This is a must watch video for anyone thinking using a DPV, even experienced scooter divers will learn something with this video.

Following on from the previous video.. What Weight Do You Need? Doing the Maths. We expand and go over all the fine details to help you understand better our diver weighting concept.

Vas and Steve discuss what we do to look after our equipment and give useful tips on maintenance and what problems you should be looking out for.

We discuss how frequently you should check your air gauges. Once you turn your dive, do you really need to know the remaining air pressure? Plus understanding how time and gas awareness will help you when dealing with a catastrophic gas failure.

We discuss the difference between LP and HP failures and based on how serious they are whether you should be calling the dive or not. We also cover ways you can avoid these potential failures.

We discuss Vas’ visit to the hyperbaric chamber and dispel some of the myths about hydration levels, repetitive diving and time on surface between dives. As well as what are the best dive practices you can do to limit your chances of experiencing decompression sickness

We discuss the manufacture depth ratings and accuracy of different types of Analog SPGs and which is better plastic v glass faced, plus the potential problems with each. We also cover how electronic depth gauges compare and the issues with those

We discuss compasses and why Vas prefers to use analog over digital. We also cover problems divers have when using the analog compass

In this video lesson we discuss many things that will help a lot of divers. They include compass teaching techniques, why divers kneels down, why do instructors cut corners when teaching, overweighting and underweighting problems, when you should make check dives and why you should never be afraid to make changes to your equipment.

This was another question many of you were asking us about, we explain in detail what pony bottle are and what we think about people using them and the potential problems they create and solve.

We discuss what is actually important to record in your logbooks and why recording certain details will greatly help you when you have a new exposure suit or travel to a new diving destination etc.

We talk about why there is only a part online series for backmounted twinset divers and why Steve no longer teaches divers with a twinset.

Covers setup of spool, guide to correct length to use & different types of surface marker buoys

In-depth guide to which accessories to carry and how to best carry them

Useful and essential must carry items for your diving spares kit

How to make a regulator breakaway boltsnap and why it should be used over a cut-away one

Covers how to make a fixed bungee necklace for your 2nd stage regulator

Covers you replace the o-rings, to fix your leaking SPG & maintenance tips

Discuss custom items; GoPro mounts, camera flotation, special tools & luggage options

A line cutter that everyone should carry, forget those big dive knifes!!

Shows how to fix a broken mask or fin strap, using just cable ties

I review all the Fourth Element equipment, I regularly use and give detailed user feedback

Shows how to handle an unresponsive diver underwater, correct lifting and ascending techniques

Covers rescue diver level skills, mouth to mouth & pocket mask breathing techniques

Covers efficient & effective divers equipment removal for real rescue scenarios

Comprehensive guide to making descents, team communication, positioning and problem solving

Comprehensive guide to making ascents, team communication, positioning and problem solving

Step by step training to making safety drills, includes descent checks and team air sharing

Demonstration of safety drills and problem solving students during training

Demonstration showing safe ascents from 25m with complete BCD failure using both 2 & 3 cylinders

This was another question many of you were asking us about, we explain in detail what pony bottle are and what we think about people using them and the potential problems they create and solve.

This video guides you through how to conduct and position yourself within a dive team for effective communication and execution of any given dive plan

Covers why every diver should carry a long hose & example of cave divers using it in worst case scenario

Step by step from guide covering simple to complex navigation training

A comprehensive guide to dive planning, covers what all types of divers should plan & why

We offer more information and clarification on these important topics based on several students questions and feedback.

We revisit this highly requested topic and explain in more detail how you go about planning for and dealing with current, surge and drift during your scuba dives.

Examples of control lines and why it is important to use them while developing your skills

Guide to getting the best mask fit and techniques on how to effectively clear your mask

Guide to measuring & calculating your SAC rates with fast, normal and stationary tests

We discuss how important your BCD / Wing really is as well as the pros and cons of what to look for in choosing your buoyancy compensator for both wetsuit and drysuit divers.

We revisit and go into even further detail to expand upon, why the end of dive weight check is one of the most crucial exercises all divers need to make.

We guide you through what a divers breathing cycle should look like and how by understanding it, you can master advanced buoyancy control skills

Demonstration on how to efficiently use just your lung volume to move up or down 5 meters

Comprehensive step by step procedure for working out exactly what lead weight you need for diving

We discuss in detail what key features to look for when choosing a drysuit and how each can effect your buoyancy, trim and finning techniques

This video covers in-depth ways about how you can optimise your drysuit and accessories to maximise balance and efficiency while moving underwater

As you requested, we cover drysuit gloves and seal options. This is a must watch video and could save you lots of time and money by stopping you making the wrong choices.

As you requested, we cover drysuit heating systems. Vas and Audrey discuss their setup configuration which can be used for extremely cold-water dives.

Land workshop covering how to hold & position your body to enable effective finning underwater

This kick should replace the standard scuba kick you’re shown in your open water course

Every diver must master this kick, most experienced divers use it approx 80% of the time

Different environments will require you to modify your kick, this video covers how to do it

Different environments will require you to modify your kick, this video covers when to use the shuffle

The only way you should be turning around underwater

Comprehensive step by step guide to mastering the infamous back kick

I review all the common challenges, and how to fix them with real students in training examples

This video will help you develop & master the “cave diver standard” of back kicking

Tips on mastering your back kick. Every scuba diver should learn this finning technique

No fins training is very effective for improving all round body control

Only divers with special overhead training learn this, but important for all to know about it

We review several types of fins, how effective they are and what styles of fins different divers need

Buoyancy testing of fins, find out if positive, neutral or negative while on/off your feet

Efficient finning does not start in the water, our guide for what you should do when you’re on land

Comprehensive guide to hand signals for general underwater communication

Guide to one handed number counting, every diver should learn

Special hand signals for signaling different finning techniques between divers

Comprehensive guide to hand signals for divers in training, and understanding your instructors signals

Additional hand signals required for technical divers

Hand signals and light communication for Cave and Wreck divers