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One of the most important pieces of scuba or snorkel equipment is your mask. It is often the best place to start when first purchasing your own kit. Here are a list of our most asked questions with masks.1. How long does a mask last?A good quality mask will often last 15-20 years or longer with simple care and proper storage. Look for a mask made with high grade or Crystal silicone with tempered safety glass lens. 2. How to store a mask?You should rinse your mask with fresh water after ev …

Sealife Sportdiver housing for smartphones has been a huge hit since it was released only a few years ago. Taking advantage of the powerful camera systems that accompany most cell phones, divers can finally take decent underwater photos and videos with their smartphones. But the one thing missing is the ability to add external lenses. Until now! Sealife recently introduced two external wet lenses that can be easily snapped on to the Sportdiver Housing.  SL053 - 6" Wide Angle Dome Lens& …

Depending on where you are in Canada, your local dive season could be as short as a few months. If you're lucky to live on either the East or West coast, you might be able to dive all year round. But if you're like most of us in a land-locked area, the local season can be pretty short running from about May to October and even shorter in some areas.Before you head out for a dive be sure to check over your dive gear to ensure it's in good working order once your local dive season gets underway.&n …

The dive knife myth: The reason scuba divers carry a dive knife is NOT for warding off rogue sharks. The dive knife is a tool. It can be used for a variety of things but generally it is utilized by divers for cutting away potential entanglement hazards like fishing line or tightening a loose bolt on the surface. Knives can also be utilized by open water swimmers, snorkelers and spear-fishers.When choosing a dive knife, sometimes your choices are limited by price, style, and availability. But the …

Need a fix? But what is your best option for repairing wetsuit, dry suit, gloves, wetsuit boots etc. It's not uncommon to need repairs over time and use especially on neoprene. The most popular neoprene products these days trend to the more stretchy and comfortable neoprene however the downside to this neoprene is it is easier to tear and rip. A similar problem is happening with dry suits and fishing waders, the lighter more breathable material is becoming more popular but also has less dur …