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Taking the plungeAppeared in DIVER August 2014 Youre a keen diver, so when you have kids its only natural to want them to share in the experience as soon as possible. But in getting their underwater adventure off to the best start there is more to consider, says TIM ECOTT. Pictures by NIGEL WADE
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Persia learns to diveAppeared in DIVER October 2012 In Big Question recently, readers voiced their fears that too few young people are venturing under water. Doing their bit to help, FARZI BANTIN charts her daughters' progress from splasher to diver
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When the balloon goes upAppeared in DIVER June 2011 Its surprising how often divers get into a tangle with their delayed SMBs. John Bantin looks into the matter
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Buoyancy controlAppeared in DIVER April 2011 Don't be ashamed to check your weighting every trip, says John Bantin. If it boosts your diving experience, it's a minute well spent
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Pool OlympicsAppeared in DIVER May 2010 Roman chariot-racing, underwater drag acts - who says pool time has to be dull Not games-master John Liddiard
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Beneath British iceAppeared in DIVER February 2010 It gladdens John Liddiards heart when the weather gets really cold, because for him Life in the Freezer starts in his local pond. Well, if you're into ice-diving, you have to practise somewhere!
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But they didn't train me for this!Appeared in DIVER July 2009 Coping with various diving incidents is covered in training but, whichever agency taught you, some real-life incidents go beyond the scope of training. What would you do if you were involved in one of these? JOHN LIDDIARD asks six divers to talk him through how they would deal with six incidents
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Anatomy of a free flowAppeared in DIVER April 2009 It can happen as you enter the water or, if it's cold, under water - an unwanted gush of gas from your regulator. You can, however, reduce the chances of a free-flow to a minimum, as John Bantin explains
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The bail-out of last resortAppeared in DIVER December 2008 You're trapped on a wreck in low visibility with entangled equipment, separated from your buddy with multiple first-stage blow-outs and 15 minutes deco remaining - get out of that! John Kean takes us through the moves; photography by Yann Vautrin
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The trouble with PFOsAppeared in DIVER November 2008 Up to 30% of divers are thought to have holes in the heart. These rarely present problems, but why not take out some insurance, asks Bob Cole - by modifying the way we dive?
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Can they add 10min to your dive-timeCan scuba-divers benefit from breathing lessons? Steve Weinman finds out |
When divers go missingAll divers should use at least some signalling devices in case they lose their dive-boat - John Bantin evaluates a selection of items that will do the job |
The last diving tabooFor some, solo diving is the practice that dare not speak its name. It's not a subject open to discussion, only castigation. Whatever John Liddiard writes here, these divers won't be changing their minds... |
If your lifeline gets tangledAppeared in DIVER July 2008 How to avoid the pitfalls of dodgy SMB deployment? - that is the chosen subject of Robert N Rossier, following a survey in which DIVER readers played their part
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Are you set for D-Day?Appeared in DIVER April 2008 Planning your first dive of the UK season? Need help and sound advice? Mike Ward probably isn't the best person to ask
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They think its all overAppeared in DIVER March 2008 ...but a dive isnt finished until youre safely back on the boat. Sometimes hitting the deck is easier said than done. John Liddiard's handy guide may come in useful
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Tips & tricksAppeared in DIVER January 2008 Want to be one of those smug divers who's always kitted up first, and prepared for all contingencies? John Liddiard has a few ideas that might help
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Setting depth records straightWhy should women need their own deep-diving scuba records Can we trust reports of abyssal dives when the evidence is flimsy at best Mark Ellyatt was for a time the worlds deepest scuba diver - and after reading this, you may wonder if he still is. As ever, he is ready to court controversy |
Cam-band savvyThey wont get your pulses racing in the dive shop, but certain basic products can make or break a diving experience. John Liddiard shares his observations on a humble piece of webbing |
Plan like a proHealth & safety guidelines require those who dive for a living to take risk assessment seriously. We can all benefit from adopting the professional divers mindset, says John Liddiard - just think risk |
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