Articles @ the Academy of Scuba
"How-To" Articles
10 Tips to Better Buoyancy
Buoyancy is more
art than science. With good technique, the right training, ongoing
practice and the right equipment, you can perfect your buoyancy.
Cleaning and Caring for your BCD
Purchasing a BCD
is one of the most expensive components most recreational scuba divers
will make. It is also one of the most overlooked pieces when it comes
to cleaning and maintenance.
Be a Great Scuba
Diver: Oxygen Management
Oxygen, which is the gas that our life depends on, is a mere 20.9% of
the gas we breathe. While Oxygen is safe and life-enabling, this
amazing gas changes once you add pressure while
Scuba diving.
Rebreather
101 by Richie Kohler, Wreck Diver and Rebreather Instructor
From the pages of
the New York Times Best seller,
Shadow Divers,
Wreck Diver Richie Kohler introduces us to Rebreathers.
How To Choose a Scuba
Instructor
Don't get sold on hype and price. Do your due dilligence and
pick the right instructor to start you on your training path!
Travel/Destination
Articles
Diving the
Andamans (India)
Very few people, even
divers, are familiar with this pristine group of islands. The
Andamans offer divers a unspoiled, unpretentious destination to enjoy
what so many dream of.
Playa del Carmen - The Shining
Star of the Riviera Maya
Riviera Maya has long
been a favorite for divers looking for adventure. Famous for its
"Cenote" diving, Playa del Carmen also has incredible reef, wreck and
drift diving.
Training Articles
Fool
Proof Methods Scuba Divers Use To Equalize Their Ears
For most divers, clearing their ears is
simplistic and routine. However, for those who have been out of
the water for a while, or for those new divers who are still getting
the hang of this
Scuba Diver Tips For Easy Ear Equalization
10 easy tips every diver can use to assist in
clearing their ears!
Thinking About "Going Pro"
One of the most common
questions people have is when do I know I am ready to go pro. For
some people, they have a natural ability to lead and to Scuba. Some
people, it takes more work. The key is not to rush it. You get as
much out of your professional dive training as you put into it
Why Take The Deep Diver Specialty Course
Getting the advanced
level training you need to safely execute recreational dives to 130
feet (40m) an essential part of your diving journey
Solo Diving
A Unique Learning Opportunity
Solo Diving: Trend? Fact? Dangerous?
A controversial topic.
Featured on Diverwire, this article has sparked a variety of email
debate. Is this a growing trend or potentially dangerous practice.
Scuba Divers Earn College Credit
As students head back
for the 2009/2010 school year, Scuba diving is a great way to earn
college credit. Credit is available for Open Water through
Instructor.
I am a Tech Diver, now
what?
Whether I’m penetrating a shipwreck, scootering into an underwater
cave or extending my depth and/or bottom time to a point that no
longer permits a straight ascent to the surface without completing
deco stops
Environment and Conservation
Articles
Eye to Eye with the Largest Fish
on Earth
An encounter with a Whaleshark can be the most awe inspiring
experience in your diving career. Whale sharks are not only the
largest sharks, but also the largest fish in the world.
Equipment Articles
The Enigma of
DIN Valves
What are those darn things and why do I care. All your answers
explaned
Scuba Equipment Manifesto
Yes, you need to own equipment if you are a Scuba diver!
Facts About Wet Suits Every Diver Should Know
It’s during the early
stages of learning to Scuba, we come to realize that the thin layer of
synthetic rubber called neoprene can be a diver’s best friend.
Feature Articles
Academy of Scuba Supports Dive Flag Awareness -
Lake Pleasant Arizona
Get educated on Dive Flag laws in Arizona and help educate boaters to
keep a safe distance from Scuba Divers. Safety is no accident
Diving with a Medical Condition
More patients with
chronic disease are being released by the doctor as “OK to dive”.
Boat Diving is a Growing Trend for Scuba Divers in Lake Pleasant
While shore diving is as popular as ever, however Boat Diving is
increasing. Find out the who, what, where and how in this in depth
article.
