To fill a scuba tank, the tank needs to be inspected, and pressure regularly tested, placed in cold water to identify the damage, and set up at a specific scuba or highly pressurized air compressor at 3,000 psi to fill. These are the steps to filling a scuba tank the right way: Properly filling a…
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. Even active scuba diver should try freediving because it offers ample benefits…
Snorkeling is definitely the easier of the two water activities. Scuba diving requires a multi-day class/school and passing certifications while snorkeling does not require anything more than a special mask. If you are getting into water activities, snorkeling and scuba diving are two of the more popular activities you can do. Both are great for…
Imagine exploring the other 70% of our planet, the beautiful depths of the oceans and seas on planet Earth. The best way to go beyond the surface and stay in the environment for as long as possible is to scuba dive. But, before you strap on your air tanks and mask, you definitely need to…
Scuba diving is a great outdoor underwater activity that allows you to explore the great beauty beneath the ocean waves. However, when talking about scuba diving, people who do not know how to swim might feel like this sport is not possible for them. You can scuba dive without knowing how to swim well. But…
You do need certification and a license to dive. It is not technically illegal to scuba dive without one. But the skills taught in scuba courses are used on every single dive to keep you safe. This is why dive shops will not rent equipment or fill tanks for non-certified divers. It would be reckless…
Scuba tanks can be painted. However, it is recommended that the scuba tanks are not painted. There are various reasons for not painting your tank, such as: Scuba tanks should be kept in good working condition to ensure safety and proper function. There are ways to keep your scuba tank healthy and ways to ruin…
Scuba divers do not wear ear plugs while diving. It can even be unsafe for divers to wear ear plugs. Ear plugs will prevent the diver from being able to equalize their ear pressure, which is done to prevent ear pain and injuries. There are some situations in which divers would wear ear plugs and…
When scuba enthusiasts make plans for dive trips, the plans always involve diving every day. Why go to the expense and trouble of getting to a remote destination if you could only get a few dives in before leaving? You can scuba dive every day. As long as you remain with the dive table safety…
GoPros are the ultimate camera for active adventurers that want to capture memories underwater, on top of mountains, and everything in between. Although GoPro cameras are known for being quite indestructible, there are plenty of factors that could ruin your shot. You’ve seen the shaky video content that was poorly shot. This is often due…
Scuba tank explosions are not a myth. Under the right set of circumstances, the highly pressurized air in a scuba tank could explode, causing as much damage as approximately 300 grams of dynamite. This isn’t a chemical explosion, it is a mechanical explosion, or sudden burst due to rapid release of pressure. Scuba tanks have…
