The Honest Diver

The Honest Diver Supply Co

Dive into the essentials of scuba diving with The Honest Diver, where hosts Jim and Nic deliver expert insights, scuba gear reviews, and answer your diving questions.

Subscribe for honest, in-depth discussions designed for divers of all levels.

read less
SportsSports

Episodes

Ep5. Technical Difficulties
1w ago
Ep5. Technical Difficulties
Episode 5 of The Honest Diver Podcast was recorded 4.. yup! FOUR TIMES. With all that practice, you just know its going to be a good one! 😉In this episode, we dive into sustainable products, the problems we've come up against when we've dived recently and of course, respond to all your questions with an Honest answer.We share our bubble troubles for the week. Jim's dilemma revolves around whether to bring his bulky camera on dives, which often distracts from the diving experience. Nic talks about the importance of having shore cover during dives and the potential risks of diving without it.We answer questions from our listeners. • Jess asks about the right time to start buying personal dive gear• Ollie inquires about how to keep dive gear from smelling like p*ssOur product of the week is the Apeks Ocea Regulator, the most environmentally friendly regulator on the market. We discuss its sustainable manufacturing process, including the use of bioplastics and recycled materials, as well as its suitability for cold water diving.SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss the next episode, where we'll dive into more gear reviews and answer your burning diving questions.A LITTLE THANK YOUWe love that you've given our new little podcast a listen - to say thanks, use "honestpod" at checkout on your next order to get 10% off on us 😘PRODUCT LINKS:Interested in something we talked about in this episode?Apeks Ocea Regulator The Reg Doctor scuba equipment servicingNEED AN HONEST ANSWER?Have questions or need advice? We're here to provide honest answers. Email us at hello@thehonestdiver.com. STAY CONNECTED for more diving content: Website: https://thehonestdiver.com TikTok: @thehonestdiver Facebook: TheHonestDiver Instagram: @thehonestdiver YouTube: @thehonestdiver
Ep3. Brains
Apr 26 2024
Ep3. Brains
We'll give a prize to anyone who correctly counts the number of times we say "brain" in this episode of The Honest Diver Podcast.Nic shares a vivid dream that morphs into a lesson on human factors in diving, while Jim recounts a mouthpiece mishap that highlights common gear issues. We answer divers' burning questions about Enluva gloves' tendency to shrink and debate the merits of weight belts versus integrated weights for optimal underwater trim.Our product spotlight shines on Stream2Sea, a pioneering brand in eco-friendly diving essentials. We discuss their range of reef-safe products, from shampoos to the must-have Sea Clearly Mask Prep Kit, emphasising the importance of protecting our oceans while having products that actually work!LEARN MORE ABOUT HUMAN FACTORS IN DIVINGSUBSCRIBE so you don't miss future episodes, where we continue to explore the intersection of diving practice and environmental stewardship!A LITTLE THANK YOUWe love that you've given our new little podcast a listen - to say thanks, use "honestpod" at checkout on your next order to get 10% off on us 😘PRODUCT LINKS:Interested in something we talked about in this episode?Enluva Wool Inner Glove  Enluva Wool Drysuit Socks Stream2Sea Full Range  Stream2Sea Reef-Safe Mask Defog  Stream2Sea Sea Clearly Mask Prep Kit  NEED AN HONEST ANSWER?Have questions or need advice? We're here to provide honest answers. Email us at hello@thehonestdiver.com. STAY CONNECTED for more diving content: Website: https://thehonestdiver.com TikTok: @thehonestdiver Facebook: TheHonestDiver Instagram: @thehonestdiver YouTube: @thehonestdiver