10 Facts on Lionfish
The Lionfish is not actually a specific fish but the name of a family of fish that share very similar characteristics. Most commonly Lionfish have a stripy coloration but all are noted for the long spines that…
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Rolex Sea-Dweller DEEPSEA Watch
Like the Rolex Submariner, the Rolex Sea-Dweller DEEPSEA is an elegant but extremely robust customer.
Rolex claim that the Sea-Dweller has come to life as the result of pushing the boundaries of what is possible to the limit. Okay… so it’s…
Rolex Submariner Watch
The Rolex Submariner is not a watch that most mortal recreational divers would ever consider as it is an expensive timepiece. So why is the Submariner so pricey and what are the features that make it worth the expense?
This…
Dacor Nautica BCD
The Dacor Nautica BC is a great all-rounder, which may not appeal to those who like lots of bells and whistles. But do not count it out on that point as the Nautica has more than enough for most divers who…
Diving at Truk Lagoon
Truk Lagoon (also known as Chuuk Lagoon) is situated within the territories of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). The FSM is a federated nation which is composed of a number of islands in the Pacific Ocean north of Papua New…
Aqualung Legend ACD Supreme
The Aqualung Legend ACD Supreme regulator is lauded as being one the best performing regulators that Aqualung has designed: according to Aqualung it is lengendary… hence its name!
Why do Aqualung claim that the Legend ACD Supreme is so good? Are…
Whale Shark Project
A man named Jason Holmberg, who lives in Portland Oregon, is coordinating a global project to monitor whale-sharks.
Whale-sharks are the biggest fish on earth and one of the ocean’s gentle giants: whale-sharks can grow to 60 feet in length…
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Aqualung Pearl i3 BCD
The Aqualung Pearl i3 is a BCD designed specifically for women. In reality it’s a variation of the Aqualung Sea Quest Pro QD i3 that has been re-engineered for female divers.
How so?
Well… the Pearl i3 has a sleek but…
Citizen Promaster Cyber Aqualand NX
The Citizen Promaster Cyber Aqualand NX dive watch is a serious diver’s timepiece. It comprises a number of highly useful functions to such an degree that it blurs the line between dive watches and dive computers.
Features of the Citizen Promaster…
Learn How to Snorkel
SCUBA diving can literally open up a whole new world for most people but you can begin to appreciate that world by snorkelling. If you have never snorkelled before, then this page might help you learn how to snorkel so you…
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Miami Reef Builders
We all know that man has contributed to the serious damage of numerous reefs worldwide.
Many reefs that at one time literally teemed with life have been reduced to little more than skeletons by deliberate actions such as blast and…
Omega Seamaster Professional Divers Watch
The Omega Seamaster watch range. It’s good enough for James Bond… could it be good for you too?
Background on the Omega Seamaster Watch
Like the Rolex Submariner, the Omega Seamaster watch has become a classic diver’s watch. The Seamaster began its life…
TUSA Liberator Sigma BCD (BCJ-3200)
The TUSA Liberator Sigma BCD (BCJ-3200) is a comfortable BCD designed for SCUBA divers of all levels of ability.
It’s also an economy BCD that incorporates a number of TUSA patented features.
But is the Tusa Liberator BC more comfortable than other…
Princeton Tec Impact II
The Princeton Tec Impact II is a flashlight designed for SCUBA diving as well as for outdoors use. It is a small but powerful light that is strong enough to withstand the pressures that diving and divers make of it.
The…
DUI TLS-350 Drysuit
The DUI TLS-350 drysuit is the drysuit of choice for many commercial divers, such as the US Coast Guard, Air force and Navy SEALS. However, DUI TLS-350 drysuits are also popular amongst “in-the-know” recreational divers who dive in cooler climes.
Why…
How to Snorkel Safely
SCUBA divers do not of course just SCUBA dive. Snorkelling is a great way to kill some time between dives, particulalrly on a liveaboard if you are out diving on a reef or such like. It is important to know…
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Scubapro Twin Jet Dive Fins
There are dozens of fins to choose from as a diver. However, Scubapro tell us that the Twin Jet dive fins are “the fastest fins ever tested”, and that they can give you an effortless diving experience.
Why then should…
Facts About the Great Barrier Reef
One inescapable fact about the Great Barrier Reef is that it is a truly incredible natural wonder.
It is a World Heritage Site and is therefore a protected place, that is home to a huge variety of marine animals, some…
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How Diving Tanks Are Made
If you ever wondered how divng tanks are made, check the following video out.
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Diving With Orcas in Norway
The Poseidon website has some great videos showing some fantastic cold water diving jaunts.
The one below is one of them filmed in 2006 in Lofoten, Norway when the divers encountered some orcas. I have to say that it looks…
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Diving Tulamben’s Liberty Wreck
Situated on the north eastern coast of Bali (Indonesia) lies a place called Tulamben.
Tulamben is a very small town that has no great claim to fame other than the fact that a US Army ship called Liberty was passing…
Nitrogen Narcosis: Causes and Effects
If you are new to recreational diving, nitrogen narcosis is a subject that you should be made very aware of.
What is Nitrogen Narcosis?
Nitrogen narcosis (also known as inert gas narcosis) is a condition that divers can begin to experience upon…
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Seabob Cayago Magnum
Seabobs have to be just about the coolest looking DPVs created so far.
Seabobs have a fantastic design with sleek lines and an ergonomic shape, and each model comes in a wide range of colors to boot.
The Seabob Cayago Magnum is…
SeaLife DC600 Digital Underwater Camera
SeaLife specialize in the manufacture of underwater digital cameras. The DC600 then is another feather in SeaLife’s cap offering niche underwater camera solutions for the diving market.
But does the SCUBA diving world need another trendy gadget or is the…
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SCUBAPRO MK25/S600 Regulator Combination
The SCUBAPRO MK25/S600 regulator combination (a combination of the first stage MK25 and second stage S600 aparatus) is a very attractive system but how good is it?
SCUBAPRO claims that due to its patented design, the MK25/S600 combo is impervious to…
Contact Us Page
The Try Diving Contact page is now live. Please feel free to use it to ask us questions or just drop us a line about anything related to SCUBA diving.
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AKONA AKB234
The AKONA AKB234 (AKONA’s deluxe mesh backpack) is a natty little sack for storing your diving gear. The AKONA AKB234 is a 30 x 15 inch pack, having some 5,658 cubic inches of carrying capacity. It’s not a hardcore diver’s backpack for…
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Sherwood Tortuga BCD
The Sherwood Tortuga BCD is marketed as a comfortable utility buoyancy control device that offers many convenient features.
But how does it stand up?
At a Glance Features of the Sherwood Tortuga BCD
- Simple to use inflator (for both oral and power…
19 Practices to Make You a Responsible Diver
If you enjoy diving, you owe it to yourself and others to act responsibly in the water. Below are 19 practices to make sure you are a safe diver:
- Make sure that you plan all your dives before you get…
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Suunto Vyper Dive Computer
The Suunto Vyper Dive Computer is an older model than Suunto’s D6 and D9 dive computer models and so as you might expect does not offer the same number of functions packed into those two models. However, that does not mean to say…
Mares Nemo Wide Dive Computer
The Mares Nemo Wide is one of Mares’ offerings in the dive computer niche. Mares claim that the Nemo Wide is “the best interface between man & sea”.
Is it actually so?
The Rationale Behind the Nemo Wide
The design brief for the…
SEA-DOO SEASCOOTER GTI
The SEA-DOO SEASCOOTER GTI is the step up from SEA-DOO’s Dolphin and Aquanaut propulsion vehicle models. The GTI leaves the propulsion-vehicles-for-fun market aimed at kids and adults, to become a much more serious player in the adult SCUBA diving market. As such…
SEA-DOO SEASCOOTER Dolphin
The SEA-DOO SEASCOOTER Dolphin is the slightly older sibling of the SEA-DOO SEASCOOTER Aquanaut inasmuch as, unlike the Aquanaut, it is a propulsion vehicle for children and adults. A further difference between these two models is that the SEASCOOTER Dolphin may be…
SEA-DOO SEASCOOTER Aquanaut
The SEA-DOO SEASCOOTER Aquanaut is the baby of SEA-DOO’s propulsion vehicle range. It is designed for use in swimming pools and can be great fun for children… so maybe it’s a little out of place for a feature review on Try-Diving.net.…
SEA-DOO SEASCOOTERS
SEA-DOO SEASCOOTER products are founded upon the reputation of the SEA-DOO recreational watercraft range. Unlike most other SEA-DOO products though, the SEA-DOO SEA SCOOTER is intended for those who want to have fun beneath the surface: SEA-DOO SEASCOOTERS are Diver Propulsion Vehicles (DPVs).…
Diving Glossary Page
When you start to learn about any new subject or develop a new skill area it can be very difficult to keep up with the vocabulary and technical terms that seem to roll off the tongue so easily for those…
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10 Facts About the Great White Shark
More than likely you have seen the movie Jaws.
Regardless of whether you have seen Jaws or not, it is more than likely that your perception of the Great White Shark has been either directly or indirectly affected by it.…
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SeaLife Reefmaster Mini SL320 Camera
This mini SeaLife camera is a nice addition to the underwater digital camera range.
SeaLife Reef Master Mini Camera: Features at a Glance
- 6.0 megapixel CCD sensor
- Water resistant to 130 feet (40 metres)
- Built-in flash
- Fast start-up
- Fast shutter response
- 2” TFT Reefmaster LCD to help you…
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Diving the S.S. Yongala Wreck
The S.S. Yongala is a wrecked passenger ship that sunk around 48 miles off the coast of the city of Townsville in Northern Queensland, Australia.
The Yongala sank as a result of its encounter with a cyclone as it was travelling…
The Big Blue
A Review of the Big Blue (Le Grand Bleu) by Luc Besson
The Big Blue was a massive hit in many European countries (particularly in France – its director was the Luc Besson after all), but was actually a minor commercial flop…
Scubapro Titanium Divers Watch
Scubapro’s Titanium Diver’s Watch is a very nice underwater timepiece.
The Scubapro Titanium has a 25-jewel Swiss-made mechanized movement that is protected by a water-tight (to 700 meters) solid titanium case.
The Titanium is a kinetic style watch meaning that it is wound…
APEKS XTX200 Regulators
The XTX200 regulator from APEKS is a premium quality regulator incorporating attractive design and performance. As with all APEKS regulators, the XTX200 is feature rich combining the following elements.
APEKS XTX200 Features
- Converts from a right to left-handed configuration through RVS (Reversible…
Poseidon Flexisuit
The Swedish dive equipment makers Poseidon have launched a revolutionary new drysuit product. It’s called the Poseidon Flexisuit: Flexi because it incorporates the weight, flexibility and manoeuverability of wetsuits along with the insulating properties of regular drysuits.
The Flexisuit is made…
Xcel Wetsuits
Xcel Wetsuits are made by a company that has a true passion for wetsuit technology!
It’s focus centers upon the design and development of wetsuits for tropical and cold water conditions. Consequently, Xcel make wetsuits for year round surfers and SCUBA…
Body Glove Wetsuits
Body 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…
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…
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…
$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…
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…
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…
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…
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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