Underwater News

Like any sports equipment a good quality mask is an investment that will take care of you as long as you take care of it.Cleaning your mask. New masks need a good initial cleaning before use. When manufactured, a mask is left with a fine film of oil on the glass lens and this needs to be removed. Wash your mask with mild liquid dish soap and a soft cloth, also a soft toothbrush can really help clean in the corners. Oftentimes the first time the mask will need a couple of washes. This will h …

Selecting a scuba tank, also referred to as scuba cylinder, is about as personal as buying new underwear. The same one doesn't fit every person, no matter how hard you try. There are a lot of factors to consider when purchasing a scuba tank. So the next time another diver says, "well I dive with XYZ tank" the next thing you should ask is "why?" because the reasons they dive that particular size and type of tank are personal to them and may not be suitable for you.A few years ago I tried a dive w …