Posts in category Dive Gear

Around 1965, the first fiber helmets appeared on the marketing, replacing the earlier copper and brass helmets which had set the standard up to that time. One of these newer …

There are so many opportunities for things to go wrong when diving – it’s one of the reasons we’re always supposed to dive with a buddy. Even when diving with a buddy …

Fascinating critters are one of the most common reasons people are drawn to the ocean. These critters are also the driving inspiration for ReefID and its community to build online …

Developed and built in North Vancouver by Nuytco Research Ltd, the Exosuit is a hard metal dive suit which allows divers to operate safely down to a depth of 1,000 …

GoPro cameras have been very popular in diving for many years, and for good reason – the compact, high-definition cameras offer some beautiful 1920x1080HD video in a compact, easy to …

Old scuba diving tanks which no longer pass hydro are often considered useless. Some have turned them into wind chimes, planters, mailboxes, or other creations. One Seattle diver owns one of the …

LED dive lights have changed the way we see everything underwater and have been a huge benefit to underwater photographers and videographers in particular. There have been so many advances …

A company in Australia has developed a wetsuit that is ‘invisible’ or repulsive to sharks. The wetsuit is designed for protecting scuba divers, surfers, and other waterspouts enthusiasts against shark attacks …

Some people collect rocks, others collect coins or stamps, but Eric Anderson of Anchor Bay, California, collects dive gear from the 1950’s, 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s. Here’s his story about …

Kirk McGuire is a talented bronze sculpture artist – we’ve covered some of this work in the past few months, and he is one of our supporters here at California …