Diving at night seems simple, right? You just need a flashlight? Well, there’s a bit more to it than that, and if it’s limited visibility, depending on the cause of that limited visibility, a flashlight may not be enough. It’s time to learn a bit about how to deal with it. All of the major…… Continue reading Diving in the Dark, Discovering the New
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Master Diver: Be More
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
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.