Gear Articles

Equipment for Dive Emergency Prevention and Response By Michael Steidley

Maintain Your Gear By Colby Cline

It’s All About the Toys BY Pete Nawrocky A brief history of modern dive gear

Redefining Performance By Robert N. Rossier Diver propulsion vehicles: Manage the risks, and enjoy the ride

Validation of Dive Computers By Michael A. Lang, D.Phil.

Wetsuits By Terry Ward Divers' second skins

Get Wet, Dive Dry By Michael Menduno Understanding the basics of drysuit technology

Defining Performance By Robert N. Rossier Finding the right fins

Breathe In, Breathe Out By John Brumm Demystifying the inner workings of the scuba regulator

Nitrox By Eric Douglas A valuable tool, not a magic potion

A Clear Picture By Robert N. Rossier Dive mask basics

Staying Neutral By Robert N. Rossier Beating the BCD blues

Nautilus Lifeline By Stephen Frink Let no diver be left behind.

Your Buddy Gift Guide By Maureen Halsema Some last-minute gift ideas for your favorite underwater companion.

My Drysuit Flooded, Now What? Written by Jessica Harned A Leak Prevention and Troubleshooting Checklist

When Gas Goes Bad By Robert N. Rossier Understanding gas analyzers

The Boat Left Without You: Now What? By Robert N. Rossier With the right signaling equipment, you can summon help.

Your Computer Fails: Now What? By Robert N. Rossier With the right backup instruments and techniques, you can keep diving safely.

Emergency Oxygen Units By Robert N. Rossier Proper care and maintenance is vital to ensure yours is ready for action

How Split Fins Work By Robert N. Rossier Split fins are designed to enhance the efficiency of the fin.