Episode 5 of The Honest Diver Podcast was recorded 4.. yup! FOUR TIMES. With all that practice, you just know its going to be a good one! 😉

In this episode, we dive into sustainable products, the problems we've come up against when we've dived recently and of course, respond to all your questions with an Honest answer.

We share our bubble troubles for the week. Jim's dilemma revolves around whether to bring his bulky camera on dives, which often distracts from the diving experience. Nic talks about the importance of having shore cover during dives and the potential risks of diving without it.

We answer questions from our listeners.
• Jess asks about the right time to start buying personal dive gear
• Ollie inquires about how to keep dive gear from smelling like p*ss

Our product of the week is the Apeks Ocea Regulator, the most environmentally friendly regulator on the market. We discuss its sustainable manufacturing process, including the use of bioplastics and recycled materials, as well as its suitability for cold water diving.

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Apeks Ocea Regulator
The Reg Doctor scuba equipment servicing

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In this episode of The Honest Diver Podcast, Nic and Jim both have environmental issues on their minds with coral bleaching and sewage discharge troubling their bubbles.

We dive deep into the essentials of dSMB (Delayed Surface Marker Buoy) deployment and explore which methods are the best. We also give some honest advice on whether second-hand drysuits are worth the money, or if you should invest in an off-the-peg or custom suit.

This episode's Product of the Week is the XDEEP cargo pouch - add some extra pocket space to your wing and backplate with this little gadget!

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Our range of (not second hand) Drysuits
Halcyon SMB
XDEEP SMB
Apeks SMB
XDEEP Spare Mask Pouch

RESOURCE LINKS:
Northumberland Water's storm overflow map
Marla viz forecasts
Reef World Foundation

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We'll give a prize to anyone who correctly counts the number of times we say "brain" in this episode of The Honest Diver Podcast.

Nic shares a vivid dream that morphs into a lesson on human factors in diving, while Jim recounts a mouthpiece mishap that highlights common gear issues.

We answer divers' burning questions about Enluva gloves' tendency to shrink and debate the merits of weight belts versus integrated weights for optimal underwater trim.

Our product spotlight shines on Stream2Sea, a pioneering brand in eco-friendly diving essentials. We discuss their range of reef-safe products, from shampoos to the must-have Sea Clearly Mask Prep Kit, emphasising the importance of protecting our oceans while having products that actually work!

LEARN MORE ABOUT HUMAN FACTORS IN DIVING

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• Enluva Wool Inner Glove
• Enluva Wool Drysuit Socks
• Stream2Sea Full Range
• Stream2Sea Reef-Safe Mask Defog
• Stream2Sea Sea Clearly Mask Prep Kit

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In Episode 2 of The Honest Diver Podcast, Nic and Jim discuss the topic of greenwashing in the diving industry, saving the Oban chamber and that one time at dive camp where Nic got bent.

We also explore insights from Dr. Laura Walton's book "ScubaPsyche" about the psychological aspects of diving and decompression sickness.

Additionally, we answer questions from the diving community about the necessity of hose protectors and recommend dive computers for new divers. Our Product of the Week segment features Fourth Element's fins, designed with functionality and environmental sustainability in mind.

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• Fourth Element Tech Fin
• Fourth Element Rec Fin
• Aqualung i200C
• Shearwater Peregrine
• Garmin Descent G1

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In this episode of The Honest Diver, we dive into the details that matter to divers. Jim and Nic discuss the nuances of diving gear, from the importance of lumens in torches to the debate over wings vs. traditional BCDs. We also put the spotlight on the Fourth Element Xcore Vest and XDeep Clips, sharing insights on why these products stand out.

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• Fourth Element Men's Xcore Vest: https://thehonestdiver.com/product/fourth-element-x-core-vest/
• Fourth Element Women's Xcore Vest: https://thehonestdiver.com/product/fourth-element-ladies-x-core-vest/
• XDeep Bolt Snap: https://thehonestdiver.com/product/xdeep-bolt-snap/

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