{"id":3375,"date":"2023-06-21T12:55:11","date_gmt":"2023-06-21T00:55:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.diveski.co.nz\/blog\/?p=3375"},"modified":"2023-07-06T22:13:04","modified_gmt":"2023-07-06T10:13:04","slug":"save-your-dive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.diveski.co.nz\/blog\/2023\/06\/21\/save-your-dive\/","title":{"rendered":"Save Your Dive!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It\u2019s one of the biggest annoyances in diving, when you travel all the way out to a site, then by some small and common equipment failure, you suddenly are unable to dive. This could be anything from a leaky tank o-ring to a broken mask or fin strap. These small issues are easily fixed with a dive saver kit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Personally, I recommend carrying around a small kit with even just temporary replacements to these problems. It\u2019s like having a space saver in the boot of your car. I\u2019ve found that my ideal dive saver kit contains the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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O-Rings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few spare tank o-rings. Remember not one o-ring fits all tanks! Do some research or enquire at your local friendly dive store to see what o-ring fits your tanks.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Snorkel Keeper<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I particularly like to pack the silicone figure-8 shaped ones as they can be used for other things as well, like a reg mouthpiece holder.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mask Strap<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I always keep a spare mask strap on me when going for a dive, and preferably a comfy one. I find that the comfort straps are great for this and are compatible with most masks.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Fin Strap<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Oceanic accel straps are great for spares. You can get them in any colour, and they are very universal, fitting onto any fin with a lug for them to go onto, so no fiddling around with buckles.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Regulator Mouthpiece<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anything that will fit your regulator will work. There is a personalized orthodontic mouthpiece which fits onto any reg, and functions more or less how you sculpt a mouthguard. Once this is installed, you can simply use the original mouthpiece that came from your regulator as a backup.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cable Ties<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are essential to any good dive saver kit. They hold everything together and makes doubly sure that nothing will come apart under the water.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dental Pick<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is great for replacing the o-ring on your tank and helps negate the fiddly process of swapping it out for a new one.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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(OPTIONAL) Duct Tape\/Contact Cement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For my drysuit divers out there! You don\u2019t want your drysuit to have a rip in it! Not only would that be freezing, it could lead to very dangerous situations under the water. If you suspect a leak, hold all the seals closed and fill the suit up with air. More often than not, you will hear where air is escaping from then you can give it a temporary patch before your dive. Soapy water also helps identify leaks that aren\u2019t as obvious.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Kits like these have saved me more times than I care to count, especially when going to a remote area for a mean dive. Things break, and part of being a responsible diver is to be prepared. It doesn\u2019t cost too much throwing one of these together, and it is ultimately peace of mind.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We recommend carrying a spares kit to solve simple equipment problems that happen at the dive site.
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