We’re pleased to introduce a new way to make Scuba Gear Service easier to access: SGS “Drop & Go” at Blue Lagoon. This offering is about convenience. Divers already bring their gear to Blue Lagoon, so now eligible equipment can be left there for SGS pickup, making it easier to get gear into the service…
As spring arrives and Easter approaches, V and I wanted to send a quick note from the workbench. There may not be any chocolate eggs hidden in our regulators, but it is always satisfying to see the dive community getting back into a more active rhythm as the waters begin to warm. This time of…
Most dive gear does not fail all at once with an obvious warning. It usually gives smaller signs first. A slightly sticky inflator. A regulator that feels just a bit different than it used to. A hose that looks a little tired. A computer battery that is “probably fine for one more weekend.” Divers get…
For years, my A.I.R. Flow Test Stand did exactly what I needed it to do. It gave me a way to measure regulator performance with more than isolated gauge readings. It let me capture flow, vacuum, intermediate pressure, and tank pressure together, as a test event, and preserve that record for later review. That mattered…
“It breathes fine on the surface.” As a technician, that is the most dangerous sentence I hear. Every regulator, even a rental, can deliver air at sea level. But you don’t dive on the surface. You dive at depth, where gas becomes dense and mechanical resistance begins to levy a “tax” on your body. That…
If you manage a fleet of 20, 50, or 100 regulator sets, you know the “Maintenance Nightmare.” Usually, it looks like this: You realize your service records are expiring across the board. You box up every piece of life-support equipment you own and ship it off to a shop. For the next three weeks, your…
We’ve all been told since Open Water Day One: “Rinse your gear in fresh water after every dive.” It’s the golden rule of scuba. But as a technician who spends my days looking at the “guts” of regulators, I have a confession to make: Your post-dive rinse isn’t doing as much as you think it…
Today seemed like a good time to upgrade Mount Rushmore with proper life support. One of the things I’ve always enjoyed about diving is who shows up. Attorneys and construction workers. CEOs and deckhands. People who fly private and people who pack light and chase the next horizon. Once you’re underwater, none of that carries…
Public Safety Divers face many risks every time they enter the water. These threats range from zero-visibility entanglements to extreme physiological stress. Usually, teams manage these immediate dangers through rigorous training and high-end equipment. However, departments often overlook a secondary risk: Institutional Liability. This risk is not an immediate threat in the water. Nevertheless, the…
We’ve all seen it on the dive boat: a diver pulling a regulator out of a mesh bag that looks like it was recovered from a 17th-century shipwreck. They shrug, mutter, “It breathed fine last lobster season,” and jump in. At Scuba Gear Service, we believe your pre-dive check should start long before you’re standing…
As we watch the sun rise on 2026, V and I have been talking about all the incredible places our community will explore this year. From the local quarries to the furthest reefs, the draw of the water never fades. At Scuba Gear Service, our resolution is simple: to ensure that when you’re 60 feet…
As the year winds down and the workshop quietens just a little, I’ve been taking some time to reflect on the dives, the gear, and the community that makes Scuba Gear Service what it is. For many of us, this time of year isn’t about stopping; it’s about preparation. It’s the season for pulling regulators…
