News
5 Not-So-Ordinary Tips for Shore Diving
We were all taught the common sense basics of safety for diving from shore in our classes, but proper technique and the right scuba gear are by no means the end of the learning process. All that advice is solid, sound, and important, of course, but why not take a look at some tips that aren’t part of the standard scuba class, the sort of things divers pick up over time? The following are 5 tips added to my shore diving trips that I’ve been shown by either “old timers” or discovered on my own.
1.) Don’t Forget About Wet Gear
We all have gear bags to travel with, designed with straps, wheels and handles, to get us through the airport or down the dock. When shore diving we often gear up in the parking lot or along the street. A large plastic storage tote will protect your vehicle from your wet and often sandy gear at the end of the dives and is easy to toss into a back seat or trunk. In a pickup, a couple elastic bungee cords will snap over the edge, keeping the lid secure. At the end of the day the container works as a wash bucket for your gear and they typically store nicely in the home.
2.) Mind Your Feet
Add a straw beach mat to your gear bag. A mat is the perfect item to keep your feet out of the dirt or sand while gearing up. When changing after a dive, of course everyone is going to be wet and dripping, creating mud that gets all over everything. Something inexpensive and clean to stand on, one that stores easily, is a can’t-miss item.
3.) Bag Your Valuables
If you’ve ever done a shore dive you’ve dealt with the issue of what to do with your wallet and keys. I’ve hid them under the bumper, on a tire, and even on top of my muffler. Unfortunately, I’ve also seen these methods end with a diver’s car being stolen, and another dive buddy having his wallet disappear. I like to put my wallet and keys into a storage bag, squeeze the air out and seal it. Then I’ll fold it over a once or twice and put it into another bag. From there, the big goes right inside the wetsuit, against the chest. I do this mostly because I don’t trust myself, more than any distrust of the integrity of the freezer bag. I also choose freezer bags as they are thicker and stronger than the normal sandwich bags.
4.) Wash, Rinse, Repeat
Fill a couple gallon milk jugs with warm water to rinse off with after the dive. Not only does it feel good to pour the warm water over your head but many times we are not going directly home. We’ll often stop for a pizza or a beverage or perhaps just enjoy the town we are visiting. It’s nice to not have that sticky salt water feeling in my hair or on my body all day. Eventually I switched to a common garden sprayer, one that’s great for rinsing the sand off my gear before it goes back into the car.
5.) Trash Happens
Don’t forget to bring trash bags. It often surprises me the amount of trash we can create on a trip to the beach for a dive. Not to mention what I’ll pick up around the area where I’m gearing up. Often there are no trash cans available along the street or parking area so it winds up in the tote or piled on the floor of the car for later. A common kitchen sized trash can makes it easy to contain trash and dispose of it later
More News
Go ahead- Stuff their scuba stockings with some of these best selling scuba gear items
Released On: 12/1/2017
Views: 3540
Do Not Buy life support equipment from Amazon
Amazon offers scuba diving equipment through third party sellers and this creates dangers that customers must be made aware of, including assembly, proper use and recalls.
Released On: 11/17/2017
Views: 6313
Sealife DC 2000 Dive Camera Meets the Nearly Frozen Waters of Iceland's SILFRA
I think one of the reasons that the Sealife camera was able to withstand the cold is the fact that you have a 40' watertight sealed camera that sits inside an outer housing. The camera is very attractive to me for this exact reason. It's nice to ...
Released On: 7/17/2017
Views: 5163
Sealife DC 2000 Dive Camera Meets the Nearly Frozen Waters of Iceland's SILFRA
I already loved my DC2000 but after this trip-I know that I will be packing my GoPro less and less often.
Released On: 7/14/2017
Views: 4050
Scuba.com Now Offers Dry Suit Classes
Released On: 4/24/2017
Views: 5973
Scuba.com Becomes a PADI Dive Center Offering PADI Scuba Diving Instruction
Scuba.com and it's instructional team has completed their PADI course program just in time for the scuba diving season ahead.
Released On: 4/10/2017
Views: 3878
The ALYC (American Legion Yacht Club) “Old Glory” Boat Parade
Released On: 7/18/2016
Views: 5029
Black Seadevil Rarely Caught on Film is a Black Seadevil
rarely caught on film is a Black Seadevil
Released On: 5/9/2016
Views: 4895
Oahu's 6 Best Snorkel Spots - Infographic
An infographic that shows the best snorkeling spots on your next trip to Oahu
Released On: 5/2/2016
Views: 4055
Regulators
In this article, we talk about regulators and the the 2 main stages of regulators.
Released On: 4/29/2016
Views: 6643
Scuba Deluxe Float Strap
review of the scuba deluxe float strap.
Released On: 4/27/2016
Views: 3841
Ocean Quest Premium Super-Stretch Titanium Diving Gloves
Ocean Quest Premium Super-Stretch Titanium Diving Gloves review
Released On: 4/18/2016
Views: 3423
Sunken World War II Plane Turned Into Scuba Playground
An underwater attraction for scuba divers to see. The DC-3 Dakota plane is a WWII plane that is now consider a historic relic. Scuba divers can check it out this marvel in Turkey.
Released On: 4/15/2016
Views: 3446
7 Tips for Shore Scuba Diving at Puget Sound
Here are 7 tips to scuba diving at Puget Sound
Released On: 4/13/2016
Views: 4993
7 Tips for Scuba Diving the Florida Keys
Go over these 7 tips before planning your scuba diving next trip to the Florida Keys
Released On: 4/11/2016
Views: 3393
Snorkeling Vs Scuba Diving
Here are some information on snorkeling versus scuba diving
Released On: 4/8/2016
Views: 3434
Dive Mask Evolution and the Ocean Quest Arctic Clear HD Scuba Dive Mask
We talk about scuba diving masks and the progress of it when it comes to divers' overall experience. Also in this article is a review on the Ocean Quest Arctic HD dive mask.
Released On: 4/6/2016
Views: 4040
Learn about Diving Fins from Bob at Scuba
Bob from scuba.com talks about diving fins.
Released On: 4/4/2016
Views: 3146
Map
Scuba.com
Get DirectionsScuba.com
-
1752 Langley Avenue
Irvine , California 92614
USA - 800.347.2822
- International: 001.949.221.9300
Customer Service Hours
Monday - Saturday
8am - 6pm
Store Hours
Monday - Saturday
10am - 6pm
