Answer: Fins and Booties come in Men’s sizing with Women breakdowns. 
If you are speaking about Mask Sizes for say Small to Medium Faces, then these 
take into account facial features that may be an issue when it comes time to fit.  
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			Corrective lens mask is available in two versions. 
Custom ground lens 
Off the shelf correctived lenses.  
We offer minus  (-) corrections from -1.0 up to -8.0  along with bifocal corrections.  We would need to know what your correction is in order to accomodate. For more information take a look in the mask section under two window style masks. Custom ground lenses can take up to 2 weeks while off the shelf  versions come with the mask. 
 Mask needs to be purchased or supplied  seperately.
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			To choose a mask to fit properly you will first want to choose the proper mask style for your face size and special features, etc. Take a look at the "How do I choose the right dive or snorkel mask?" in our Gear Questions area. Now you are ready to choose the skirt style and color. Most skirt "sealing surfaces" come in clear silicone. These are most popular because they allow ambient light in for the wearer and ease the "claustrophobic" feeling often times associated with the underwater experience. Black skirts have all the functionality of the clear versions but they do not allow ambient light in. This may be an issue for some while many like it because the distractions of the ambient light are mitigated allow focused vision profile. Another benefit you cannot see the sinuses draining. Not cool if you are an Instructor or with some]]>
		
		
			
			
			As a new scuba diver or scuba diving pro, the most important pieces of equipment are those that make up the life support system. These include your regulator system (1st & 2nd stages, depth & pressure gauge & dive computer), buoyancy compensator device (BCD) and alternate air source (octo, octopus, occy). This equipment not only allows you to enjoy the underwater environment, it is also the only thing keeping you alive while you are there. 
The people of this world come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Scuba equipment, unfortunately does not. Lets focus on BCD's. Once you have decided on a particular style based on your diving preferences, you will then need to find the correct size. Most manufacturers have size charts in their catalogs or on their websites to use as a general sizing references. If you don't have a catalogue, don't worry, we h]]>
		
		
			
			
			
Top reasons why you should own your scuba gear:


Hygiene
Confidence and Assurance  of properly working gear so you feel safer in any diving situation
Cost Effective since you will not have to continually spend on renting hire gear
Knowing the History of Gear which reduces the risk of the gear failing during a dive
Versatility of owning proper equipment  so you can dive with it anywhere
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			A diver relies on scuba gauges to know three things:
Depth
Air Consumption
Time
Depth and Time are vital for nitrogen and air management. A scuba diver needs to know how deep he has been and for how long in order to judge the necessity and length of decompression stops and to calculate residual nitrogen for repetitive dives. The time of a dive is easily tracked using a scuba diving watch and the depth is tracked using a depth gauge.
Scuba gauges are almost always sold as an integrated console. With a single console, the scuba diver has one piece of equipment, attached by a hose to the tank, which shows current depth and tank pressure. The console may be either encased in a rubber sheath called the "gauge boot" or embedded in a hard plastic shell. Sometimes the consoles are simply t]]>
		
		
			
			
			Start with the mask, fins, snorkel, and weight belt. These are the basics and usually the least expensive of the gear. 
Your mask is important because you want to see what is going on under the water. Choose a mask that fits your face and forms a seal. You should have learned how to fit a mask in your basic scuba diving course. If you wear prescription eyeglasses, you may also want to get a prescription mask. 
Your fins should fit your feet as well as a pair of shoes. Do not settle on fins that are too small or too big. It will only hinder your swimming capabilities. If you plan to wear booties, try the fins on while wearing the booties. 
The optimum length for a snorkel is 30 c.m. Several varieties and designs are available, but the basic function of a snorkel is to enable you to breathe easily at the surface with]]>
		
		
			
			
			We've all heard the term "balanced regulator" plenty of times.  But what does this really mean, and what are the advantages to having a "balanced" scuba regulator?
First of all, when we talk about a balanced or non-balanced regulator, keep in mind that we are referring primarily to the first stage.  The job of the first stage is to release air from the diver's tank on demand, lowering the air pressure to a safe intermediate pressure as it does so, and then to deliver it to the second stage for consumption by the diver.  A balanced first stage makes use of a balance chamber in the first stage that allows low pressure air to press on both ends of the high-pressure seat.  This means that the air being released to the low pressure hose will always be at a constant pressure relative to the ambient pressure.  
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			cleaned, inspected and prepared for the next use or for storage. 

As soon as the regulator is removed from the scuba cylinder, reinstall the dust cap over the regulator inlet port. 
 ** Cap is attached to the regulator yoke which has been under water, be sure to blow out the water in this cap before securing it over the inlet port. 

Ensure that the O-ring is in place inside the dust cap. 
Shortly after diving, soak your scuba regulator in warm (less than 120 degrees) tap water for a short period of time. This will remove salt and mineral deposits. 
 Some prefer to do this with a different method:

Attach the regulator to a cylinder
Open the cylinder valve 
Soak both the first and second stage regulators

 Pay particular attention to directing water into the mainspring cavity of the first stage regulator, the second stage mouthpiece, and the h]]>
		
		
			
			
			
		
		
			
			
			
		
		
			
			
			New scuba divers may wonder:  Should I dive with a personal dive computer, or should I stick with analog gauges?  The answer depends on a couple of different considerations.
There are two major advantages to using a dive computer.  The first is that it allows you to safely extend your bottom time beyond what standard dive tables permit.  This is because the computer uses an algorithm which takes into account changes in depth during your dive and essentially gives you "credit" for ascending from your maximum depth to a more shallow depth.  So, if you go to 80 feet for a couple minutes at the beginning of your dive, and then ascend to 20 feet for the rest of it, the computer takes this depth change into account and allows you more bottom time, where a dive table would treat the entire dive as an 80-foot dive and limit you accordingly.  
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			Which dive light is the right one? Choosing a dive light isn't easy, and the dozens of products available make it even harder. Normally, dive lights are used for night diving but can be taken down during the day, too. When shopping for a light, seek the help of a seasoned professional at your dive center. Here are some things to consider.
Burn Time
Choose a light that has the ability to last at least two times as long as the expected down time of your planned dive.
Rechargeable vs. Disposable Batteries
Rechargeable batteries are more expensive, but over the course of time they pay for themselves, since you don't need to buy more. Disposables are cheaper, but once they run out, you have to buy more.
Bulbs
The intensity of your light depends on your battery power and the type of]]>
		
		
			
			
			Fingernail cuts can occur on the smooth surfaces of a wetsuit. This is usually the result of pulling too hard when putting the suit on or by catching or pinching the surface of the wetsuit with your nails. While we make every effort to ensure that our products use the toughest materials available you should be aware that as a performance product wetsuits are not bullet proof and occasionally small tears do occur. Should a tear or fingernail cut occur, then repairing it yourself is a very simple 5 minute job.
Supplies:
You will need neoprene repair cement.  Optionally you can buy a “puncture repair kit” from any bike store (the glue used to fix bike tire innertube is basically the same).
You will also need a sm]]>
		
		
			
			
			Diving equipment manufacturers offer an abundance of accessories for use in and out of the water. Here are just a few to consider.
Dive knives are not weapons, but tools-for cutting line, rope, netting or kelp; for adjusting or repairing equipment; even for signaling, with the butt end. Look for stainless steel models with sheaths. Look for stainless steel or Titanium models for corrosion resistance.
New LED and miniature HID lamps offer brighter, more penetrating beams of light. Remember to use sparingly to protect sea creatures.
Weight belts help to make weight adjustments easy. Just open the pocket and slide in or take off your weights.
Use a diver's log made of waterproof paper to keep records of up to 50 dives. And when you get home, store your gear on a specially designed hanger that keeps everything together in a compact space. 
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			Those of us who don't dive all that often may be tempted to skip the recommended annual maintenance on their regulators, or to only have it performed every two or three years.  After all, if the gear has only been used on five or six dives in the last 12 months, it must not have been subjected to very much wear and tear.  Right?
Actually, nothing could be farther from the truth.
Even for regulators and BCD's that only see occasional use, the recommendation for annual preventive maintenance still holds true.  Actual use isn't the only thing that can create wear and tear on a set of regulators.  Many divers have a tendency to store their gear under less-than-optimum conditions, and this in itself can create problems.  If scuba gear is stored in the garage, for example, it is potentially subjected to dust, dirt, extremes of heat and cold, changes in humidity, and emissions from your car.  Even equipment stored inside can be subjected to dusty or o]]>