Keep It Simple
The Icy Valve Riddle
The Mystery of the Icy Dive Tank Valve on a Sizzling Summer Day! ☀️🧊 Ever been at the dive shop,
Dr Eric "Doc" Strand, PhD, OMD
August 27, 2025
The Dive bLog
Writings, readings, opinions, and facts from your Spartan Dive Team.
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Scuba Diving and High Blood Pressure Medication: A Risky Combination
I was shocked when I stumbled upon a Facebook post from a diver who described feeling dizzy underwater while on
Dr Eric "Doc" Strand, PhD, OMD
December 14, 2024
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Third Thursday – Spartan Christmas Style
Have you been to one of our Third Thursday events before? No? GOOD! Just like last year, it pays to
Dr Eric "Doc" Strand, PhD, OMD
December 4, 2024
Dive Gear
DiveRite Dealer
Your Local DiveRite Dealer It’s official: Spartan SCUBA is now the only listed dealer of Dive Rite gear within almost
Dr Eric "Doc" Strand, PhD, OMD
July 7, 2024
Diving
D or no D?
The “D” stands for ‘delayed’, and it’s ALWAYS better to wait until the end to pop that sausage. Wait… what?!?
Dr Eric "Doc" Strand, PhD, OMD
June 15, 2024
Diving
START? How about TREATS?
START is the acronym, nay mantra for every decompression and beyond diver. It is supposed to be a brain trigger
Dr Eric "Doc" Strand, PhD, OMD
March 22, 2024
Diving
Dispelling the Tech Myth
Last weekend I was coming up out of a quick 40 minute dive when a Divemaster candidate from another shop
Dr Eric "Doc" Strand, PhD, OMD
March 19, 2024
Events
That’s a wrap!
In the words of the sausage king of Gresham, Reverend Randall, “Great Success!” We crammed the walls of our space
Dr Eric "Doc" Strand, PhD, OMD
December 28, 2023
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Dr Eric "Doc" Strand, PhD, OMD
December 3, 2023
