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Are you interested in learning to scuba dive but feel that you’re a bit older than the average? If you take a quick look at the marketing literature from some scuba resorts, you might think that the activity is only open to those below 20. So it’s reasonable to ask if there is a maximum …
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Have you ever noticed that a surprising amount of surfers seem to have bald heads? This seems to suggest that there is a link between surfing and baldness, although this is not entirely true. Many surfers do go bald, but surfing does not have a direct impact on our hair growth or loss. Yes, the …
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If you’re heading off for a tropical vacation, some ocean snorkeling is likely to be on your list of things to do. Snorkeling is a beautiful and relaxing activity that lets you experience incredible life underwater without the cost and heavy equipment needed for scuba diving. But if you haven’t done it before, it’s pretty …
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Whether it’s a 5 o’clock shadow, a goatee, or a classic full beard, we can confidently say that facial hair is getting more popular these days amongst all ages. While there have always been beards underwater, they tended to be of the older generation. Now, it’s common for many new scuba divers to have some …
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If you have ever spent time in the ocean surfing then you will be well aware that surfing is an amazing workout. As surfing provides a mixture of aerobic and anaerobic training, it may seem unnecessary to go to the gym. It is common for most professional surfers to maintain a steady workout routine. Whether …
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When you go snorkeling, you’re going to get wet, so surely it doesn’t matter if it’s raining? Ok, so it might be annoying as you’re traveling to and from the site, but when you’ve got your face in the water, isn’t it reasonable to think that you won’t notice a bit of rain? You might …
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When we think of a surfer, the image that pops into our minds is usually long blonde hair and tanned skin. It almost seems as though most surfers have long hair, but why is this? Surfers tend to have long hair, not because of its functionality, but because of historical stereotypes. However, long hair is …
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You’ve been looking forward to a pleasant day of snorkeling, but just as you’re about to head out, you notice that the wind is blowing pretty strongly, and you wonder how this is going to affect the conditions. From generating waves that can make comfortable swimming harder, to reducing visibility in the water, or just …
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You might think that helium is only used for filling party balloons or making your voice go high-pitched. Or possibly, you may have heard that this gas is sometimes breathed by scuba divers but don’t know why. This article will show you that deep technical divers use helium to reduce the dangerous effects of narcosis …
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If you’re eager to get underwater and explore a new coral reef for the first time, how you’re getting off the boat or shore isn’t perhaps the first thing you’re thinking about. If going backwards has been suggested to you, maybe this is something you’ve done many times and are comfortable with, or it might …
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