Blog by Ken Kollwitz with scuba diving articles, topics & tips. Ken covers things like lobster diving, beach diving, marking equipment in case it gets lost, spearfishing, weather, boat tipping and more.
Surface Signal Devices – WHY they are IMPORTANT to have The surface signal devices I will be talking about are the safety sausage (no, they are not good to eat), Scuba Tuba (not a musical instrument), signal tube, surface marker buoy (SMB), or master blaster (just kidding). Other surface signaling devices are whistles, mirrors, flares, […]
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Scuba Cylinders, Valves, and More-Have you ever wondered why there are so many different types of Scuba cylinders and which one might be the best for you? It is just like your gear, it all depends on the type of diving you do. I have 18 Scuba cylinders (steel and aluminum) and it’s not because
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Does your Scuba Gear still fit your needs? Does your Scuba Gear still fit your needs? I don’t know about anyone else, but when I first started diving the gear I bought is what I thought I needed. Of Course, diving then was a bit different, with some things like wreck, tech, cave, and rebreather
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Being Prepared when problems arise The scout motto “Be Prepared” is always a good thing to keep in mind. It doesn’t mean you will fully be prepared for every situation (diving or not) or that you can take care of anything that may happen unless you are MacGyver. No one is a miracle worker. Being
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Scuba Problem Solving-Do You Have What You Need? Scuba Problem Solving-I have been diving for quite a while and I am still learning. I read everything I can, take classes, help out where I can, and always try to “Be Prepared”. Maybe being an Eagle Scout has something to do with it. Some people may
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