A comparison of backmount, sidemount DIR, and sidemount short-hose diving configurations, illustrated with a humorous underwater cartoon. See how different setups impact gas management, problem-solving, and overall dive experience!
A safe cave dive starts with thorough equipment checks—primary and backup lights, a dive computer, emergency reels, and cutting tools are essential. Sidemount divers gain better self-sufficiency, making problem-solving easier. Following the Rule of Thirds, marking key points, and maintaining awareness ensure a safe exit. In emergencies, proper gas-sharing and exit procedures are critical for survival.
Discover the Largest underwater cave system in the World, Scuba Diving Dos Ojos Cenote
Discover the top cenotes for scuba diving in Tulum, Mexico. From the famous Dos Ojos to the haunting Angelita, explore the best cenote diving spots with our expert guide.
Cenotes are natural sinkholes formed by the slow erosion of limestone rock. The Yucatán Peninsula is home to over 6,000 cenotes, making it the cenote capital of the world. But why are there so many here?
The Pit Cenote is one of the most breathtaking and legendary cenotes in Mexico. Located near Tulum, this deep, vertical sinkhole offers an unforgettable dive experience, featuring:
Halocline is what happens when freshwater and saltwater meet.
What is Sidemount Scuba Diving? Sidemount diving has become a popular choice for cave divers in Mexico due to its enhanced streamlining, redundancy, and flexibility in confined spaces. Whether you're a recreational diver looking to transition to sidemount or a...
Explore beneath the Mangroves at Casa Cenote. Discover the Beauty Diving below.
Cenote Car Wash, also known by its Maya name “Actun Ha”, literally translates to “rocks water”. But the more amusing reason behind its name? Locals once used it as an actual car wash before divers discovered its true beauty.
Cenote Calavera, known as the “Skull Cenote”, is one of the most unique and adventurous cenotes near Tulum. The name “Calavera” (Spanish for skull) comes from its three circular openings, which resemble a skull’s eyes and mouth when viewed from above.
All divers should carry, at least, one kind of cutting device. Which Dive Knife do you use?
How to Choose the Best Scuba Diving Mask & How to defog your Dive Mask
Best Scuba Fins & Best Scuba Diving Fins.
What is a Dive Computer? What do we use a Diving Computer for? What is the Best?
Scuba Diving Equipment. What Scuba Gear do you need?
Diving in a cloud of Hydrogen Sulfide Underwater at Angelita Cenote Mexico
Cave diving is an advanced form of scuba diving where divers explore underwater caves, moving beyond the direct vertical access to the surface found in open-water diving. Unlike recreational diving, where ascending is always an option, cave divers must navigate through intricate tunnels, stalactite-filled chambers, and submerged passageways with specialized equipment and training.