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I’m wondering what our three dogs do while we are at work. Our newest puppy has taken it upon herself to destroy things while we are away, much to the dismay of April and I. …

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Silcone Drysuit seals
June 10, 2010 – 3:34 pm | 2 Comments
Silcone Drysuit seals

Drysuits are necessary for Scuba diving here in Southern California; the water is cold, usually about 55 degrees. Drysuits however are not cheap, $2000 to $3000, and require annual maintenance to keep them in tip …

Quick and Easy rEvo front mounted oxygen manual add valve (MAV)
May 7, 2010 – 2:33 pm | No Comment
Quick and Easy rEvo front mounted oxygen manual add valve (MAV)

I really like the rEvo, its sleek and clean design is well thought out, a pleasure to dive, and even easier to maintain. The one thing that bothers me is that the oxygen add valve. …

Liquid Image’s underwater digital camera mask is now available
August 8, 2008 – 8:16 am | One Comment
Liquid Image’s underwater digital camera mask is now available

Introduced at the beginning of the year, this Liquid Image underwater mask with built-in digital camera is now available in Japan for approx $120. No idea if or when this might be coming to other …

Open Revolution: The $1500 Recreational Rebreather
July 24, 2008 – 6:19 pm | 2 Comments
Open Revolution: The $1500 Recreational Rebreather

I just saw this on Rebreather World and it’s called the Open Revolution rebreather. Typically, rebreathers range from $5,000 to as much as $20,000, it’s a niche market with boutique manufactures. However, the Open Revolution …

What drains a scuba tank faster, cutting the low pressure hose or the high pressure hose
July 7, 2008 – 3:12 pm | No Comment
What drains a scuba tank faster, cutting the low pressure hose or the high pressure hose

That video answers the question but I think it would be different if it were this guy’s gear.

Closed Circuit Rebreather Course Review
June 20, 2008 – 1:53 pm | One Comment
Closed Circuit Rebreather Course Review

To whom it make concern, please consider me a “stroke” for this day forward.
About 7 years ago, I got into Tech Diving/Cave diving. I remember it vividly because my psycho-ex-wife tried to throw …

KISS Rebreather – Custom Modifications
June 18, 2008 – 1:22 pm | No Comment
KISS Rebreather – Custom Modifications

As I’m quickly learning, when you are a rebreather owner, you’re actually a hobbyist inbetween modifications.
This video is interesting as it shows some KISS modifications and aftermarket parts that make life easier for it’s owners. …