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K2 How To’s: Steel or Aluminum? Choosing A Scuba Tank

Friday, June 4th, 2010

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Scuba Tank

Scuba diving can really be a fun activity. . . .we all know that humans are not fishes, right?  We need something, specifically, a scuba tank in order  to breathe under water. Therefore, a scuba diver must be informed of what scuba cylinder or also known as scuba tank he must use.

There are two types of scuba tanks – those that are constructed out of steel and the other one is out of aluminum. Those that were made from aluminum are less costly and more common. These types of tanks are lighter but more prone to damages. Aluminum-made scuba tanks are usually available for rent so it’s good to become used to their size, shape and weight. On the other hand, the scuba tank that is made from steel are a little more expensive but they are more durable than those made from aluminum. If you have the money and wanted to be sure of your safety, you better choose the scuba tank made from steel. Through this, you can ensure to be safe for the whole dive. However, if you’re a little short in cash on hand, you better choose the scuba tank made from aluminum for it costs less.

These are just some of the tips on how to choose the right scuba tank for your scuba diving activity. You will also need to choose the right scuba regulator. Whatever scuba tank you are choosing, always keep in mind to take good care of the tanks you are wearing so that in return, they will take good care of you.

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K2 How To's: Choosing your first Scuba Tank in your Diving Equipment

Monday, May 24th, 2010

Scuba Tank

Scuba diving can really be a fun activity. But we all know that humans are not fishes, right? They need something, specifically, scuba tanks in order for them to breathe under water. Therefore, a scuba diver must be informed of what scuba cylinder or also known as scuba tank he must use.

There are two types of scuba tanks – those that are constructed out of steel and the other one is out of aluminum. Those that were made from aluminum are less costly and more common. These types of tanks are lighter but more prone to damages. Aluminum-made scuba tanks are usually available for rent so it’s good to become used to their size, shape and weight. On the other hand, the scuba tank that is made from steel are a little more expensive but they are more durable than those made from aluminum. If you have the money and wanted to be sure of your safety, you better choose the scuba tank made from steel. Through this, you can ensure to be safe for the whole dive. However, if you’re a little short in cash on hand, you better choose the scuba tank made from aluminum for it costs less.

These are just some of the tips on how to choose the right scuba tank for your scuba diving activity. You will also need to choose the right scuba regulator. Whatever scuba tank you are choosing, always keep in mind to take good care of the tanks you are wearing so that in return, they will take good care of you.

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K2 How To’s: How To Pick The Right SCUBA Regulator Set

Sunday, May 16th, 2010
If you have had a few times out in the open water then you know the importance of your scuba diving equipment. It is your savior when it comes to being under the water. You need to know about this very important piece of scuba equipment, because you will need to be very familiar with it.So how do you pick the right scuba regulator? This is how you pick:


Features:

Balanced / Unbalanced? Sealed / Unsealed? These are the 2 biggest factors when choosing your scuba regulator. If you are a beginner or even an experienced diver you will most likely like the balanced first stage regulator but if you want easier efforts when it comes to breathing then a balanced second stage is more your style.

Cost:

There are many different types of scuba equipment out on the market, so decide what you want to spend. Some people only go diving a couple times per year, and if this is you then don’t waste your money on very expensive scuba equipment.

Rent/ Buy:

Do you want to rent your equipment of buy it? This is a very important decision to make because most likely you will want to rent the equipment until you can decide what models and series you like for each and every scuba equipment that you buy.

Don’t make the mistake of buying all the scuba diving gear just to turn around and sell it because you will never use it.

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Saturday, December 12th, 2009

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Mares Abyss Scuba Regulator Package, A Diving Equipment Review

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

Mares Abyss 22 Scuba Regulator with Balanced Diaphragm

The Mares Scuba regulator that has beaten every record and earned a reputation for performance and reliability. In addition to it’s record setting performance it is equipped with the revolutionary new tri-material valve and the VAD system that provides for natural breathing.

Award Winning:

- Deep Solo Dive: -313m. Mark Ellyat, December 2003.

- 101 Divers: South Africa 101 divers breathed simultaneously for 40 minutes from a single MR22 first stage at a depth of 1.4 m.

- 25 Divers/40m: 25 Divers at a depth of 40m breathed simultaneously from an MR22 first stage for 10 minutes.

Enjoy the versatility of Puck

Puck 2 Computer in an ergonomic console
� New gauge display for easy readability
� Multiple attachment loops for flexible attachment

Dive console consisting of the Puck computer
capsule and a compact easy-to-read pressure
gauge with chrome-plated brass body.

The shock resistant elastomeric technopolymer case has been designed with optimized angles and shape
for maximum ergonomics. The central loop
hook, added to the side and frontal soft eyelets,
grants flexible attachment.

Nitrox: Yes

Bottom Time: Yes

Alkaline Batteries: Lithium Battery

Max Op.depth: 150m (492ft)

Ascent Rate: Digital

Fresh/Salt water: Yes

Residual Nitrogen Clear: Yes

Mares Prestige Octopus

We aren’t giving you a throw-away octo to make it sound like a good deal, we are giving you the quality difference.� Welcome to the tribe called K2!

This schweeet Octo is a� mid-size octopus with a stylish design, strengthened by the ultimate

technologies to grant steady, natural and effortless breathing. Easy to use

soft purge diaphragm with Mesh-Grid.

Second Stage Weight: 198g

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