Best diving & snorkeling equipment according to redditors

Heeeeeey glasses wearers! Last week I raved about silicone temple grips to help keep spectacles from shimmying down the nose and cutting off air supply. This week I'm going to continue on that theme with a couple of anti-fog reviews.

First I tried two home remedies to keep my lenses from fogging up while I run. The first is good ol' saliva. I horked a glob on my lenses, rubbed it around with my finger, gagged a couple of times, and begrudgingly put my glasses on. As soon as my spit dried, my glasses were left with streaks and splotches that were almost worse than the fog that happened before I reached the end of the block.

The second home remedy I tried was dish detergent. I coated a thin layer of dawn on my glasses and lightly buffed it with my tee shirt before setting off on my run. It must have been a self-fulfilling prophecy situation. I was terrified of my sweaty eyelashes rubbing against my lenses and picking up bits of soap to sting my eyes. And that's exactly what happened. Minimal fog, though!

I ordered a couple of products on Amazon to try as well. The first was a generic cleaning wipe that's apparently so generic and worthless, Amazon doesn't remember me ordering them. I've got the box to my left, and yet searching for it on Amazon and checking my order history yields nothing. As far as anti-fog properties, it yielded nothing, too. It did make my glasses pleasantly clean, though.

Up next we have Cat Crap. I was having flashbacks to the dish detergent day when I tried this stuff and my eyes could not stop watering. Or maybe I was sobbing. I don't really recall. What I DO recall is my entire run that day, on the lense I put the Cat Crap on, was so incredibly clear, I could see the reflection of my tears in my lenses if I angled the daylight just right. I ended up looping back to my car to coat a thin layer of Cat Crap on my other lense and buffed it with my tee shirt.

The last product I tried was Jaws Quick Spit. After cleaning my glasses thoroughly (that Cat Crap worked for a couple of days 'cause I'm gross and don't clean my glasses unless they're visibly soiled), I spritzed a bit of Spit on one lense, buffed it clean with my tee shirt. Are you seeing a pattern here with the buffing? It works considerably better with all products if you use a cotton tee over a dri-fit tech shirt. My lense only fogged up in the tiniest streak where I must have missed a spot. By the end of the day, they were right back to fogging when I opened the dishwasher too soon.

The Cat Crap ended up being my favourite for a couple of reasons.

• You can control exactly how much goes on your glasses, and the tiniest amount is really all you need. While the Spit worked as well as the Cat Crap, you're left to the mercy of the spray pump, and I had a lot of wasted product come off onto my shirt.
  
  
• It's such a small, convenient container. It can fit into the tiny, unused pockets of hydration systems. It can sit unnoticed in a pocket. Hell, you can probably tuck it in your sock, not that you would have much need. As I said, it lasted for a couple of runs.
  
  
• It lasted for multiple runs! Hell, my glasses didn't even fog up in the bathroom for my post-run shower.

Got it on amazon

Put it on my safety glasses and hood. Works great :)

This is probably your best bet -- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000DCVZL/ref=olp_product_details?_encoding=UTF8&me=.

You can also get it from Walmart for the same cost.

Obligatory: order from Goulet to support small businesses. $3 for 1/8 of a oz, which will last a long time.

Check this out:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00PDE1TO4/ref=pd_aw_sbs_468_2?ie=UTF8&dpID=51Rt8ABKbhL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL100_SR100%2C100_&refRID=146QJ921VVX8BMJR2MGE

Its an anti-fog spray that works pretty well.

This product allows for easier breathing underwater while snorkeling

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This product is the Tribord Easybreath Full Face snorkeling mask, but there are many other companies that make similar products for different price points

Tribord: Amazon, $49-$110

Decathlon Subea: Website, £24.99

Seaview 180° Snorkel Mask: Amazon, $79.99

EpicGadget Snorkel Mask: Walmart, $38.99

MIDRY Pro Snorkeling Mask: Amazon, $39.97

Hugehard Snorkel Mask: Amazon, $29.99

Ocean Reef Divers Full Face Mask: Amazon, $585.00 - $643.00

I bought my wife a Diamond infinite edge and she loves it. it's adjustable from a 13 to 30 inch draw length and 5 to 70 lb draw weight, so you can set it to where she is now and adjust it as she progresses.

{edit} Jesus, It's like an infinite edge commercial in here. Seriously though, it's a great bow.

I have a coupon to buy this kit for $25.79 if you want it. Sofirn makes nice stuff and this looks like a great deal.

All goggles no matter how good they are lose their anti fog coating sooner or later. I simply started to use this and the problem went away completely: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012Q2S4W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_hj8KDbF7AD5PM

There are special ear covers that you can use! Two of my marine biologist friends have ruptured their eardrums and use these:
https://www.amazon.com/Scuba-Diving-Mask-around-Protection/dp/B0021OZ1PW

I'll be honest, those ear muffs are a real pain in the butt, but they keep your ears totally dry. And bonus, you won't have any problems equalizing!

I've been pretty pleased with the Cressi kit I bought a year ago for use during a trip to St Lucia. I spent weeks reading reviews and searching out accounts of gear experiences before making my selection. Since that trip I've used the set about a dozen times since then in rivers, pools and at the ocean and it's held up well. Still works the same as the day I first pulled it on. I've since bought a more powerful pair of fins (Cressi Gara 3000 LD) but still keep the smaller fins for casual diving. good luck!

https://www.amazon.com/Cressi-Diving-Snorkeling-Freediving-Snorkel/dp/B0067BGZBE/ref=sr_1_4?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1468766950&sr=1-4&keywords=cressi

https://www.amazon.com/Cressi-Clio-Snorkleing-Diving-Fin/dp/B0078LWTPI/ref=pd_sim_sbs_468_2?ie=UTF8&dpID=51Iipz%2BtZgL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=CDFN3JS7D9C27Y5WAGK0

Oh girl I feel you so hard. I'm definitely a nervous sweater/ my body temperature skyrockets when I'm under pressure lol. I believe there is anti fog spray for glasses that could help?

I would also look into a natural fiber shirt underneath the blazer to help wick heat as well.

I use the I-force, though my Valken Sierras (V2G-XPs) work great as well.

They work great in the summer. For the 10-15 minute games at Miami Airsoft, I get nearly no fog, with just a bit around the edges, though I think that's more condensation and sweat than fog. At AO-X this past Saturday, it got a bit annoying after an hour or so. Next time I play long games, I'll probably just get some anti fog spray to really prevent it.

The only thing I've used that was better was my Dye i4 which uses black magic to prevent fogging.

Diving + earplugs = bad idea. There are some special masks with tubes that connect the ears and the nasal area - check here.

Freedivers can use the normal pinch-nose technique (called Valsalva equalization) for diving up to 30ish meters.

For deeper dives the volume of air in the lungs is too small for the lungs to be able to push it up all the way to the eardrums. Advanced techniques are needed (such as the Frenzel maneuver). You can find more info here for example. Most of them use the tongue or jaw in some way to push the air from the mouth area, through the eustachian tubes up against the eardrums.

These techniques will work up to a certain depth (not sure exactly which, but let's say 120m or so.

However, the current world record for freediving is 214m. How is that possible? Well, a select few world-class freedivers use a technique where they stop during the dive and inject their cavities (eustachian tubes, sinuses etc.) with fluid. Since fluids are incompressible, there's no need to equalize anymore and you can go to whatever depth.

It turns out that depth is around 250m though (that's what Herbert Nitsch reached in an attempt, but had an incident - you can find more online). Also I've heard theories of your larynx getting crushed when you reach a certain depth.

I have the Diamond Infinite Edge. I'm pretty happy with it. It's a bow you and your girlfriend can use, and someday maybe even your kid. IMO the ability to adjust the length from 13 - 30 inches and limbs from 5 - 70 lbs for less than $400 is hard to beat. The package includes the bow, a 3-pin Apex sight, Hostage XL arrow rest, Octane DeadLock Lite quiver, tube peep sight and a BCY string loop.

You could try a defogger solution like this.

1. No, the boosted board has an odometer that tracks both the trip and total distance traveled.
   
   
2. https://www.amazon.com/GoScope-HALO-Rechargeable-Underwater-Flashlight/dp/B01G7QFS84
   Expensive but one of the best options.
   I got these:
   https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071S11SFJ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
   https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PH0E7RK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
   and a flashlight and did a DYI to mount it on my helmet. GoScope seems way more compact.
   
   
3. They will update us later in November, but for now all we know is that they will be shipping it sometime in December.

Current FP Carry:

• VP with [[Sailor Yama Dori]]
  
• Montblanc Classique with [[iroshizuku shin-ryoku]]
  
• TWSBI Diamond 580 with [[Diamine Oxblood]]
  
• Lamy Safari with [[iroshizuku fuyu-syogun]]
  
• Lamy Al Star with [[iroshizuku yu-yake]]
  
• Pilot Elite 95s with [[iroshizuku kosumosu]]
  
• Pilot Metropolitan with [[Diamine Soft Mint]]
  
• Pilot Ergo Grip with Oxblood
  
• Pilot Ergo Grip with [[iroshizuku ama-iro]]
  
• Muji with [[J. Herbin Emerald of Chivor]]
  
  I also have a Tombow mechanical pencil, a Montblanc ballpoint, and a metallic gold G2. It's a good fist-full, and a little too bulky for my preferences. BUT I LOVE THEM
  
  For the price, the Pilot Ergo demonstrator is an awesome pen and the EF nib is truly EF. I've even seen some people on here transfer that nib into other pens. I converted my Ergos into eyedroppers pretty easily with just silicone grease and the ink looks fantastic in them. I haven't had any leaking problems yet and they've been in action for about a month now. Despite being so fine, I haven't had any issues with them drying up too quickly either. The only thing I don't like so much about them is that they don't show off ink subtleties as well on paper since the line they lay down is so fine. I don't think they come with anything other than that EF Penmanship nib.
  
  I also really love my TWSBI Diamond, and I have heard great things about the Eco so I'll probably pick one up sometime soon.
  

1. If you have trouble with the lenses fogging, Quick Spit seems to work wonders. A lot comes out per spray, though, so it's best to hold the Rift upside down while spraying it to avoid fluid running into the screen area. Polish the excess off with lens cloth.
   
   
2. Yes, they say that the "A" lenses are proper for people with 20/20. But the "B" lenses present no problems for most people and allow you to dial the screen in closer to your eyes without brushing your eyelashes. The closer the screen, the wider the FOV.
   
   
3. While the Rift technically draws a little more power than the USB spec provides, I've yet to encounter a USB port that couldn't power it. If you pick up the proper cable you can ditch the wall wart and have one less wire to trip over.
   
   
4. Overwhelmingly, it's better to run at 60 FPS (or whatever Hz you're running at if you're overclocking the display) with lower graphics settings than 59 FPS at best graphics settings. Because each frame misses its target refresh and has to be displayed on the following one, missing your target refresh rate by even 1 FPS will drop the number of displayed frames by half and double your latency. Yes, when it says 59FPS, you're only seeing 30FPS. And that's a MUCH bigger deal in a HMD than on a monitor.
   
   
5. Even though the screen is 1280x800, running at higher resolutions actually makes a striking difference in visual quality. Why? Downsampling effectively acts as high-end anti-aliasing. For this reason, text is often much more readable when running at higher resolutions.
   
   
6. If you don't mind a little risk (and your machine is capable of driving the required frame rates), it's possible to run most DK1s at up to 72Hz without obvious distortion (and up into the low 80s if you're bolder and more tolerant of visual artifacts). The reduction in blur and improvement in responsiveness is striking. These settings worked fabulously for me in Win7 and stock Win 8, but using them after an upgrade to 8.1 went very, very poorly for me. Note that you must either extend your desktop or make the DK1 your primary monitor in clone mode for it to work. I had to delete the stock resolution settings after adding the custom ones before Windows would allow me to select into the higher refresh rates (in the advanced properties for the DK1 "monitor").
   
   
7. If you love trippy stuff, SoundSelf is something else. You'll need a microphone.
   
   
8. Sometimes it's nice just to mellow out in the Rift. Blue Marble is perfect for this because dropping your own music (converted to OGG) into the music folder lets you select the music, and the speed at which you drift away from earth will be timed to the length of the music. Drop "Shine on You Crazy Diamond I-IX" by Pink Floyd in the folder, kick back, and spend the first 5 minutes of the 26 minute trip drifting slowly backwards out of the aurora borealis watching meteorites skip off the atmosphere. It's heavenly.

I have heard people using anti-fog treatment that is made for SCUBA diving masks on their airsoft masks with good results. here is a link to one of these, it may be worth trying before you spend the money on another pair of goggles

I think I've seen this one http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000DCVZL recommended around here before

I think I found one:
http://www.lumintop.com/tool-aaa.html

AAA size, tailcap, keyring attachment, black, 110 lumen max output from a Cree emitter. Don't see any neutral options though. :-(

There are a few packages, but some of them come with a magnet tailcap. Pretty neat.

Try these Amazon links. It's Prime eligible.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013QEGME4/ref=s9_dcacsd_bhz_bw_c_x_3

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DJ3FPJU/ref=s9_dcacsd_bhz_bw_c_x_2

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DJ3FK2C/ref=s9_dcacsd_bhz_bw_c_x_1

EDIT: I take it back, there are high-CRI options, just not in black anodizing. There is a copper version, and one that is either titanium or plated copper, it's unclear from the description, and they are both available with Nichia emitters. If it's the same Nichia that's in the Worm I just bought from them (a twisty) then it's a great emitter with wonderful color.

https://www.amazon.com/LUMINTOP-Tool-Ti-AAA-flashlight/dp/B01DJ3FK2W/ref=sr_1_33?srs=9467604011&ie=UTF8&qid=1474725194&sr=8-33

https://www.amazon.com/LUMINTOP-flashlight-battery-Keychain-Flashlights/dp/B01DJ3FNVU/ref=sr_1_16?srs=9467604011&ie=UTF8&qid=1474725338&sr=8-16

I've taken 4 drives on a flight once. basically yes, this is your best option if you trust yourself more than strangers. buy a pelican case, get anti static bags, make sure it has foam padding inside, and fits in the carry-on dimensions

https://www.amazon.com/Pelican-1450-001-110-1450-Carrying-Multipurpose/dp/B0090XXY92

This case looks pretty nice also

From cheap with good reviews Elfeland XM-L T6 at Banggood.

Cheapish from Amazon with good reviews. One of the dudes on BLF reviewed it too. Sofirn SD05 CREE XHP50.2 LED 2550 Lumen Actually go to this page on BLF and you will see it listed there with a coupon code to get it for $16.09

Sofirn SD01 Scuba Diving Flashlight 3* Cree XPL 3000LM LED Light Underwater Searchlight This one my friend bought and I think he bought it from Amazon but I don't see it available through there. It takes 4 x 18650's and is a large heavy light. Excellent output.

[Quick spit anti fog] (https://www.amazon.com/Jaws-Quick-Antifog-Spray-1-Ounce/dp/B00BMSGU9Y/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=anti+goggle+fog&qid=1568988647&s=gateway&sr=8-4)

This works pretty well, but not 100% if it is really humid. When it's my turn to shoot I sometimes turn my hat backwards to allow more air flow and this seems to help quite a bit.

Try these. I had the same problem, and these helped immensely. They are available on Amazon as well: https://www.amazon.com/Scuba-Diving-Mask-around-Protection/dp/B0021OZ1PW

Jaws JAW1795 Quick Spit Antifog Gel, 1-Ounce https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B000GGCLIC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_kY2TCb27R91WY

I use this stuff man works like a charm .

I got a 2 pack of swedes for $23 and one pair took me from beginning of training to finishing a half IM. I really like them. Here they are on amazon. I also use my scuba diving defogger. The defog says not to use it with swim goggles but I put just a tiny drop on each lens and it works great

I've found Jaws Quick Spit to be the best option i've evr tried. It works consistently, and for 3-4 practices and if it stops working you just reapply. One bottle typically lasts me a single season, going from August to March.
https://www.amazon.com/Jaws-Quick-Spit-Antifog-Spray/dp/B00PDE1TO4

I have explored this extensively. The best permanent solution is actually not a market solution and involved depositing a layer of silicon then some layers of PVA.

The easiest market solution is an antifog spray used for aquatic goggles. At less than $10 for a spray that can last years across multiple visors/helmets, I don't know why anyone would go for another option.

IMO pinlock is overrpriced and prone to issues. The antifog spray provides PERFECT fog protection for a few months at a time. Spray it on visor, let it dry for a few hours, buff out. It performs better than rain-x and similar in my testing.

https://www.amazon.com/Jaws-Spit-Antifog-Gel-1-Ounce/dp/B000GGCLIC/ref=pd_sim_468_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000GGCLIC&pd_rd_r=V1QE4FS7CRCD57040N9D&pd_rd_w=X8V8L&pd_rd_wg=CmPCg&psc=1&refRID=V1QE4FS7CRCD57040N9D

I believe people have been using a tub of silicone grease and not a tube for reasons I am not qualified to explain. I have been meaning to buy this one since it works well with O-rings I hear.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0000DCVZL/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1483991397&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=silicone+grease

Used this https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PBCZ7C6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Not sure if anything else would be better. I think Ring uses Glass for the lens not plastic.

These

They're pretty good :)

Thanks for doing another international giveaway!

Lumintop Tool Ti https://www.amazon.de/Tool-AAA-Nichia-Edelstahlclip-Schl%C3%BCsselbund/dp/B01DJ3FK2W/

The price is a bit close to the limit, and I can't find a way to check what it would actually be in dollars. I'd be perfectly happy with copper nichia version (on the same page) if that's a problem.

My recommendation looks like this:

1. Buy your own gear. Once you go, you're going to want to return, especially once it's free. Check craigslist and local dive shops that sell used gear if you want to save a little money. Don't buy junk. Companies that don't make junk: Riffe, ScubaPro, Mares, Cressi. Go for black silicone as it ages much, much better than clear, which yellows. Don't mess about with dry snorkels (the ones that close with a float when you go underwater), they just get in the way and cost more money. You'll need fins (full heel if you don't want to buy booties), mask, snorkel.
   
   
2. Start off at Marine Room (parking is easier), go out a couple dozen yards and start swimming north. You'll see some sharks!
   
   
3. Head on over to the cove, the scenery is lots prettier, there's a larger variety of fish but there's fewer sharks and rays.
   
   This is my set-up: Snorkel, mask, fins. But I like overkill. You'd do fine with this: Mask + Snorkel, fins. I'd also recommend some socks to prevent chafing.
   
   Once you're in, you're in so expect to be buying weight belts, wetsuits and spearguns in the near future. Have fun and see you out there!

I can't keep my glasses properly on my face when I'm just sitting at my desk, so no. I wear contacts when running. Why not get a pair of sports sunglasses that you can switch out the lenses (clear for night/low light) and wear those with your contact to protect your eyes? They tend to be built with holes in the frame to reduce chance of fogging. There's also some anti-fog spray out there that might work on your glasses. This is one brand. I've only used it in snorkeling masks, though, and I don't know if it might mess up your lenses if you have any kind of anti-glare on them.

Your breathing too much. Jk. Just get that spit stuff from amazon that is used for divers masks. I use that every once in a while and totally prevents any fogging.

Jaws Quick Spit Antifog Spray, 1-Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012Q2S4W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_iXTzDbVD2S677

Have you tried anything like this defogging spray?

You can buy little sprays of swimming anti-fog off Amazon or probably at a sport store. Usually spray it once at the beginning, but sometimes you don't need to do it every swim. Been using this one and find it works well.

The fogging is basically your original anti-fog coating that may have come with the goggles is already wearing off. There's not much to do besides spraying it with anti-fog and rinsing it. Rinse is thoroughly as you don't want this in your eyes.

https://www.amazon.com/IST-Rubber-Rocket-Military-Special/dp/B0035LGTGK/ref=sr_1_4?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1519859688&sr=1-4&keywords=jet+fins

These are a bit less expensive and probably comparable. At least I hope they are because it's what I've been using.

I have the Sofirn SD05. I haven't tested it at depth, but it's a good dive light in terms of how it operates. I've also contacted Sofirn about the possibility of a 4000K 80+ CRI emitter, and they said they'll look into it.

I'd also suggest taking a look at some of the dive lights made by XTAR.

Anti-Fog Spray | Prevents Fogging of Glass or Plastic Windows, Mirrors, Eyewear Lenses, Glasses, Swim Goggles, Ski Masks, Binoculars & Scopes | Streak Free, Long Lasting Solution | 2-fl oz, 30ml https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PBCZ7C6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_qEoDDb1MTRK13


Not as often as single pane

The glasses under the goggles are fogging, probably going to use some anti fog gel like this https://www.amazon.com/Gear-Aid-Anti-fog-Coating-SCUBA/dp/B000GFZZOU

If that doesn’t work then I will rework the whole setup.

I go camping down at the Red River Gorge several times a year, and take my vape everytime. You'll probably need some extra batteries. Definitely look into buying some waterproof battery cases, as they're fairly cheap:

>http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Waterproof-Storage-Holder-organizer/dp/B00IJB3E82

I would also recommend puttng them in a dry box/bag if you plan on going anywhere near water. I generally put my mod in one as well:

>http://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Products-Watertight-Small-Dress/dp/B007JQJE5U/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1459363521&sr=1-1&keywords=dry+box

Exercise food safety protocol when in bear country. Your vape/juice falls into the 'food' category. A bear hang is a pretty simple thing to setup, and is almost a necessary. Here's some info about bear hangs:

>https://www.princeton.edu/~oa/training/bearbag.shtml


Good luck and have fun!

EDIT: If anyone has any better recommendations on a drybox and waterproof battery cases, let me know :)

Lumintop Tool TI nichia

Your focus should be Circuit routines involving push ups , flutter kicks, pull ups, squats, lunges, etc. (mostly calisthenics but throw some weight lifting in there for explosionand strength)
So for example:
5 rounds:

20 push ups
20 flutter kicks
8 pull ups
10 lunges each leg
Rest 2 min

Remember, form is very important and it’s not about the numbers. Scale things/switch it up and do push ups to the beat of a metronome or do pull ups so you hold yourself at the up position for 3 seconds. Get creative and challenge yourself.

The pool:
Get the proper gear. You’ll need goggles, a mask, a sturdy and solid snorkel, fins(the big black ones that generate a lot of torque. I believe they’re called jet or rocket ) and some booties so your feet don’t get torn up from the fins rubbing.

So for a workout in the pool do something like:

450m warm up with only goggles

Ladder exercise: (with goggles)

50m-80% effort
20 sec rest

100m -70% effort
20 sec rest

200m -60% effort
20 sec rest

400m-50% effort
20 sec rest

200m
20 sec rest

100m
20 sec rest

50m

Throw on the gear some days and get used to breathing through the snorkel and using those fins. The fins are made to be used like You would do a flutter kick so core engaged, tight glutes, legs fully extended kicking in a smooth motion.

Water confidence:

4 rounds
100m over/unders

*this means you swim the length of the pool (25m) but half of it you are swimming “over” (on the surface, freestyle) and once you reach the halfway mark you dive below the surface “under” to the very end. Shouldn’t break the surface or come up short.

There’s a ton of different methods to build water confidence such as bobbing, drown-proofing, or simply doing under water laps. But ALWAYS remember to have someone watching you that’s CPR certified and ready to respond.

Would definitely recommend going to a recruiter to see if you can get some face time with a swimmer shop. They’ll teach you form and get you a game plan if you plan on going the rate.

Scuba divers have similar issues, we use our spit, or various products to coat the plastic to prevent fogging. You need to see, and to protect your eyes.

Not a problem! Here’s what I got. Jaws Quick Spit Antifog Spray,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012Q2S4W?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share


Multiple sources - both websites and forums - have recommended this solution dating back to the CV1. Since it only fogs up in the beginning, I’ve held off on using it. I’ll probably use it only if/when long sessions start resulting in fog.

Thanks for the info! I have been wondering about this subject quite a bit, because the Go lenses get dirty every time I accidentally touch the lens when I put the Go on or off.

Do you have any source/proof that lens pens wont harm the Quest lens in any way?

I had also considered Quick Spit due to many reviews claiming it was good for Oculus. Im just fearful that it is slowly doing long-term damage, so I never got it. Any thoughts?

Here's my setup,

Revision Desert locust goggles : https://www.evike.com/products/35174/

These thermal lenses : https://www.evike.com/products/51192/

Magnetic Fog Wiper for Ski & Snowboard Mask
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009WRSVI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_kzn3Cb5EXERCM

Jaws Quick Spit Antifog Spray, 1-Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012Q2S4W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_IAn3Cb3CAXGBT

Tactical Crusader 2G Airsoft Strike Steel Half Mask, Jungle Camouflage https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EP6YVUK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_iBn3CbVYH3186

Take the face mask, goggles and zipties and follow this video tutorial
https://youtu.be/Vx7mxc5vn0A

This is what I'm running. Best thing out there in my opinion. If you are STILL having issues - return the goggles and get these https://www.evike.com/products/36909/

These have a fan in them to help. And you can put the thermal lens in these and everything else too.

Now you don't have to go all out, there's cheaper stuff out there. But for the love of god, do SOMETHING different. Because with a "setup" like that nobody's gonna feel bad for u when u get an eye shot or lose a tooth.

After a year+ of foggy lenses I finally bought this diving mask “Spit” stuff from Amazon, put a BB sized drop on one lens and used a lens cleaning cloth to divide it between both lenses and haven’t had any fog now in two weeks playing 2 hour sessions of Beat Saber.

Just Add Water JAW1795 Jaws Spit Antifog Gel, 1-Ounce

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GGCLIC/

Get some antifog spray like this: https://www.amazon.com/Jaws-Quick-Antifog-Spray-1-Ounce/dp/B00BMSGU9Y/ref=sr_1_3

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It's been happening to me too, so I need to order some as well. I've heard good things about it working well though.

Scuba gel works pretty well for camera lenses so it should work here as well http://www.amazon.com/Essentials-Gold-Anti-Fog-Dive-Masks/dp/B000GFZZOU

I used to use this stuff back when I swam to keep my goggles clear. JAWS Quick Spit Anti-fog Spray

It worked out pretty well. There are a bunch of anti-fog sprays out there that work well with swimming, and I can only imagine inside your glasses is less humid than a pool.

I use jaws quick spit, it's made for scuba divers. works perfectly

Edit: Link

I use an antifog solution on my glasses.

I use quick spit spray and it’s worked well for me.

Jaws Quick Spit Antifog Spray, 1-Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012Q2S4W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9AsWCbYXBSNHM

Yep :) both invest in some anti fog goggles, as well as the spray from amazon. It works so well, it is crazy.

I have always had a problem with fogging, both for this, or snorkeling, or snowboarding. this stuff here has been amazing and life changing for me.

Make sure you follow the instructions though, including spraying on, letting dry a bit, and then buffing.

https://www.amazon.com/Eyeglass-Cleaner-Lasting-Defogger-Glasses/dp/B0143RD3OK

i also use it on my bathroom mirrors and motorcycle helmet visor

Thanks. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000DCVZL/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 This is the grease I ordered, although I got mine directly from Amazon. Looks like it's about $9 US. Goulet Pens in Vermont, USA sells little tiny jars of it for $3.00, too (and you can piggyback an order of some of their found-nowhere-else inks). I imagine a little goes a long way?

I attached an incredibly bright diving light to my helmet with a go pro attachment.

The tail light I used is only for being seen. Shredlights weren't cutting it on my board, but I did have to jerryrig it to the trucks with some t clamps from Ace Hardware.

This is the one I use, you can actually keep the glasses on while wearing a dust mask or respirator without having the wipe them off every minute.

It smells a bit, but isn't as strong as PVC glue. Just put a little drop onto the glasses, I think one spray is meant for a large ski goggle or motorcycle visor.

I used Quick Spit for a long time and it worked great for me. https://www.amazon.com/Jaws-Quick-Antifog-Spray-1-Ounce/dp/B0012Q2S4W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484692874&sr=8-1&keywords=spit+anti+fog

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I use this with no issues at all.

There are some options.... Vented ear plugs have helped some people (such as Doc's Pro Plugs).

http://www.amazon.com/Scuba-Diving-Mask-around-Protection/dp/B0021OZ1PW
This is also a possible option. I have heard some positive things, but you may need to shave your head to get a proper seal, I don't know.

edit* You should seek out a Doctor who is also a diver to review these options with. Many MDs don't properly understand diving, I work at a dive shop and you should hear the crazy shit people's Doctors have told them.

seems like this would work http://www.amazon.com/Jaws-Quick-Antifog-Spray-1-Ounce/dp/B0012Q2S4W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407557505&sr=8-1&keywords=anti+fog+for+glasses

Has anyone ever tried experimenting with scuba mask defogging solution? It's a gel you rub onto your lenses inside your mask and cuts down on fogging significantly.

http://www.amazon.com/McNett-Sea-Gold-Anti-Fog-Gel/dp/B000GFZZOU

Jaws Quick Spit, https://www.amazon.com/Just-Add-Water-Quick-Antifog/dp/B00PDE1TO4

This stuff is awesome

So, something like this for the air seal parts?

Is this for business or for personal? If money is no object and the drives themselves contain unreplaceable data I'd ship them in a Pelican case.

Amazon

or you can spit on it. I'm not kidding.

You can use the old divers trick. My goggles used to fog up when I went snorkeling so you just rub some spit on it and it stops it from fogging. You can even buy "spit" if you think this is disgusting http://www.amazon.com/Jaws-Quick-Spit-Antifog-Spray/dp/B00PDE1TO4

Silicone grease is just silicone grease, not any other kind of grease like plumber's grease. It's the stuff that scuba divers use because it doesn't accumulate or alter materials like tubing. Ideally, you don't want to use plumber's grease but I guess it will work. It's just a cheap Kaweco but on something more important I wouldn't use a grease with any additives because you could get stuff like discoloration.

I run a pretty light setup. I've never used a milk crate or bucket

In the back I have a dry box that holds a small battery for my fishfinder, I put my keys in there, and I usually throw my sandals back there. Then my stringer and anchor too.

If I'm going to keep a fish I put it on a stringer and keep it in the water while i'm not moving. I keep the stringer on a 4ft piece of line and I wrap it around an anchor cleat so the fish sink a little and stay cold. Then when i go to leave a place I pull it up and put them in back or just over my feet.

In the hole between my legs, I keep my fish gripper, tackle box, and a pair of forceps and boomerang clippers on a nite ize key chain with retracable clips. This usually stays just clipped my life vest / neck lanyard so it's all easily accessible all the time.


Then my net, and fishing poles. My kayak has built in rod holders

Fish Stringer


Boomerang Clippers


Fish Gripper

Dry Box


nite ize locking clip for clippers, grippers and pliers


Gear teather for my fish grippers

Yupe! I've seen a lot of tourists wearig a full face mask like this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GEW5X5Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_FRC7xb9DKJSKA
However, i would recommend going for a cressi mask, worst case if you dont use them you can return them on amazon.

Edit: i have this mask Cressi Scuba Diving Snorkeling Freediving Mask Snorkel Set, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0067BGZBE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_zTC7xbD7T0VQ5

How do you all keep your full face visor from fogging when you breathe? I just tried bar soap and had pretty good results. I'm considering picking up some anti fog spray to try out.

I use this stuff. It's what my LDS sells and it's always worked perfectly for me.

I would reiterate what /u/kushnsammy said though, make sure you've really prepped the mask in the first place. I found that 10-20 minutes of scrubbing really hard with a whitening (i.e. abrasive) toothpaste does the trick.

Yeah, it was just an attempt at some humor. I was thinking that if oxidation is a problem for you since you're out at sea a lot then titanium might be a good option. I know you can "Google" titanium "x,y,z" and you'll be able to find some things. I don't go to sea a lot but I personally carry TPT and Knox keyring. I've been eyeing Maratac's or Lumitop's lights.

I bought some anti-fog dewalt goggles that immediately fogged up when I work them. The next step is to try those anti-fog sprays. Has anyone here tried those yet? Apparently, they are used for diving/snorkeling. If it's anything like Rain-X anti-fog for windshields, then I would expect it to work for a few weeks and then become completely unusable and blurry until you clean it off and reapply it.

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Product: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06W9LS8XP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_td1CAb1WXPCXA

The new protester mask: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K3Q18YC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_dycyzb3XMVVED

Thanks for the info! Bought silicone grease off of Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Trident-acc577-Silicone-Grease-2oz/dp/B0000DCVZL/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1540728661&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=silicone+grease&dpPl=1&dpID=51kA-i5npQL&ref=plSrch because I can’t find any in Dubai. Might take a couple of days to get here, is it still alright to ride it even if I haven’t applied any grease yet?

https://www.amazon.com/Eyeglass-Cleaner-Lasting-Defogger-Glasses/dp/B0143RD3OK

It depends on your face. Mine sits right above my upper lip. I use a silicone gel to seal leaks.

They make sprays that work really well. Like this one,

http://www.amazon.com/Jaws-Quick-Antifog-Spray-1-Ounce/dp/B0012Q2S4W

You can get a bottle at a local scuba gear shop. As you can imagine divers also have this problem.

Any thoughts on the LED strips aimed at plant growth? I've been seeing them on amazon a lot lately, and surely they're even better than "regular" coloured strips, no? I'm specifically talking about LED strips such as these

I swim 5-7x a week and use Speedo Vanquisher 2s - they last about a year, give or take 6 months. I started using Jaws No-fog and that helped immensely.

Ive been getting into archery via my friends bow, annnnd now i want this :\

Have none of you seen this?

http://www.amazon.com/Jaws-Quick-Antifog-Spray-1-Ounce/dp/B0012Q2S4W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1374069784&sr=8-1&keywords=anti+fog+spray+for+goggles

I use this on my glasses and camera lenses.

Anti Fog Spray... I usually spray my glasses before I go to a bar (where it's incredibly humid when u step back inside)

Something like this could work?

Anti-Fog Spray | Prevents Fogging of Glass or Plastic Windows, Mirrors, Eyewear Lenses, Glasses, Swim Goggles, Ski Masks, Binoculars & Scopes | Streak Free, Long Lasting Solution | 2-fl oz, 30ml https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PBCZ7C6/

This product allows for easier breathing underwater while snorkeling

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This product is the Tribord Easybreath Full Face snorkeling mask, but there are many other companies that make similar products for different price points

Tribord: Amazon, $49-$110

Decathlon Subea: Website, £24.99

Seaview 180° Snorkel Mask: Amazon, $79.99

EpicGadget Snorkel Mask: Walmart, $38.99

MIDRY Pro Snorkeling Mask: Amazon, $39.97

Hugehard Snorkel Mask: Amazon, $29.99

Ocean Reef Divers Full Face Mask: Amazon, $585.00 - $643.00

Copy pasted for sticky comment from /u/liamkr Thank you!

Looks like it has a sh*tload of reviews:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012Q2S4W/ref=twister_B00PDE1TO4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Great, thanks.

Maybe check out
VR cover
https://vrcover.com/product-category/gear-vr-cover/

or VR padding
https://vrpadding.com/

For the fogging you could try anti fog wipes
https://www.amazon.com/Clarity-Defog-Anti-fog-Reusable-Wipes/dp/B002BG588K?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00

or spray https://www.amazon.com/Jaws-Quick-Antifog-Spray-1-Ounce/dp/B0012Q2S4W/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref_=yo_ii_img

or heat up the lenses a bit before using the Gear VR with a hairdryer.

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Maybe some Antifog Spray?

http://www.amazon.com/Jaws-Quick-Spit-Antifog-Spray/dp/B00PDE1TO4

or:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Rain-X-Anti-Fog-3.5oz-Bottle/16889024

https://www.amazon.com/Diving-Waterproof-Flashlight-Underwater-Battery/dp/B07PZ5CV9D/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=diving+lights&qid=1574960867&sr=8-9

https://www.amazon.com/Flashlight-XHP50-2-Underwater-Waterproof-Rechargeable/dp/B07SJ5J6YQ/ref=sr_1_13?keywords=diving+lights&qid=1574960867&sr=8-13

That't what I was thinking too, but maybe it will be different with these because the 2 holes on the side of the shoe and the holes in the toebox.

EDIT:
Also, theres this https://www.amazon.com/Jaws-Quick-Antifog-Spray-1-Ounce/dp/B00BMSGU9Y/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1504551502&sr=8-3&keywords=anti+fog

"The women, who didn’t have a phone on them..."

They sounded REAL prepared.

"maybe they didn't want to get thier phone wet" someone would say. Well, my response to that is, git prepared

For travel I use Pelican 1030 Micro Watertight Dry Box, 7.50x3.87x2.43in - Solid Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001TOLRC6/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_eeHoybX4G5VF8

It's not the kind of case you're looking for but something to consider if you travel a lot and want the ultimate protection. It's fits perfectly.

Pelican 1030 Micro Watertight Dry Box, 7.50x3.87x2.43in - Solid Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001TOLRC6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ItGoybNC6ZNPH

Pelican Pick N' Pluck foam set for 1032 Micro-Case https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GGODXI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_iuGoybB00YD6E

If anyone's looking for cheap but sturdy tech fins, I highly recommend these IST Rocket Fins with good spring straps. Much cheaper than the name brands and just as powerful/controllable.

yay for gifts

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I got mine from here: http://www.orangemodworks.com/category_s/1837.htm

but amazon seems to have a selection:
http://www.amazon.com/Silicone-Grease-2-0-oz-Jar/dp/B0000DCVZL/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1368454416&sr=8-2&keywords=silicone+grease

This stuff is great for a visor: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BMSGU9Y/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use JAWS Quick Spit Anti-fog! and it works

I use a non-hazardous anti-fog spray on my squash goggles called Quick Spit ($6 on Amazon) specifically made for safety glasses, snorkeling, skiing, welding, etc. I share it with the other players at my gym and most folks say it works pretty well. A few people say it doesn't make a difference. For the cost of two squash balls, it's probably worth a try.

In addition to the spray I also wear a headband, avoid wiping the goggles (which makes it easier for water to condense), and wear them slightly down my nose instead of pressed closer to my eyes. I also sweat a lot and practically never have fog issues unless I stand still for awhile.

I use a GoScope. It's waterproof, 1000 lumens, lasts for 2 hours, and mounts to a GoPro clip!

Can't say enough about how great this light is: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01G7QFS84/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Omfg my phone.. when I go to click edit, it deletes instead, I have to click like half a cm higher to get edit.

Here is what I have in mind:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B06W9LS8XP/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1517616211&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=led+grow+light+strip

This strip in either red/blue or white, going to run them around the inside of the frame, with strips dividing each plants space so that the parts of the plants facing each other get some light too.


https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01HO2OIHW/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1517616416&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=led+grow+light&dpPl=1&dpID=61huI%2BJttzL&ref=plSrch

3 of these panels either in red/blue or white on the sides and back of the gro-box

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01FNVYSYY/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1517616469&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=led+grow+light&dpPl=1&dpID=41uxVPkAQ5L&ref=plSrch

This as my main light at the top.

It seems like a good overall coverage and apparently would keep temperatures to the level I’m looking at, as I’m in the UK and it doesn’t often get hot.

The only reason I’ve gone for solely LED is that they seem really easy to set up and with 5 separate lights being used I can turn some off if need be, as a first timer I just want everything to be easy af and I have found it hard to grasp lighting other than LED

You have two options:

• You could try an Antifog spray
  
• Buy new goggles. I have the Smith I/Os and I've never had a problem. Although, they are a bit pricier than your $20 goggles.

Different strokes for different folks. I've needed eyewear almost my entire life and generally find contacts too fussy and annoying. The last thing I want to do after hiking all day is mess with contacts, I'd rather just put my glasses in a case and be done with it. Basically the only thing I used contacts for was swimming.

For what it's worth, anti-fog spray is a thing and works pretty well. I use croakies to keep my glasses from slipping off my face when sweaty. Zenni Optical sells cheap prescription glasses so you don't have to feel too bad if a pair breaks on you. I usually wear a pair with a backup and a pair of prescription sunglasses.

I used to put a tiny bit of dishwasher soap on my motorcycle helmet visor for the fog and later heard/noticed this damages the visor a little bit. I switched to this product and been using it on both the visor and my DK2 lenses as well: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012Q2S4W/

Awesome! I have a mini Santa Cruz shredder, which is nice and portable. I haven't gotten my new case yet, but I'm looking at small Pelican cases like this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001TOLRC6/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1502930935&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=pelican+1030+micro+case+black&dpPl=1&dpID=41N8Uye%2BxRL&ref=plSrch so you could check that line out if it looks good

It's just pure silicon. I put a link to where I bought it off Amazon. The Bold isn't working on the font. (Fixed it) Divers swear by this stuff so I figured good enough for salt water perfect for watercooling.

Doesn't take much to re-lube the O-rings. Tiny pinch in the fingers or using a dap on a Paper towel and run the O-Ring thru it. A small amount goes pretty far.

Just don't touch a Latex Painted surface. aka a typical house wall. It can be very difficult to remove. And it'll repel just about everything.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000DCVZL/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The one i use https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BMSGU9Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1526841312&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=jaws%2Bquick%2Bspit%2Bantifog%2Bspray&th=1&psc=1

I just picked up a bunch of gear. Was told to go with Neosport for anything Neoprene as they're an offshoot of Henderson and make decent stuff. Everything fits fine and seem to be a decent quality.

Mares Avanti Quattro Plus Fins. Bungee strap will be useful if you're going to be diving from a beach.

Cressi Mask/Snorkel

> the actual cost is about $120 per year per cop to store the videos.

Even if it was double the cost of what I had pointed out, your statement still proves that it's easily affordable to do. Compared to the costs of a multi-million dollar lawsuit pay out that may happen every few years or so, it's costs are negligible in comparison.

You don't need an ISP to move data, there are data transport / secure storage / secure destruction companies such as Iron Mountain and that is their bread and butter. There is competition in that sector which also drives the price down too.

Let's use /r/ioncloud9's figures of 12TB every 60 days. At that level, you don't use an ISP, you use rack mounted removable hard drives OR a removable network attached storage (NAS) device and transport that in a rotation schedule.

Pull the drives that are mounted in their drive sleds and put that into an anti-static bag, that goes into a waterproof Pelican hardened travel case designed for hard drives which has high density foam slots sized for the drive and sled, it's locked and sealed.

On a schedule, the Iron Mountain van / truck shows up, signs for the case and then they take it to their data center and offload the data on the drives to their secure data storage pods. The drives are returned and the police IT department wipes the drives and sets them back in to the rotation for further use.

Professional IT people do this all the time, its a common industry accepted practice.



"Never underestimate the bandwidth of a station wagon full of tapes hurtling down the highway.".

--Andrew S. Tanenbaum, (1989). Computer Networks 4th ed., p. 91




"Imagine a company with two offices in different cities, perhaps even in different countries. Each office has a 100 megabit internet connection. If the company needs to send a large amount of data from one office to the other, theoretically a 100 megabit connection can muster about 45 gigabyte in one hour if there are no bottlenecks on the way. This ends up being just over one terabyte of data in 24 hours.

In other words, for anything larger than one terabyte, it would be faster for this company to just send the data on disks for over-night delivery."

--Royal Pingdom, April 11, 2007




In 2015 Amazon Web Services launched Amazon Snowball, a 50 lb (23 kg), 50 TB device for transporting data to the AWS cloud.

Amazon's turn key solution is so simple.

"Sneakernet will never die."

--ComputerSavvy, September 11, 2016.

No ISP needed, cheap, secure and efficient. With today's technology and services that are available which I linked to above, there is absolutely no excuse that holds up to the scrutiny of an informed public.

I still stand by my original statement that the police are using perceived costs as a smoke screen to hide the fact from people who don't know how cheap it is to store and transport data at the professional level.

The police don't want 100% accountability which the cameras and microphones deliver, the camera never blinks and does not lie in court and the last thing you want is legal proof that you just violated a citizen's rights in full HD up on a big screen TV in front of a jury.

As far as diving goes, there is a type of mask that covers your ears as well. A few of the instructors I've worked with in the past have used them. Pretty sure your dreams of diving haven't been totally crushed.

Here's an example