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Si-Tech VOLUNTARY RECALL

SI TECH AB has issued a Voluntary Recall Notice for specific Drysuit Inflation Valves. SiTech inflation valves can be found on Hollis Drysuit. Please see...

Hollis Buoyancy System

How to Choose a Hollis Buoyancy System

We know many of you are curious how to choose a Hollis Buoyancy System. And the answer is surprisingly simple—what kind of diver are you?

Martin Strmiska photo.

Martin Strmiska Finds Lost WWII Bomber

Hollis ambassador Martin Strmiska releases footage of a lost WWII B17 bomber 200 feet under the waters of the Adriatic Sea.

Jill Heinerth NPR Interview

Listen: Jill Heinerth Interviewed on NPR’s Fresh Air

Conducted with Fresh Air's Dave Davies, the interview kicks off with a harrowing description of Heinerth's exploration of the Ross Ice Shelf.

Shafer Top side and Underwater

Women That Dive: 8 Questions for Allison Shafer

Shafer’s part of Cal Academy’s groundbreaking scientific dive team team that’s on the cutting edge of global mesophotic research.

Kim Delnegro diving in underwater cave

5 Top Places to Dive in Mexico

What part of Mexico is right for you? We’ve put together a list of some of our favorite diving destinations in Mexico to get you started.

Hollis Yellow F1LT Fins

6 Reasons to Rock the New F1 LT Colors

As avid scuba divers, we’ve all run into fin problems. Too flimsy, too long, too thin...the list goes on, but we can all agree that getting stuck on a dive or snorkel mission with a sub-par pair of fins can undercut overall enjoyment. With such frustrations in mind and a desire to craft a tough...

How To Disinfect Your Dive Gear

How To Disinfect Your Dive Gear

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of you are expressing concern about the cleanliness of your dive equipment—particularly your regulators. As diving inherently involves close contact with your gear, learning proper cleaning procedures is important and can help prevent the spread of infection. For more info about sanitation best practices in relation to your...

Test the Depth at These Tech-Friendly Dive Sites - Top Side

Test the Depths at These Tech-Friendly Dive Sites

Tech diving is technical. Going deeper and longer is inherently more dangerous, so it can be hard to find beginner-friendly options in the tech diving world. Where is the line between recreational diving and tech diving? At what point does a dive become...

4 Tips for Transitioning from Rec to Tech

4 Tips for Transitioning from Rec to Tech

Whether certified during a vacation or took a course at your neighborhood pool, exploring the underwater world converts many into divers.