SCUBA Regulator Hose Replacement: Legality & Safety

Questioncan I legally change my own hoses b/t the first & second stage? AnswerHi Greg, There are no laws that regulate servicing your SCUBA equipment. &n

Regulator Hiss: Troubleshooting & Service Recommendations

QuestionHi, I noticed a hiss in my regulator as I was carrying my gear to my car after my last dive, which was last weekend. What does this mean? I didnt

Optimizing Breath-Holding for Deeper, Longer Scuba Dives

QuestionHi Mike, I recently completed my PADI open water dive course. Immediately after my course, I did a total of six dives ranging from 12m to the max

Mini Scuba Tanks & Diving Gear for Pools: Exploring Options

QuestionHey, i was asking questions on google and it led me to this site but the answers werent what i was looking for so i decided to ask you. I want to k

Pool Leak Repair: Using a Mini Air Tank Safely

QuestionHi Mike, Someone else had asked about a small tank to use in their pool.  Ive been wondering about the same thing and read your warning about

Deep Dive Training for Explosive Ordnance Disposal Teams

QuestionHi Mike,  I am an MSDT PADI and SSI instructor. I supervise a dive team at work that conducts underwater explosive test for the DoD. We are s

Dive Masks for Vision Correction: Solutions for Divers

QuestionHi.   My wife and I are both avid divers, each with different problems with our vision. Weve just finished a weeklong dive in E. Indonesia (A

Choosing a Major for a Dive Shop Business: Advice from an Experienced Entrepreneur

QuestionHi Mike, I am a student at Arizona State University.  I am currently an exploratory student because I can not for the life of me decide on a m

19th Century Deep-Sea Diving Technology: Capabilities & Timeline

QuestionIm not sure if this is the right place to ask this question, but Ill try anyway - If a ship sank somewhere off the coast of South America in the mi

Scuba Gear Weight: Understanding the Load for New Divers

QuestionI am going to try scuba diving soon and i have not done it ever before. I wanted to know what is the total weight of all diving equipments, suit, m

Deep-Sea Diving Technology: Fact vs. Fiction in 'The Abyss'

QuestionI was watching the 1989 movie the abyss and it showed the main character using a liquid oxygen breathing system to drop down to what I think the

Scuba Diving Jobs Without a Degree: Opportunities for Master Divers

QuestionHi my name is Rebekah and I am 20 years old. I have a hard time with school but love the sea. What kind of jobs are available for master divers wit

Starting a Dive Shop: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

QuestionHi mike!!! Im a grade 11 student and recently did my rescue course. I have to create a business plan for business studies and wonder if you could p

Pool Diving Services: Drain Cover Repair in Eastern MA

QuestionOne of the screws on the main intake drain cover in my underground pool has loosened and the cover is now slightly dislodged. Are there divers who

Scuba Diving and Steel Cutting: Safety Considerations

QuestionCan you use just normal scuba for cutting steel or should you use a hardhat set up? AnswerHow are you going to cut the steel? How are you going

Buying a Dive Shop: A Financial & Career Transition Guide

QuestionHi Andy, I am considering to maybe start/buy a small dive resort as a lifestyle change. I have college and professional background in finance and I

Wetsuit vs. Dive Skin: Which Way to Wear for Optimal Diving?

QuestionI recently obtained a dive body skin and put it on under my shorty wetsuit.  I was told by an experienced dive instructor that it goes over th

Fixing a Leaky Scuba Mask: Proven Techniques & Solutions

QuestionHi, Im finding that my scuba mask is slightly leaky. Ive heard that with use a mask will gradually mould to your face, but after 25+ dive its still

Buying a Dive Resort in the Philippines: A PADI DM's Perspective

QuestionHi Mike, As I have already seen many posts from you on this subject, Ill try to be as specific as I can. I am currently a PADI DM and find my self

Diving with a Perforated Eardrum: A PADI Instructor's Concern

QuestionHi Mike, I became a Padi instructor about six years ago,but never really used the qualification due to an ear injury.Its now six years later and i