What is a scuba diver and what does it do?

"SCUBA", meaning scuba diving, is an abbreviation of the words - self-contained underwater breathing apparatus. The initials "SCUBA" originated in 1939, in the United States, to send breathing apparatus to military divers. Just like with radar, these abbreviations became so familiar that they were often no longer written with […]

Scuba diving equipment set

Scuba (self-contained underwater breathing apparatus) components of a diver's recreational and sports diving equipment set. Mask with tube Breathing regulator with spare breathing regulator Buoyancy compensator with low pressure inflator Depth gauge Air cylinder Fins Other equipment Diving protection (neoprene or dry […]

Development and evolution of the diving suit

Initially, people engaged in diving without special clothing, holding the air, later used a tube (reeds), with which they could not dive deeper than a meter. Later, with the development of glass production, the first pressure-resistant underwater goggles were made. Staying in the water for a long time became cold and the need arose […]

Scuba diving 10 most popular Android applications

The 10 most popular Android applications for scuba diving are probably a collection of Android applications required for divers. With the growing popularity of smartphones, many divers already have or are likely to have Android-based mobile phones. Dozens of authors have created Android mobile phone applications for diving, which […]

SI Tech recalls the air supply hoses of a dry suit after a diver dies

After the death of a diver from Los Angeles (USA), the Swedish company SI Tech, in cooperation with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, has recalled about 65,000 dry clothes air supply hoses. It has been concluded that a small part in these air supply wipers can become clogged during diving […]

Halcyon recalls 20,300 BCDs and other items of equipment

Halcyon, in cooperation with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, has announced the recall of approximately 20,300 buoyancy compensators and inflatable devices. Damage to the valves has been found in this batch, which can cause air to leak, which can endanger the diver's life. No information yet […]

The Olympus µ 720 SW underwater camera lasts a year underwater

When Kaido Hagen went to dive at a shipwreck at sea off the coast of Estonia, he was greatly surprised to find the lost Olympus µ [mju:] 720 SW on the seabed. The shock- and water-resistant camera got there about a year ago when its owner died at this […]

The Seascooter GTI will help divers reach new depths

The company SEA-DOO offers divers a new scooter model - Seascooter GTI. This SEA-DOO product from water sports experts will enable anyone - be it a diver, snorkeler or just a swimmer - to become an underwater adventurer. Seascooter GTI is an ideal underwater vehicle […]

Silent Diving Systems recalls the hoses connecting the rebeer

Silent Diving Systems has recalled approximately 820 hose connecting hoppers. Some of them have been made without the necessary fastening depressions (see photo), which prevent gas leakage and water from entering the system - so some of the produced hoses have proven to be unsafe. These hoses […]