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You know that phrase, if it weren’t for bad luck, I’d have no luck at all? That’s how I feel right now. I’m just throwing that out there to tell you, don’t rub elbows with me or else you might get that bad luck to rub off… or better yet, do rub elbows with me so you take away my bad luck and I get some good luck.

And while I’m throwing things out there… technology hates me right now. I’m not sure what I did to upset it, but I sure did. Hopefully it isn’t as bad as my luck with stop lights. Have you ever ridden with me through stoplights whether I’m driving or you are? Most people might say don’t. I have the worst luck when it comes to hitting a stop light on red. I always joke I upset the light God’s (and yes, I know there is only one God… like I said, I joke).

But this is Wednesday and you didn’t come to hear my problems, you came here to learn about a new SCUBAPRO item. Which one you ask? Synergy 2 Mask but first… let’s consider a SCUBA Mask in General.

SCUBA Mask 101: 4 Things to Consider when Purchasing Your SCUBA Mask

1. The most important thing to consider when purchasing a SCUBA mask is fit. If a mask doesn’t fit properly, it won’t keep the water out and you’ll have a very uncomfortable dive.
   Tip to finding The Perfect Fit: Put the mask on your face without a strap. Breathe in through your nose and see if the mask will suction to your face. If the mask will hold that way, you have a properly fitted mask.
2. SCUBA masks are either made from silicone or rubber materials. Rubber tends to be the cheaper route to go but doesn’t hold up nearly as well. Silicone masks tend to be softer and more flexible. The thing is, like the broken record of me keeps pointing out, try multiple masks and find what fits best for you.
   The lens needs to be tempered glass to be able to handle the water pressure change.
3. Not like the windows in your house, but it is the same concept. The Window gives you the view out of your mask. Masks come in either single or double glass panes. If you require special lenses to be able to see, you’ll have to stick with the double lens masks with changeable lenses.
4. The last thing you need to think about is color. Mask skirts can either be black or clear. Then the the frame portion of the mask comes in different colors depending on the particular mask you are looking at.

Okay, so now that we know what we’re looking for in a mask, let’s move on to today’s blog post…

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While it technically isn’t summer until June 20, people kind of mark the beginning of summer with Memorial Day Weekend. Once summer hits, typically kids are out of school and summer vacations are on the rise, going here, there, and everywhere. Summer also tends to be a good time for diving destinations. This morning I was packing up my bag to go help with summer camp and I grabbed my Everflex 3/2 wetsuit and realized that this is a great all around wetsuit for diving destinations.

Everflex 3/2

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How many people out there have the same problem I do… you’re blind as a bat without your glasses or contacts? {raises hand} Okay, okay, so technically bats aren’t blind, the move via noise but still… that’s the saying. Just go with me here. I have worn glasses since I was in the second grade. I bumped up to contacts when I was in 8^th grade, but the point of all of this is without the aid of some sort of optical device, I don’t see all that well. Now imagine that you’re a certified scuba diver and you can’t see all the wonderment that lies below the water. Sad day, right? Never fear!!

SCUBAPRO Solara & Flux Twin masks to the rescue!

SCUBAPRO has two masks that have the ability to exchange lenses to a prescription that aids in your visual enjoyment. Haha. I was trying to be flowery there with my wording. But basically, there are two masks that I can share with you now that do allow for you to be able to see underwater without your glasses. Now if you wear contacts you can wear whatever masks is most comfortable for you, but it might not be a bad idea to have a spare mask with lenses just in case you lose a contact. Or at least bring extra contacts with you!

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Happy Wednesday. It feels like forever since I’ve sat down to write a post… I’m not sure why, but it sure feels that way. Truthfully it has been a while since I’ve written one. I wrote the last 2 weeks posts that posted (Everflex 5/4 and MK11/S360) before I left for vacation to Cozumel. I just proofread to make sure everything was correct before they posted. Some days I’m prepared like that and other days I’m just not. But enough about that… A little birdy told me that today is a certain someone’s birthday (ahem tweet tweet… Deb). Make sure you wish her a Happy Birthday.

So this weekend is Memorial weekend. Memorial weekend kind of jump starts the diving season for a lot of us around here. Who is going to the lake? Make sure you come prepared to eat because we usually have a great feast, especially on Saturday night. One year we fed around 50 people. I’m not sure the menu this year, no one informed me so I can’t share it with you but know when there’s divers there will be food and usually the food is fantastic. I say usually because I’ve never had a bad meal around divers but I guess there is always a first for everything so if I say usually then no one will hold it against me. Haha… you’re welcome. Or maybe I’m welcome at with that… 🙂

But let’s move on to today’s reason for this blog post….

Heavy Duty Short 3mm Boot

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Oh hi, I’m back. Did you even know I was gone? No? Oh well, that’s okay. Is it okay to say I’m still on Island Time even though I’m back in one of the flyover states? I mean we did get in late last night then I had to drive home. I’m pretty sure I’m still on Island Time. Let’s not discuss that Cozumel is on the same time zone we are at this point… Anyway… I might be passed out in bed and just blogging from my dreams. I’m not really sure. The thing I know though is  today is Wednesday. Wednesday means feature SCUBAPRO piece. Let’s dive right in… pun kind of intended.

MK11/S360

One of the big requirements for being able to dive is having a regulator. No matter what, you need that breathy thingy or else you won’t be able to get your air supply that is strapped to your back. We’ve discussed a few different types of regulators up to this point, but how about we look at a third option, the MK11/S360.

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Happy Wednesday! I was sitting here thinking about how to incorporate something into today’s blog post. So the thing I realized is today’s SCUBAPRO feature item is an Everflex 5/4 dive wetsuit. Well, this gives me the opportunity to point out that that is too heavy of a dive suit for where I currently am. I am living it up here in beautiful Cozumel, Mexico.

If you’ve never been to Cozumel in May, I highly suggest it! We were here last year on the Grad-Ge-8-Shen trip in May and that’s what caused us to schedule another trip this year. The other fun piece of information I have for you is today is Mexican Mother’s Day.

Back to the post of the day though…..

The SCUBAPRO Everflex 5/4 Wetsuit

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