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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 durabili …

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 …

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 …

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 …