins, always remember that with an efficient fin, there will be a direct correlation between how much oxygen and energy you use and how much air you use. This is particularly important for novice divers who will no doubt need to conserve air more than an experienced diver who is relaxed in the water and already has sound [...]

Many divers question the need for a snorkel when, as a diver, you have a regulator. The truth is that in many places, snorkels are mandatory equipment for recreational diving. Not only does a snorkel allow you to save air and energy whilst on the surface, but, they are an excellent piece of safety equipment for those surfacing a long [...]

There are countless different types of masks to try and much of your selection will be down to the shape of your face and your personal preferences. Regardless of these, you should always go for a quality dive mask that has a 100% surgical grade silicone seal. Many manufacturers do not mark on the packaging or the mask that the [...]