the beginning Many people have asked me throughout the years – “how did you get started Scuba Diving and why?”. Usually, I tell them that I did not want to carry around Grady’s gear. Let me start off by telling you this was definitely not something I thought I would ever do and enjoy as …
it’s means more than you’d think When traveling to a dive destination, rather if you’re in a large dive group or by yourself, tipping may be important. This guide will help you understand why we should tip as divers, when to tip, how much to tip, who to tip, and when not to tip. Share …
There is a new dive computer that SCUBAPRO has released, it is called The HUD (Heads Up Display). This is a Hands-Free computer that mounts on your mask. It works like the G2 computer by SCUBAPRO that was released a couple of years ago. The HUD mounts to your mask just above your right eye. …
Time for another FACTS FRIDAY (Sharks, Lionfish, and Sea Turtles). Today is about Seahorses, those small amazing almost mythical creatures. There are 45 species of Seahorses. The genus name is “Hippocampus”, this comes from the ancient greek hippokampos, hippos meaning “horse” and kampos meaning “sea monster”. Seahorses are found in shallow tropical and temperate salt …
Time again for our ANNUAL SPRING into SCUBA SALE. This year it will be held on May 3 & 4, 2019. We have some great SCUBAPRO combo packages available with some FREE items. Ultimate Diver – Hydros BC (w/ Air 2) – G-2 Console (Wrist or Console) – MK25/620TI – Free Mask & Twin Jets! …
Sea Turtles are a creature that we love to see while Scuba Diving. They are large air-breathing reptiles that have been around more than 110 million years. Sea turtles are one of the earth’s most ancient creatures. Their shell is streamlined for swimming and unlike other turtles, they cannot retract their legs. Seven species of …
If you were at the April Extreme Dive Club Meeting, you’ll remember the comment where we asked Grady to write a blog post for this month. No, not the one he has written so far, but the one about diving after “bypass surgery.” This is what he wrote: “Don’t take your wife to the doctor …
Are Lionfish a Problem in the Caribbean?? Lionfish are a venomous species of scorpionfish that are not native to the Caribbean. They are a beautiful treasured fish in aquariums that through purposeful and accidental release have been released in the American Tropics, Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico. Lionfish are believed to have shown up …
Many times people ask “how did you get started SCUBA diving?” Well, let me tell you, SCUBA Diving was not something I thought I would ever want to do. How it started, Grady won classes at a charity auction so he and his brother took classes. They became Open Water SCUBA Divers. Several months later, …
One of the most asked questions if wanting to learn to SCUBA Dive is “what about sharks”? What about them? Sharks are an awesome and wondrous sight to see. There are over 440 known species of sharks. However, we only get to see a few of these while Scuba Diving. Nurse Sharks Nope, they don’t …