Maybe you are a new technician who wants to learn how to test a scuba tank, or just a scuba enthusiast curious about the methods used to verify the safety of your scuba tank. Either way, the process to test a scuba tank starts with a visual inspection and ends with a hydrostatic test. The …
Scuba diving might not be one of the first activities people think of when they think of outdoor fitness, but it is a surprisingly balanced way to get a workout from head to toe. Not only do people exert more energy moving through water than they do through the air, but the reduced-gravity environment is …
Ever wonder why sometimes scuba divers roll backward off of the side of a boat? Different entry methods can keep you safe when you enter the water in different conditions. While it might look strange to see a diver enter the water backward, sometimes it’s the best option. Scuba divers enter the water backward to …
When scuba diving, the whole point is to see things. You’re there to see the sites and experience life underwater. What’s the point if you can’t? A lot of people have hesitations when thinking about scuba diving because they have poor eyesight and don’t know how to accommodate glasses or contacts into their dive. For …
Scuba diving can be both an awe-inspiring and relaxing experience. To be able to explore the ocean and make great discoveries is an experience you can share for years to come. It is well worth the training and time. But here’s the real question, is scuba diving hard or dangerous? Once you have had the …
Transporting the scuba tanks properly is vital for keeping yourself safe, preventing tank damage and ensuring your dives goes smoothly. Transporting scuba tanks is most commonly done by hand – to and from a vehicle and the dock. The recommended way to carry a scuba tank is to form a “V” between your index and second …
Scuba tanks look very similar to each other and it can be very difficult to determine the size of the cylinder you’re using. However, it is vital to know the size of your Scuba tank in order to safely plan dives. How can you tell the size of your Scuba tank? You can determine the size …
One of the most important pieces of equipment to get right when scuba diving is the air tank. Being able to breathe under water in a highly pressurized environment requires equipment that is reliable to upholds the highest standards of safety. Properly filling a scuba tank ensures that the air is of high quality and …
If you have ever thought about scuba diving, then you have probably either seen it in a movie or video and been intrigued by it. You probably have also seen in the videos that the divers cannot communicate through spoken language; they are obviously underwater and need to keep their mouthpieces in their mouths to …
Centuries ago, before anybody had invented any sort of diving equipment, people used to explore the ocean by merely using a single breath of air and diving. Freediving has become increasingly popular lately, both as a recreational pursuit and as a competitive sport. Many scuba divers have even started engaging in freediving because they’ve realized …