Top 10 Dive Gear Upgrades You Can Do Yourself #scuba

Top 10 Dive Gear Upgrades You Can Do Yourself #scuba

#scuba #scubadiving #scubadiver

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[opsoverseas]

Hi there! Nice vlog thanks...
Im a commercial diver and a scuba diver for nearly 40 years, i modify my configuration based on my dive requirements, i recently turned up to a dive boat and everyones kit was different, as long as you can breathe and surface, its all good.
Every dive should be treated as a solo dive imho.

[Iceman]

Thank you for the one with the loops at the reg dustcaps. This solves so many problems at once 😂

[jeffconley]

Item 2, hose length: I use two 40 inch hoses with 90 degree swivels and bolt snaps routed under my arm. No big exposed loop of hose (close to body). With 90 degree swivel you get full length of hose to share air. I can use either second stage as my safe second, When setting my gear up, before putting my kit on, I snap each second stage off to a shoulder D ring. Protects my second stage from being dragged on ground or being crushed.

[jacobkrause]

1: buy an oversized spool then remove enough line from the spool to allow you to attach a double ender, followed by adding a big loop with heatshrink tip.

2: get proper length regulator hoses.

3: use boltsnaps with cave line or bungee to secure your equipment.

4: put new mouthpieces on, bigger, smaller, or custom moulded.

5: get a dedicated audible and visual emergency location devices, whistle, mirror, DSMB, also copy of ID

6: put bungee loops into your pockets of your suit

7: regulator cap hanger loop.

8: put a slap strap on your mask and an oring to connect boltsnap to

9: necklace your backup regulator

10: put springstraps on your fins.

[toadou]

I tie in a SS fishing swivel, at the 15 ft. safety stop mark, on my spool lines. My favorite spool, has a 15 ft. floating Dyneema line section, attached to the buoy.

[sebastianlauwers]

Hi #askmark a while ago I asked you about diving with a third cylinder in addition to my twinset in order to extend bottom time during multiple dives. You said it would be best to get training due to task loading. Just wanted to let you know that this week I’m becoming a tech diver with deco procedures and advanced nitrox, and I’ve been doing maskless stage drop off and recovery on gorgeous wrecks! Thanks for the advice and guidance!

[markshoub]

I like a retractor on my spg. It keeps it out of the way until I need it. I really like the pocket loop idea.

[coltadrian]

Thank you for the Tips Mark, what's the brand of the shorts with side pockets you used on this video?

[helenhiggins]

Some great ideas there I've never heard of in 8 years of diving. Reflective mirror is a top idea. Thanks for the video, from Australia

[barbaraendel]

Loved this video, thanks Mark. How can I find the small eyelet you threaded through the regulator to hang it up so it doesn’t fall.

[ansonrinesmith]

What brand boltsnap do you prefer and how to you maintain them for smooth operation? I have some and even with proper rinsing they lose their smooth operation over time.

[cpu]

Beginner diver here - thanks so much for the tips! These are great!

[RobinMoerland]

#askmark you did a video on how to tie a bolt snap or double ended bolt snap. Can't seem to find it back. Would you be so kind to link it for me?

[davenadler]

@askmark Why do you prefer steel over brass bolt snaps?

[MysticalDragon]

So bolt snaps are apparently safe with diving? I've seen you and others mention them or the double enders.

I come from a kayaking background. we NEVER use anything but locking carabiners or other devices that lock to prevent us from getting snagged on stuff. I was surprised to see them not used with diving.

[j.radford]

Awesome beta Mark! So, I'm a semi-newbie diver and I was just wondering about your beard. I sometimes use a silicone gel on mine, but was wondering what you do for a better mask seal. Thanks from the US Pacific Northwest.

[bulleyes.btp]

I do thanks for all your tips for all I faced trouble underwater.

[southafricanrhino]

Great tips! Your chanel is great. How do you get shorter hose for your regulator? Or is there a way to cut it...?

[amalek]

Where might one obtain that loop that you run through the eyelet in your dust cap? Cheers!

[mariusplumim]

Wish for a next video:
What are your favorite / must have gadgets for longer dive trips?

I started with diving last year (OWD 10 dives, but this year there will be a lot more diving).
This year I'll fly to Cape Verde for 2, 5 weeks for diving. What are gadgets I should take with me?
Like I have seen that some divers take hooks with suction cups with them, to hang their dry suit on the wall of the shower so they can dry there. So more gadgets beside the actual diving equipment and tools.