Marine Runs Marathon in a Gas Mask to Raise Awareness for Disabled Veterans
Marine Sgt. Jeremy Soles knew exactly what lay ahead for him when he met Cpl. John Peck at Walter Reed Army Medical Center last month. Peck, 24, had lost his arms and legs to a roadside bomb in Afghanistan, but his buoyant attitude [...]
first time scuba diving?
I will be diving for my first time this coming weekend – i am not a strong swimmer, infact i just learned how to swim recently, i can swim the length of the pool, but i do get tired. Furthermore, i totally suck at treading water – half the time my [...]
Where can i buy vintage scuba diving gear?
i would like to purchase some vintage dual hose regulators and wetsuits and nobody at the scuba shops sells them. I’ve checked out the websites online too… does anyone have any they don’t need anymore? I will take them off your hands for free if in good [...]
Is there a personal air tank or breathing device one could take safely for whitewater rafting?
I imagine a small pony tank might work, but I’m afraid if the valve hit a rock. I’m not familiar with scuba diving and am new to rafting, but my first capsize in a Class V and subsequent mile long [...]
What is the best Scuba equipment you can buy?
I am new to SCUBA, and I have come into contact with an experienced diver who has offered to buy me any epuipmnt I want. what should I tell him I want? what kind of: Regulator? BC? Mask, Snorkel, Fins? Wetsuit? Tank? Gauges? Anything else?
Think of that [...]
