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Review of the Sealife Sportdiver Housing

Review of the Sealife Sportdiver Housing

On a recent trip to Bonaire, I decided to play around with the Sealife Sportdiver housing with my new smartphone to see just what my phone can really do underwater. I normally use a very large, heavy semi-professional video camera rig with a tray, arms, and underwater video lights. So the comparison of price, size, weight, and technology is from one extreme to the other. But it's getting close to 10 years old and while it can do 4K and has a lot of advanced features, I'm kinda getting …
2024 Feb 23rd Angie Garred
Bags! Gear, Travel, Specialty, Dry.....

Bags! Gear, Travel, Specialty, Dry.....

Storage and transport.... the two main reasons you need a bag for your snorkeling or scuba gear. What do I need? That depends on your gear, where you're going, and how you're getting there. A few things to consider: Medium & Large Travel Bags Getting you to and from your dive destination, whether that is by plane, train, or automobile. A large travel bag can be a roller bag, large duffel, or backpack.  For roller bags, the advantage is that it has wheels and a telescoping …
2023 Oct 17th
Underwater Camera Setups

Underwater Camera Setups

Underwater photography and video is a great way to capture memories of your diving adventures. It's great to start off with something simple and easy to use until you get the hang of it. Photography and video underwater is vastly different than anything you do on land.  Once you have some experience, you may be looking at adding lights and strobes to your camera. There are a variety of options when it comes to lights, trays, arms, clamps, etc. Here are things you need to consider when …
2023 Sep 15th Angie Garred
Are You Prepared for a Diving Emergency?

Are You Prepared for a Diving Emergency?

As per the Divers Alert Network (DAN):"In an emergency, oxygen first aid can improve outcomes... Are you equipped? Oxygen first aid is the first line of treatment for both decompression sickness (DCS) and arterial gas embolism (AGE). The general recommendation is that all divers displaying symptoms that could indicate decompression illness be given first aid oxygen on the surface; breathing pure oxygen may help alleviate and even resolve symptoms of DCS."The RescuEAN Pod is a life-saving product …
2023 May 14th
Can't see the fish? Can't Read your Gauges/Dive Computer?... Optical Lenses!!

Can't see the fish? Can't Read your Gauges/Dive Computer?... Optical Lenses!!

Having trouble seeing the fish or reading your dive computer? We have a mask for that! Pre-made, tempered-glass optical lenses for your snorkeling or dive mask can make a huge difference in your level of enjoyment while snorkeling or scuba diving. The pre-made lenses are not your exact prescription, but for most people they are close enough that the difference is nearly unnoticeable for the short time that you're wearing them in the water. Custom tempered-glass lenses are also available …
2023 Jan 27th Angie Garred