Monthly Archives: March 2008

Body Glove Wetsuits

Body Glove LogoBody Glove is a pioneering global brand that specializes in clothing, swimwear and Body Glove wetsuits for diving and surfing. Body Glove was started in 1953 by Bob and Bill Meistrell, who were passionate divers and were two of the earliest…

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HydroOptix Mega 4.5 DD

HydroOptix Mega 4.5 DD

Are you nearsighted and have you had trouble finding a suitable solution to help you enjoy the visual side that the SCUBA diving experience can (and should) provide you with.

What have you tried so far? Are you still looking for…

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Relief for Near Sighted SCUBA Divers

Is near sightedness causing you problems when diving?

Do not suffer in a blurry silence. SCUBA divers today have several options available to them if they are near sighted.

  • SCUBA diving masks with pop-out lenses are available. Check with your local SCUBA gear store…
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Suunto D9 Titanium Dive Computer

Suunto creates another winner.

The Suunto D9 is the first dive computer in the world to integrate wireless cylinder data reception and digital compass technology…

… it also comes in a stunning titanium casing! How do you like those apples?

What…

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$4m Lawsuit Filed by a Recreational Diver

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Edward A. Ferns has upheld a decision to process a $4m lawsuit filed by a recreational diver who was left behind when the dive boat he had been on returned to land without him. The…

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An Introduction to Dive Rite

The Dive Rite company is a supplier of high end technical SCUBA diving gear for more advanced diving environments such as caves and wrecks.

The Dive Rite Product Range

Dive Rite’s product range extends from breathing apparatus such as regulators, buoyancy control devices, wetsuits,…

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Suunto D6 Dive Computer

The Suunto D6 is a specialized dive computer designed for wear on the wrist. It is an advanced dive computer built for demanding dives and dive locations.

What Are The Features of the Suunto D6 Dive Computer?

  • Full decompression stop information
  • Ascent rate…
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Blue Planet DVD Boxed Set

The Blue Planet is a fantastic documentary made by the British Broadcasting Company (BBC). It was filmed over the course of five years and explores the beauty, savagery and diversity of our marine ecosystems. These ecosystems include coastal marshes, trenches in…

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10 Myths About Diving

SCUBA Diving is Dangerous

Proabably the biggest myth of them all is that SCUBA diving is dangerous. Statistically you are more likely to suffer a fatal accident on a boating trip, when you are swimming or even (nowhere near the water)…

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Why Should You Look After Your Diving Equipment?

It should not surprise you that an extremely important part of being a diver is ensuring that your diving equipment is in full working order; after all it is designed to keep you safe underwater and to facilitate an enjoyable marine…

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Zeagle Ranger BCD

The Zeagle Ranger is considered by many to be THE classic BCD for some time and is one of the most copied designs.

Zeagle BCDs are highly regarded for the following reasons:

  • High quality Zeagle construction and a heavy duty build
  • Rear flotation…
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Seiko SKX175 Dive Watch

The Seiko SKX175 watch comes from Seiko’s Dive Technology collection targetted towards men.

How Does the SKX175 Look?

Style and Substance: The SKX175

The SKX175 is a very stylish and robust watch as a result of its stainless steel housing, comprising a…

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Welcome to Try Diving

Welcome. This is the first blog post of our newly designed site!

Over the coming months we will be posting lots of news and reviews that should interest you diving fanatics.

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