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Maximum Strength Wetsuit Repairs Maximum Strength Repairs Urethane-based adhesives are the best for achieving maximum strength and durability.  When your goal is a permanent bond, choose   Aquaseal® Repair Adhesive & Sealant – it’s the industry standard for high strength, absolutely permanent repairs to all kinds of dive gear including wet suits, dry suits, gloves, boots, [...]

BCD Maintenance

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BCD Maintenance                 
In addition to regular cleaning, a few simple checks after each dive will help keep your B.C. in top condition:
Look for small tears and punctures, loose stitching and stressed fasteners. Repair with Aquaseal to prevent further damage. Check for leaks by pressurizing the B.C. using the oral or power inflator, [...]

Create a Knee Patch Create a ultra-tough flexible knee patch with Aquaseal® to protect suits from abrasion. Simply mask off the patch area with clear tape, then apply a thin coat of Aquaseal® inside the masked areawith a dispoable plastic knife. Important: Remove the tape mask after 45 minutes. Dry level overnight.

This is our 20th Anniversary in business so expect lots of new specials, and chances to win great items or maybe even…………………..trips! Free Food! And sales reps bringing their demo stuff to sell. We will also have presentations on equipment, travel, and training throughout both days. I will keep you posted closer to the event. [...]

Divers have asked me whether or not they could wear 3mm gloves this time of year. It all depends on you but I would recommend 6.5/7mm minimum this time of year. You can probably get away with 3mm gloves August and September without getting too cold. The water temp is between 45 and 52 this [...]

Announcement involves company’s NEMO air dive computer. Mares Diving has announced a product safety recall involving the company’s NEMO Air scuba diving computer. Under certain circumstances, the O-ring can fail and cause a slow leak of breathing gas through the Quick Connector, which could require a diver to surface quickly and face possible risk of [...]

Fins and Booties

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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 [...]

Choosing A Mask

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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 [...]

Recalls in the news

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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. [...]

Equipment Servicing

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Now may be time to get your equipment serviced. Remember that your regulator must be serviced yearly to keep your warranty current.