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Florida Cave Country is home to some amazing and famous dive sites. Divers who are lucky enough to frequent the area are all too familiar with these eight things.1. Being asked, “is that stuff heavy?” by swimmers at Ginnie SpringsPhoto by Rich Denmark2. Getting stuck behind a tractor on the way to the dive site3. Answering the following questions: "Is there a cave down there?" "How deep/far did you go?" "What do you see?" "Do you need lights?" "Ever seen an alligator in there? Photo by Rich …

All masks are definitely not created equal. Which means it can be hard to pick out the right one, especially if you are new to the sport. Every veteran diver can tell you about their collection of masks that they purchased that leaked, wasn’t comfortable, or maybe was even just a plain stupid purchase. So here’s a few tips to make finding the right mask for your diving a little bit easier.1. SILICONE is your friend.Do not buy plastic masks. They are uncomfortable, break, and often leak. Make su …

Choosing who your scuba instructor will be is the single most important decision you will make for the success and safety of your diving. Regardless of who the agency is, evaluating your instructor prior to registering for a course is crucial. Here is a breakdown of some questions you should ask your potential instructor.1. What kind of diving do you do outside of teaching?You want to make sure the instructor is an active diver and working on their own skills regularly but also that they are a g …