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  • Avoiding entanglement
    20.08.10 Avoiding entanglement

    It's a diver's worst nightmare, but as Martin Sampson explains, an entanglement can be dealt with if you follow this advice. Photographs by Peter Edwards

  • How using helium can reduce narcosis
    20.08.10 How using helium can reduce narcosis

    Technical diving instructor Mark Powell looks at the use of helium to reduce narcosis

  • Tides
    11.08.10 Tides

    Martin Sampson explains the importance of understanding tides

  • Malta's tech wrecks - part two
    30.06.10 Malta's tech wrecks - part two

    Footage of HMS Southwold resting in 68m off the coast of Malta had Gareth Lock hooked from the word go, and he set himself the target of diving this iconic wreck

  • Malta's tech wrecks - part one
    30.06.10 Malta's tech wrecks - part one

    Footage of HMS Southwold resting in 68m off the coast of Malta had Gareth Lock hooked from the word go, and he set himself the target of diving this iconic wreck

  • Side-mount diving
    29.06.10 Side-mount diving

    The latest hot development in recreational and technical diving is the side-mount system. David Jones tried it out - and he's become a true believer. Photographs by David Jones

  • Half-and-halfs
    16.06.10 Half-and-halfs

    Martin discusses the use of the ever-popular technique of 'half-and-halfs'

  • Underwater rescue skills
    16.06.10 Underwater rescue skills

    Martin Sampson describes two essential rescue skills: alternate air source ascents and controlled buoyant lift

  • Cathedral light
    21.05.10 Cathedral light

    Martin Edge shows you how to capture strong beams of light to dramatic effect

  • Refresh your rescue skills
    21.05.10 Refresh your rescue skills

    Martin Sampson extols the virtues of praticing your surface rescue techniques

  • Extend your diving
    21.05.10 Extend your diving

    Technical Diving Instructor Mark Powell looks at how technical diving can extend your diving experience

  • How to use curves to good effect
    13.04.10 How to use curves to good effect

    Martin Edge explains how curves, circles and Snell's window can create an interesting composition

  • How to navigate with a compass
    13.04.10 How to navigate with a compass

    Martin Sampson explains how knowing how to use your compass properly is the key to finding your way

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