A Mikron like this one works great for me http://bit.ly/7aaL9 . Oceanic makes a good dive computer and has big readouts.Personally i perfer the wrist mounted unit.

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Oceanic BC Scuba Bouyancy Compensator Large MUST SELL    US $69.99

Freediving Snorkeling Scuba Titanium BC Knife Blunt Tip    US $44.99

Tabata BC Scuba Dive Bouyancy Compensator LOW$ LARGE    US $39.99

Seaquest Latitude BC Scuba Dive LOW$ LRG Wt Intergrated    US $61.00

Seaquest Latitude BC Scuba Dive LOW$ MED Wt Intergrated    US $101.99

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Spearfishing Scuba Diving Titanium BCD Knife Sharp Tip    US $44.95

Mares Origin Sport Weight Integrated BC Scuba Package    US $559.99

ScubaPro Pilot Large Black Air2 octopus inflator    US $270.00

US Diver Aqua Lung Proline BC    US $5.00

Complete Scuba Package TUSA TEKNA Parkway Wet Suit    US $31.00

SeaQuest Diva BC Med LG Used Once in Pool Good Cond    US $329.00

Dacor Bouyancy Compensator    US $5.00

ScubaMax Integra JX5000 Buoyancy Compensator Med    US $199.99

SeaQuest Diva XLT BCD X Small Black Aqua Brand New    US $199.95

BC Cressi Sub Model 750 NO RESERVE    US $9.99

POSEIDON SCUBA DIVING WEIGHT BELT HARNESS    US $27.50

98 INFLATABLE FISHING BOAT RAFT DINGHY TENDER SCUBA FG    US $293.43

Brownies Third Lung 280 Scuba Hookah DEMO UNIT    US $1,775.00

viton scuba o ring kit    US $13.00

Oceanic Womens Scuba Diving Dive BC BCD Regulator Octo    US $1,124.95

BC BACK UP SCUBA DIVING KNIFE 420 SS CLOTH SHEATH    US $14.98

BLUNT POINT SCUBA BC BACKUP KNIFE 420SS PLASTIC SHEATH    US $19.98

AIR NOZZLE CLEAN CAR SCUBA GEAR TOOL 4 BC HOSE    US $14.98

420SS SERRATED BLADE BC BACKUP KNIFE PLASTIC SHEATH    US $17.98

TITANIUM FULL TANG SCUBA DIVING DIVERS BC BACKUP KNIFE    US $39.98

AIR BLOW GUN BC SCUBA GEAR CLEANING TOOL DUSTER    US $11.98

Seac Sub ProLift BC Vest Scuba Size Large NICE    US $2.25

Dacor scuba diving BC unit Great Condition    US $19.99

Scubapro scuba diving regulator    US $63.00

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Cleaner Clean Diving Buoyancy Compensators Scuba Dive Diver BC BCD Aquaseal McNett Conditioner Sale Price: $6.99

Complete BC/BCD Life Cleaner and Conditioner. Complete cleaning and maintenance system for all types of BCDs. Features include: Leaves BC/BCD shell, interior lining, hoses and valves conditioned Removes damaging salt crystals, chlorine and organic residue BC/BCD Life is a complete, scientifically balanced maintenance system Good for all types of BC/BCDs Concentrated Neutral pH Low suds Pleasant scent Contains: Nonoxynol-9 cleaner, surfactant, and MSC silicone conditioner Maintain the life, look, and feel of your equipment for years of enjoyment.

Aquatec Raptor Stainless Steel Multi Purpose Scuba Knife Pointed Tip BC BCD Mount Kayak Kayaking Hike Camping Rafting Snorkeling Swim Swimming Underwater Waterproof Knives Authorized Dealer Full Warranty Sale Price: $34.99

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Colorado Scuba Diving Equipment Is Available To Meet New and Experienced Scuba Divers Needs

Scuba diving has been a popular pastime since the 1940s.  It was noted seaman and adventurer Jacques-Yves Cousteau and Emile Gagnan who first created the Aqua-Lung, which was the first type of commercially available scuba diving equipment.  Denver divers will discover that today's modern scuba equipment, which can be found at Colorado scuba diving equipment suppliers, utilizes wet or dry suits, buoyancy control features and some type of breathing apparatus.  

The type of suit you will wear depends on the water temperature in which you will use your divers equipment.  Colorado diving enthusiasts that are visiting balmy Mexico or the Cayman Islands will find water temperatures near eighty degrees.  They will wear a full-body or short wet suit as the basis of their Denver diving gear.  These types of suits that can be found at Boulder dive equipment stores allow a thin layer of water to enter inside the rubber layer, and this aqueous layer helps to keep you warm.  In very warm waters from the low eighties to ninety degrees, you could wear nothing but bare skin or a lighter weight nylon wet suit as part of your diving equipment.  Denver divers who are swimming in colder waters, with temperatures below seventy degrees will need a dry suit as part of their divers equipment.  Colorado scuba divers use this suit to warm the body with an air layer inside the suit. Your suit may also come with gloves or boots, or possibly a vest or hood.  If you are starting out, you may not be sure about selecting diver's equipment.  Colorado scuba stores can offer excellent advice and help you select appropriate gear.

A buoyancy compensator is also used as part of your scuba gear.  Denver divers often wear a specialized vest that increases or decreases air pressure and may also include lead weights.  These are necessary to keep you at the appropriate water depth when you are underwater in your Boulder dive equipment.

You will also need the appropriate breathing gear as part of your complete Denver diving gear package.  Divers breathe compressed air or a nitrogen-oxygen mix that is carried in tanks on your back as the heart of their divers equipment.  Colorado scuba divers understand that   A regulator is attached to the tank, and it controls the air pressure coming out of the tank so that it is at a level safe for breathing.  There are two parts to a regulator.  The first stage is connected to the air tank, and the second stage connects by hose to the first stage, and includes the mouthpiece through which you inhale the air.  There are also pony tanks and spare air units for emergency air supplies and a snorkel for breathing when you are near the water surface to conserve air in your tanks that you will want to include with your Boulder dive equipment.

It is complex to get outfitted correctly when you are starting out, so be sure to contact a qualified Colorado scuba diving equipment supplier, who can assist in helping you select the appropriate gear for your specific diving situations.

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Vintage 8x10 Sherwood Regulator Fish Scuba Print    US $4.95

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Cressi Matrix Mask with Dry Snorkel Scuba Set    US $30.00

SCUBA DIVING LOT    US $121.00

Mares Rebel Nitrox Ready MR12 Scuba Regulator Package    US $399.99

Mares Origin Sport Weight Integrated BC Scuba Package    US $559.99

ScubaPro Pilot Large Black Air2 octopus inflator    US $270.00

2 Pair Tusa X Pert Zoom Fins Boots Belts Gear Bag    US $91.00

Snorkeling Scuba Dive Mask Fins Snorkel Gear Set 6 8    US $49.99

MARES Mask Fins and Snorkel Set Dive SCUBA Gear    US $39.49

MARES Mask Fins and Snorkel Set Dive SCUBA Gear    US $39.49

300 350 Watt Water Sea Scooter DPV Scuba Diving Pool    US $134.99

SCUBA USDIVERS ROYAL AQUA LUNG FIRST STAGE REGULATOR    US $44.99

SCUBA PRE OWNED DACOR PACER XLP 2ND STAGE REGULATOR    US $34.99

US DIVERS 200 FT ANALOG 2 GAUGE DEPTH GAUGE MODULE    US $24.99

SCUBA DIVING SHERWOOD 4500 PSI 2 GAUGE SPG PRE OWNED    US $29.99

SCUBA DIVING PRE OWNED US DIVERS 4000 PSI HP SPG HOSE    US $9.99

MENS 5MM NEOPRENE WETSUIT GLOVE DIVE SURF FISH NEW XL    US $11.01

SPARE AIR WITH FILLER    US $45.01

Steel SCUBA Tank Pony Bottle NEW 4L 285cu    US $149.99

Hookah Hose 3 8 ID Food Grade Braided 25 Feet    US $49.95

DUI Drysuit Undergarment NEW Thinsulate Ultra 400 2XL S    US $258.00

300 350 Watt Water Sea Scooter DPV Scuba Diving Pool    US $134.99

Scuba Tank K Valve Sherwood 5000    US $13.50

Scuba Tank J Valve US Divers    US $10.63

SCUBAPRO SCUBA GEAR 2 VESTSFINSMASKBOOTS GAUGE    US $15.50

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SCUBA OCEANIC Pro Plus 2 Dive Computer BARELY USED    US $375.00

Costa Del Mar Sunglasses FLIUD NEW Amber CR39 Polarized    US $79.00

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Many Scuba divers need more than the basic wetsuit for their diving needs. The following video is a review that we hope you will find informative.

Drysuit Undergarment Review

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ZEAGLE EASY TRAVEL SCUBA SWIM FISHING FIN TECH TRAVEL    US $79.99

BARE Curve BCD NEW    US $329.95

BARE BlackWing BCD NEW    US $359.95

BARE BlackJack BCD NEW    US $329.95

Whites Polar Pro Tek Drysuit size Medium    US $300.00

Bare 7 mm Tech Dry Hood with Zipper    US $34.95

Bare 7 MM Dry Hood    US $26.95

Bare Sport 7mm Three Finger Mitt    US $26.95

Bare Sport 7mm Three Finger Mitt    US $26.95

BRAND NEW Bare D6 Pro Dry Drysuit Size Small    US $650.00

Bare Sport 7mm Three Finger Mitt    US $26.95

BARE womens small zip up hood short neck drysuit    US $9.99

BARE Comfort Extreme Thermal Garment    US $129.95

Bare Trek Drysuit Boots Mens 10    US $80.00

BARE VOODOO BCD 2009 Buoyancy Compensators All Sizes    US $741.24

Bare XCD2 Pro Mens Dry Suit size 2XL Steel    US $1,599.95

BARE BLACKWING MENS BCD 2009 Buoyancy Compensators    US $509.59

Bare XCD2 Pro Mens Dry Suit size Large    US $1,299.95

Bare XCD2 Pro Mens Dry Suit size Small    US $1,299.95

Bare Nex Gen Pro Dry Trilaminated Drysuit Scuba Gear M    US $1,225.00

Bare Nex Gen Pro Dry Tri Lam Drysuit Scuba Diving Set L    US $1,225.00

Bare Nex Gen Pro Dry Laminate Scuba Drysuit Dive Set 2X    US $1,225.00

Bare Nex Gen Pro Dry Laminate Drysuit Scuba Dive Set 3X    US $1,225.00

Bare Nex Gen Pro Dry Scuba Diving Drysuits Dive Sets XL    US $1,225.00

Bare Nex Gen Pro Dry Scuba Diving Drysuits Dive Sets XL    US $1,225.00

Diving Concepts NEO Z CFX200 Mens Dry Suit size Small    US $31.00

BARE Blackjack BC BCD Medium NEW    US $500.00

Large Bare Polarheat drysuit kayak used    US $99.95

PINNACLE EVOLUTION DRYSUIT UNDERGARMENT SCUBA DIVE    US $279.00

BARE Trilam HD Pro Dry w FREE UNDERWEAR    US $1,809.42

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5 "Extra" Things to Remember On Every Dive

Don't leave the dock without it

When you pack your gear bag, your checklist probably includes the usual gear and emergency equipment, mask, fins, regulator and one of those kits with a few extra o-rings, neoprene patches and regulator mouthpieces. Here are a few extra things that you can throw into your gear bag that will make your dive more comfortable, confident, and safe.

Citrus beverages
When I surface, the first thing I want to do is get the taste of ocean out of my mouth. As much as I appreciate the smell of the sea and the salty air, I'm not so enthusiastic about having it on my tongue. Water is refreshing, but I find that I can drink a few liters of bottled water and still taste the remnants of the sea in my mouth.

After experimenting with dozens of beverage candidates, I find that Five Alive is hands-down the best cure for oceanmouth. Other citrus juices are good, but none are quite as effective as Five Alive. The better ones were those that contain acidic juices like pineapple and grapefruit.

The juice serves another purpose: rehydration. It seems counterintuitive that spending an hour submerged in water can cause dehydration, but it's true. The air in your tanks is very dry - necessarily so, since moisture in a tank will rust it from the inside. Just breathing in that dry air for an hour will silently dehydrate you. Drink something when you get back to the boat and you can avoid the symptoms of dehydration such as headache, nausea and dizziness.

Long-sleeved rashgard or cotton shirt
Did you know that the chemicals in sunscreen are poisonous to reef-dwelling marine life? You need to protect your skin from the harmful effects of UV radiation, but you don't want to slather on the SPF lotion before your dive. Cover up the old fashioned way with a cotton shirt or a long-sleeved rashguard.

Laminated Dive Table Chart
Are you dependent on your computer? Go back and review your certification training and learn how to calculate your residual nitrogen using tables. Computers are great tools, but it behooves every diver to remember how to manage their nitrogen levels without gadgetry.

A "dry bag"
A dry bag needn't be anything fancy - inexpensive bags with resealable flaps are available at most camping or marine supply stores. They don't need to be watertight to 100 ft - since you leave them on the boat in your gear bag. My favorite is a bright yellow, rubber bag with a top that folds over three times and tucks into itself for an easy watertight seal. Many divers on a budget will use a variety of disposable resealable freezer bags.

In my dry bag, I keep:

Tissues - a necessity. After purging my mask a few times, my sinuses get rebellious.
Cotton Swabs - some gentle attention to get the water out of my ears.
A photocopy of my identification & passport - just in case
Band-aids - because I stub my toes on boats
Everything that was in my pockets - Before donning my wetsuit, my dry bag (by virtue of its sealability) is a good place to keep a cell phone, camera, wallet, jewelery, car keys, etc.

Tell someone where you are going and who you're with.
Make this a habit, so you don't need to be concerned when an emergency arises.

First, make sure the dive operator knows who you are, where you are staying, and who to contact in case of an emergency. If you are injured during a dive, the dive operators might whisk you directly to the nearest hospital, medical clinic or decompression chamber. If the medical staff can't determine your identity, it can complicate your medical attention.

Second, tell someone who isn't diving with you where you are going. That could be others in your party, the hotel concierge, or a phone call to a relative back home. Tell them the name of the dive shop, your destination, the departure time and estimated return time for your dive excursion. If you know it, include the names of the boat, its captain, and divemaster. If you are traveling alone or diving in a group, write the information down and leave it with the hotel office. If your hotel is near a popular diving spot, they will be used to that sort of thing.

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US Divers Snorkeling Scuba Mask Fins Snorkel Set Bag M    US $59.99

US Divers Snorkeling Scuba Mask Fin Snorkel Set Bag XL    US $59.99

US Divers Admiral Snorkeling Mask Fins Snorkel Set M    US $59.99

Snorkeling Scuba Dive Mask Fins Dry Snorkel Gear Set L    US $59.99

NEW Scuba Diving Mask with Dry Snorkel Fins Gear Set M    US $125.00

Snorkeling Mask Snorkel Fins Bag Dive Gear Gift Set LXL    US $79.99

US Divers Snorkeling Mask Fins Snorkel Set with Bag S    US $69.95

Snorkeling Scuba Dive Mask Fins Dry Snorkel Gear Set S    US $59.95

NEW US Divers Cozumel Mask Snorkel Fin Dive Set M L    US $59.95

NEW Scuba Diving Mask with Dry Snorkel Fins Gear Set L    US $125.00

SCUBA DIVING LOT    US $121.00

Snorkeling Scuba Dive Mask Fins Dry Snorkel Gear Set S    US $59.95

Snorkeling Scuba Dive Mask Fins Snorkel Gear Set M XL    US $59.95

Snorkeling Scuba Dive Mask Fins Snorkel Gear Set M XL    US $59.95

Snorkeling Scuba Dive Mask Fins Dry Snorkel Gear Set S    US $59.95

NEW Scuba Diving Mask with Dry Snorkel Fins Gear Set XL    US $125.00

Snorkeling Scuba Dive Mask Fins Snorkel Gear Set M XL    US $59.95

Snorkeling Scuba Dive Mask Fins Dry Snorkel Gear Set S    US $59.95

Mares Rebel Nitrox Ready MR12 Scuba Regulator Package    US $399.99

Mares Origin Sport Weight Integrated BC Scuba Package    US $559.99

2 Pair Tusa X Pert Zoom Fins Boots Belts Gear Bag    US $91.00

300 350 Watt Water Sea Scooter DPV Scuba Diving Pool    US $134.99

Snorkeling Scuba Dive Mask Fins Dry Snorkel Gear Set S    US $59.95

Snorkeling Scuba Dive Mask Fins Snorkel Gear Set M XL    US $59.95

OMS Large RED Scuba DRY BAG    US $59.99

300 350 Watt Water Sea Scooter DPV Scuba Diving Pool    US $134.99

DIVE EMBROIDERED PATCH SCUBA DIVING SOUVENIR FLAG LOGO    US $4.99

Brownies Third Lung 280 Scuba Hookah DEMO UNIT    US $1,775.00

Panoramic Mask Dry Snorkel SET Scuba Diving Snorkeling    US $24.99

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	Backpack Style Bag For Mask, Snorkel, & Fins Scuba Diving Gear Snorkeling Surfing Travel Overnight Back Pack Bag List Price: $34.99 Sale Price: $19.95 Average Rating:
	This practical, convenient and affordable backpack-style bag for Snorkeling Gear is perfect for vacation or carrying your snorkel gear to your local snorkeling spots. This bag features: Specifically designed to hold mask, fins and snorkel Padded exterior pocket for mask and snorkel protection Overall size: 30" (H) x 11...

	U.S. Divers Mariner Diving Gear Bag List Price: $27.99 Sale Price: $24.99 Average Rating:
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	Deluxe Dry Duffel Gear Bag Scuba Kayak Rafting Camping. An attractive bag for an INCREDIBLE price!! Super for boating, kayaking, camping, rafting, canoe trips, day trips, rainy weather, scuba diving, snorkeling, day at the beach, fishing, rain bag, Warranty Sale Price: $39.99
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	U.S. Divers Explorer Snorkeling Bag List Price: $19.99 Sale Price: $19.49 Used From: $11.99 Average Rating:
	U.S. Divers offers a variety of professional-quality travel bags--from handheld bags to duffels with shoulder straps--to enhance your snorkeling and diving adventures. Unlike most standard duffels, the Explorer is designed specifically to hold your snorkel gear, with adequate room for fins, a mask, and the snorkel itself...

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	NEW 2009 - Cressi Sub Gorilla Spearfishing Dry Bag, Large Scuba Snorkeling Equipment Gear Bag Sale Price: $79.95
	It is made from a strong heat sealed PVC, is completely waterproof and can be used to carry equipment in the car after use.

Denver Scuba Dive Vacations Start With Scuba Lessons And Diving Gear

Scuba diving is a great way to explore a lovely new location, and many people choose Denver scuba dive vacations for this purpose.  If you are ready to try something new and are looking for an adventurous time, you will want to start with scuba lessons.  Denver swimmers will also need appropriate Colorado scuba diving equipment, and with that, you will be ready for your underwater vacation.  

A great place to start is with scuba lessons.  Denver residents can partake of a range of lessons, starting with a beginning introductory course and even working up to professional certification in diving.  Children at least eight years of age can also participate in such scuba lessons;  Denver families would then be able to scuba dive together on vacation.   After the beginner's class, you can work up to open water certification, where you will learn to be a safe and responsible diver.  If you already know how to scuba dive but need a refresher course or continuing education classes, these are also available and will help to further prepare you for great Denver scuba dive vacations.  

Another aspect that will require your attention before your diving vacation is the selection of the appropriate Colorado scuba diving equipment.  Some people find that getting in and out of airports is easier if they simply rent equipment once they reach their destination, while others prefer using their own customized divers equipment.  Colorado divers in both instances will need assistance at first so they have all the appropriate Colorado scuba diving equipment at their disposal.  Some of the basics that you will need are masks, fins and snorkels, as well as regulators, BCDs and dive computers.  Your diving instructor can help you get started so that you will be outfitted with the suitable divers equipment.  Colorado swimmers can also rent equipment, so that each article can be tried out prior to taking it out on your Denver scuba dive vacations, in order to test out how each piece works for you and determine if you like it.  Armed with that information, you can make informed purchases of great diving gear.  Denver divers will also want to take into account that there are different sizes of diving gear.  Denver swimmers can select from equipment that is sized for larger or smaller swimmers, and get a great fit in diving gear.  Denver divers, after making purchases, will also want to make sure the equipment remains viable by having it serviced annually.

Colorado scuba diving equipment is sold by diving academies online for your convenience.

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2 SCUBA Diver Knives Diving Gear Knife Navy Seal Sheath    US $14.93

McNett Dive Gear Care Value Pack Aquaseal    US $17.99

Snorkeling Scuba Dive Mask Fins Dry Snorkel Gear Set S    US $59.95

Mares Rebel Nitrox Ready MR12 Scuba Regulator Package    US $399.99

Mares Origin Sport Weight Integrated BC Scuba Package    US $559.99

Mares Rebel Nitrox MR12 Scuba Regulator    US $149.99

ScubaPro Pilot Large Black Air2 octopus inflator    US $270.00

SCUBA Knife Diver Gear Navy Seal Diving Knives Sheath    US $7.94

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	U.S. Divers Mariner Diving Gear Bag List Price: $27.99 Sale Price: $24.99 Average Rating:
	U.S. Divers offers a variety of professional-quality travel bags--from handheld bags to duffels with shoulder straps--to enhance your snorkeling and diving adventures. The Mariner bag, one of the most versatile in the collection, is distinguished by its heavy-duty PVC-coated mesh material that's ventilated to let air in and water out...

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Is Buoyancy the Single Most Important Scuba Diving Skill?

When starting out scuba diving most trainees struggle with their buoyancy for a while. They are introduced to an alien environment and find that they are either floating or sinking. Unfortunately, many divers with years of scuba diving behind them still have problems with their buoyancy. In the shallow confines of a training pool bad buoyancy can be corrected by the instructor. When deep diving for extended periods of time this is not possible and poor buoyancy could be extremely dangerous.

The physicals laws of buoyancy are described by Archimedes Principle - that most of us encountered at school. It states that a body immersed in a liquid experiences an up-thrust on it that is equal in size to the weight of the liquid that it is displacing. Therefore if a boat displaces water equal in weight to itself then this will be experienced as a force pushing it upwards so that it floats on the surface. Conversely a stone will sink because being denser than water it displaces a volume weighing less than itself. The up-thrust is less than its own weight and it therefore sinks.

The boat is exhibiting positive buoyancy whereas the stone is negatively buoyant. We scuba divers do not want to flop on the surface or sink like a stone. We need to be neutral in the water so that with a lazy kick of our fins we can move up or down. If we floated we would have to paddle hard to duck beneath the surface and if we sank, we would always be struggling to compensate for the tendency to sink.

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The weight belt and weight pouches can be removed by the diver quickly. The weight belt has a quick release buckle and the pouches are usually attached by Velcro. Thus, in an emergency the diver, or his buddy, can remove the weights and the diver will shoot to the surface where he can be rescued. This is a controversial rescue method, and the deeper and longer the dives being conducted, the more dangerous as an emergency procedure this becomes. A rapid ascent in only a few meters of water by a panicking diver after a twenty minute dive is likely to lead to a safe rescue. A similar buoyant ascent from 40 meters after an hour under water will lead to severe diving illness such as burst lung and decompression sickness. Even if a safe ascent is made, the diving computer used to monitor the dive will probably lock you out from diving for a day or more after a too swift ascent.

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Maldives End of Season

Q – Richard, you just got back to New Zealand after another season in the Maldives working at Hudhuranfushi. How was this season?

Richard- What can I say? It was epic…. but if I must be specific, it was quite a slow start this season, well, just a lot of mid sized, fun days to start with. The first solid swell of the season was the week following the QS comp (early June) but remember that even when the surf is average, most guests are having the best surf of their lives. That’s the thing with the Maldives, as I have said before and I will say again and again, it is simply the most idyllic place in the world to go surfing. Sure there are many amazing places to surf and travel, Tahiti is beautiful and sitting in the line-up is breathtaking but you don’t truly have time to appreciate it because the very real “fear factor” means that you are not truly relaxed in your surfing. The beauty of the Maldives is that it’s comparatively “user friendly” yet can get big and hollow enough to be challenging no matter where you’re from. I have had guys who charge in Hawaii come to Lohi’s for a romantic get away with their partner, not really expecting to surf much and they end up surfing more than they do at home and really love it… at the other end of the scale are the guys and girls who’ve not really surfed over reef before, perhaps they are on a first trip overseas, they’re a bit nervous, worried that it might be too big and heavy for them but they ease into it, and end up having the best surfing experience of their lives…there is just something for everyone here.

Q- So, when is the best time to visit the Maldives?

Richard- If it’s the surf season (April – Nov) then any time is a good time!! In 2008 September and October were virtually deserted and pumping, we scored back-to-back swells with no one around for two straight months. July was good as well but the crowds were in full effect. This year July was empty and pumping and on-island crowds at Lohi’s were at a record low, but Sept and Oct were quite busy and the swells not quite as big as the previous year. Early season seems to be slightly more variable, it’s typically smaller, though often very glassy…crowds are usually lighter too…. I wasn’t joking when I said that any time’s a good time! You can get really good waves at any point in the season. When you book anything in advance, it can be a gamble if it involves the fickle moods of Mother Nature and the weather. It’s reassuring to know that the winds and storms that generate the waves we ride do follow seasonal patterns, so don’t stress the dates just book when you can!

Q-What boards should one bring to the Maldives?

Richard- Anything goes! Whatever you normally ride will be fine. I’d always pack for a slightly bigger day and also a board that goes well when it’s small and then you have everything covered. I’ve talked about boards in a previous blog so go to the World Surfaris blog page and check it out!

Q- Do I need a wetsuit, how’s the weather?

Richard- No wetsuit required! Boardies and a T-shirt or rashie is all you need, though I sometimes wear a 2mm vest if it’s windy…but I’ve softened right up!! The weather is usually wonderful but it can rain and when it does, it’s torrential! Each season there seems to be a week when it rains pretty much everyday. As much as I know it sucks for those wanting to relax poolside I quite like surfing in the rain – it’s quite refreshing and saves sunscreen. “Lohis perfection after the rain, nice shot Darryl!”

Q- What is the reef like? Do you need booties?

Richard- The waves break over a fairly flat rock bottom reef, but of course if you hit the bottom hard you can always get cut. The Maldives reef is pretty forgiving compared to Indo or Tahiti and some people bring booties but not many wear them, especially if they’ve got a surf pass and they are jumping from the boat out the back twice a day.

Q- Do you have to have a surf pass?

Richard- You have to be staying on island at Hudhuranfushi to surf Lohi’s. To surf any other waves you will need to go by boat and there are limited spaces on the boats. The boats go twice a day, morning and afternoon. Having a surf pass guarantees your spot on the boat. If you don’t have a surf pass and would like to surf another spot besides Lohi’s you can pay as you go but only if spaces are available. Surf pass holders have priority on all boats, which is a great feeling when it’s pumping at the other breaks!! To answer you question, you don’t have to have a surf pass but I do recommend buying one.

Q- Where do the boats go?

Richard- We have two boats; they both go morning (9:30 am) and afternoon (3:30pm). Typically, one boat will go north to the Cokes/Chickens breaks and one boat will go south toward Sultans/Honkies/Jails. Of course, it’s dependent on the conditions but if it’s on, we’ve got it covered!

Q- What are the waves like? Does it barrel like Indo?

Richard- I have talked about the waves on my past blogs so I’ll be brief! The waves are super fun and rippable, yet there are some days with epic barrels at all the breaks. Cokes can be the heaviest wave in North Male. It is a right hand barrel with a heavy inside section over fairly shallow reef. Chickens is the perfect left across the channel from Cokes – long and fast with some good barrel sections. In the other direction from Lohi’s is Sultans which is a super fun, very consistent right with many good sections…Honkys is the left breaking next to Sultans, another perfect wave that is so much fun when it’s on! Across the next channel is Jails, a long, perfect, slightly softer right, warm water J bay is how it’s often described! Does that sound appealing? Lohi’s is the very consistent left at Hudhuranfushi. It’s surfable pretty much every day and can be epic. It really is a wave of many faces from 2-3ft super fun and glassy perfection, to heaving stand up barrels.

Q- Can you learn to surf in the Maldives? Are there any beginner spots?

Richard- The Maldives is not really a good place to learn to surf. To be honest, you need to have a certain level of competence to surf over any reef. It is not ideal for someone who has never surfed before. However it’s the best place in the world to improve once you’ve learned the basics. The waves can be so perfectly mechanical you can really work on every aspect of your surfing…

Q- On average what are the crowds like?

Richard- Like anywhere it can be crowded, but most of the time the crowds are manageable and you can often get a session with no other boats. What I must stress is that compared to so many of the great waves in the world, the waves in this area have a number of take off spots so the crowd gets spread out. Again, I know I’ve been spoilt so my perception isn’t necessarily reality. I’ve surfed the best waves of my life in the Maldives with no one but a couple lucky guests…just lucky timing….so now even if I think it’s crowded the guests are saying ‘wow, there’s almost no one out’!! Like I say, no matter how many surfers are in the water you can always get waves….all the spots are surfable on any tide so it’s not a case of everyone in the area surfing the same waves on a certain tide before it goes un-rideable…

Q- Last time I went to Indo it seemed like every pro surfer and want to be pro was there on photo shoots. It was almost impossible to get waves. Does this happen in the Maldives?

Richard- No not really, of course around the contest there’s a huge influx of pro’s and cameras but I find they’re pretty cool to surf with and I actually quite enjoy it. Over the rest of the season you hardly see any, perhaps one or two boat trips or pro’s traveling with their girl but it’s inspiring rather than a problem.

Q- Who have you seen in the water? Any standouts?

Richard- hmmm..I guess I’ve seen most of the guys on the QS…All the Saffa’s are classics…Davey Weare and Greg,… Shaun Cansdell, Mick Cambell, Dan Ross…. They all just surf so well… How Shaun Cansdell is not on the Ct is a mystery to me. At Lohi’s, his was some of the best, most precise, stylish surfing I’ve ever seen. He owes me a tail pad though if you see him tell him to bring it next year! Mick Cambo is a legend! He’s all time, he would be talking it up to everyone all day - guests who knew nothing about surfing, who’d never even seen it before all loved him, the full on super gregarious Aussie larrikin. He was surfing more than anyone, hitting the cocktails then paddling out and blowing up!! I watched Dan Ross in a couple heats this year; he’s about 6’5” yet he was destroying these tiny little waves at Pasta Point. His spray was going twice as high as everyone else! We’d be surfing Sultans and we could see when he paddled out for a heat just by the spray he was chucking! It’s humbling yet inspirational to surf with guys like this.

Q- Is it easy to take photos – my girlfriend is really getting into surf photography – will she be able to shoot my sessions!?

Richard-!!!!? Hmmm… yeah for sure!! The deck at Lohi’s must be one of the easiest places to “get the shot” she can sit there under an umbrella, sipping a cocktail and take photo’s of you all day! Just make sure you remember it’s her holiday too, I find those spa packages seem to be a great incentive!

Q- OK, so can you do it on the cheap? Can you just turn up and find budget places to stay?

Richard- It is possible to stay on a couple of the islands, though I don’t really recommend it. More often than not, after a frustrating and fruitless time trying to arrange local boats and missing waves the guys wanting to “do it cheap” end up trying to come down to stay at Lohi’s. It is also a place you would never want to take your lady! With the Muslim religion as law on all local islands, she would have to cover up completely (cant show shoulders or above the knees) and no alcohol allowed, so it wouldn’t be such a fun trip for her.

Q- How is the food at the resort?

Richard- The food is pretty good, there is something for everyone. Fresh fish and salad everyday, and plenty of fruit… you can eat healthy if you choose to. There is a wide variety and many desserts you can hit it as hard as you like. It is a good feeling coming off the boat after the morning surf, and knowing lunch is ready and waiting….

Q- Local culture?

Richard- To be frank, the island is it’s own little world. A complete getaway from reality, however there is a cultural night once a week that is great with Maldivian food and drums and dancing after dinner. There is also the option of a day trip to Male via speedboat for a nominal fee through the resort.

Q-How does the Muslim religion affect the stay?

Richard- Not at all, apart from not being able to bring duty free alcohol through customs and hearing the call to prayer from the mosque at Cokes and Jails. You are at a resort and pretty much isolated which is neither good or bad…as I mentioned before, the rules are very strict for the local islands but the resorts do not fall under that law.

Q- So you can drink alcohol?

Richard- Of course!!! The World Surfaris deal is all-inclusive and you can drink as much or as little beer/wine as you want at no extra cost. The arvo boat arrives back to the resort at beer o’clock most nights! Cocktails are charged to your room and you settle up the night before you leave.

Q-Is it just honeymoon couples? How is the nightlife?

Richard- It really is a beautiful, idyllic little island and a wonderful place for a honeymoon or romantic getaway. At the same time I must stress that it is not just honeymooners, there is a broad spectrum of guests to Hudhuranfushi…. couples, groups of guys who come every year for a boys surf trip, girlfriends coming on girls surf adventure, to Russian air hostesses who seem to bring any party to life. There are cocktail nights and beach parties and a local Dj…but it’s not like Kuta beach in Bali!

Q-What else is there to do if there is no waves?

Richard- You can usually go surfing every single day and most surfers do, be it 2 ft onshore, 6-8 ft and barreling or the Maldivian norm - 3-5ft perfection. However if you happen to not be surfing, the snorkeling and diving is amazing (it’s a great place to get certified) and I do recommend bringing a mask and fins on the boat every session –I’ve been in the water with literally hundreds of Dolphins all around me and I’ve had massive Manta Ray’s gliding right over me. On the island, there’s a tennis court, a gym, table tennis, volleyball (by the beach bar – great fun for late arvo beers) squash, badminton and the Water Sports center where you can windsurf, jet ski, wakeboard or rent a canoe to go snorkeling further afield!

Q- What about yoga/Pilates?

Richard- We don’t have classes as such but the deck at Lohi’s is a great place to stretch out before a surf! I’ve had a number of guests who are Yoga teachers and they sometimes organize a small group and teach a class or two if anyone’s interested.

Q- Massage?

Richard- How could I forget to mention the Spa!! The Coconut spa is great, they offer pretty much every treatment from strong sports massage to facials and other stuff for the ladies that I don’t know much about! Seriously though, it is a great set up and after a good swell there’s nothing like a good massage to ease the aching shoulders.

Q-Can you go fishing?

You can organize excursions for both early morning and night fishing. Also, the surf boat captains are usually quite happy to troll to and from the waves or drop a line over the side while we surf.

Q- Do the boats stay while you surf?

Richard- Yes, the boat is usually anchored right next to us in the channel which is ideal if you want to take photo’s! If we have split up, say between Cokes and Chickens the boat usually stays where I am surfing so that I can organize the pick-ups. But it’s never far away!

Q- Is it possible to take a spare board on the boat?

Richard- Yes! If it’s big I think it’s a good idea. Also, we sometimes have “swap a board sessions” where we get as many different boards on the boat as possible and mix it up…always fun!

Q- Does the boat have a roof? Are you sheltered from the sun/rain.

Richard- Yes.

Q- Can my wife/girlfriend/partner come on the boat to watch and shoot photos

Richard – Yes, there’s a $15 charge but well worth it!!

Q- Is there Internet?

Richard – Yes, The Hotel reception is a Wifi zone and there are also a couple computers available. The wireless is reasonably cheap so if you need to get online regularly, bringing your Laptop is a good idea!

Q- Surf shop?

Richard- No, bring everything you think you might need. Don’t forget to bring tropical surf wax – I find that Blue Zoggs is the best. Saying that, as with anywhere that surfers gather there is quite an active board market and it is often possible to buy or sell a board from/to a fellow traveler. I’ve noticed that whenever there’s a big swell and boards are being snapped, that 6’3 round pins are suddenly very valuable!!

Q- Are there any serious health concerns?

Richard- I know I’m always making comparisons but compared to Indo the Maldives is incredibly safe. The management is very strict with food and hygiene standards in the kitchens and water is bottled. The island has a mosquito control program and there’s no Malaria. Saying that, I’d still bring some insect repellant but there’s none of the Malaria paranoia you feel in the depths of Indo. The Hotel has an on island doctor, but he does much more reading than Doctoring! Safe as it is, I still recommend travel insurance. Another important point is to really look after any small cuts or reef scrapes. Even the smallest cut should be well cleaned and kept covered to reduce the risk of infection.

Q- Is it a good place to bring children?

Richard- It’s a small island with water pretty much everywhere so it’s both dangerous and a wonderful natural playground. I’ve had many guests bring their young children and thoroughly enjoy the experience. It’s so relaxing, and apparently there is always something on the buffet that’s good for kids… there’s some great shallow water snorkeling and “Nemo” and his friends appear everywhere! If you are traveling with children do have a back up plan just in case the weather dictates an indoor activity day and make sure your children are water-safe!

Q- Now then, the million dollar question…..How did you get the dream job, and is it the dream job?

Richard- Haha!! I get asked this every single day of the season!! For sure it’s the dream job! I’m living on a beautiful, Maldivian island and can surf every day. I wake up every day knowing that I’m incredibly lucky, though I’ve always said that we make our own luck. In the surf industry and the surf travel industry it really is a case of who, rather than what you know … and I just got very lucky!

The story goes…..I had been spending a lot of time in Indo, I did a bit of work on a boat, I got to know a few people, I met a friend of Jeff -the guy who was working at Lohi’s prior to me. He introduced us, Jeff was coming to NZ and he came to stay with me in Raglan. The next year I spent a month with him in the Maldives…we kept in touch, he hinted that he was getting burnt out and asked me if I’d be interested in taking over from him if he quit! Of course I was frothing!! The following year I was in El Salvador and I received an E-mail basically saying that I was good to go for the following season…Now I have just finished my second epic season!

Q- So that was it? No interview? No meeting?

Richard- Well I was trying to keep it brief! Look, Jeff had worked at Lohi’s for five years and had done a great job. I think that Shaun Levings ( owner of World Surfaris) trusted his opinion, which was lucky for me! We spoke on the phone and exchanged E-mails, but it was hard at first as from El Sal I went straight to Indo and jumped on a mates boat for a couple months, so I was out of contact for long periods of time and just hoping that I still had the job! In fact I didn’t meet Shaun until my first day at work! We surfed perfect Jails together and I managed to not drop in on him and we’ve got on pretty good ever since!

Q- Classic mate! Finally, I spent time with you at Lohi’s last year. You always seemed so positive and amped to surf every day. How do you maintain your enthusiasm over the entire season?

Richard- Thanks! I guess it’s important to remember that you are working and that even if you’re feeling surfed out and tired the guests who’ve just arrived are full of energy and want to surf as much as possible. I try to look at it through their eyes, which motivates me to make sure they get the best waves possible and have a memorable trip to Hudhuranfushi.

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This pair of 6mm Akona Zipper Diving Boots are great for your next scuba diving adventure. Features of these fantastic booties include: AKONA QUALITY Constructed of 6MM nylon II neoprene for warmth Glued and blind stitched seams for a superior water seal New design provides a contoured and snug fit This creates a more comfortable and warmer boot The new improved AKONA boot sole provides exceptional "no-slip? grip texture New spike-like rubber sole features a deep cut pointed texture that drastically reduces hydroplaning across a boat deck, dock, sidewalk or floor 30% thicker than the average vulcanized rubber sole AKONA?s new sole design provides comfort, stability and confidence while being worn before, during and after the dive YKK #5 self-locking and corrosion resistant zippers on side of boot Full-length zipper pocket minimizes water entry A longer pull-tab on the heel allows you to don the boot with greater ease Great boot for warm and cold water diving Model #AKBT268 AUTHORIZED DEALER, FULL MANUFACTURER´S WARRANTY!!! These 6MM Noeprene Boots are a fantastic deal for diving, walking through tidal pools, and other water sports!

Akona 6mm Mens Size 6 Titanium Scuba Diving Dive Booties with Zipper with Heel and Toe Cap Divers Boot Shoe Boots Footwear Authorized Dealer Full Warranty, Mens 6 Wmns 7 Sale Price: $48.99

This pair of 6mm Akona Zipper Diving Boots are great for your next scuba diving adventure. Features of these fantastic booties include: AKONA QUALITY Constructed of 6MM nylon II neoprene for warmth Glued and blind stitched seams for a superior water seal New design provides a contoured and snug fit This creates a more comfortable and warmer boot The new improved AKONA boot sole provides exceptional "no-slip? grip texture New spike-like rubber sole features a deep cut pointed texture that drastically reduces hydroplaning across a boat deck, dock, sidewalk or floor 30% thicker than the average vulcanized rubber sole AKONA?s new sole design provides comfort, stability and confidence while being worn before, during and after the dive YKK #5 self-locking and corrosion resistant zippers on side of boot Full-length zipper pocket minimizes water entry A longer pull-tab on the heel allows you to don the boot with greater ease Great boot for warm and cold water diving Model #AKBT268 AUTHORIZED DEALER, FULL MANUFACTURER´S WARRANTY!!! These 6MM Noeprene Boots are a fantastic deal for diving, walking through tidal pools, and other water sports!

I think that's a Mares Vector 1000 BC. They had a pretty good review from some independent testers. The only thing I can see there that's to dislike is the plastic D rings. Dunno why they didn't bother with stainless.
The rest of the package is "ok", meaning fine for entry level but I wouldn't want to push those regs in cold water and freezing...nope not at all.
Price is ok, but it usually is for online sales (which I'm against for dive gear). You should visit a shop to try things on. Everyone's body is different, not to mention what you plan on doing with that gear. Some rigs suck at wreck diving, but are great reef cruisers, for example.
Think long and hard about your budget and what you need to lay out in the immediate future. Some parts of your rig can be rented until you have the funds to buy and it won't put you in the poor house right away. You'll also have the chance to evaluate more different rigs this way, before a large investment. What also works, is to find divers in the area you plan on doing the most diving and ask them what they prefer and what works in that area. They're gonna know, as they've already travelled that road.
All the major manufacturers are good, Dacor, Mares, OMS, Dive Rite, Scuba Pro Tusa, etc. Prices vary because you're paying for little extras on each particular rig. Some regs may be environmentals, meaning you can add 1/3 on to the cost immediately as compared to a similar reg that isn't. Same goes with those stainless D rings I mentioned earlier. There should be little or no plastic attachment points on a solid BC, but you're gonna pay for it. Stainless costs more than plastic.
I guess it all comes down to the old adage " Buy the best that you can afford" and dive within the limitations of that equipment.

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