by Rob Hancock | Nov 15, 2025 | Bouyancy Control, Dive Computers, Equipment, Maintenance, Regulator
We see it every summer: A frantic diver calls us on Tuesday because they are flying to Cozumel on Friday, and their regulator is hissing. While we offer Express Service, waiting until the last minute is the riskiest way to start a vacation. The Problem with...
by Rob Hancock | Oct 30, 2025 | Bouyancy Control, Dive Computers, Equipment, Regulator
If you need heart surgery, you don’t go to a General Practitioner; you go to a Cardiologist. The same logic applies to your life-support equipment. Many local dive shops are fantastic retail hubs, but they are often “generalists.” They teach classes,...
by Rob Hancock | Sep 3, 2025 | Bouyancy Control, Dive Computers, Equipment, Regulator
“It’s been sitting in my garage for two years, so it should be fine, right?” Actually, sitting in a garage is often harder on scuba gear than diving it. Scuba gear is made of rubber, silicone, and plastic. These materials hate three things: Ozone:...
by Rob Hancock | Aug 29, 2025 | Bouyancy Control, Dive Computers, Equipment, Regulator
We all love a deal. And in the world of scuba diving, where a full kit can cost upwards of $3,000, the used market is tempting. But as a technician who sees the “insides” of gear every day, I can tell you that not all bargains are created equal. Is it safe...
by Rob Hancock | Jul 15, 2025 | Bouyancy Control, Dive Computers, Equipment, Fleet, Maintenance, Regulator
A Quartermaster’s job is logistical chaos. You have 30 divers, 40 regulators, and a mix of gear purchased over the last 10 years. When that gear goes out for service to a typical retail shop, it is often worked on by three different technicians, each with their own...
by Rob Hancock | Jun 10, 2025 | Bouyancy Control, Dive Computers, Equipment, Regulator
“What is the best regulator on the market?” “Which BCD should I buy?” As an SSI Instructor Certifier and NAUI Technical Instructor and someone who has certified thousands of divers, these are the most common questions I hear. They are good...
