(Part 2) Best products from r/diving

Been pretty happy with my Underwater Kinetics UV light.
Here is it in action a bit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6mPlFoByf8

https://www.amazon.com/Underwater-Kinetics-Aqualite-Video-Light/dp/B00RM3D5QY?ref_=bl_dp_s_web_3049301011

https://www.amazon.com/Underwater-Kinetics-Aqualite-UV-395-Silver/dp/B00VKPRMD2?ref_=bl_dp_s_web_3049301011

https://www.leisurepro.com/p-uktavlhu395/underwater-kinetics-aqualite-uv-395-video-led-light-head?origterm=underwater+kinetics+aqualite+uv-395+video+led+light+head&searchredirect=true

I use this kit: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DLHX0O6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_2Y9RBb49S222C

I don't edit footage shot with those at all unless it's right under the surface or I'm going deeper than the lens I'm using is ideal for, but even then it's a slight tint correction rather than needing a total re-grade. I dive Monterey and the magenta (anti-green) never leaves my camera.

It's simple and cheap but gets the job done. Protips: put the lense lanyard in between the hinges of your mount so it can't run away and make sure you put the lens on underwater so you don't trap bubbles between the lens and housing.

I just came home from holiday in Mauritius where I did 7 dives. I am an OWD (did 6 dives before) and have had ear problems since day 1.

My tips:

• as soon as your head goes down, equalise
  
• equalise all the was through, every few seconds
  
• tilt your head to the side (what ear you want to equalise > my bad ear is the left one so I‘m always tilted to the left side with my head)
  
• don‘t go down while being vertical, go horizontal as soon as possible (you‘re going down much slower > more time to equalise)
  
• I usually try to swallow and blow together (rarely works but sometimes works for me)
  
• a DM recommended oily eardrops (they contain tea tree oil and help prevent the water going into the ear)
  
• obviously but still: if you can’t equalise, go up a bit
  
• try to equalise your ears while still on land/boat one time, especially if you‘re on your second dive of the day (we usually did a ~45min dive, went back to land, waited 30-45min and went for another ~45min)
  
• massage from right behind the ear downwards to the jaw, help opening up the canals (bit of constant pressure, don‘t go towards your artery but more straight down to the collar bone)
  
• I always move my ears around, massage them, pull at them in every direction right before a dive (looks ridiculous, helps alot)
  
• IDK if you know that but: when you go up, obviously go slowly and DO NOT!!! equalise. Your ears can do it themselves then and you will hear it and for me it hurts alot but when I go up, it‘s much better
  
• say that you have problems with your ears and they should and normally do help you through it. We were in big groups (10people) and so obviously not everybody can buddy up with a DM but I always did. The groups started diving when we were still going down so I didn’t feel stressed and pressured to be quick
  
  Sorry for the long post and you probably know alot but I just saw your post and experience the same problem and just got a few more tips so I thought I‘d share it. :)
  
  [swim seal drops] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/SwimSeal-protection-against-replaces-earplugs/dp/B009P2155I)

I always use these now since I suffered with ear infections after swimming in Egypt. They are great, just need to make sure you buy the right size. My local dive shop has The measuring guides, but sure you could look online.

Docs Pro earplugs

do you mean something like this? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003554ETA/ref=s9_acsd_top_hd_bw_b2SsoWh_c_x_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-3&pf_rd_r=VVNT3K8PJS9TDDY62E0E&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=81891df0-d02c-5be3-9f5b-9783532bd209&pf_rd_i=2259067011&th=1&psc=1

There are special earplugs for divers which have tiny holes in them to make sure you can handle the pressure. Here’s a Link

You do know they make a product that allows you to attach it without ruining things right?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AHHRFV2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_lAsXAbKW1TRDS

http://apps.padi.com/scuba-diving/eMaterialsv3/Uniflips/Web-Portal/79180_1_OWD_Manual_Web.html


Paper copy of manual


Book that will teach you a lot more about diving theory

I do not. I just looked at my last purchases.

Edit: the light is sold by Mcoplus Digital

Venidice 40m/130ft Rechargeable... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071H62LQ4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

and the tray is listed as currently unavailable.

You can try this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JWJJ2GF?ref_=ag_dp_usw2_LRest&th=1

This video kind of sums up the pros and cons of trying to use an iPhone as an underwater camera.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoY4R29TLAw

The one they use in the video I can't find anymore, but here's another. https://www.amazon.com/Watershot-Line-Underwater-Housing-iPhone/dp/B00SGGOD6W

Keep in mind, the biggest problem is going to be touch screen control and lighting.

Do you mean this type of stick? Is the fact that it floats a bad thing for diving?

https://www.amazon.com/ProFloat-Waterproof-Floating-compatible-Accessories/dp/B01DKOFZVQ/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1480474783&sr=8-7&keywords=GoPro+diving+stick