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The Reality of an Out-of-Air Panic | Honest Diving Stories
Here's Nic's firsthand account of their experience with a malfunctioning gauge, the resulting panic, and why they prefer the long hose setup for safety. This candid discussion highlights the importance of understanding your equipment and being prepared for emergencies.
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POTW | Apeks Luna X Torch
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Join us as we explore the features, design, and functionality of the Apeks Luna X umbilical torch. The Apeks Luna X stands out with its compact size and British engineering excellence. We discuss its price point, coming in at around £1,400, and what makes it worth the investment. The torch boasts an impressive 3300 lumens for three hours on high power, making it a reliable companion for any div...
Ep6 Blah Blah Blah
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In this episode, we jump into some hot topics and gear reviews. We tackle the all important octo debate - what colour should it be and where should you have it? We answer Nigel's question about swivels on regulators, weighing the comfort benefits against potential drawbacks, and how it might change your diving experience. Our product of the week is the super impressive Apeks Luna X torch. We br...
Ep5 Technical Difficulties
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Episode 5 of The Honest Diver Podcast was recorded 4.. yup! FOUR TIMES. With all that practice, you just know its going to be a good one! 😉 In this episode, we dive into sustainable products, the problems we've come up against when we've dived recently and of course, respond to all your questions with an Honest answer. We share our bubble troubles for the week. Jim's dilemma revolves around whe...
Coral Bleaching Explained in 90 seconds
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What is coral bleaching? Why does it happen and what does it mean for our beautiful reefs? As we're in the middle of a global coral bleaching event, Nic explains what's actually happening underwater right now. She's no marine biologist, just an ocean enthuiast so her explanations are dead easy to understand! CONNECT WITH US: The Honest Diver Website: thehonestdiver.com TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@t...
What's the best method for inflating an SMB?
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If you're thinking about getting a new SMB and reel, understanding the different inflation methods will help you choose which is going to be best for your style of diving. We break down the traditional regulator method, discuss the pros and cons of using dry suit hoses, and explore alternative techniques that might better suit your diving style. We also address common concerns about air waste a...
A new app for scuba divers - predict viz with Marla
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Ever wish you could know the underwater visibility before your dive? 🤿 Meet the Marla Scuba Diving App - your digital crystal ball for diving conditions! CONNECT WITH US: The Honest Diver Website: thehonestdiver.com TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@thehonestdiver Facebook: TheHonestDiver Instagram: thehonestdiver
Should I buy a second hand drysuit, an off the peg suit or go full custom?
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Should I buy a second hand drysuit, an off the peg suit or go full custom?
POTW | XDEEP Cargo Pouch
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POTW | XDEEP Cargo Pouch
Should I buy a Secondhand Drysuit?
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Should I buy a Secondhand Drysuit?
Ep4 And away
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Ep4 And away
Honest Diving Stories | When scuba divers can't speak up...
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Honest Diving Stories | When scuba divers can't speak up...
Optimal Diving Trim: Weight Belts vs. Integrated Weights
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Optimal Diving Trim: Weight Belts vs. Integrated Weights
Why have my Enluva drysuit gloves shrank?!
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Why have my Enluva drysuit gloves shrank?!
POTW | Stream2Sea Mask Prep Kit
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POTW | Stream2Sea Mask Prep Kit
Ep3 Brains
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Ep3 Brains
Honest Diving Stories | That one time Nic got bent
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Honest Diving Stories | That one time Nic got bent
Regulator Hose Protectors: Necessity or Environmental issue?
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Regulator Hose Protectors: Necessity or Environmental issue?
Which dive computers are best for beginners?
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Which dive computers are best for beginners?
Scubapsyche has launched!
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Scubapsyche has launched!
📣 Sign the petition to keep Oban's recompression chamber open 📣
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📣 Sign the petition to keep Oban's recompression chamber open 📣
POTW | Fourth Element Tech Fins
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POTW | Fourth Element Tech Fins
Ep2 Extreme Rockpooling
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Ep2 Extreme Rockpooling
Are XDEEP clips REALLY worth the extra money?
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Are XDEEP clips REALLY worth the extra money?
POTW | Fourth Element's X-Core Vest
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POTW | Fourth Element's X-Core Vest
Diving wings... will they flip me face down in the water?
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Diving wings... will they flip me face down in the water?
WTF is a lumen and how many does my dive torch need?!
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WTF is a lumen and how many does my dive torch need?!
Ep1. That's not my name
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Ep1. That's not my name
There's a brand new scuba diving podcast coming...
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There's a brand new scuba diving podcast coming...
What goes in our surprise packs?
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What goes in our surprise packs?

Komentáře

  • @DeDyson
    @DeDyson Před 12 dny

    Would love to know how this fits over the weight pocket, but can't see it in your later videos. Did you do the video in the end?

  • @TAlyn7
    @TAlyn7 Před měsícem

    Firstly - Long hose, this is the way!! Also, an Octo can be any colour a person wants, as long as it’s black. Secondly - I cannot stress just how fantastic the level of customer service provided by these guys really is. When struck with a manufacturing/ supplier issue caused by a global shipping disaster . . . Jim repeatedly went above and beyond to make sure I had the equipment I needed for my dive trip. Cannot recommend them highly enough. #RegDoctorLive

    • @thehonestdiver
      @thehonestdiver Před měsícem

      #1: yasss! 😂 #2: I'm glad Jim sorted everything out for you! - Nic

  • @TAlyn7
    @TAlyn7 Před 2 měsíci

    Looking forward to the Octo rant!

  • @wyattholbrook2529
    @wyattholbrook2529 Před 2 měsíci

    What’s the point of the vid?

  • @laurenC91.
    @laurenC91. Před 3 měsíci

    😂😂😂

  • @PhillRobinson-hh1wx
    @PhillRobinson-hh1wx Před 3 měsíci

    Okay calm down screaming like a Great White 🦈🦈 heading your way 😂😂

  • @laurenC91.
    @laurenC91. Před 3 měsíci

    I LOVE my pink i200c 🩷

  • @laurenC91.
    @laurenC91. Před 3 měsíci

    😂😂😂 so true! 👌🏼🙌🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @meganclements3975
    @meganclements3975 Před 3 měsíci

    You guys have reached Australia! Me and dad are about to dive the Busselton Jetty today & Swan Wreck tomorrow. Viz predicted 10-15metres for both🎉 for now… you can live vicariously through us😅

  • @RichardEPGodfrey
    @RichardEPGodfrey Před 3 měsíci

    Thanks for sharing the petition link guys ... the closure of the Dunstaffnage chamber is indeed a real concern for our Dive Resort on Arran but also for all the commercial and recreational divers we have on this side of the country. 😢 The Aberdeen 24/7 diver emergency help line is however our go to and they are amazing ... but the prospect of a long helicopter ride to Aberdeen is not great for any diver needing urgent treatment. Love the podcast and keep it going ❤

  • @tech_d
    @tech_d Před 4 měsíci

    James... Jimbo... Jim, we love you either way. Didnt expect name to be the hardest question :P

  • @wkolcz
    @wkolcz Před 4 měsíci

    I really wish my shop would have introduced me to the backplate and wing when I was learning. I ended up with a back inflate cause I knew I did not was a jacket style but I ended up not using it after 30 dives cause it isn't expandable or customizable. And the price between the two aren't much different. You guys are just the best. I was so impressed when I emailed you a question and you sent me a personalized video answer with my name to now, watching your videos on here. Makes me wish I lived closer. Stay awesome.

    • @thehonestdiver
      @thehonestdiver Před 4 měsíci

      Nawwww thanks! We're defo seeing a trend towards backplate and wing... Let's hope it continues! - Nic

  • @mengland87
    @mengland87 Před 4 měsíci

    Do jingles!!!! I want jingles!!! 😂

  • @tech_d
    @tech_d Před 4 měsíci

    Looking forward to the rants, product reviews and just general mayhem :)

  • @Joelouis36
    @Joelouis36 Před 4 měsíci

    Have a wash

  • @OLIMWTY
    @OLIMWTY Před 2 lety

    loves the dogs expression @ 0:57

    • @thehonestdiver
      @thehonestdiver Před 2 lety

      He's thinking... "oh, another new toy... aw, it's not for me" 🤣

  • @FreedivingTrainer
    @FreedivingTrainer Před 2 lety

    What about freediving modes? Is wrist HR is accurate?

    • @thehonestdiver
      @thehonestdiver Před 2 lety

      Heya! I have no idea about the freediving modes, unfortunately - we don't have any freedivers here at The Honest Diver. I've tested the HR in the gym, it seemed consistent with my other fitness watches so I think it's as accurate as a wrist monitor can be. It's supposed to be able to track underwater HR too, although I'm diving in a drysuit sooo... nowts gonna get through to take a reading under my drysuit! Haha. Perhaps a trip to a warm country is needed, or the chest band under the suit maybe??

  • @januszciechowskiphotograph7297

    When I have the problem with pressing the button I put my watch on the inside of my hand not outside

  • @januszciechowskiphotograph7297

    Hello so it is a new watch but dose it have the same new sensors what venue 2 from the photos it looks like the old sensors any info about that ? I’m a little confused

  • @pattrycias5942
    @pattrycias5942 Před 2 lety

    You said you have student. Does that mean you organize some diving ? I'm a French diver (scuba and free diver) and i love to go in some new places. Where are you? Could i come for a weekend?

    • @thehonestdiver
      @thehonestdiver Před 2 lety

      Hey Pat! Our dive school is called The Fifth Point (fifthpointdiving.com) and we're based in Northumberland, UK 😁 - nic

  • @pipopt
    @pipopt Před 2 lety

    What is that xDeep model? I have a long/high nose bridge, will that fit?

    • @thehonestdiver
      @thehonestdiver Před 2 lety

      It's really hard to say without actually getting it on your face. The XDEEP does have one of the biggest nose pockets I've seen though. Check it out: thehonestdiver.com/product/radical/ - Nic

  • @capedmarauder2055
    @capedmarauder2055 Před 2 lety

    Very good point about accidentally pressing the button during fitness. I have an older Garmin and also do that. Watch looks great otherwise. Thanks for the review.

  • @dikizulkarnainmsa
    @dikizulkarnainmsa Před 3 lety

    Niiiiiiiiiiick..........

    • @thehonestdiver
      @thehonestdiver Před 3 lety

      Diiiikkkiiiiiiii 😘

    • @dikizulkarnainmsa
      @dikizulkarnainmsa Před 3 lety

      @@thehonestdiver missing you guys..pls ask James the Surfer Dude to post some review videos too..

    • @thehonestdiver
      @thehonestdiver Před 3 lety

      @@dikizulkarnainmsa Ohhhh yes! As soon as we can get out diving again there'll be lots!

    • @dikizulkarnainmsa
      @dikizulkarnainmsa Před 3 lety

      @@thehonestdiver awesome, all the very best to you. Stay safe.

  • @molinatheexplorer7185

    Unfortunately I had to return the MK2i because the Respiration Rate app gives incorrect readings (EXTREMELY OFF) I do a lot of breathing exercises and breath holds and I was getting 15-16 brpm while i was holding my breath for 3-4 min or doing 3-4 breaths bpm and the watch telling me I was breathing 16 brpm. SO DISAPPOINTING.... I was looking forward to free dive with this beauty but for $1700 I can't justify a partial watch working accurately. I reached out to Garmin they said they would run some tests etc and get back to me, I checked Garmin forums and they all complain about the same issue that has lasted over 8 months.... Hopefully you can review that portion of it. Thank you kindly

    • @thehonestdiver
      @thehonestdiver Před 3 lety

      Ah man! I'm not a free diver so didn't even play with those functions. Hope they get it fixed soon! - Nic

  • @michelh998
    @michelh998 Před 3 lety

    Great video, I have used both in the gym and underwater and love it, I do love the touch screen aspect underwater. I wear it everyday as I upgraded from the mk1 which was the fenix 5 plus dive computer to this which is the fenix 6 plus dive computer I have to say that the upgrade was definitely worth it and I still only need one watch to do everything I want.

  • @scubamarilu
    @scubamarilu Před 3 lety

    Good review, thanks. It sure looks huge, I have small wrist too. I will use it for diving only and keep using my Fenix 5X during the day.

    • @micagas
      @micagas Před 3 lety

      theres the Garmin mk2 S , its way smaller

    • @scubamarilu
      @scubamarilu Před 3 lety

      @@micagas But without air integration.

  • @allanforsyth2632
    @allanforsyth2632 Před 3 lety

    Looks pretty. Expensive though, my thoughts this would put it outside the spending budget of the marjority of divers. Interested in how james likes or dislikes it when he gets to play.

    • @Crazt
      @Crazt Před 3 lety

      Not really, if you're a regular diver you're probably working out too. If you like using a fitness watch/smart watch unless you're getting hard budget watches and a you' re looking at a reputable diver computer you'll probably spend more for two separate devices. This is what I loved about the MK1, I use it as my everyday watch for fitness and what ever else. Sadly I'm not diving enough to justify upgrading to the MK2i. Maybe if my MK1 dies or Garmin comes out with an awesome deal.

    • @jam1053
      @jam1053 Před 3 lety

      I though the same about the price, but for me is going to be a wrist watch with so many applications out of the water, finally something that I can put in my wrist that can be useful in mountain, sports, sailing and diving, specially for research and exploration, have a GPS to locate the places explored is a bomb... expensive but it have so many features out of diving

  • @mickie2412
    @mickie2412 Před 3 lety

    How big a problem did the buttons give you??

    • @thehonestdiver
      @thehonestdiver Před 3 lety

      I think it was just where I was wearing it - I've been back to the gym with it a couple of times since and wore it a bit higher on my wrist and didn't have any issues that time 😁

  • @FFAD1984
    @FFAD1984 Před 3 lety

    Hi, thanks for the video. I was really surprised by the size, I was expecting something near the Fenix 6 but it is much bigger. I am getting used to it and today I am using it with a suit ;)

  • @CYNFELYN23
    @CYNFELYN23 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for a great review. The size is the only thing that is stopping me buying this... it's huge on the wrist!

    • @thehonestdiver
      @thehonestdiver Před 3 lety

      I do have tiny wrists though 😂 it would probably look better on you!! Nic

    • @TJordanWDE
      @TJordanWDE Před 3 lety

      Wow. And here i was hoping the mk2 would be around the 55mm mark...

    • @michelh998
      @michelh998 Před 3 lety

      I wear it every day and for me it just right, I dont have huge wrists

    • @jam1053
      @jam1053 Před 3 lety

      there are 2 sizes

    • @Whats-DanT-Up-To
      @Whats-DanT-Up-To Před 3 lety

      You can now get the Mk2s which is smaller but it does not have AI, so same as the Mk2

  • @TJordanWDE
    @TJordanWDE Před 3 lety

    Try using the 'lock keys' function to avoid pushing the buttons inadvertently ....

    • @frankcoast
      @frankcoast Před 3 lety

      That's what happens when you don't read the manuals.

  • @fantasydestroyer3221
    @fantasydestroyer3221 Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much for your review. Could you tell me if you think that is an actually completely reliable gear i could use for diving? (I know of course that we are supposed to dive with a backup) It is quite expensive and i am not completely sure if it's worth it.

    • @thehonestdiver
      @thehonestdiver Před 3 lety

      Yeah, I'd totally trust this dive com :D If you think you'll use all the other features to their fullest (like the sports side of the watch and the navigation stuff etc) it's well worth the money! If I was only doing recreational dives, I'd feel super comfortable diving this with no backup. If I was doing tec/CCR dives then I'd want a backup - but I guess that's pretty standard when it comes to more hardcore diving! Nic

    • @TJordanWDE
      @TJordanWDE Před 3 lety

      Absolutely! I have been using the mk1 for well over a year with 0 issues (0 issues driving. The altimeter could still use some work) Mk2i coming home soon. Have a watch "collection" of about 10 different watches ( Tissot, Invicta, etc...) that haven't been out of the case since I got the mk1. It's a real go anywhere / do anything watch - and the mk2 is even better!

    • @TJordanWDE
      @TJordanWDE Před 3 lety

      But I would also say always dive with a mechanical spg as well no matter what computer you are using. :)

    • @fantasydestroyer3221
      @fantasydestroyer3221 Před 3 lety

      @@TJordanWDE Thank you so much mate, appreciate your advice!!

    • @TJordanWDE
      @TJordanWDE Před 3 lety

      @@fantasydestroyer3221 no worries and best of luck!