• Lake Pleasant diving
• scuba diving Lake Pleasant
• Lake Pleasant scuba

Lake Pleasant is the closest open water dive site to Phoenix, about an hour from Queen Creek. New divers should plan for cold water below the thermocline, visibility that swings from 40-plus feet in winter to under 10 in summer, and altitude adjustme.. Read More

• what to do after scuba certification
• scuba diving Queen Creek
• keep diving after open water

Open Water Certified, Now What? The Dive Arizona Roadmap for New Divers You did it. You finished your class, passed your checkout dives, and now you're holding an Open Water card that says you're a certified scuba diver. The most useful thing.. Read More

• how to choose a BCD
• best BCD for beginners
• jacket vs backplate and wing
• first BCD for new divers

How to Choose Your First BCD Written by Amanda Krugen Your first BCD is a bigger decision than most new divers expect, because it is the one piece of gear you wear on every dive. It holds your tank, controls your buoyancy, and keeps you balanced and .. Read More

• is nitrox worth it
• what is nitrox diving
• nitrox vs regular air
• enriched air nitrox certification
• computer nitrox course
• nitrox for new divers
• benefits of diving nitrox
• nitrox certification cost

<h1>Nitrox 101: Is It Worth It?</h1> <p>Written by <a href="https://divearizona.com/staff/amanda-krugen">Amanda Krugen</a></p> <p><strong>For most divers, yes, and it&#39;s about the cheap.. Read More

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• new divers
• Arizona scuba

What It Actually Costs to Get Scuba Certified in Arizona, No Surprises Written by Amanda Krugen If you have started pricing out scuba certification around Phoenix, you have probably run into the same frustration. Half the shops give you a number, the.. Read More

• how often should you dive after getting certified
• how often to scuba dive to stay current
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• diving after certification

How Often Should You Dive After Getting Certified? Written by Liz Robinson Most new divers should aim to dive every 4 to 6 weeks during their first year, then settle into a dive every couple of months after that. The exact number matters less than th.. Read More

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How Arizona Veterans Use the GI Bill to Get Scuba Certified (And What to Know Before You Enroll) Written by Liz Robinson If you've got unused GI Bill entitlement, you can put it toward scuba certification, from your first Open Water dive to a pro.. Read More

• San Carlos Mexico diving
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• Isla San Pedro Nolasco diving
• Dive Arizona San Carlos

What It's Like to Dive San Carlos, Mexico (A Weekend Trip from Queen Creek That's Worth Every Mile) Written by Amanda Krugen I've been on a lot of dive trips. Long-haul flights, layovers, sleepless nights, the whole production. And I love.. Read More

Why Buoyancy Control Is the Most Important Skill in Scuba Diving (And How to Actually Master It) Written by Amanda Krugen You can spot a diver with good buoyancy the second they hit the water. They move like they belong there, slow, deliberate, effor.. Read More

• Open Water Certification
• Beginner Divers
• Checkout Dives
• Learn to Dive
• Scuba Certification
• Queen Creek

Your First Open Water Dive: What to Expect, How to Prepare, and Why You'll Love It Written by Liz Robinson Nervous about your first open water dive? Here's exactly what to expect, from gearing up on the surface to that first breath under.. Read More