Proper Diving

We are scheduling Scuba Force SF2 CCR Demo Dives for mid-September and throughout October!

Whether you’re interested in the SF2 Backmount or the SF2 Sidemount, this is your opportunity to get in the water, experience the system firsthand, and see why the SF2 has earned a reputation for exceptional build quality, reliability, and streamlined performance.

Whether you’re considering making the switch to CCR or looking for your next rebreather, we’d be happy to answer your questions and get you underwater with the SF2.

📅 Demo dates are limited and available by appointment.
📩 Send us a message to reserve your spot before the schedule fills up!

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Another weekend has arrived!

Where will your weekend adventures take you? Whether you’re exploring a local quarry, drifting over a reef, venturing into a cave, descending on a wreck, or simply getting out for a fun dive with friends, make every dive count.

Plan your dive, dive your plan, and most importantly—stay safe and have an amazing weekend.

Tell us in the comments: Where are you diving this weekend?



Photo by Matt Charlesworth

Interested in experiencing the Dive Rite O2ptima CM for yourself?

If you’ve been thinking about making the move to a chest-mounted rebreather, there’s no better way to see what it’s has to offer than with a hands-on demo.

Reach out to Proper Diving to schedule your Dive Rite O2ptima CM demo. We’ll answer your questions, walk you through the system, and help you determine if it’s the right CCR for your diving.

📩 Contact us today to book your demo and discover why more divers are choosing the O2ptima CM.

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A huge thank you to 613 Dive and Dave for the shout-out in your latest YouTube video! We really appreciate the support and the opportunity to be part of such a great local diving community. Be sure to check out their latest video, and thanks again for the mention—we’re looking forward to seeing everyone underwater soon!

https://youtu.be/d869wuW4IP8

An enjoyable dive out on the Gaskin.



Photos taken by Matt Charlesworth

Tuesday Tech Tip: If You Don’t Need It, Leave It at Home

Far too often, we see divers entering the water with every piece of dive gear they own clipped on and hanging from their equipment. While some items may be essential on certain dives, they are not required for every dive you do.

Every dive should begin with a plan, and part of that planning process is determining exactly what equipment is needed to safely and efficiently complete the dive. This includes considering environmental conditions, depth, overhead environments, team requirements, and the need for redundant equipment such as backup lights, spare masks, cutting devices, or additional safety gear.

Carrying unnecessary equipment can increase task loading, create entanglement hazards, affect streamlining, and make diving less efficient. The goal is not to carry the most equipment—it is to carry the right equipment for the dive you are conducting.

Plan the dive. Evaluate the risks. Bring what you need, and leave the rest at home.

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Another weekend is here!

Where are you diving this weekend?

Whether you’re exploring a local quarry, visiting your favourite wreck, venturing into a cave, or heading out on the open water, we’d love to hear about your plans.

Tell us where you’re diving in the comments, and don’t forget to share your favourite photos from the weekend!

Dive safe, dive smart, and enjoy every minute underwater. 👊

Why is it important to log your dives? 

Every Dive we do gives us an opportunity to learn, but the key is we need to remember.

Keeping a detailed dive log helps you:

✅ Track your experience and progression.

✅ Record weighting, exposure protection, and equipment configurations that worked.

✅ Monitor gas consumption
and dive times to improve efficiency.

✅ Document site conditions for future dives.

✅ Identify trends and areas to improve your skills.

✅ Maintain an accurate record for certifications and advanced training.

Whether you’re a new diver or an experienced technical diver, your dive log is one of the most valuable tools you own.

The best divers don’t just dive, they review, reflect, and continuously improve.

Log it today so you’re a better diver tomorrow.

Congratulations to our newest Intro to Tech Divers!

Well done on taking the next step in your diving journey. Over the course, you developed the foundational skills, mindset, and discipline that technical diving demands—from precision buoyancy and trim to propulsion techniques, team awareness, and dive planning.

This is just the beginning, and we can’t wait to see where your training takes you next.

Congratulations to each of you on a job well done, and thank you for choosing Proper Diving.

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Shearwater swift transmitters back on the shelves!

We stock both standard swift and swift with GPS.