Reddit mentions: The best diving & snorkeling equipment

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• VP with [[Sailor Yama Dori]]
  
• Montblanc Classique with [[iroshizuku shin-ryoku]]
  
• TWSBI Diamond 580 with [[Diamine Oxblood]]
  
• Lamy Safari with [[iroshizuku fuyu-syogun]]
  
• Lamy Al Star with [[iroshizuku yu-yake]]
  
• Pilot Elite 95s with [[iroshizuku kosumosu]]
  
• Pilot Metropolitan with [[Diamine Soft Mint]]
  
• Pilot Ergo Grip with Oxblood
  
• Pilot Ergo Grip with [[iroshizuku ama-iro]]
  
• Muji with [[J. Herbin Emerald of Chivor]]
  
  I also have a Tombow mechanical pencil, a Montblanc ballpoint, and a metallic gold G2. It's a good fist-full, and a little too bulky for my preferences. BUT I LOVE THEM
  
  For the price, the Pilot Ergo demonstrator is an awesome pen and the EF nib is truly EF. I've even seen some people on here transfer that nib into other pens. I converted my Ergos into eyedroppers pretty easily with just silicone grease and the ink looks fantastic in them. I haven't had any leaking problems yet and they've been in action for about a month now. Despite being so fine, I haven't had any issues with them drying up too quickly either. The only thing I don't like so much about them is that they don't show off ink subtleties as well on paper since the line they lay down is so fine. I don't think they come with anything other than that EF Penmanship nib.
  
  I also really love my TWSBI Diamond, and I have heard great things about the Eco so I'll probably pick one up sometime soon.
  

Wow, this is really revealing in terms of just how much dive training has been (ahem) "streamlined" over the decades.

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My first formal class met for a full evening once per week for ten weeks. Each session was 4 hours (sometimes a bit longer) and was split between classroom and pool; in retrospect, I'd call it easily 12-15 classroom hours and another 30 pool hours, not counting "arrive early" time.

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This 'arrive early" time meant that we were expected to not sit around waiting for the instructor at the start of each pool session - instead, we were to get in the pool whenever we arrived and just swim laps (freestyle; no gear) until the instructor & staff showed up & unloaded the dive gear. Guidance there was that we could stop after we'd swam a 1/4 mile.


Plus there was of course, our self-directed reading as well as homework on our own. My textbook was merely the 1977 NOAA Diving Manual.



The OW checkouts were done on weekends on top of that, which was five tanks over three weekend day trips. Bottom times weren't huge, but I'd still figure around 2 hours of bottom time.

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For the OP, my recommendation would probably be to do some "Book learning" so that you get comfortable with the physics and principles, and then find a good mentor to do some kinda "refresher-like" pool dives and then some OW dives. Ironically, it sounds like what's needed the most is some self-confidence in your own abilities, which is what the "old school" training used to apply with various pool confidence drills, such as the NAUI Bailout and "Ditch 'N Don". Granted, modern BCD-based dive gear isn't conducive to doing these sorts of "Gear off/on" sorts of exercises, but if you want to have some quasi-retro fun, you can buy an old style backpack and skip using any BCD and have some safe supervised fun in a pool.

Your focus should be Circuit routines involving push ups , flutter kicks, pull ups, squats, lunges, etc. (mostly calisthenics but throw some weight lifting in there for explosionand strength)
So for example:
5 rounds:

20 push ups
20 flutter kicks
8 pull ups
10 lunges each leg
Rest 2 min

Remember, form is very important and it’s not about the numbers. Scale things/switch it up and do push ups to the beat of a metronome or do pull ups so you hold yourself at the up position for 3 seconds. Get creative and challenge yourself.

The pool:
Get the proper gear. You’ll need goggles, a mask, a sturdy and solid snorkel, fins(the big black ones that generate a lot of torque. I believe they’re called jet or rocket ) and some booties so your feet don’t get torn up from the fins rubbing.

So for a workout in the pool do something like:

450m warm up with only goggles

Ladder exercise: (with goggles)

50m-80% effort
20 sec rest

100m -70% effort
20 sec rest

200m -60% effort
20 sec rest

400m-50% effort
20 sec rest

200m
20 sec rest

100m
20 sec rest

50m

Throw on the gear some days and get used to breathing through the snorkel and using those fins. The fins are made to be used like You would do a flutter kick so core engaged, tight glutes, legs fully extended kicking in a smooth motion.

Water confidence:

4 rounds
100m over/unders

*this means you swim the length of the pool (25m) but half of it you are swimming “over” (on the surface, freestyle) and once you reach the halfway mark you dive below the surface “under” to the very end. Shouldn’t break the surface or come up short.

There’s a ton of different methods to build water confidence such as bobbing, drown-proofing, or simply doing under water laps. But ALWAYS remember to have someone watching you that’s CPR certified and ready to respond.

Would definitely recommend going to a recruiter to see if you can get some face time with a swimmer shop. They’ll teach you form and get you a game plan if you plan on going the rate.

1. If you have trouble with the lenses fogging, Quick Spit seems to work wonders. A lot comes out per spray, though, so it's best to hold the Rift upside down while spraying it to avoid fluid running into the screen area. Polish the excess off with lens cloth.
   
   
2. Yes, they say that the "A" lenses are proper for people with 20/20. But the "B" lenses present no problems for most people and allow you to dial the screen in closer to your eyes without brushing your eyelashes. The closer the screen, the wider the FOV.
   
   
3. While the Rift technically draws a little more power than the USB spec provides, I've yet to encounter a USB port that couldn't power it. If you pick up the proper cable you can ditch the wall wart and have one less wire to trip over.
   
   
4. Overwhelmingly, it's better to run at 60 FPS (or whatever Hz you're running at if you're overclocking the display) with lower graphics settings than 59 FPS at best graphics settings. Because each frame misses its target refresh and has to be displayed on the following one, missing your target refresh rate by even 1 FPS will drop the number of displayed frames by half and double your latency. Yes, when it says 59FPS, you're only seeing 30FPS. And that's a MUCH bigger deal in a HMD than on a monitor.
   
   
5. Even though the screen is 1280x800, running at higher resolutions actually makes a striking difference in visual quality. Why? Downsampling effectively acts as high-end anti-aliasing. For this reason, text is often much more readable when running at higher resolutions.
   
   
6. If you don't mind a little risk (and your machine is capable of driving the required frame rates), it's possible to run most DK1s at up to 72Hz without obvious distortion (and up into the low 80s if you're bolder and more tolerant of visual artifacts). The reduction in blur and improvement in responsiveness is striking. These settings worked fabulously for me in Win7 and stock Win 8, but using them after an upgrade to 8.1 went very, very poorly for me. Note that you must either extend your desktop or make the DK1 your primary monitor in clone mode for it to work. I had to delete the stock resolution settings after adding the custom ones before Windows would allow me to select into the higher refresh rates (in the advanced properties for the DK1 "monitor").
   
   
7. If you love trippy stuff, SoundSelf is something else. You'll need a microphone.
   
   
8. Sometimes it's nice just to mellow out in the Rift. Blue Marble is perfect for this because dropping your own music (converted to OGG) into the music folder lets you select the music, and the speed at which you drift away from earth will be timed to the length of the music. Drop "Shine on You Crazy Diamond I-IX" by Pink Floyd in the folder, kick back, and spend the first 5 minutes of the 26 minute trip drifting slowly backwards out of the aurora borealis watching meteorites skip off the atmosphere. It's heavenly.

I go camping down at the Red River Gorge several times a year, and take my vape everytime. You'll probably need some extra batteries. Definitely look into buying some waterproof battery cases, as they're fairly cheap:

>http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Waterproof-Storage-Holder-organizer/dp/B00IJB3E82

I would also recommend puttng them in a dry box/bag if you plan on going anywhere near water. I generally put my mod in one as well:

>http://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Products-Watertight-Small-Dress/dp/B007JQJE5U/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1459363521&sr=1-1&keywords=dry+box

Exercise food safety protocol when in bear country. Your vape/juice falls into the 'food' category. A bear hang is a pretty simple thing to setup, and is almost a necessary. Here's some info about bear hangs:

>https://www.princeton.edu/~oa/training/bearbag.shtml


Good luck and have fun!

EDIT: If anyone has any better recommendations on a drybox and waterproof battery cases, let me know :)

My recommendation looks like this:

1. Buy your own gear. Once you go, you're going to want to return, especially once it's free. Check craigslist and local dive shops that sell used gear if you want to save a little money. Don't buy junk. Companies that don't make junk: Riffe, ScubaPro, Mares, Cressi. Go for black silicone as it ages much, much better than clear, which yellows. Don't mess about with dry snorkels (the ones that close with a float when you go underwater), they just get in the way and cost more money. You'll need fins (full heel if you don't want to buy booties), mask, snorkel.
   
   
2. Start off at Marine Room (parking is easier), go out a couple dozen yards and start swimming north. You'll see some sharks!
   
   
3. Head on over to the cove, the scenery is lots prettier, there's a larger variety of fish but there's fewer sharks and rays.
   
   This is my set-up: Snorkel, mask, fins. But I like overkill. You'd do fine with this: Mask + Snorkel, fins. I'd also recommend some socks to prevent chafing.
   
   Once you're in, you're in so expect to be buying weight belts, wetsuits and spearguns in the near future. Have fun and see you out there!

For the power supply--think about hooking it up to a USB charger (like a phone backup). If you're willing to pay a lot, Voltaic has some truly excellent solar-charging battery kits; you could leave it running outside indefinitely with one of those. (You may be able to find an equally good option for less money elsewhere--I don't know.)

Another good way would be to use an efficient DC-DC converter with alkaline batteries. I've had very good luck with Pololu's voltage regulators.

Definitely don't use a voltage divider as your power supply...it will either fail to deliver enough current, get the voltage wrong, waste a whole lot of power, or some combination of those. You can use the Arduino's built-in regulator if your battery is over about 7V, but that's wasteful.

Here's a good weatherproof enclosure that I like a lot. It's easy to drill holes for things that need to be outside; you can seal them with epoxy or hot glue. Be sure to protect it from the sun or it might bake your electronics inside.

I've used dive skins - similar idea as the motorcycle undersuit, may not cost as much either. They're made to go under a scuba suit, and do a pretty good job at keeping the bodysuit of the fursuit relatively protected from sweat, and they did keep me a little cooler because they wick very well.

They have these on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/NeoSport-Full-Body-Sports-Skins/dp/B003554F0I?ref_=Oct_BSellerC_2259067011_4&pf_rd_p=85239682-fc34-546b-b634-e602f072a596&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-6&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=2259067011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=R1KXDDHA29ASERHK9AMB&pf_rd_r=R1KXDDHA29ASERHK9AMB&pf_rd_p=85239682-fc34-546b-b634-e602f072a596

But... I would strongly recommend if there's a dive shop near you, visit them and check out what they have. Some may be thicker than they appear in the images and that you don't want. I seem to recall spending about 60 bucks for mine. Mine is 87% nylon, 13% spandex, and dries very very quickly. Easy to hand wash. The brand of mine is Pinnacle.

I think I found one:
http://www.lumintop.com/tool-aaa.html

AAA size, tailcap, keyring attachment, black, 110 lumen max output from a Cree emitter. Don't see any neutral options though. :-(

There are a few packages, but some of them come with a magnet tailcap. Pretty neat.

Try these Amazon links. It's Prime eligible.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013QEGME4/ref=s9_dcacsd_bhz_bw_c_x_3

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DJ3FPJU/ref=s9_dcacsd_bhz_bw_c_x_2

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DJ3FK2C/ref=s9_dcacsd_bhz_bw_c_x_1

EDIT: I take it back, there are high-CRI options, just not in black anodizing. There is a copper version, and one that is either titanium or plated copper, it's unclear from the description, and they are both available with Nichia emitters. If it's the same Nichia that's in the Worm I just bought from them (a twisty) then it's a great emitter with wonderful color.

https://www.amazon.com/LUMINTOP-Tool-Ti-AAA-flashlight/dp/B01DJ3FK2W/ref=sr_1_33?srs=9467604011&ie=UTF8&qid=1474725194&sr=8-33

https://www.amazon.com/LUMINTOP-flashlight-battery-Keychain-Flashlights/dp/B01DJ3FNVU/ref=sr_1_16?srs=9467604011&ie=UTF8&qid=1474725338&sr=8-16

I have explored this extensively. The best permanent solution is actually not a market solution and involved depositing a layer of silicon then some layers of PVA.

The easiest market solution is an antifog spray used for aquatic goggles. At less than $10 for a spray that can last years across multiple visors/helmets, I don't know why anyone would go for another option.

IMO pinlock is overrpriced and prone to issues. The antifog spray provides PERFECT fog protection for a few months at a time. Spray it on visor, let it dry for a few hours, buff out. It performs better than rain-x and similar in my testing.

I've been pretty pleased with the Cressi kit I bought a year ago for use during a trip to St Lucia. I spent weeks reading reviews and searching out accounts of gear experiences before making my selection. Since that trip I've used the set about a dozen times since then in rivers, pools and at the ocean and it's held up well. Still works the same as the day I first pulled it on. I've since bought a more powerful pair of fins (Cressi Gara 3000 LD) but still keep the smaller fins for casual diving. good luck!

https://www.amazon.com/Cressi-Diving-Snorkeling-Freediving-Snorkel/dp/B0067BGZBE/ref=sr_1_4?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1468766950&sr=1-4&keywords=cressi

https://www.amazon.com/Cressi-Clio-Snorkleing-Diving-Fin/dp/B0078LWTPI/ref=pd_sim_sbs_468_2?ie=UTF8&dpID=51Iipz%2BtZgL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=CDFN3JS7D9C27Y5WAGK0

There are specialised skin pens that would be 100% guaranteed safe, like this one for sports:

Link

And anything water based is going to pretty safe too.

Or anything for kids as well - remember finger painting from your younger days. So you could go to any arts/crafts store and ask about easily cleaned markers for your little niece/nephew ;-)

My team used these and they were great. Surprisingly comfortable and easy to adjust and clean. Wore this for many many laps, probably should get a new one now that you mention it.

Omfg my phone.. when I go to click edit, it deletes instead, I have to click like half a cm higher to get edit.

Here is what I have in mind:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B06W9LS8XP/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1517616211&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=led+grow+light+strip

This strip in either red/blue or white, going to run them around the inside of the frame, with strips dividing each plants space so that the parts of the plants facing each other get some light too.


https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01HO2OIHW/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1517616416&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=led+grow+light&dpPl=1&dpID=61huI%2BJttzL&ref=plSrch

3 of these panels either in red/blue or white on the sides and back of the gro-box

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01FNVYSYY/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1517616469&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=led+grow+light&dpPl=1&dpID=41uxVPkAQ5L&ref=plSrch

This as my main light at the top.

It seems like a good overall coverage and apparently would keep temperatures to the level I’m looking at, as I’m in the UK and it doesn’t often get hot.

The only reason I’ve gone for solely LED is that they seem really easy to set up and with 5 separate lights being used I can turn some off if need be, as a first timer I just want everything to be easy af and I have found it hard to grasp lighting other than LED

I use the I-force, though my Valken Sierras (V2G-XPs) work great as well.

They work great in the summer. For the 10-15 minute games at Miami Airsoft, I get nearly no fog, with just a bit around the edges, though I think that's more condensation and sweat than fog. At AO-X this past Saturday, it got a bit annoying after an hour or so. Next time I play long games, I'll probably just get some anti fog spray to really prevent it.

The only thing I've used that was better was my Dye i4 which uses black magic to prevent fogging.

While you learn the strokes, try swimming with a front-mounted snorkel, e.g.: http://www.amazon.com/FINIS-1-05-009-Yellow-Finis-Swimmers-Snorkel/dp/B004O6G95Q

This article seems pretty decent on explaining the benefits: http://triathlete-europe.competitor.com/2010/09/10/time-start-training-snorkel/

You can also try doing drills to practice breathing to the side. One trick I use when teaching swim lessons is to get a "noodle" or kickboard and hold it out in front of you with your arms completely extended.

While leaving one arm holding onto the noodle or kick board, take the other arm and do a freestyle stroke and then breathe to the side. Once your arm is back on the kickboard then your face should be back in the water.

Example image

Lastly, don't give up! Good luck :)

From cheap with good reviews Elfeland XM-L T6 at Banggood.

Cheapish from Amazon with good reviews. One of the dudes on BLF reviewed it too. Sofirn SD05 CREE XHP50.2 LED 2550 Lumen Actually go to this page on BLF and you will see it listed there with a coupon code to get it for $16.09

Sofirn SD01 Scuba Diving Flashlight 3* Cree XPL 3000LM LED Light Underwater Searchlight This one my friend bought and I think he bought it from Amazon but I don't see it available through there. It takes 4 x 18650's and is a large heavy light. Excellent output.

Awesome! I have a mini Santa Cruz shredder, which is nice and portable. I haven't gotten my new case yet, but I'm looking at small Pelican cases like this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001TOLRC6/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1502930935&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=pelican+1030+micro+case+black&dpPl=1&dpID=41N8Uye%2BxRL&ref=plSrch so you could check that line out if it looks good

I use a non-hazardous anti-fog spray on my squash goggles called Quick Spit ($6 on Amazon) specifically made for safety glasses, snorkeling, skiing, welding, etc. I share it with the other players at my gym and most folks say it works pretty well. A few people say it doesn't make a difference. For the cost of two squash balls, it's probably worth a try.

In addition to the spray I also wear a headband, avoid wiping the goggles (which makes it easier for water to condense), and wear them slightly down my nose instead of pressed closer to my eyes. I also sweat a lot and practically never have fog issues unless I stand still for awhile.

Here's my setup,

Revision Desert locust goggles : https://www.evike.com/products/35174/

These thermal lenses : https://www.evike.com/products/51192/

Magnetic Fog Wiper for Ski & Snowboard Mask
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009WRSVI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_kzn3Cb5EXERCM

Jaws Quick Spit Antifog Spray, 1-Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012Q2S4W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_IAn3Cb3CAXGBT

Tactical Crusader 2G Airsoft Strike Steel Half Mask, Jungle Camouflage https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EP6YVUK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_iBn3CbVYH3186

Take the face mask, goggles and zipties and follow this video tutorial
https://youtu.be/Vx7mxc5vn0A

This is what I'm running. Best thing out there in my opinion. If you are STILL having issues - return the goggles and get these https://www.evike.com/products/36909/

These have a fan in them to help. And you can put the thermal lens in these and everything else too.

Now you don't have to go all out, there's cheaper stuff out there. But for the love of god, do SOMETHING different. Because with a "setup" like that nobody's gonna feel bad for u when u get an eye shot or lose a tooth.

Got it on amazon

Put it on my safety glasses and hood. Works great :)

I bought my wife a Diamond infinite edge and she loves it. it's adjustable from a 13 to 30 inch draw length and 5 to 70 lb draw weight, so you can set it to where she is now and adjust it as she progresses.

{edit} Jesus, It's like an infinite edge commercial in here. Seriously though, it's a great bow.

Looks like it has a sh*tload of reviews:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012Q2S4W/ref=twister_B00PDE1TO4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Great, thanks.

Thanks for doing another international giveaway!

Lumintop Tool Ti https://www.amazon.de/Tool-AAA-Nichia-Edelstahlclip-Schl%C3%BCsselbund/dp/B01DJ3FK2W/

The price is a bit close to the limit, and I can't find a way to check what it would actually be in dollars. I'd be perfectly happy with copper nichia version (on the same page) if that's a problem.

These

They're pretty good :)

I used to use this stuff back when I swam to keep my goggles clear. JAWS Quick Spit Anti-fog Spray

It worked out pretty well. There are a bunch of anti-fog sprays out there that work well with swimming, and I can only imagine inside your glasses is less humid than a pool.

I have the Diamond Infinite Edge. I'm pretty happy with it. It's a bow you and your girlfriend can use, and someday maybe even your kid. IMO the ability to adjust the length from 13 - 30 inches and limbs from 5 - 70 lbs for less than $400 is hard to beat. The package includes the bow, a 3-pin Apex sight, Hostage XL arrow rest, Octane DeadLock Lite quiver, tube peep sight and a BCY string loop.

Get some antifog spray like this: https://www.amazon.com/Jaws-Quick-Antifog-Spray-1-Ounce/dp/B00BMSGU9Y/ref=sr_1_3

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It's been happening to me too, so I need to order some as well. I've heard good things about it working well though.

For travel I use Pelican 1030 Micro Watertight Dry Box, 7.50x3.87x2.43in - Solid Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001TOLRC6/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_eeHoybX4G5VF8

It's not the kind of case you're looking for but something to consider if you travel a lot and want the ultimate protection. It's fits perfectly.

If anyone's looking for cheap but sturdy tech fins, I highly recommend these IST Rocket Fins with good spring straps. Much cheaper than the name brands and just as powerful/controllable.

Silicone grease is just silicone grease, not any other kind of grease like plumber's grease. It's the stuff that scuba divers use because it doesn't accumulate or alter materials like tubing. Ideally, you don't want to use plumber's grease but I guess it will work. It's just a cheap Kaweco but on something more important I wouldn't use a grease with any additives because you could get stuff like discoloration.

Any thoughts on the LED strips aimed at plant growth? I've been seeing them on amazon a lot lately, and surely they're even better than "regular" coloured strips, no? I'm specifically talking about LED strips such as these

Something like this could work?

Anti-Fog Spray | Prevents Fogging of Glass or Plastic Windows, Mirrors, Eyewear Lenses, Glasses, Swim Goggles, Ski Masks, Binoculars & Scopes | Streak Free, Long Lasting Solution | 2-fl oz, 30ml https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PBCZ7C6/

1. No, the boosted board has an odometer that tracks both the trip and total distance traveled.
   
   
2. https://www.amazon.com/GoScope-HALO-Rechargeable-Underwater-Flashlight/dp/B01G7QFS84
   Expensive but one of the best options.
   I got these:
   https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071S11SFJ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
   https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PH0E7RK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
   and a flashlight and did a DYI to mount it on my helmet. GoScope seems way more compact.
   
   
3. They will update us later in November, but for now all we know is that they will be shipping it sometime in December.

It's just pure silicon. I put a link to where I bought it off Amazon. The Bold isn't working on the font. (Fixed it) Divers swear by this stuff so I figured good enough for salt water perfect for watercooling.

Doesn't take much to re-lube the O-rings. Tiny pinch in the fingers or using a dap on a Paper towel and run the O-Ring thru it. A small amount goes pretty far.

Just don't touch a Latex Painted surface. aka a typical house wall. It can be very difficult to remove. And it'll repel just about everything.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000DCVZL/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have a coupon to buy this kit for $25.79 if you want it. Sofirn makes nice stuff and this looks like a great deal.

This is probably your best bet -- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000DCVZL/ref=olp_product_details?_encoding=UTF8&me=.

You can also get it from Walmart for the same cost.

Obligatory: order from Goulet to support small businesses. $3 for 1/8 of a oz, which will last a long time.

Legit these things are the best. Like $10 at Walmart too.

https://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Products-020968573095-Watertight-Box/dp/B007JQJFIQ

Found in the kayaking/canoeing sections. Do wonders to keep the smell contained.

Yep :) both invest in some anti fog goggles, as well as the spray from amazon. It works so well, it is crazy.

I have always had a problem with fogging, both for this, or snorkeling, or snowboarding. this stuff here has been amazing and life changing for me.

Make sure you follow the instructions though, including spraying on, letting dry a bit, and then buffing.

I just googled a little bit and these SportSafe Waterproof Ink Skin Marker - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008A75MHQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_qQfKAbW173VQM
seem to have slightly better than average reviews and are waterproof, as do these
Professional Body Art Pens. Temporary Tattoo Color Pens for Enhancing and Defining Ink. HENNA STYLE SKIN MARKER (6) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XQNRQGK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_3SfKAb51Y3DWR
And I think I've heard of a product that will stay on as a "tattoo" for up to like 2 weeks after it develops for a few days? I'll link it if I can find it again. If you don't mind the tattoos being reddish henna could be a great alternative but do NOT buy black henna as that has dyes in it similar to hair dye and can cause severe chemical burns. It's not real henna.

Edit: I found several temporary tattoo brands such as ink box and momentary ink. The momentary ink brand seems to let you do custom but looks like it's just the same as any other temporary tattoo. I think there's some temporary tattoo pens out there as well

There are people that dive without a BCD, just a backpack like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Aquatec-Scuba-Diving-Single-Assembly/dp/B000KD7DJS/

It can be done quite effectible in warm waters where your exposure suit won't change your buoyancy much.

An instructor I know, this summer was diving to 30m with a 7mm semy-dry and no BCD. He had no troubles at that depth or maintaining neutral buoyancy during the safety stop at 5m. He has a very good buoyancy control, I can't even dream of doing that!! But if you are that good, the product is alright although is nothing new.

How do you all keep your full face visor from fogging when you breathe? I just tried bar soap and had pretty good results. I'm considering picking up some anti fog spray to try out.

Thanks. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000DCVZL/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 This is the grease I ordered, although I got mine directly from Amazon. Looks like it's about $9 US. Goulet Pens in Vermont, USA sells little tiny jars of it for $3.00, too (and you can piggyback an order of some of their found-nowhere-else inks). I imagine a little goes a long way?

Scuba gel works pretty well for camera lenses so it should work here as well http://www.amazon.com/Essentials-Gold-Anti-Fog-Dive-Masks/dp/B000GFZZOU

I got a 2 pack of swedes for $23 and one pair took me from beginning of training to finishing a half IM. I really like them. Here they are on amazon. I also use my scuba diving defogger. The defog says not to use it with swim goggles but I put just a tiny drop on each lens and it works great

Thanks for the info! Bought silicone grease off of Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Trident-acc577-Silicone-Grease-2oz/dp/B0000DCVZL/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1540728661&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=silicone+grease&dpPl=1&dpID=51kA-i5npQL&ref=plSrch because I can’t find any in Dubai. Might take a couple of days to get here, is it still alright to ride it even if I haven’t applied any grease yet?

Anti-Fog Spray | Prevents Fogging of Glass or Plastic Windows, Mirrors, Eyewear Lenses, Glasses, Swim Goggles, Ski Masks, Binoculars & Scopes | Streak Free, Long Lasting Solution | 2-fl oz, 30ml https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PBCZ7C6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_qEoDDb1MTRK13


Not as often as single pane

You can buy little sprays of swimming anti-fog off Amazon or probably at a sport store. Usually spray it once at the beginning, but sometimes you don't need to do it every swim. Been using this one and find it works well.

The fogging is basically your original anti-fog coating that may have come with the goggles is already wearing off. There's not much to do besides spraying it with anti-fog and rinsing it. Rinse is thoroughly as you don't want this in your eyes.

I run a pretty light setup. I've never used a milk crate or bucket

In the back I have a dry box that holds a small battery for my fishfinder, I put my keys in there, and I usually throw my sandals back there. Then my stringer and anchor too.

If I'm going to keep a fish I put it on a stringer and keep it in the water while i'm not moving. I keep the stringer on a 4ft piece of line and I wrap it around an anchor cleat so the fish sink a little and stay cold. Then when i go to leave a place I pull it up and put them in back or just over my feet.

In the hole between my legs, I keep my fish gripper, tackle box, and a pair of forceps and boomerang clippers on a nite ize key chain with retracable clips. This usually stays just clipped my life vest / neck lanyard so it's all easily accessible all the time.


Then my net, and fishing poles. My kayak has built in rod holders

Fish Stringer


Boomerang Clippers


Fish Gripper

Dry Box


nite ize locking clip for clippers, grippers and pliers


Gear teather for my fish grippers

I use this stuff. It's what my LDS sells and it's always worked perfectly for me.

I would reiterate what /u/kushnsammy said though, make sure you've really prepped the mask in the first place. I found that 10-20 minutes of scrubbing really hard with a whitening (i.e. abrasive) toothpaste does the trick.

I use this stuff for my oculus rift

https://www.amazon.com/Just-Add-Water-JAW1795-Antifog/dp/B000GGCLIC/ref=sr_1_2?crid=31B9WSQEYAKC1&keywords=spit+antifog+gel&qid=1566237511&s=gateway&sprefix=spit+anti%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-2

Works like a charm

Probably an easy fix. Drain it, get the new gasket in there, and use a silicone grease like this:


http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000DCVZL?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

I use a GoScope. It's waterproof, 1000 lumens, lasts for 2 hours, and mounts to a GoPro clip!

Can't say enough about how great this light is: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01G7QFS84/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They make sprays that work really well. Like this one,

http://www.amazon.com/Jaws-Quick-Antifog-Spray-1-Ounce/dp/B0012Q2S4W

You can get a bottle at a local scuba gear shop. As you can imagine divers also have this problem.

I used Quick Spit for a long time and it worked great for me. https://www.amazon.com/Jaws-Quick-Antifog-Spray-1-Ounce/dp/B0012Q2S4W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484692874&sr=8-1&keywords=spit+anti+fog

I have heard people using anti-fog treatment that is made for SCUBA diving masks on their airsoft masks with good results. here is a link to one of these, it may be worth trying before you spend the money on another pair of goggles

This stuff is great for a visor: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BMSGU9Y/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I just picked up a bunch of gear. Was told to go with Neosport for anything Neoprene as they're an offshoot of Henderson and make decent stuff. Everything fits fine and seem to be a decent quality.

Mares Avanti Quattro Plus Fins. Bungee strap will be useful if you're going to be diving from a beach.

Cressi Mask/Snorkel

I have the Sofirn SD05. I haven't tested it at depth, but it's a good dive light in terms of how it operates. I've also contacted Sofirn about the possibility of a 4000K 80+ CRI emitter, and they said they'll look into it.

I'd also suggest taking a look at some of the dive lights made by XTAR.

You could try a defogger solution like this.

[Quick spit anti fog] (https://www.amazon.com/Jaws-Quick-Antifog-Spray-1-Ounce/dp/B00BMSGU9Y/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=anti+goggle+fog&qid=1568988647&s=gateway&sr=8-4)

This works pretty well, but not 100% if it is really humid. When it's my turn to shoot I sometimes turn my hat backwards to allow more air flow and this seems to help quite a bit.

Whenever I wear a long wetsuit I wear a scuba skin under it and it makes all the difference. The suit is still tight, but it slides over the spandex much easier than it does over skin.

Thanks, para! ti tool

Your breathing too much. Jk. Just get that spit stuff from amazon that is used for divers masks. I use that every once in a while and totally prevents any fogging.

Jaws Quick Spit Antifog Spray, 1-Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012Q2S4W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_iXTzDbVD2S677

So, something like this for the air seal parts?

I attached an incredibly bright diving light to my helmet with a go pro attachment.

The tail light I used is only for being seen. Shredlights weren't cutting it on my board, but I did have to jerryrig it to the trucks with some t clamps from Ace Hardware.

"The women, who didn’t have a phone on them..."

They sounded REAL prepared.

"maybe they didn't want to get thier phone wet" someone would say. Well, my response to that is, git prepared

https://www.amazon.com/IST-Rubber-Rocket-Military-Special/dp/B0035LGTGK/ref=sr_1_4?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1519859688&sr=1-4&keywords=jet+fins

These are a bit less expensive and probably comparable. At least I hope they are because it's what I've been using.

Used this https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PBCZ7C6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Not sure if anything else would be better. I think Ring uses Glass for the lens not plastic.

Scuba divers have similar issues, we use our spit, or various products to coat the plastic to prevent fogging. You need to see, and to protect your eyes.

Yeah, it was just an attempt at some humor. I was thinking that if oxidation is a problem for you since you're out at sea a lot then titanium might be a good option. I know you can "Google" titanium "x,y,z" and you'll be able to find some things. I don't go to sea a lot but I personally carry TPT and Knox keyring. I've been eyeing Maratac's or Lumitop's lights.

Not a problem! Here’s what I got. Jaws Quick Spit Antifog Spray,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012Q2S4W?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share


Multiple sources - both websites and forums - have recommended this solution dating back to the CV1. Since it only fogs up in the beginning, I’ve held off on using it. I’ll probably use it only if/when long sessions start resulting in fog.

seems like this would work http://www.amazon.com/Jaws-Quick-Antifog-Spray-1-Ounce/dp/B0012Q2S4W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407557505&sr=8-1&keywords=anti+fog+for+glasses

Yupe! I've seen a lot of tourists wearig a full face mask like this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GEW5X5Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_FRC7xb9DKJSKA
However, i would recommend going for a cressi mask, worst case if you dont use them you can return them on amazon.

Edit: i have this mask Cressi Scuba Diving Snorkeling Freediving Mask Snorkel Set, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0067BGZBE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_zTC7xbD7T0VQ5

Ive been getting into archery via my friends bow, annnnd now i want this :\

I use quick spit spray and it’s worked well for me.

Jaws Quick Spit Antifog Spray, 1-Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012Q2S4W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9AsWCbYXBSNHM

I believe people have been using a tub of silicone grease and not a tube for reasons I am not qualified to explain. I have been meaning to buy this one since it works well with O-rings I hear.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0000DCVZL/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1483991397&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=silicone+grease

I used to put a tiny bit of dishwasher soap on my motorcycle helmet visor for the fog and later heard/noticed this damages the visor a little bit. I switched to this product and been using it on both the visor and my DK2 lenses as well: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012Q2S4W/

I got mine from here: http://www.orangemodworks.com/category_s/1837.htm

but amazon seems to have a selection:
http://www.amazon.com/Silicone-Grease-2-0-oz-Jar/dp/B0000DCVZL/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1368454416&sr=8-2&keywords=silicone+grease

I think I've seen this one http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000DCVZL recommended around here before

Pelican 1030 Micro Watertight Dry Box, 7.50x3.87x2.43in - Solid Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001TOLRC6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ItGoybNC6ZNPH

Pelican Pick N' Pluck foam set for 1032 Micro-Case https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GGODXI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_iuGoybB00YD6E

Im debating to try one of these.

https://www.amazon.com/Jaws-Quick-Antifog-Spray-1-Ounce/dp/B0012Q2S4W/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=anti+fog+spray&qid=1556122997&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Edit: Just a heads up. I posted a question to make sure it is safe first. Ill probably forget to update this, so here is a link to check the outcome: https://www.reddit.com/r/OculusGo/comments/bgwp2z/is_this_safe_to_use_on_the_go_lenses/

You have two options:

• You could try an Antifog spray
  
• Buy new goggles. I have the Smith I/Os and I've never had a problem. Although, they are a bit pricier than your $20 goggles.

After a year+ of foggy lenses I finally bought this diving mask “Spit” stuff from Amazon, put a BB sized drop on one lens and used a lens cleaning cloth to divide it between both lenses and haven’t had any fog now in two weeks playing 2 hour sessions of Beat Saber.

Just Add Water JAW1795 Jaws Spit Antifog Gel, 1-Ounce

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GGCLIC/

The glasses under the goggles are fogging, probably going to use some anti fog gel like this https://www.amazon.com/Gear-Aid-Anti-fog-Coating-SCUBA/dp/B000GFZZOU

If that doesn’t work then I will rework the whole setup.

Has anyone ever tried experimenting with scuba mask defogging solution? It's a gel you rub onto your lenses inside your mask and cuts down on fogging significantly.

http://www.amazon.com/McNett-Sea-Gold-Anti-Fog-Gel/dp/B000GFZZOU

This stuff is awesome

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Product: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06W9LS8XP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_td1CAb1WXPCXA

Lumintop Tool TI nichia

It depends on your face. Mine sits right above my upper lip. I use a silicone gel to seal leaks.

Anti Fog Spray... I usually spray my glasses before I go to a bar (where it's incredibly humid when u step back inside)

https://www.amazon.com/Jaws-Spit-Antifog-Gel-1-Ounce/dp/B000GGCLIC/ref=pd_sim_468_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000GGCLIC&pd_rd_r=V1QE4FS7CRCD57040N9D&pd_rd_w=X8V8L&pd_rd_wg=CmPCg&psc=1&refRID=V1QE4FS7CRCD57040N9D

Here you are

https://www.amazon.com/Diving-Waterproof-Flashlight-Underwater-Battery/dp/B07PZ5CV9D/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=diving+lights&qid=1574960867&sr=8-9

https://www.amazon.com/Flashlight-XHP50-2-Underwater-Waterproof-Rechargeable/dp/B07SJ5J6YQ/ref=sr_1_13?keywords=diving+lights&qid=1574960867&sr=8-13

That't what I was thinking too, but maybe it will be different with these because the 2 holes on the side of the shoe and the holes in the toebox.

EDIT:
Also, theres this https://www.amazon.com/Jaws-Quick-Antifog-Spray-1-Ounce/dp/B00BMSGU9Y/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1504551502&sr=8-3&keywords=anti+fog

I use an antifog solution on my glasses.

yay for gifts

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I use JAWS Quick Spit Anti-fog! and it works

The one i use https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BMSGU9Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1526841312&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=jaws%2Bquick%2Bspit%2Bantifog%2Bspray&th=1&psc=1

I use this with no issues at all.

Maybe check out
VR cover
https://vrcover.com/product-category/gear-vr-cover/

or VR padding
https://vrpadding.com/

For the fogging you could try anti fog wipes
https://www.amazon.com/Clarity-Defog-Anti-fog-Reusable-Wipes/dp/B002BG588K?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00

or spray https://www.amazon.com/Jaws-Quick-Antifog-Spray-1-Ounce/dp/B0012Q2S4W/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref_=yo_ii_img

or heat up the lenses a bit before using the Gear VR with a hairdryer.

All goggles no matter how good they are lose their anti fog coating sooner or later. I simply started to use this and the problem went away completely: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012Q2S4W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_hj8KDbF7AD5PM

Heeeeeey glasses wearers! Last week I raved about silicone temple grips to help keep spectacles from shimmying down the nose and cutting off air supply. This week I'm going to continue on that theme with a couple of anti-fog reviews.

First I tried two home remedies to keep my lenses from fogging up while I run. The first is good ol' saliva. I horked a glob on my lenses, rubbed it around with my finger, gagged a couple of times, and begrudgingly put my glasses on. As soon as my spit dried, my glasses were left with streaks and splotches that were almost worse than the fog that happened before I reached the end of the block.

The second home remedy I tried was dish detergent. I coated a thin layer of dawn on my glasses and lightly buffed it with my tee shirt before setting off on my run. It must have been a self-fulfilling prophecy situation. I was terrified of my sweaty eyelashes rubbing against my lenses and picking up bits of soap to sting my eyes. And that's exactly what happened. Minimal fog, though!

I ordered a couple of products on Amazon to try as well. The first was a generic cleaning wipe that's apparently so generic and worthless, Amazon doesn't remember me ordering them. I've got the box to my left, and yet searching for it on Amazon and checking my order history yields nothing. As far as anti-fog properties, it yielded nothing, too. It did make my glasses pleasantly clean, though.

Up next we have Cat Crap. I was having flashbacks to the dish detergent day when I tried this stuff and my eyes could not stop watering. Or maybe I was sobbing. I don't really recall. What I DO recall is my entire run that day, on the lense I put the Cat Crap on, was so incredibly clear, I could see the reflection of my tears in my lenses if I angled the daylight just right. I ended up looping back to my car to coat a thin layer of Cat Crap on my other lense and buffed it with my tee shirt.

The last product I tried was Jaws Quick Spit. After cleaning my glasses thoroughly (that Cat Crap worked for a couple of days 'cause I'm gross and don't clean my glasses unless they're visibly soiled), I spritzed a bit of Spit on one lense, buffed it clean with my tee shirt. Are you seeing a pattern here with the buffing? It works considerably better with all products if you use a cotton tee over a dri-fit tech shirt. My lense only fogged up in the tiniest streak where I must have missed a spot. By the end of the day, they were right back to fogging when I opened the dishwasher too soon.

The Cat Crap ended up being my favourite for a couple of reasons.

• You can control exactly how much goes on your glasses, and the tiniest amount is really all you need. While the Spit worked as well as the Cat Crap, you're left to the mercy of the spray pump, and I had a lot of wasted product come off onto my shirt.
  
  
• It's such a small, convenient container. It can fit into the tiny, unused pockets of hydration systems. It can sit unnoticed in a pocket. Hell, you can probably tuck it in your sock, not that you would have much need. As I said, it lasted for a couple of runs.
  
  
• It lasted for multiple runs! Hell, my glasses didn't even fog up in the bathroom for my post-run shower.