Introducing iAir - Scuba Tank Air Fills from Home
Are you tired of taking your scuba tanks to your local dive shop for air fills? Introducing iAir by DiveBuddy.com. Using our patented, plug and play, USB air pressure device...you can fill any size scuba tank from the convenience of your own home. There are only 3 steps required to fill your tanks: 1. Plug in the device to any USB port on your computer. 2. Connect the high pressure hose to your scuba tank (DIN and Yoke valves are supported). 3. Open a web browser and go to DiveBuddy.com to pay f...
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Buying a Used Scuba Tank or Cylinder (eBay, Craigslist, Garage Sale)
When buying a used scuba tank (aka: cylinder or bottle)...whether online from eBay or Craigslist, or from a Garage Sale or Swap Meet/Flea Market...be sure to consider the following: Does the air tank need a hydro? Check out the markings on the scuba tank to determine if the most recent hydrostatic pressure test date is within the last 5 years. You are taking a risk in buying a tank that needs hydro. Consider the cost of a hydro inspection ($25-$40) when negotiating the purchase price. Ask the se...
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Hammer & Chisel Set for Scuba Diving
Greg - 5/10/2013 10:06 AM
I have never seen a hammer/chisel combo for scuba diver’s like this so I thought I’d share. I don’t think I’d ever use one underwater (unless I become a treasure hunter, archaeologist or want to bust my way out of a wreck) but it looks cool and I want one! Here is the description from the manufacture: Since it was introduced in 1992, the Diving Equipment Specialties Hammer & Chisel set has set the standard in its class, with superior features that assure you of years of corrosion-free heavy-duty...
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Cool New Scuba Gear: Scuba Series HD 720p (a camera mask)
I’m not sure what you think about this, but I think it’s pretty cool! I like having my hands free when diving. This mask includes a digital camera built in. It uses an SD card for storing photos (5.0MP) and video (HD 720P), it’s rated to 40m/130ft, uses 4 x AAA or Lithium batteries, and lasts up to 2 hours before replacing/charging the batteries. I like the concept of taking photos or video through the view of the mask. I suppose it would take some getting used to as I’m sure I move my head arou...
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DIY Scuba Tank Holder with PVC, Rope and Hose
Whenever a scuba diver notices my tank holder in the back of my truck, they always say "that is a great idea, I’m doing to do that too". I saw the concept online a few years ago and I built one myself. One look at this picture and you can probably figure out how to build one yourself too. Just take a trip to your local home supply store and pick up the following - PVC pipe that’s about 2 inches in diameter- Nylon rope- Rubber hose big enough for Nylon rope to fit through- Rubber o-rings from plu...
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Sherwood Regulators 1st Stage One-way Bleed Valves, Sealed Spring Chamber (Small Bubble Stream)
I recently purchased a new Sherwood Maximus regulator. When I tested this reg the first time, I noticed a very small stream of bubbles coming from a port with a rubber cap on the 1st stage. I was initially concerned that my new regs were broken. The rubber cap was easy to remove with my finger nail. There were no threads in the port so it’s not like I was missing an actual metal plug. Inside the port hole I could see innards of the 1st stage. I replaced the rubber plug and decided to dive with i...
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Future Design: Scuba helmet that turns water into oxygen
I want one of these! Immersed Senses is the future of underwater diving and exploration. Immersed Senses changes the way the diver sees, hears, and breathes underwater allowing them to become a part of their surrounding environment. The current scuba diving system creates many problems for divers. The large air tank is extremely heavy making it difficult to get in and out of water. The overall breathing system is unnatural and forced. Narrow goggles are a constant restriction to the diver’s visi...
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2007 DiveBuddy Scuba Giveaway
Greg - 12/17/2007 3:40 PM
On December 31st, 2007, I`ll be picking random winners to receive cool scuba stuff. To be automatically entered into this drawing, you must have over 500 reward points OR have donated to DiveBuddy.com. If you have over 500 reward points AND have donated to the site, you get two entries into the drawing. To help get to 500 reward points, I`m temporarily giving away more points when your referrals login...so use the "Refer A Fried" form in the member`s area to invite all your scuba friends to join...
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