Dive Tips
July delivers some great blue water diving... we even have whales to swim with... but if you haven't been in the water for some time.
Have you checked your equipment? If you didn't answer YES, with conviction, there isn't a minute to spare... you can't show up late for an important dive and run the risk of forgetting details that might turn out to be crucial......
So, let us give you a hand taking care of these details so you'll make your date... perfectly! Below we've provided a list of the most important "details" you need to check on your equipment. You'll also find a few small suggestions to make your dives more enjoyable.
- Have you checked the hoses on your regulator (second stage, octopus, pressure gauge/console, BC, dry suit) for any abrasions, deformations, nicks, or cracks?
- Are there any cuts and/or holes on the mouthpiece of your second stage?
- Can you see any small holes and or cuts in the strap on your mask?
- Are there any cuts or cracks in the straps and belts on your fins, instruments, or computer?
- After inflating your BC, do you notice any leaks in the seal of the buoyancy bag?
- Have you checked that the instrumentation on your console is clean and operational?
- Are the zippers on your suit perfectly clean and lubricated?
- Are there any cuts and/or small holes in the neoprene of your suit?
- Have you checked that the batteries in your flashlights and/or tools are fully charged?
- Have you prepared your "dive rescue" kit? Are you carrying all the spares you may need.
