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Drop the Tank: Are We Teaching Diving Safety or Just Ticking a Box?

Why understanding emergency gas, risk assessment and the purpose of a safety procedure matters more than blindly following it. A safety measure is only useful if it works when you need it Diving training organisations teach instructors and students about the use of a drop tank during deeper dives. The principle is straightforward: a cylinder […]

Buoyancy and Trim: Finding Your Balance Underwater

Finding Your Balance Underwater Most divers are taught that good buoyancy and trim are important. They are told to remain horizontal, avoid moving their hands, control their breathing and use their BCD to adjust their buoyancy. All of that is true. But it doesn’t necessarily explain how to actually achieve it. Many divers can spend […]