Pre-Dive Inspection

Before each use, the regulator must be given a thorough visual inspection and functional test. NEVER dive with a regulator that shows signs of damage or unsatisfactory performance until it has received complete inspection and service from an Authorized Dealer.
Inspection Checklist:

Carefully inspect all hoses at their fittings to ensure they are securely connected into [...] Read Full Post »

There are several different types of materials used in wetsuits to achieve specific functions. It is helpful to better understand each of these materials in order to properly care for them.
Neoprene
Neoprene is the base material that virtually all wetsuits are made of. Neoprene is a type of rubber foam and is typically laminated with other [...] Read Full Post »

Care Before and During the Dive
Avoid standing your fins on the tips of the blades for any extended period of time.
Avoid hot temperatures and hot surfaces as these can damage the fin.
Avoid placing the fins in a car trunk on hot days as the temperatures inside car trunks can exceed the temperature tolerances of the [...] Read Full Post »

Care Before the Dive:
During the manufacturing process, a thin film of silicone will develop on the glass lens. This film of silicone will cause rapid fogging that is resistant to conventional anti-fog measures. It is important to remove this film of silicone from the lens prior to your first dive. To remove the film you [...] Read Full Post »