SDI Diver News

Oxygen analyzers are electronic devices that are used to measure the percentage of oxygen in a gas mixture. They run on batteries, and most are equipped with a sensor that measures the percentage of oxygen in a gas mixture. Most … Continue reading »

To get the full benefit of diving with Nitrox, you’ll need to be sure that you are wearing adequate thermal protection for the waters where you dive. Whether you dive in the tropics or in colder waters, the extended bottom … Continue reading »

Before you enroll in this course, you should purchase or rent a programmable Nitrox computer. Almost every manufacturer today offers Nitrox dive computers at prices that put them well within the budget of the majority of active divers. You may … Continue reading »

It is not essential to buy a special regulator if you only plan to dive with mixtures containing 40 percent oxygen or less. Almost any regulator you already own can be used for this type of service with no special … Continue reading »

If you own tanks and intend to use them for Nitrox diving (and you should!) there are a couple of things you need to do before filling them with your personal mix. The Blending Method Counts: SDI dive centers, resorts, … Continue reading »

Like many specialty courses out there, there is an end goal to getting certified with enriched air, better known as; nitrox. Once you have learned the benefits of diving with nitrox, imagine applying those benefits around the globe at some … Continue reading »

Nitrox has come a long way over the years; from being a forbidden gas to the most commonly used breathing gas by divers. Despite the number of divers using nitrox, there are still some misconceptions about how nitrox can best … Continue reading »

Few advances in the realm of diving have had a more profound impact during the past two decades than the widespread availability of Enriched Air Nitrox. And nothing has made the switch from diving air to diving its more exotic … Continue reading »

UWJ Issue 24 is ready for download. If you have not subscribed, simply sign in and create an account (takes just a few minutes and it’s FREE). This issue of underwater journal dives into some great features including: the mystery … Continue reading »

Liveaboard diving in the Maldives is some of the best in South Asia – and honestly, some of the best in the world! The Scuba Travel International Team researches and pre-screens dive operations extensively before we book our customers with … Continue reading »