Dive Rite In Scuba is offering an exciting promotion this month. They are offering a $1500 training credit for buyers of a PRISM2 rebreather and $1000 for training when buying an Explorer. If you want to jump in on this really terrific deal call the shop at 815-267-8400 or email Mike@diverightinscuba.com.
Quick Buoyancy Tips If you are struggling with buoyancy and trim on your rebreather, there are a few things you can consider: If your feet are heavy, get lighter fins. Heavy fins, such as the popular Jet Fin design, were originally designed for divers wearing thick neoprene drysuits. Membrane-style dry suits rarely require negative fins unless you are diving with thick buoyant undergarments. Try leg gaitors to keep air out of your feet and consider a dry suit that is equipped with separate boots. Get a rebreather specific wing. Not all rebreathers come with a harness and wing. There are…
A Quick Guide to Buying a Rebreather I’ve written many articles on this blog about how to shop for a rebreather, but given the numerous inquiries I have had recently, perhaps a reprise of information is warranted. The bottom line is that the last decade of statistics shows us that the actual equipment brand does not seem to be a factor in accidents. Best available stats show us that there are no more accidents on one particular brand than another based on ratios of units sold. The same appears to be true when we look at manual versus electronic units….