Always Cold Underwater? Why a Quality Scuba Hood is Your Missing Piece

By Ben Lair
Equipment

If you are the diver who is shivering at the safety stop while everyone else seems perfectly fine, you probably think you just “run cold.” You might even be considering buying a massive, bulky 7mm wetsuit for a tropical trip just to stay comfortable. Before you drop hundreds of dollars on thicker neoprene, there is a much cheaper, highly effective secret weapon you are probably ignoring: a high-quality scuba hood. Here is why covering your head is the absolute game-changer for cold divers.

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The Science of Thermoclines: Diving Arizona Lakes

By Ben Lair
Blog

If you’ve ever dived in Lake Pleasant during the summer, you’ve probably experienced it: one minute you’re perfectly warm in your 3mm wetsuit, and the next, you drop just a few feet and hit a wall of icy water that practically takes your breath away. This invisible, freezing barrier is called a thermocline. Here is the science behind why our desert lakes form these dramatic temperature layers and how you can prepare your gear (and your mind) for them on your next local dive.

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The Science of Staying Dry: Is the SSI Dry Suit Specialty Right for Diving in Arizona Lakes?

By JonRowe
Blog Training

In Arizona, we’re used to the heat, but our local lakes tell a different story in the winter. As the temperatures at Lake Pleasant drop into the 50s, the crowds disappear and the visibility often improves—but only for those who can stay warm. The SSI Dry Suit specialty is your ticket to year-round diving, turning “too cold” into “just right.” If you’re ready to ditch the shivers, our next course is just around the corner.

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