lessphp fatal error: load error: failed to find /home4/undersea/public_html/blog/wp-content/themes/Underseas/style.less{"id":1001,"date":"2017-06-09T09:00:41","date_gmt":"2017-06-09T14:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/?p=1001"},"modified":"2017-06-08T14:45:14","modified_gmt":"2017-06-08T19:45:14","slug":"summer-safety-101-tune-gear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/summer-safety-101-tune-gear\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Safety 101: Tune-Up Your Gear"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/10402807_804544889593029_2765557837921726467_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-54 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/10402807_804544889593029_2765557837921726467_n-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>Yes, summer is FINALLY here, and even though the sun is shining and the water is calling your name, there are a few things to get into order after you dig out that dive gear. \u00a0Before you dust it off and just giant stride your way back into the water, you're going to need to go through your gear carefully to make sure it is all in good working order, and send anything in that needs to be \"tuned-up\" first. \u00a0Follow our summer safety gear guide here to get started.<\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div><!-- .clear (end) -->\n<h2>Follow these steps to get your gear ready for the summer:<\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/legend_lx_twilight_yoke.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-965\" src=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/legend_lx_twilight_yoke-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/legend_lx_twilight_yoke-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/legend_lx_twilight_yoke-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/legend_lx_twilight_yoke-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/legend_lx_twilight_yoke.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>#1: Schedule a Regulator Servicing<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Your regulator is one of the most important pieces of equipment with which you dive. If your regulator fails, well then, things don't go so well. \u00a0Your first and second stage of your primary regulator and your octopus, or secondary air source, should be serviced annually. Many manufacturers only require a total overhaul of the regulator every other year, however, to keep it in tip-top shape, you should be getting it tuned up annually.<\/p>\n<h3><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><!-- .clear (end) --><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">#2: Thoroughly Check Your Buoyancy Compensator<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/AquaLung-BC.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-111\" src=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/AquaLung-BC-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"AquaLung BCD\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>You do not necessarily need to send your BC in for servicing unless there is an obvious problem with it. \u00a0You can, however, run it through a few checks by yourself at home to make sure it's it tip-top condition. \u00a0Here's our recommendation:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Make sure your BC holds air. \u00a0Orally inflate your BC and check it for any leaks by holding it under water in your bathtub.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure all of your dump valves are working properly by deflating your BC through the use of each valve individually.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">#3: Check Your Dive Computer<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/aqualung-computer.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-517\" src=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/aqualung-computer-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>Turn on all of your dive computers, yes we said dive computers (plural), as in more than one. \u00a0You should always be diving with a backup computer, usually a wrist model, in case your primary computer malfunctions during a dive. Make sure each of your dive computers is functioning with a full battery. If you get any low battery indicators, make sure you either change the battery yourself, as some computers allow you to do, or send them to your nearest service center to get a battery change. Do this before you go on any dives!<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">#4: Check Your Wetsuit<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/evoke.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-969\" src=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/evoke-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>There may not be much to check on your wetsuit, but you may want to make sure it still fits properly. \u00a0That winter weight can sure creep up on you, and there's nothing more embarrassing than getting on a dive boat and trying to squeeze into a wetsuit that is one or two sizes too small! \u00a0Also, if you've had your wetsuit for a couple of seasons and it's starting to get a little bit crunchy, it may be time to invest in a new one. Remember, most wetsuits (especially the hyper flex ones) only last around 100 dives or so as the neoprene permanently compresses a little bit each time you dive. An older wetsuit will not keep you nearly as warm as it should.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"># 5: Check Your Scuba Cylinder<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Tanks.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-1003\" src=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Tanks-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>Every scuba cylinder requires an annual visual inspection. You should have a sticker on your cylinder marking the month and year of the last visual inspection. If you are coming upon that month, then make sure you take it into your local dive store to get it visually inspected. This doesn't take that long but is essential to your safety, and the safety of those filling your cylinder.<\/p>\n<p>By following these five easy steps, your dive gear will be in prime condition for this coming dive season. If you have any questions about the condition of your dive gear, bring it on into us here at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Underseas Scuba Center<\/a> and our experts will be happy to go over your gear with you to make this another safe summer of diving.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yes, summer is FINALLY here, and even though the sun is shining and the water is calling your name, there are a few things to get into order after you dig out that dive gear. \u00a0Before you dust it off and just giant stride your way back into the water, you're going to need to go through your gear carefully&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/summer-safety-101-tune-gear\/\" class=\"read-more\">Continue Reading<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[32,3],"tags":[13,14,12,11,146,4,103,315,33,5,105,104,18,314,54,138,6,120,140,313,312,102],"class_list":["post-1001","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-diving-knowledge","category-equipment","tag-bc","tag-bcd","tag-buoyancy-compensator-device","tag-buoyancy-compensators","tag-dive","tag-dive-computers","tag-dive-equipment","tag-dive-safety","tag-diving","tag-diving-equipment","tag-diving-safety","tag-gear","tag-regulators","tag-safety","tag-scuba","tag-scuba-cylinders","tag-scuba-diving","tag-scuba-gear","tag-scuba-tank","tag-summer","tag-tune-up","tag-wetsuits","cat-32-id","cat-3-id"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1001","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1001"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1001\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1007,"href":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1001\/revisions\/1007"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1001"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1001"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1001"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}