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Archive for January, 2010

Moving through the water
Is most efficiently done with a pair of fins. Choosing a pair of fins for the power of your legs will make diving easy for you.

Adjustable strap fins are the most common for scuba diving in the USA because this type of fin permits use of dive booties. This fin is usually strong enough to propell you through the water with the additional equipment a scuba diver wears over a free diver or snorkeler.

While full foot fins are more commonly used for free diving, warm water scuba divers may also choose a full foot fin.

Comfort and Fit First
When it comes to a dive mask you will be looking for comfort and fit first. The more expensive masks have the finer silicone materials and mask features that will enhance your comfort and improve the fit.

A mask is a very personal fit and requires the assistance of your dealer and in water evaluation for your best fit.

To fit a mask pull or push any loose hair covering your face back so it will not interfere with your seal on your face.

Drop the head strap away from the seal on the mask and spread the far edges of the skirt with your thumbs. Place your face into the mask and release your thumb hold on the skirt.

Inhale lightly from your nose. This should make a very secure seal. Pull the strap over your head spreading the center of the strap over the crown of your head.

Check the fit in a mirror and ask your sales assistant for an opinion.

You might want to start gathering up your not needed dive equipment to sell at this years Flea Market May 1 and 2. More information coming soon

Don’t Use The Cressi Ellipse Black MC5 Regulator: Turns out you might have less air in your tank than you think. A recall issued by Cressi says, “Partial obstruction of the high-pressure port can produce an inaccurate reading on the pressure gauge, resulting in a slow descent of the BC needle in the pressure gauge. The inaccurate reading on the gauge poses a drowning hazard to divers.” About 200 regulators have been recalled, in the wake of Cressi-Sub USA receiving three reports of inaccurate pressure readings. “Cressi MC5″ and “Cressi Black” are printed on the faulty regulators. If you have one, return it to a Cressi-authorized dive shop for a free repair, or call 800-338-9243.

And Stop Using Your Dive Rite Wings BCD: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall of 16,000 Dive Rite Wings because the overpressure valve springs could rust and fail, allowing the BCD to leak and posing a drowning hazard. The affected models include the Travel, Venture, Rec, Trek, Classic, Nomad and Super Wings, and were sold in red, blue or black. Faulty springs were used on wings that have an opaque white or blue-tinted bladder and welded in flanges. Wings with a black bladder are not affected. Only the Dive Rite wings that have a serial number ranging from 42,000 through 72,000 and were sold from June 2006 to October 2008 are included in this recall. If you have one of them, return it to an authorized distributor or call Dive Rite at (800) 495-1046.