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SCUBA Regulators Decoded: What You Must Know Before Buying
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Dive into the depths of scuba regulator knowledge with our latest video! In this guide, we break down everything you need to know before choosing the perfect scuba regulator.
From the essentials of the first and second stages to materials like stainless steel, brass, and titanium, we unveil the secrets behind these essential pieces of SCUBA diving equipment.
Discover the crucial differences between balanced and unbalanced regulators, and explore the choice between diaphragm and piston configurations.
00:00 Introduction to SCUBA Regulators
00:26 Purpopse of a SCUBA Regulator
00:50 First Stage
01:20 Second Stage
03:08 Materials Used to Make Regulators
04:05 Balanced vs Unbalanced Regulators
04:35 Diaphragm vs. Piston Regulators
06:06 Din Vs. Yoke Connectors
06:41 Features of Regulators
08:10 Maintenance of Regulators
Whether you're a seasoned diver or a newbie, our video covers key features, maintenance tips, and advice on choosing the right regulator based on your diving environment, budget, and travel needs. Join us on this underwater adventure to ensure you're equipped with the best gear for your next dive!
Disclaimer: This video is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace formal SCUBA training that is required to go SCUBA diving.
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Regulator Diagrams By: Mark.murphy at English Wikipedia - Transferred from en.wikipedia to Commons.
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What Are The Bends In SCUBA Diving? Decompression Sickness Explained.
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Download Your Free Guide Here: greatdivers.com/yt/whatarebends If you need to contact DAN here is their website and phone number. Divers Alert Network: dan.org/ Divers Alert Network Emergency Hotline: 1-919-684-9111 In this video I go over decompression sickness, also known as the bends, which can occur after diving. You’ll learn all about the factors that can make a person more susceptible to ...
9 Must Have Scuba Accessories: Tools Every Diver Needs To Own
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Click Here to Download your free guide: "The 8 Navigational Tools You Should Never Dive Without:" greatdivers.com/yt/9SCUBAAccessories Products mentioned in the video: Diver Rite 5' DSMB: greatdivers.com/yt/AccessoriesDSMB Reel: greatdivers.com/yt/AccessoriesReel EEZycut: greatdivers.com/yt/AccessoriesEEZYcut Titanium Folding Knife: greatdivers.com/yt/AccessoriesKnife Compass: greatdivers.com/y...
Wetsuit vs. Drysuit: The Ultimate Guide to Choose Which One is Best for You
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Click Here to Download your free guide "The Four Keys to Mastering Your Diving: greatdivers.com/yt/WetsuitvsDrusuit In this video, we go over SCUBA diving with a wetsuit vs. a drysuit. We go over the pros and cons of diving in colder waters in each. We focus on comparing which diving suit is best, focusing on the considerations you should look at when choosing a drysuit or a wetsuit. We start b...
SCUBA Wetsuits: The Essential Guide To Choosing a SCUBA Diving Wetsuit
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Click Here to Download your free guide "The Four Keys to Mastering Your Diving:" greatdivers.com/yt/WetsuitGuide In this video, we learn about selecting SCUBA diving wetsuits. SCUBA wetsuits are special because they don’t compress at depth. There are different types of wetsuits to choose from, such as shorties, full wetsuits, long johns, rash guards, and semi-dry suits. Each type provides diffe...
The Ultimate Guide to Buddy Diving And The Buddy System: Everything You Need to Know
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Click Here to Download "The Four Keys To Mastering Your Diving": greatdivers.com/yt/BuddyDiving In this video, we go over the buddy system and buddy diving. We show you how to quickly get to know a new dive buddy, become familiar with their equipment, plan the dive, do a proper buddy check, successfully use the buddy system during the dive and then wrap things up post-dive. We specifically focu...
The Essential Guide to SCUBA Drysuits: What You Need to Know
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In this video, we go over the essential things you need to know when choosing a drysuit for scuba diving in cold water. Drysuits are designed to keep divers dry by creating seals to keep water out so that you stay dry while SCUBA diving. The main reasons for choosing a dry suit over a wetsuit are to stay warmer in cold water and to have sufficient protection in extremely cold temperatures. Drys...
How Long Does a SCUBA Tank Last Underwater? What You Need To Know
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In this video, we discuss How Long a SCUBA Tank Will Last Underwater. We go over the factors that determine how long steel and aluminum tanks last underwater. The first factor is the size of the tank, with larger tanks lasting longer than smaller ones. The second factor is the depth of the dive, as deeper dives require more gas consumption. The third factor is the diver's breathing rate, with h...
Din vs Yoke: Which Regulator is Right for you!
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In this video, we go over the differences between DIN regulators vs yoke regulators as well as DIN vs. yoke valves and how they are used in scuba diving. A DIN regulator screws directly into the tank valve and comes in either 200 bar or 300 bar varieties. The advantages of DIN regulators include their ability to withstand higher pressures, they have a lower profile, and the ease of converting t...
Aluminum Or Steel Scuba Tanks: Which Is Best For You?
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In this video, we review steel vs aluminum SCUBA tanks. By the end of this video you'll have all the information you need to help choose the right Factors such as tank capacity, working pressure, size, weight, and buoyancy are all delved into. Some of the pro's of steel tanks are that they hold more gas than aluminum tanks of the same size, they tend to have a longer lifespan compared to alumin...
SCUBA Diving Hand Signals Every Diver Should know
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In this video, we go over the importance of SCUBA hand signals as a means of communication between divers. Hand signals may vary depending on factors such as the instructor, dive region, and certification agency. The essential hand signals are highlighted, starting with the "okay" signal, which is used to indicate that everything is fine. Other signals covered include the descend and ascend sig...
Does Your Gear Configuration Affect Air Sharing?
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Download our free guide “The Four Keys to mastering your Diving.” greatdivers.com/yt/BuddyBreathing For more information about Air Sharing techniques visit our blog post on the subject: greatdivers.com/air-sharing-configurations/ Disclaimer: Before discussing air sharing techniques and configurations, it’s important to note that air sharing, especially in an emergency, is a skill that must be m...
Nautilus Lifeline GPS Review and Unboxing
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The Nautilus Lifeline Marine Rescue GPS (Nautilus Lifeline for short) is the device SCUBA divers have been waiting for years! It's is a personal signaling device made just for divers. It's small enough that you can fit in your BCD pocket or on your SCUBA rig using the optional pouch. This allows you to take it with you on every single dive. This is the first device of its kind that can ensure t...
Using Other People As A Compass
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Before we get started, don't forget to download our free guide "The 8 Tools You Should Never Dive Without." greatdivers.com/yt/otherscompass For more information about cleaning your masks visit our blog post on the subject: greatdivers.com/underwater-navigation-how-to-use-a-scuba-compass/ There are times when you are just going to have to do a boat check. Maybe you got turned around or you were...
Choosing SCUBA Gear Clips - How To Never lose Your Valuable Dive Gear Again!
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Before we get started, don't forget to download our free guide "The 8 Tools You Should Never Dive Without." greatdivers.com/yt/clips Have you ever lost a piece of expensive dive gear? As divers we all experience this at one point or another. I remember how frustrated I was when I lost a reel on a dive in the Keys. I saw it fall off of my rig and sink to the bottom, powerless to stop it. $125.00...
Underwater Navigation How To Use A SCUBA Compass
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Underwater Navigation How To Use A SCUBA Compass
How to Defog Your SCUBA Mask
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How to Defog Your SCUBA Mask
How to Equalize Ear Pressure using the Valsalva Maneuver while SCUBA diving
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How to Equalize Ear Pressure using the Valsalva Maneuver while SCUBA diving
Scuba Mask Clearing, A second way to clear your Dive Mask
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Scuba Mask Clearing, A second way to clear your Dive Mask
Breathing underwater with no dive mask. How to be totally comfortable if your scuba mask falls off.
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Breathing underwater with no dive mask. How to be totally comfortable if your scuba mask falls off.
BCD Buoyancy Check. How to determine the proper weight to use as ballast for your gear.
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BCD Buoyancy Check. How to determine the proper weight to use as ballast for your gear.
Scuba Tank Buoyancy the difference between a full cylinder and an empty cylinder.
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Scuba Tank Buoyancy the difference between a full cylinder and an empty cylinder.
Diver Propulsion: When to use the Frog Kick and When to use The Flutter Kick
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Diver Propulsion: When to use the Frog Kick and When to use The Flutter Kick
Tank Buoyancy: Just how much weight do you need to add to compensate for a Cylinder?
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Tank Buoyancy: Just how much weight do you need to add to compensate for a Cylinder?
Flutter Kick: How to do a correct Scuba Flutter Kick
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Flutter Kick: How to do a correct Scuba Flutter Kick
Scuba Mask Clearing, How to Master Clearing Your Dive Mask on One Breath!
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Scuba Mask Clearing, How to Master Clearing Your Dive Mask on One Breath!
Frog Kick: How to Master doing the Scuba Frog Kick
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Frog Kick: How to Master doing the Scuba Frog Kick
Diving Buoyancy how to perform a Scuba Buoyancy Check
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Diving Buoyancy how to perform a Scuba Buoyancy Check
Confidence Underwater: Using the Skin Diving Bail Out to be more comfortable while Scuba Diving
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Confidence Underwater: Using the Skin Diving Bail Out to be more comfortable while Scuba Diving

Komentáře

  • @Cssisabeautifulthang

    I did the first one a few years ago in a public pool and now I have an ear infection. Keeps happening

  • @adityabagas4887
    @adityabagas4887 Před 15 dny

    hello sir, how If my head is on top when diving I can equalize the water but if my head is on the bottom I can't equalize the water???

  • @DiverTee
    @DiverTee Před 19 dny

    Thank you sir. This is by far the most informative on bends. Respect from the Fiji Islands 🇫🇯

  • @paulbrey2840
    @paulbrey2840 Před 26 dny

    This is excellent and very detailed! I really like the one-handed number method for the reasons that you say you teach it. A few more that I thought of: "Out of Air" (throat slash); "Low on air" (fist to chest); "Come up a little" (gesture with open palm, fingers up and down); "Level off" (flat hand left to right ); "Cut" (scissors motion) ;"Line" or "rope" (fingers crossed); "computer stop/deco is clear" (wipe computer face with palm); "turn around" (spin vertical finger); "A little" or "small" (thumb almost touching index finger); "Cramp" (fist bumping affected area); and alternative "stop" or "hold" (vertical fist).

  • @riz4300
    @riz4300 Před 26 dny

    bro only one ear pops what do i do iom 14 and im about to start diving soon

  • @aliasincognito0
    @aliasincognito0 Před 28 dny

    Which brand of condom do you prefer?

  • @AlexArrigoni71
    @AlexArrigoni71 Před měsícem

    Never, thanks for your video. When I make multiple dives in a day I breath pure oxygen for few minutes and it really helps to expel nitrogen and reduces risk of bends.

  • @GeorgeBolterIII-vc9qx
    @GeorgeBolterIII-vc9qx Před měsícem

    Solid recommendations!! Thank you 🙏

  • @quadcorevs
    @quadcorevs Před měsícem

    Hi, For a neck circumference of 40 cm, it's recommended to choose a seal that allows for approximately 1.5-2 cm of stretch for a comfortable fit. should cut it down to 37cm neck seal circumfence?

  • @ahmedderradji9793
    @ahmedderradji9793 Před měsícem

    Thank you sir

  • @Superman-tf3ed
    @Superman-tf3ed Před měsícem

    I have sinus problem but i did surgery and cleared the issue. I do nasal rinse to avoid congestion due to cold which is effective. Am i eligible to learn scuba diving?

  • @LearningSpace4Kids
    @LearningSpace4Kids Před 2 měsíci

    Incomplete example

  • @friggincanvee
    @friggincanvee Před 2 měsíci

    DIN. I'm in Australia and it's rare. But I always have an adapter with me, so if im hiring it's no issue. Best of both worlds.

  • @lrich9317
    @lrich9317 Před 2 měsíci

    Are you supposed to put the wet suit over the rash protector suit ?

  • @raiyandansson
    @raiyandansson Před 2 měsíci

    A very nice video that covers a lot of details and differences between the two!

  • @agendatwentythirty8244
    @agendatwentythirty8244 Před 3 měsíci

    Perfect thanks. Great video

  • @philip2595
    @philip2595 Před 3 měsíci

    Thanks for the video, you simply answered a few of my questions.

  • @user-wu1bo7ok3x
    @user-wu1bo7ok3x Před 3 měsíci

    Can I wear wetsuit and dive gloves and dive hood and dive boots and dive fins dive mask and scuba tank and bcd and regulator to breath from scuba regulator for warm water diving

  • @Mrveescuba
    @Mrveescuba Před 3 měsíci

    so many points missing here!! but you did caving without dry?

  • @dinosaur468
    @dinosaur468 Před 3 měsíci

    I dislike frog kick. I don't more anywhere. Flutter is superior. I use the same amount of air as the drivers using frog.

  • @TenHoang62
    @TenHoang62 Před 3 měsíci

    Great Video👍

  • @johnwilliamsscuba6487
    @johnwilliamsscuba6487 Před 4 měsíci

    Dude, get Mares MV so much easier.

  • @zeevgilkis7970
    @zeevgilkis7970 Před 4 měsíci

    Excellent! thanks!

  • @bomboclaatpunaniman9387
    @bomboclaatpunaniman9387 Před 4 měsíci

    Happy to learn about the modifications, i've actually tried to use the valsalva multiple times before but it never felt really effective so i'll try them for sure and see if it works better.

  • @WillM-lk8wd
    @WillM-lk8wd Před 5 měsíci

    Do you have an updated video that shows when you're making turns underwater and what to do with your compass?

  • @daveb5026
    @daveb5026 Před 5 měsíci

    In the pool demo, the feet stay in the plane of the body. The knees are displaced downwards. In the depth demo, the feet are way above the plane of the body, sometimes with the knees bent 90 deg vertically. Which is correct? [I think the first one.]

  • @rubyrubia9090
    @rubyrubia9090 Před 5 měsíci

    is it normal if i have to do toynbee twice? the first time, my ears get clogged, then theyre free again but they crack everytime

  • @benheckendorn2696
    @benheckendorn2696 Před 5 měsíci

    Cressi is was of those, like all italian brand, they are much smaller then you are used to, so don't feel ashamed, because if you wear Large you would need to buy XL. I guess it's because italian people are different build then rest of Europe. It's even still like this, so we still say 1,8m is standard height while in Italy it's 1,75. Well it's what we told in rest of Europe. But it's a kind of fact in Europe, those in the north are mostly taller then those in the south. 😯

  • @Bigntactical1
    @Bigntactical1 Před 5 měsíci

    Excellent video!!

  • @meltingfeather
    @meltingfeather Před 5 měsíci

    Curious that you said steel tanks are heavier. I'm interested to hear what this is based on, because apples-to-apples capacity-wise, steel is lighter out of the water. The link in your video doesn't work and I couldn't find anything on your website about different tanks, so here's some info from Faber and Thunderbird: Al80 - 31.9 lbs LP85 - 31.2 lbs HP80 - 28.3 lbs

  • @spoofer20
    @spoofer20 Před 6 měsíci

    I prefer a stiletto knife with one straight edge and one jagged edge, they are one of the most versatile knives for diving. Can be used for everything from gutting a fish to sawing rope.

  • @markusknorr6497
    @markusknorr6497 Před 6 měsíci

    Aluminum tanks are more heavy than comparable steel on land but lighter in the water when empty. So you need more lead with aluminum that you have to carry in addition to the heavier aluminum tanks. Except for stage tanks where aluminum is mandatory i can not think of any situation where aluminum is the prefferable choice. The medium 12 liter steel at 232 bar at around 13 kg empty is a real nice setup with more air to breathe and less weight to carry than your 80 cft aluminium. It has much less impact on the trim.

  • @jeffconley6366
    @jeffconley6366 Před 6 měsíci

    I also carry a folding knife attached to a bolt snap. Suggestion, an ALL serrated blade cuts line better. If you wear gloves make sure you can open your knife with your gloves on. Also, don't look like a Christmas tree (potential entanglement points). Only carry the items on you that you might need for that dive.

  • @p-dog2837
    @p-dog2837 Před 6 měsíci

    im going to choose 12Liter Steel cylinders with max 200 bar, they are lighter than the 230 bar cylinders and nearly balanced when they are empty. On land less heavy than aluminum cylinders and under water also good to handle if it comes to sidemount. Will use them in fresh water with a drysuit.

  • @gearsofbaird3529
    @gearsofbaird3529 Před 6 měsíci

    Can I strap over 40lbs on a small woman in a dry suit she isn't certified on in pockets that can't be ditched? Just curious

  • @lexvanlith8591
    @lexvanlith8591 Před 7 měsíci

    Don't forget the possibility to use heated undergarment, like vest gloves or whole suit! I use separated heated gloves and vest (Vest on medium and gloves on full). Also the big advantage of using a drysuit: You can put at home the undersuit, so no bare body exposure to the weather elements on the dive site!

  • @whereswa11y
    @whereswa11y Před 7 měsíci

    Hey thanks for showing this, it is just what I needed to see. Do you mind if I use the video with full credits to you? I just want to remind a flat earther that air has weight.

  • @scubacro5758
    @scubacro5758 Před 7 měsíci

    Not sure why you decided ratchet strap is must have for divers out of all other gear, 99% of divers will never buy tanks, and tying tanks to each other does not help, my 2x12 slide in my trunk if I don't use rubber mat or something to hold them, dive light is much better choice than strap

  • @scubacro5758
    @scubacro5758 Před 7 měsíci

    You are first instructor in history of diving that did not recomend having spare mask on dive, if you have it with you, there is no point of leaving it on boat take it to dive, its not extra thing, its most important peace of gear

    • @aliasincognito0
      @aliasincognito0 Před 6 měsíci

      I agree with you on this. As a cave diver, we always carry a backup mask. Its for me and my team. In recreational, open water, you just surface if you lose your mask. In deco or in a cave, you need back ups of everything. You're still an idiot though

  • @jeffconley6366
    @jeffconley6366 Před 7 měsíci

    Enough detail to point out what is missing (ex. description of how second stage operates). Some misleading information (ex. Unbalanced first stage). Regulator first stage types. Balanced (Diaphrgam. balanced Piston) Unbalanced (Flow by or Unbalanced Piston). Missing Balanced vs Unbalanced second stages,

  • @kc7tym9
    @kc7tym9 Před 7 měsíci

    I bought your navigation course was waiting for the password so I can log on but never got it,

    • @carlossagaro5977
      @carlossagaro5977 Před 6 měsíci

      Did you get your password? If not, please email support so we can take care of this immediately

    • @aliasincognito0
      @aliasincognito0 Před 2 měsíci

      They scammed you bro. I mean if this guy in the video represents the company, I wouldn't trust him taking a shit on my toilet let alone give him money.

  • @Wfgross
    @Wfgross Před 8 měsíci

    Great video. Make sure you practice DSMB deployment often. Don’t wait until you need to deploy. I am a FL diver and I deploy my DSMB on every spring dive as it typically is a very benign environment to practice in. I fell very comfortable deploying on drift dives along the coast. I actually carry two DSMBs; a large DSMB that can easily be inflated on the surface and a smaller DSMB that I can easily deploy at depth. Also, I would add signaling devices- whistle and mirror. I always have a small flashlight hooked to my BP/W.

  • @SlamSector
    @SlamSector Před 8 měsíci

    Heard DIN is less likely to freeze in cold water.

  • @bba4769
    @bba4769 Před 9 měsíci

    Just freedove. Nose started bleeding. I should train a bit first

  • @bloodymarvelous4790
    @bloodymarvelous4790 Před 9 měsíci

    - Don't get too big of a dSMB. The bigger the dSMB, the harder it is to keep it upright. Narrow and long is better than wide and/or short. For durability it's best to get one with both sides stitched. - Most spools need a lot of preparation before they're suitable for use underwater. If your spool is overwound, you need to remove a lot of line to clear the holes enough so you can thread the line through. Make a large loop in your line with two small loops at the side and the top so you can easily untangle it. - Have more than one cutting device, ideally two different types of cutting devices. The EezyCut Trilobite is by far the best and most versatile cutting device available at the moment, but it's limited in the size of line or rope you can cut. Having an additional serrated edge blade or a set of trauma shears on you is a good idea. I personally carry four cutting devices: 2 Trilobites, a serrated edge folding knife, and a set of trauma shears. - In addition to a backup mask, bring some spare mask straps to the dive site. Silicone straps can develop small nicks that can quickly turn into a tear. In addition I'd recommend always having a small dive light on your harness, even during day dives. They're great to peek into small holes and crevices, and to bring back color at depth. Should you become lost at sea, they're also great for signalling, and of course they can function as a backup light during night or cave dives.

  • @joediver7669
    @joediver7669 Před 9 měsíci

    It continues to amaze me how pervasive the "steel tanks are heavier than equivalent aluminum tanks" myth is.

  • @dwighthasbrouck8993
    @dwighthasbrouck8993 Před 9 měsíci

    A+ info

  • @euroroadtrip2010
    @euroroadtrip2010 Před 9 měsíci

    Din

  • @TheLastRoman0000
    @TheLastRoman0000 Před 10 měsíci

    I am considering upgrading to a new regulator. I figured a yoke would be my best option, but it does seem to be a bit of a hassle.

  • @LordF100
    @LordF100 Před 10 měsíci

    I never would buy a Yoke Regulator. DIN is just better anyway. Why would i clamp something if i can srew it?