Achieving SSI’s Master Diver rating isn’t just about stacking certifications—it’s a commitment to growth, practice, and responsibility as a diver. It represents one of the most meaningful milestones for a recreational diver and goes far beyond classroom instruction. There are some who see it as just collecting certification cards, and some divers approach things like…… Continue reading Master Diver: Be More
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The Frankenstein BCD or How I Improved My Trim
This one is going to be more pictures than most. I still cannot believe this actually worked. I went diving with a new dive buddy, Ronnie. He’s an SDI instructor that lives a couple of towns over from me. After diving, he made an interesting observation. He said my trim was good but that I…… Continue reading The Frankenstein BCD or How I Improved My Trim
Breathing Better with Nitrox
Normally when diving, we breath compressed air, which is 20.9% oxygen, 78.1% nitrogen, 0.9% argon, 0.04% carbon dioxide, and 0.06% a variety of other trace gases. The gases beyond oxygen and nitrogen really don’t matter, so we tend to focus on the oxygen and nitrogen content. What is Nitrox Enriched air, or nitrox, is compressed…… Continue reading Breathing Better with Nitrox
My Chemistry Degree Proves Useful
The Science of Diving (SSI) is a fascinating and very useful class for divers.
Master Navigation at Joe Bald Park: A Cleanup Event Guide
H2Ozarks, a non-profit focused on water quality in the upper White River Basin, runs annual shoreline cleanup events in Missouri and Arkansas. This year, a team from Diventures in Springfield joined the 2024 Missouri Shoreline Cleanup. We focused on the water around Joe Bald Park on Table Rock Lake. Dive Buddy One of the best…… Continue reading Master Navigation at Joe Bald Park: A Cleanup Event Guide