Should I Try a Rebreather?   The short answer is, of course, yes. A more detailed answer is probably required. Why Use a Rebreather? Quite simply, a rebreather, like any piece of scuba equipment, is a tool designed for a specific job. What a reb.. Read More

Where Are We Diving Next?   School is out, the days are getting longer, and divers are starting to think about their next adventure. There is something about summer that naturally turns our attention toward travel. Maybe it is the warmer weather.. Read More

What a Tom's Dive Team Event Looks Like?   If you want more from diving than simply finding a date on the calendar, this is where that starts. A Tom's Dive Team event is built around something simple but important: diving is better when .. Read More

Diving Kaua'i: A Small Island and a Smaller World   During the writing of this newsletter article, I've been spending time in Kaua'i, Hawaii. Yes, it's a magical place. It's sand and lush green valleys. It's beaches and m.. Read More

New Products in the Shop in May 2026 Dial In Your Setup for the Season Ahead POSTED MAY 2026 As diving season ramps up, this is the moment to take a closer look at how your equipment is working together. The goal isn’t just to have gear—i.. Read More

New Mares Planet 88X Regulator System New Regulator System: Mares Planet 88X POSTED MAY 16, 2026 We’ve added the Mares Planet 88X regulator system to our lineup — featuring Mares’ Airmatic second stage paired with the proven 88X fir.. Read More

Travel — Diving in the Right Places, the Right Way Dive travel has a way of changing how you experience the sport. Warmer water. More time underwater. Multiple dives a day. After a few days, things settle in—your breathing slows, your mov.. Read More

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Club & Community — Why Dive Together   Diving is better when you don’t have to figure it out alone. The Austin Aquanauts are built around a simple idea: dive more, dive with purpose, and enjoy the experience with people who appro.. Read More

XR Training — Refining How You Dive When most divers think about technical diving, they picture additional tanks, complex gear, and advanced environments. It can feel like something distant—interesting to watch, but not necessarily someth.. Read More

Why Participate in Specialty Training? There comes a moment in every diver’s journey when you realize you’re ready for more. For some, it happens after their first few dives. For others, it comes on a trip—standing at the edge of a .. Read More