how to care for scuba equipment

ALOHA! WELCOME TO A NEW SERIES ON SCUBA EQUIPMENT.

We rent scuba gear in our dive shop on Maui and we often get questions on how to clean and care for gear. Join us as we dive into scuba diving equipment washing, storing, and care for gear such as BCDs, Regulators, Dive Computers, Wetsuits, Fins, Boots, and more!

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    Regulators

    Your regulators are one of your most important (and probably most expensive) pieces of equipment.

    Learn how to clean and store your regulators: First stage, second stages, LPI, & Air Gauge.

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    General Gear Care Tips!

    We go over the basic rules of equipment maintenance that will increase your gear’s lifespan and reliability. Follow these easy tips and dive like a pro!

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  • A diver with arms wide floats under the sunlit surface overhead. Dive aloha! Scuba diving in Maui is fun when you dive with turtles and sharks in Maui! Scuba gear rental and diving for beginners, certified divers, refresher dives, intros, & more!

    BCD: Buoyancy Control Device

    Here’s how you keep your BCD fresh and help it last longer. Check out our tips on how to keep your gear salt free and looking good!

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