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In the News (Sun 29 Nov 09)

  
  Equipment Used For Diving - Exploring Underwater Life
Thanks to the innovation and availability of modern diving technology, anyone can have the chance to explore the underwater world.
Besides the immediate concerns of air, pressure, and temperature, keep in mind that during a dive, you may carry up to 75 lbs.
Concerns regarding sports equipment in terms of diving include breathing, buoyancy, visibility, and temperature control.
www.equipmentfordiving.com /index.html   (167 words)

  
 River Diving Equipment
River diving is a specialty that demands techniques and equipment beyond most recreational training.
River diving, as with all specialty environments, requires equipment tailored for the unique characteristics of the region in which the diver has chosen to work or play.
Whenever possible, dive teams should be an even number so that true buddy teams are utilized In coroner inquests, the Ontario Underwater Council has repeatedly pointed out that diving as a threesome was a proximate cause of death.
www.mindspring.com /~divegeek/requip.htm   (4855 words)

  
 UK Diving Equipment
Dive watches range from basic analogue styles, that tell the time and probably have a date wheel, to digital models that virtually make you a cup of tea after a dive.
When diving with a computer as well it is worth noting that the alarms may be set to go off at different rates – always dive according to the most conservative rate.
While dive times are displayed using the bezel on an analogue watch, digital watches may have a pressure-sensitive dive timer that switches on automatically when you are just below the surface and is logged when the dive ends.
www.ukdiving.co.uk /equipment/articles/watches.htm   (994 words)

  
 Diving Equipment Specialties
Diving Equipment Specialties designs and builds custom stainless steel dive boat ladders that are second to none.
Diving Equipment Specialties dive ladders are of open " T "-style or "Christmas Tree" design.
Diving Equipment Specialties dive ladders are extremely heavy-duty - more than strong enough to support a 400 lb fully-geared North Atlantic tech diver in even the roughest seas.
www.techdivetools.com /boat/ladders.html   (817 words)

  
 Scuba diving equipment - basic descriptions and maintenance information
A diving regulator is like any other pneumatic valve in that it regulates high pressure gas down to a usable lower pressure.
In diving, the gas is either air or a derivative of air, and the usable pressure is the ambient pressure at whatever depth the regulator happens to be at.
Diving regulators are generally used in salt water and should therefore be rinsed after every dive.
www.diving-in-spain.com /technical_articles.html   (794 words)

  
 Scuba Diving Equipment 101
Many students buy equipment based on what the instructor is wearing, rather than on what meets their needs and budget.
Retailers often rely on the scuba instructor to sell equipment and it is the instructor who is your first source of information when selecting the type of equipment that's right for you.
For scuba diving you may elect to choose a snorkel that hangs down away from your mouth so as not to interfere when breathing from the regulator.
genesisdiving.com /equipment.shtml   (3382 words)

  
 Diving equipment - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Open-circuit Scuba consisting of diving cylinder(s) and diving regulator(s)
Diving gloves, neoprene is often used for thermal insulation
Torch/flashlight is essential in low visibility or dark environments like during night diving, wrecks, caves and for communication.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Diving_equipment   (831 words)

  
 Diving Equipment
The profusion of psychedelic colours and the abundance and variety of life underwater have fascinated divers and snorkellers since Maldives was discovered as a diving destination.
All resort dive schools and live-aboard diving dhonis are equipped with compressors, tanks, regulators with octopus, BCDs, masks, fins and snorkels and other equipment such as dive computers, wetsuits, weights and weight belts.
The equipment is well maintained and stringent safety checks are regularly made.
members.tripod.com /maldives2/divingeq.htm   (262 words)

  
 SCUBA gear diving equipment.
A wide selection of first and second stages is available, and can be combined with gauges or a dive computer of your choice.
dive lights, knives, slates, safety sausages, catch bags, mask and fin straps, clips and lines, compasses, spearguns, spear tips, weights, gear bags...
We're experienced at shipping dive equipment worldwide at a moments notice - give us a call.
www.tarpoondivecenter.com /Equipment.html   (309 words)

  
 About Scuba Equipment in the Philippines
Founded in 1969, Saekodive is a designer and manufacturer of high quality diving equipment including masks, snorkels, fins, knives, retractors, wreck reels, straps and many other accessories.
With our 50 years of experience in recreational diving and snorkeling, we are committed to providing products for all levels of watersports activities.
Equipment Selection is one of the most important tasks a diver has.
www.about-scuba-diving.com /scuba-diving/equipment.htm   (427 words)

  
 The Minnesota Dive Store - Scuba Diving Equipment Sales, Service and Rental   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
We stock more than 40 brands of dive equipment to ensure that you have the selection and quality you need, when you need it.
An annual service on you regulator or B.C. provides peace of mind during those cold water dives or when your equipment is exposed to the rigors of salt-water diving.
Equipment service that is outsourced will be handled as quickly as possible and we will give you a price quote up front for all repairs.
www.smithdiving.com /equipment/equipment.html   (396 words)

  
 Scuba Diving Equipment Europe - Discount scuba gear store
SCUBA DIVING has come a long way from the original scuba diving equipment of a hard hat setup to be one of the worlds leading sporting activities.
The diving gear used now days by the recreational diver is high tech and many times more sophisticated than the original scuba diving equipment.
With the evolution of dive gear, the sports divers are diversifying into a larger array of scuba specialities.
www.scuba-equipment-europe.com   (237 words)

  
 scuba diving equipment: Blogs, Photos, Videos and more on Technorati
Purchasing diving equipment can easily be a lifelong hobby that can add up to thousands of dollars.
Any diver knows that his or her ability to enjoy a dive is dependent on managing the oxygen, nitrogen and compression.
Scuba diving tanks are typically made out or aluminum or steel.  It is important to know the differences because there are cetain situations that require a steel scuba diving tank for safety.
www.technorati.com /tag/scuba+diving+equipment   (611 words)

  
 UK Diving Equipment
And while it's suitable for both cold and warm water diving, it is undeniably simple, in both appearance and function.
And surely the whole point of diving equipment is that it is simply an aid to enabling you to savour the diving.
We dive for the sake of diving, not for the sake of the equipment, I say.
www.ukdiving.co.uk /equipment/articles/isla.htm   (628 words)

  
 Scuba Diving Equipment
My advice to you is to take it slow and research the equipment you want to purchase.
There are several links in the menu that will describe some of the equipment in more detail.
This is an overview of the gear required for diving.
www.iit.edu /~elkimar/design/equipment/index.html   (215 words)

  
 Abyss UK buy diving equipment   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
Teaches the skills of Deep air diving with the use of rich Nitrox Mixes as decompression gas.
Equipment configuration for deep diving and the use of advanced decompression equipment.
Equipment configuration for deep air diving and use of stage cylinders
www.abyssuk.com /navigation/training.asp   (213 words)

  
 New Scuba diving equipment
This product is a specialised holder for scuba diving equipment, and is used for the protection of scuba diving gauges, regulators and computing apparatus, both before
Scuba equipment is usually exposed to damage during the loading of the equipment onto a dive boat; during the unloading of the equipment from the dive boat or while transporting the equipment to and from the boat.
The scuba diving equipment can be accidentally dropped or knocked against other objects, heavy equipment can be accidentally dropped onto the gauges, regulator; or computing apparatus.
www.scuba-diving.co.za /equipment.html   (322 words)

  
 Diving Equipment
HSL offers a comprehensive testing and examination service for diving equipment that has been involved in incidents or dangerous occurrences.
Whether you are looking for testing, forensic investigation into the causes of diving accidents or research and development work related to diving equipment, HSL can meet your needs.
Before sending any equipment to HSL for examination, it is important that you contact us for a quotation.
www.hsl.gov.uk /capabilities/diving.htm   (245 words)

  
 Scuba Diving Equipment
It wasn't all that long ago that carrying a dive light of any real power meant you could shed a block or two of lead from your weight belt, but thanks to improved bulb and battery technology, the latest in powerhouse lighting is more compact than ever.
As the official publication of the PADI Diving Society, Sport Diver is the scuba diving magazine divers turn to to find out what's going on in their world.
Scuba gear, scuba diving trips, scuba training, and scuba lifestyle - Sport Diver is the ultimate source for scuba divers.
www.sportdiver.com /gear_guide.jsp?contentID=46,49,50   (493 words)

  
 EQUIPMENT.NET: Diving Equipment, Diving, Machine, Tools, Bid, Buy, Sell, Lease, Rent, Trade, New, Used, Advertise.
All dive packages include transfers, boat charter, food and all diving equipment.
Fowey Diving Services Ltd. Boat Hire - offers sailing dinghies and motor boats, diving equipment, fishing tackle, and fishing and diving trips.
Lanier Dive Center - selling professional diving equipment, providing instruction and arranging travel to tropical and regional destinations.
www.equipment.net /list/divingequipment.htm   (894 words)

  
 Scuba Equipment Discount | Snorkel | Scuba Gear | Dive Equipment | Buy Scuba Diving Equipment | JoeDiverAmerica!
When Joe's not in the water he's compiling products for the Dive Equipment Catalog.
After all, we are snorkel equipment and scuba equipment headquarters.
I had a couple little problems with the availability of one piece of scuba equipment but that was fixed easly and for the better(!) and i still received my scuba equipment in a week.
www.joediveramerica.com   (697 words)

  
 Hookah Diving (surface air supply) Equipment, Drysuits
Alaska Mining and Diving Supply carries a complete line of hookah diving equipment.
"Hookah" refers to diving that is supplied with air from the surface via an air compressor.
This type of diving is ideal for commercial applications and finds use with the company's suction gold dredges as well as with commercial fishermen and others.
www.akmining.com /diving.htm   (156 words)

  
 Buy scuba gear, scuba diving and snorkeling equipment, and everything underwater from LeisurePro.com
At LeisurePro.com, we strive to equip divers universally with all scuba and snorkeling adventure essentials, from dive apparel, diving supplies and products, to diving information and guides such as diving news, diving reports, diving tips, diving data, diving instruction and diving advice.
As leaders in diving equipment and diving items, our goals are to provide you with all vital dive gear, dive protection items, diving apparatus (and dive access, as well that are the ultimate in durability, functionality and design.
We cater to expert divers, professional divers, beginner divers, amateur divers, dive trainers and even complete dining parties that include family diving and buddy diving with the most invigorating diving tools.
www.leisurepro.com   (327 words)

  
 Scuba Diving for Serious Divers, Undercurrent Reviews Dive Resorts and Scuba Diving Equipment
Whether you're in search of the best dive operation in Cozumel, looking for a live-aboard in Palau, or news about a recall of a dive computer, you're in the market for scuba diving information that's honest and easy to find.
This 510-page volume with more than 1,300 reviews of dive destinations is normally available only to Undercurrent subscribers.
Sign up for our monthly email to get the latest diving news, special deals, travel alerts, equipment recalls, and other resources you can use.
www.undercurrent.org   (287 words)

  
 Bitz Scuba Diving Equipment Guide
Dive equipment can be more subjective but is far more important since your life and not just your wardrobe depends on what you buy!
Specific recommendations have been proven to be reliable over an extended period of time by people involved in both extreme and recreational diving and can be accepted with confidence, they are not subject to whim and fashion.
Diving can be a hazardous sport and the information contained within this site is not intended to replace formal training.
www.bitz.fsnet.co.uk   (635 words)

  
 Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Equipment and Gear
You will be able to find a quality regulator, mask, watch, gear bag, compressor, a pair of fins, scuba wetsuits and other essential items of equipment used for diving.
We have also assembled a listing of area dive schools and local retailers, as well as links to many of the most important diving equipment manufacturers.
Diving specialty store carries a wide variety of dive goods.
www.scubaandskindiving.com   (164 words)

  
 Diving Equipment Specialties
Diving Equipment Specialties product designs are the result of extensive development, testing, and use, and are second to none in function and construction.
On custom jobs, Diving Equipment Specialties works closely with the customer to assure that our products completely fulfill our customer's needs in form, fit, and function.
Diving Equipment Specialties is based in New Jersey, USA, but ships products world-wide.
www.techdivetools.com   (224 words)

  
 Scuba Gear and Scuba Diving Equipment - Discount dive gear
Top quality dive gear whether you are a new diver buying your first scuba diving equipment, or an experienced diver that wants to update older dive gear, we have all you will need.
Maybe you just need a scuba diving knife, wet suit, scuba diving tank, or dive watch - or maybe you need a full set of dive gear..
Check out some of their opinions on Scuba Equipment: Fins or Dive Gear: Dive Lights, pick out a Dive Gear: wet suit thickness, or pick a Dive Gear: Dive Knife.
www.scubatoys.com   (601 words)

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