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Is Wakeboarding or Snowboarding Harder? Let’s Find Out!

I was 14 years old when I learned how to wakeboard. Snowboarding wasn’t popular then. While it is similar to snowboarding in some ways, but there are many differences. For beginners, wakeboarding will generally be easier to learn. Wakeboards have fins to keep the board straight, and the rope can be leveraged for balance.  A…

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Do Scuba Tanks Float?

Steel scuba tanks do not float, they always are negatively buoyant. Aluminum scuba tanks sink when full but can float when empty due to losing the weight of the compressed air. When referring to how and why scuba tanks float, it all relates to buoyancy. Scuba tanks are one of the essential pieces of equipment…

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Affects of Wind, Current, and Weather on Underwater Visibility

Wind and currents reduce underwater visibility by creating turbulence that chops up the surface, reducing the light penetrating the water. Also, currents can stir sand and silt within the water, resulting in a blurry mix. Sudden storms can do this very quickly, affecting safety. Being able to see while underwater is incredibly important for anyone…