Tag Archives: BCD

New Free SCUBA Classified Ad Website

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Joe Ross

I’m not sure if the world needed another free classifieds website or not, but here’s one more. I mostly created joeuw.com as a test related to another project, but now that it’s finished and live, I really like the site and … Continue reading →

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OMS BC117-K 94lb Lift BCD/Wing Review

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Joe Ross

I have been using the OMS BC117, 94 pound-lift BCD (wing) for technical diving for quite some time. I’m not very active in tech diving forums, but I do haunt them from time to time, or read a thread or … Continue reading →

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SCUBA Diving Top 10: How to Achieve Neutral Buoyancy

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Joe Ross

Of all the issues I encounter as a dive instructor, one stands out above them all. It is widely known that perfecting buoyancy control adds to the safety and enjoyment of the sport as well as minimizing damage to delicate … Continue reading →

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SCUBA Diving Neutral Buoyancy – It’s a Zen Thing

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Joe Ross

Photo source: http://www.diversinc.com Of all the skills a diver learns, achieving neutral buoyancy stands out in terms of safety and enjoyment of the sport, and keeps damage to the reef system to a minimum. But, how do you make the … Continue reading →

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Aqualung Black Diamond BCD Review

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Joe Ross

I had a chance to get in the water with the new version of the Aqualung Black Diamond BCD. I’ve mentioned elsewhere here, that I dived the original Seaquest Black Diamond BCD for many years and liked it a lot. … Continue reading →

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Aqualung Airsource 3 Review

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Joe Ross

For recreational diving, I’m a big fan of what’s becoming known as the “safe second” stage BCD inflator/alternate air source. I very recently switched from the original SeaQuest Air Source, to the Aqualung Airsource 3. I mentioned in another post … Continue reading →

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Aqualung Balance BCD Review

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Joe Ross

A few weeks ago I sold both of my Sport Diving BCD’s, a Seaquest Predator and a Seaquest Black Diamond. I liked them both but decided it was time for a change into something made in the same century as … Continue reading →

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Buoyancy Control & Wetsuit Compression

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Joe Ross

I joined a vintage scuba message board a couple weeks ago so that I could contribute to a discussion about the concept of a formal vintage scuba class. Presumably, the idea would be to train divers on the safe use … Continue reading →

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OMS Backplate/Wing Buoyancy Control

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Joe Ross

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SeaQuest Black Diamond BCD

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Joe Ross

I feel bad bagging on Aqualung’s Zuma BCD so I’ve decided to offset that negative post by praising one of their other BCDs, the SeaQuest Black Diamond. First, it’s tough. I love the D-rings and the weight-integration system, but more … Continue reading →

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