Non-Silting Propulsion: Moving Without Disturbing the Silt

You finish your entry, descend perfectly to the line, and take your first kick. Instant whiteout. If you are using the traditional flutter kick in a silty or enclosed environment, you aren’t just wasting energy; you are actively destroying the visibility for your entire team. The standard kick is a tool, but it is not the right tool for precise maneuvering. Mastering non-silting propulsion techniques—starting with the frog kick—is the art of moving powerfully while leaving the environment undisturbed. Here is how you progress beyond the flutter.

Diving After the Monsoon: How Arizona’s Summer Rains Affect Lake Pleasant’s Visibility

Every July and August, the Arizona skies darken, the thunder rolls, and the monsoon rains pour down. While the rain is a welcome relief from the scorching desert heat, it completely changes the game for local divers heading to Lake Pleasant. Wondering why your favorite dive site suddenly looks like chocolate milk, or where the clear water is hiding? Here is your hyper-local guide to understanding monsoon runoff, shifting visibility, and how to plan your late-summer dives.