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Let’s talk a minute about Loose Fit Rash guards… both long-sleeved and short. In May, when we were in Cozumel, Grady made a statement that still lingers in my mind… We are barbaric.

Barbaric is an adjective. It means you are savagely cruel; exceedingly brutal or it means you are primitive; unsophisticated.

Now, do you believe this to be true? Think about it… You’re diving, you pee in your wet suit for 2 reasons… 1 you really have to go and 2 for warmth (remember, there are those who pee in their wet suits and those who say they don’t, but they really do). You rinse out your gear, semi dry it out if possible, and the next day you pull it out, smell it and say, does this stink too bad to wear again? I’m sorry, I’m laughing as I type these words because I know how true they are.

I actually refused to put on a rash guard one day in Cozumel because it stunk sooooooooooo bad. I’m still laughing. So, Barbaric. Are we Barbaric? Well I don’t think we’re being savagely cruel or exceedingly brutal unless you count the stench that follows us around, because I even remember telling Mark to get away from me, he stunk. Don’t worry, he told me I didn’t smell much better and really I didn’t.

Or maybe we’re being the primitive side and the unsophisticated side… because we’re walking around in our own stench. Then there’s Kim who brought a small spray bottle of sink the stink and sprayed it on all of her gear every day. I even borrowed it a time or two because the stench was soooooooooo bad.

All of this to say, let’s talk about Loose Fit Rash Guards. How on earth will I ever tie all that in you ask? Sit, wait, read, and find out. I have your back on this one.

Loose Fit Rash Guards

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The blogger had a birthday this week. I’m a year older. I woke up this morning to an ear ache, my eye hurts, and as I was walking out the door I cracked my knee on the door jam. My question is, is this what it is like to fall apart at 34 years old? Haha. There has to be some sort of explanation, right? I mean, seriously.

But here again, you didn’t come to this blog today to learn about my ailments. Oh no, you came to this blog today to learn about some SCUBA Product. Eenie, Meenie, Miney, Moe, Catch a Tiger by the Toe, if he hollers, make him pay, $50 every day, My mother said to pick the very best one and You…. Are…. It….

Definition Shorty Wet Suit

That is correct ladies and gentlemen, today we are going to discuss the Definition Shorty Wet Suit. First off, let’s discuss the make of this suit. It is built a lot like a regular wetsuit, except it is short sleeved and a lot like wearing shorts all in one. Does that make it like a romper? Just a thought. Anyway… This “Definition Shorty” is built with 2.5 mil neoprene material and is lined for that maximum warmth + flexibility + comfort you crave in a wet suit. The only difference, it is short.

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It’s HOT. I guess it is summer though, right? Have you ever heard that the corn needs to be Knee high by the 4^th of July to be able to produce? Well I’m not sure about you but I’ve noticed a lot of the corn fields and they were knee high by like early to Mid June. I think corn gets planted earlier and earlier every year. But seeing as though yesterday was the 4^th of July, that means that it should have been knee high… Now, you didn’t come here to hear the corn report though… Nope nope nope. Instead you came here to talk about our SCUBA gear. Today let’s talk about Snorkels.

SCBUAPRO Snorkels

Why do we have a snorkel? Well, we learn in Open-Water certification classes that snorkels are a piece of equipment to help conserve air. What is a snorkel? Well when you’re a little kid you learn that it is a piece of equipment that allows you to stick your head underwater and have this pipe like tube that sticks out above the water so you can breathe. The SCUBAPRO snorkel is much like those cheap snorkels we had as kids, with a little better design.

SCUBAPRO offers multiple different types of snorkels to find the perfect one for each diver. All of their snorkels are designed for ease and glide through the water with minimum resistance, because remember, they are there to help conserve air. You don’t want that extra drag, even from a snorkel, to hurt air consumption. All mouth pieces are designed of silicone to allow for correct bite for each diver as well. The idea is maximum comfort, efficiency, and no hindrance.

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It’s Wednesday! That means today we’re learning about another product, but if you missed out on yesterday’s blog post, I highly recommend you read it. It’s a good, yet fun reason to keep your dive log up-to-date. Mine is up-to-date, I really should go look at it and see what story it tells. While a lot of my dives are seen on my Luna screen, not all because I haven’t always had that Galileo Luna dive computer. In fact, since I’ve been diving I’ve dove with at least 5 or 6 different computers so I can’t just go back through and see all my dives. Instead, I have to look at my dive log. It’s a great reason to keep it current. But seriously, go back and look at yours and see the stories that lie in the pages.

Moving on to Wednesday though, Hi Dan, it’s Wednesday. Today let’s talk about Mesh ‘n Roll Bags.

Mesh ‘n Roll Gear Bag

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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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