Why do Diving Regulators Leak and how to fix them. Common Regulator Leaks. Why Regulators Leak- The leak – First stage. Where – From orifices and seams in the first stage housing. Looks like – Anything from an occasional bubble to a constant small stream. The problem – Wear and tear, or misadjustment of […]
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How Scuba Diving Effects Your Heart
How Scuba Diving Effects Your Heart What Happens To Your Heart When You Scuba Dive In The Ocean The next time you’re at the beach your body will undergo the most profound transformation you can naturally experience. This is not a psychic prophecy; I don’t have precognition. The transformation I am describing will be physical, […]
Nitrox Beginners Guide
Nitrox Beginners Guide Nitrox diving is becoming increasingly popular in Scuba diving recently. So much so, that you can almost always spot one or two of those telltale green and yellow tanks that announce the presence of nitrox or oxygen-enriched air in dive boats across the world. Often confused for jargon related to technical diving, […]
Does Scuba Diving Hurt Your Ears?
Does Scuba Diving Hurt Your Ears? As a professional diver, people ask me all the time “Doesn’t scuba diving hurt your ears?” Many potential divers have experienced ear pain when diving down in a swimming pool because they did not properly equalize the pressure in their ears. These people are worried that they will […]
How do Tides work?
How do Tides work? Hi, Greg at Scuba Happy here 😆 , it is very important that you as a diver understand how tides work so you make safe decisions for you and your dive buddies. The alternating pattern of rising and falling sea level with respect to land is what we know as […]
The Platypus Electric Submarine
The Platypus Electric Submarine Howdy from Scuba Happy 😆 Here is a very interesting idea that could be used for many types of exploration for someone on a budget, budget treasure hunter, cool. I found this information at cleantechnica.com. There are so many new and exciting things that are coming out in the […]
5 U.S. Cold Water Diving Destinations
5 U.S. Cold Water Diving Destinations Cold water diving is not ever diver’s cup of tea, but the rewards can be immense for those who brave the frigid waters. There is some incredible marine life in cold water locations, and you can visit many awesome cold water dive sites without traveling outside the country. […]
Scuba Happy December Newsletter
Scuba Happy December Newsletter Water Entry Methods Entry Methods After you exit the bubble that is your scuba training, you’re faced with a whole world of different types of diving. You’re next dive trip could have you diving from a live aboard, a small dive boat or shore diving from […]
Clearing Your Ears – Equalizing Sinus Pressure
Clearing Your Ear’s Ear woes are the No. 1 reason divers pull the plug on a dive, and in extreme cases, the sport itself. But with a few tricks and advanced techniques, almost anyone can make equalizing easier. In diving, the Valsalva maneuver is often used on descent to equalize the pressure in the […]
Scuba Happy Monthly Newsletter “November”
Howdy again, Greg here from Scuba happy 😆 Cold Water Diving season is upon us, so it is time to go through our diving gear and make sure your gear is for colder temperatures, wetsuit, gloves, boots and hood are the main ones to keep in mind, there is nothing more uncomfortable than getting […]
