When I was a child in the early sixties, the age of sixty was old, not because I was six and anyone older than 21 was decrepit, but because seniors in their sixties were seen as waiting by their firesides to die. Five decades later, the conceptual view of seniors is more likely to be […]
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Where To Find Used Scuba Gear
If you are planning to try your hand at scuba diving, then you must have had a lot of realizations. One is that scuba diving is not as easy as it seems. Considered formally as a sport, scuba diving is not like other sports because it requires not just strengthening of a particular body area […]
Getting Your First Scuba Diving Flippers
Which is Which? There is a dizzying array of scuba diving flippers in the market. Buying your first pair can be a confusing exercise. For you, all scuba diving flippers are equal. This is not the case though. Experienced divers can tell you that there are different scuba diving flippers. A type of flippers will […]
Using Scuba Diving Gear
Just as a golfer has his clubs, and a skier dons his skis, scuba divers have their own set of scuba diving gear that is required to enjoy their sport. Scuba diving gear comes in many varieties and the choices between them depend on your level of skill, logistical needs, and frequency of use. But […]
Finding The Right Scuba Diving Flippers
Scuba diving is a great recreational activity. It gives a person the opportunity to travel to different resorts and widen his horizons. Even better, having fun in this activity doesn’t depend on a person’s height or size. Unlike some sports, there is no competition in scuba diving. Just tons of fun! The downside of getting […]
Scuba Diver Escaped Shark Attack In Australia
The AFP reported on 25 Jan 2007 that a brave scuba diver repelled a Great White Shark attack yesterday. How did this man escaped from the most feared predator of the sea, the monstrous Great White Shark which is known to grow up to 30 feet long and can weigh tons? The Australian scuba diver, […]
Looking At A Scuba Diving Holiday For Your Next Vacation
A cool fact everyone should know is that the majority of planet Earth is covered with water. So basically most of our planet is hidden under water. Why not explore this area and see what else is out there besides humans and land animals? The most elegant and untouched things lie in the world of […]
Planning A Scuba Diving Trip
In a day and age where vacations are frequently built around sporting hobbies of every kind, it stands to reason that there would be the opportunity to design a scuba diving trip. For scuba enthusiasts, the chance to dive in exotic locations can not be missed. It’s no wonder that the scuba diving trip is […]
The Best But Used Scuba Equipment
The phrase ‘best but used scuba equipment’ might sound like an irony, but believe it or not, such is entirely possible. However hard finding the best but used scuba equipment might be, it is still something that is feasible, given your combined efforts and time. What you need to understand about scuba diving is that […]
Bonaire Diving Highs
The Mecca of Scuba Diving The sea at its best is in Bonaire. The water is clear and teems with the flora and fauna of the sea. The vast stretch of alabaster sand, the warm climate, gentle murmur of the waves belie the strange but wonderful world that only scuba divers can behold. Bonaire is […]
Little Known Ways To A Safe Scuba Diving
Basically, scuba diving is a high-risk and dangerous sport. Yet, if you follow these tips, you can have a fun, fantastic experience of scuba diving: • Get scuba dive gear that fits For a fun scuba diving, make sure that the gear fits you properly. The mask should be comfortable and water-leakage-free. The BCD should […]
Scuba Diving Bali
Despite a series of terrorist bomb attacks in 2002 and 2005 killing hundreds of tourists and locals hitting the tourism industry hard for short periods, the tropical Indonesian island of Bali is still attracting many vacationing tourists. Tourists are attracted by the island’s rustic charms, mystical culture and tradition, spectacular tropical sceneries and beautiful white […]
Visiting A Scuba Diving Resort
When it comes to vacationing, nothing equals the ability to customize a trip to your very personal ideas of fun and relaxation. For scuba enthusiasts, visiting a scuba diving resort can be the epitome of a vacation, where they can relax, enjoy themselves, and participate in as many scuba related activities as they want. A […]
Important Facts About Scuba Diving
There are a number of important facts about scuba diving that you need to know. The first one is that you need to have a self-contained underwater breathing apparatus. These high pressure tanks that are strapped to the back of the diver, provide air to the diver that is regulated through a breathing device. This […]
Scuba Diving Equipment Mask Selection And Preparation
Scuba Diving is a great adventure! However, it is also a visual adventure. If you can’t see clearly, you are missing the best part of scuba diving. Find a scuba diving mask that fits and prepare it correctly for scuba diving and you will be a life long participant. The most important consideration when looking […]
Cheap Dive Watch
So why would anyone be looking for a cheap dive watch? First thing I have to wonder about is whether they have a death wish. I hope what they really mean is they want a watch that meets the demands of scuba diving, yet doesn’t break the bank. The word cheap brings to mind characteristics […]
Safe And Effective Scuba Diving Equipment
Clearly, being many feet under water for an extended period of time is not something humans were designed to do. But the art of scuba diving has opened up the possibilities – allowing us to journey where we were previously unable to explore. Of course, the reason that scuba diving is successful on this front […]
Diving Bonaire Is The Place To Go
When in Bonaire. . . If you want more adventures in diving, Bonaire will provide a variety of dive sites. World class divers give Bonaire a rate of 10 out of 10. The place has more than a 100 dive sites. Each of these with strict diving levels – novice, intermediate, and advanced. But even […]
The Scuba Equipment You Have To Have
If you are planning to venture into the world of scuba diving, one thing you should definitely not do is be unprepared. Contrary to popular belief, scuba diving is not just about diving deep underwater in order to see the wonders of the sea. Scuba diving is something that requires much knowledge before it is […]
Preparing For Scuba With Scuba Diving Lessons
In today’s world, where ordinary citizens and adrenalin-junkies alike are equally capable of chasing adventure, we turn to lessons to make sure we have the appropriate skills. We have lessons for golf, tennis, dance, and any other activity or hobby that can summoned to mind. But for those activities that come with risk, lessons become […]