Splits vs. Paddles – Curly’s Take
After my first fin blog, I thought I would spend some time in a split fin and see what all the fuss is about. I decided to try a pair of the…
Aqua Lung Express Fins vs. X-Shot – Curly’s Take!
To start off, for the past year I have been diving Aqualung’s Express ADJ Fins. These are an open heel fin designed to be worn with a bootie. I have…
Scuba Diver Gift Ideas for 2013
Okay folks, as we publish this blog, there are only a couple of days of Christmas shopping left. There are some really hot items this year (anything GoPro) as well…
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Camera O-Rings 101
Have you ever had a camera housing flood? If so, chances are good that it was "user error". That's a nice way of saying that YOU are probably responsible in…
Why Everyone Should Try the Hotshot Fins by Aqua Lung!
Ever get that feeling thatyou’re missing out on something… that one perfect piece of underwater gear… Could Aqua Lung be giving us a hintby puttingthe HotShot fin on the top…
Diver Gift Ideas, Part 1
The diver in your life is easier to shop for than you might imagine,and we’re here to give you a few ideas from big ticket items to stocking stuffers, so here goes, starting with a couple of those biggies!
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I Love My LavaCore!
We’ve all heard it. Everyone who lives in Hawaii and dives on a regular basis always gets asked the same question by visitors: “WHY are you wearing so much exposure protection?”. People from colder climates don’t seem to realize how the human body adapts to year-round warm weather, and just how sensitive many of us get to cold. I originally moved here from New England, and I went from diving in a shorty to diving in a 3mm…to a 5mm…to a 5mm with bonnet hood…and I’m STILL cold out there—I just dive too much for my core to stay warm. I’ve been looking for something that keeps me good and warm in the water without also making me carry the lead that a 7mm wetsuit would require…and now I may have found it.
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