Choosing your gradient factors (GFs) is a contentious subject for new and experienced technical divers. . If you do, and you’re not confident in the numbers on the computer, then, welcome to the club! I want to break down some common misconceptions about what constitutes a good idea when choosing gr...

Back plate and wing (BPW) setups aren’t just for technical diving, and haven’t been for a long time. Divers and dive centers have been selling these setups to novice divers for years and many rental fleets are now solely populated with BPWs - but why? Let’s take a look at some of the benefits to div...