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Scuba Equipment

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Shearwater Perdix 2 wrist-mounted scuba dive computer with clear digital display and titanium bezel
Scuba Equipment ⏱️ 3 min read

Why You Need a Perdix 2 Dive Computer from Shearwater

The Perdix 2 dive computer, a cutting-edge computer with attachable components, sleek design, and reliable strength, is a must for the serious…

Aug 31, 2022 Read Article →
Close-up of a rugged water-resistant scuba diving watch with high-visibility orange dial and rotating bezel
Scuba Equipment ⏱️ 4 min read

How to Find the Correct SCUBA Dive Watch

closeup watch for diver with orange dial Diving watches can range in price from $100,000 range to $25. This huge price difference…

Jul 31, 2022 Read Article →
Scuba diver rinsing regulator first stage and BCD with fresh water during post-dive gear maintenance
Scuba Equipment ⏱️ 3 min read

How to Clean your SCUBA Gear

Proper Maintenance extends the life of SCUBA gear. If you SCUBA dive often, you know servicing your gear should occur after about…

Dec 26, 2021 Read Article →
Shearwater high-resolution color screen scuba dive computers designed for technical and recreational divers
Scuba Equipment ⏱️ 4 min read

Dive Computers for Demanding Divers

Teric Dive Computers from By The Shore SCUBA When diving for extensive periods of time in unfamiliar areas, divers should take a…

Feb 6, 2020 Read Article →
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Scuba Equipment ⏱️ 4 min read

What SCUBA Gear Should I Buy First?

SCUBA Diving Equipment You are interested in taking Scuba diving lessons, but where do you start? Let’s first start by saying if…

Sep 26, 2019 Read Article →
Momentum Atlas titanium sports dive watch with screw-down crown and illuminated numerals on dial
Scuba Equipment ⏱️ 3 min read

If you have one of our Momentum Watches How to Set it for Time Change

If you have one of our momentum watched here is how to set it for the Time change USING THE SCREW CROWN…

Nov 5, 2017 Read Article →
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