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2025-11-08
What to Carry Underwater: The Gear That Actually Matters
Beyond the basics, there's a short list every diver should carry. Not fancy, not expensive — just the stuff that solves real problems when they happen.
2025-09-22
Dive Computers: Aqualung i770R vs. Garmin Descent
The i770R with transmitter is solid and capable. The Garmin Descent MK2 is what I want next. The difference, what matters, and why I still carry a backup.
2025-09-17
Cozumel Pt. 3: Ascent, Decompression, and What Comes After
The dive isn't over at the boat. Safety stops, decompression basics, why you can't fly the next day, and the symptoms that catch new divers off guard.
2025-08-19
Scuba Cylinder Care and What the Stamps Mean
How to store a tank, carry one without wrecking the valve, and read the stamps on the metal. From a former dive shop employee and certified VIP inspector.
2025-08-17
Cozumel Pt. 2: First Dives, Shallow Reefs to 80 Feet
Continuing the Cozumel story — the actual dives. Shallow reef checkouts, a deeper dive to 80 feet, island history, and what I'd tell you before your own trip.
2025-08-14
I'm Available as a Dive Buddy — Here's My Background
PADI/SDI advanced open water, EAN/trimix blender, VIP inspector, regulator repair. Certified in Cozumel in 2015. Looking for serious dive partners, worldwide.
2025-06-22
Quarry Diving: Full Face Mask and Dry Suit Cert
Got my full face mask and dry suit certs at the quarry. Lime green water, near-zero visibility at depth, navigating blind — then a solid BBQ after.
2025-06-18
Full Face Mask: My Take on the OTS Guardian
Not every diver needs a full face mask. But if you're nervous underwater or want communication, the OTS Guardian changes the experience. My honest take.