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Start Here
Start Here
Stages of a Recreational Diver
Discover Scuba
Choose Shop / Instructor
Typical Training Path
Open Water Class
Choosing a Dive Agency
Certifications Worth It?
Recommended YouTube Content
Recommended Books
FAQ
Learn
Skills
Core Diving Skills
Entry & Exit Skills
Surface Skills
Underwater Skills
Buddy Skills
Teamwork Skills
Safety
Basic Safety Rules
Understanding Risk
Human Factors in Diving
Situation Awareness
Emergency Preparedness
Plans and Equipment
Medical Risks
Planning
Understanding Nitrox
Recreational Gas Planning
Minimum Gas Reserve
Pre-Dive Routines
Gear
Gear Advice
Philosophy and Ownership
Why Buy From Your Local Dive Shop
Renting vs Owning
Which Gear & Why
Buying Guides
Just Tell Me What To Buy
Gear Reviews
All Reviews
Masks & Snorkels
Fins
BCDs
Wetsuits
Drysuits
Computers & Instruments
Regulators & Hoses
Signaling
Reels & Spools
Lights & Cameras
Clips & Snaps
Cutting Devices
Navigation
Medical Supplies
Tanks
Gear Bags
Apparel & Misc
Tools
Tools Hub
Calculators
Downloads & Printables
Diver First Aid Pack
Diver Starter Pack
Trip Ready Pack
Places
Travel
Trip Reports & Destinations
All Travel Tips
Travel Insurance
Non-Diver Companion Guide
Chicagoland
Dive Shops
Private Instructors
Local Dive Sites
Day Trip Dive Sites
Community
Dive Life
Culture
Acronyms & Terms
Insta-Buddy Checks
Why Divers Quit
Diving & Family Life
Solo Diving Controversy
Diving With a Camera
Diver Code of Conduct
Books
The Recreational Diver's Journey
The First Breath
The Next Descent
Journal
Journal Archive
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