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Is purchasing a custom drysuit really worth the price?

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I am on my fourth drysuit. Yes, fourth. My first and second I wore into the ground with years of actively shore diving in and near Vancouver. My third is still going pretty strong with the help of a small dab or two of Aquaseal and the occasional repair and maintenance.Read my perspective on why purchasing a custom drysuit is well worth the price.

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Tips to prepare your Save a Dive Kit so as to not miss a day of diving

Deluxe Scuba Diver Tool & Repair Kit

Divers are often overwhelmed by the idea of assembling their own save-a-dive kit so we have provided a rough guideline to getting started below. Keep in mind, what you find useful or necessary may vary and by no means is this an exhaustive list of what divers around the world will need to bring along to be fully prepared for any hiccup.

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8 types of scuba bags that are best for most divers

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We get a lot of inquires about what makes the best dive bag and if any bag can be used to store and transport scuba equipment. The “best” bag depends largely on what type of diving you’ll be using it for. Whether you’re snorkeling or an experienced open water diver you’ll need a scuba bag. Here are 8 types of scuba bags best for most divers and reasons why

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5 tips to keep you diving after your open water scuba certification

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After completing your open water certification new divers are unsure what to do next. Many people get their basic scuba certification on a whim or for a specific trip or purpose but wind up falling in love with the sport and the underwater world during their Open Water course. Here are 5 tips on what to do after your Open Water scuba certification.

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Do Scuba Certifications Expire? Learn about PADI, SSI, SDI & TDI agency certification specifics

Types of Scuba Certifications

The majority of diving certification agencies issue certifications for life but knowing how your specific scuba certification expires varies largely according to the certifying agency for your course. Most of the large recreational agencies do not have any specific expiration guidelines, instead issuing certifications for “life” provided that divers keep diving.

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