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Can you keep diving if your computer fails between dives? Maybe. But it will depend on a variety of factors.

Underwater, compass navigation only seems to work over short distances. A simple technique, however, can make it work accurately over longer distances.

Of all the modifications you can make to your dive gear, none will give you more absolute joy than the addition of spring heel straps. Find out why.

Your dive gear represents a substantial investment. Unfortunately, there is an element that is conspiring to damage that investment. Learn how to stop it.

Knowledgeable divers seldom, if ever, use compasses. They rely, instead, on natural navigation. Discover the secrets most experienced divers already know.

Night diving allows you to enjoy some unforgettable encounters and see the underwater world in a way you can’t experience during the day.

Many divers assume they know what technical diving is and they mostly get it right. But not entirely.

Longer bottom times. Shorter surface intervals. And, possibly, greater safety margins. This explains why so many divers choose to dive Nitrox.

Too many divers leave their entry-level scuba course with the impression that buoyancy control revolves solely around pushing buttons on a BC. Guess what? It doesn’t.

Your regulator system needs professional service or inspection at least once a year. But do you know why?

Few things detract from your enjoyment of diving more than being cold. So how do you choose the right exposure suit for conditions?

Exposure suits don’t “make” you warm; they slow down heat loss. But how do they do that?

Our two Grady-White F-26 Tigercats can quickly take your far offshore where you will find the bluest water and biggest game.

What happens during a regulator overhaul? A lot more than you may imagine.

So many variables that come into play when determining the ideal amount of weight to use, there is simply no way someone else can tell you how much weight you will need.

Having more than one gear bag for dive travel can make life easier for you and everyone else.

Why do experienced dive professionals stress not overweighting yourself? It’s actually for several reasons.

It’s no secret freediving has enjoyed a tremendous surge in popularity in just the past few years. Unfortunately, many of the people we see attempting it have no idea what they are doing and, as a consequence, die all too frequently.