Motion Sickness
Boating Tip
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Battle Sea Sickness
Triptone®, an over-the-counter dimenhydrinate formula, and Wave Bands™ acupressure wrist bands are two safe and easy ways to prevent and alleviate motion sickness.
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• Eat lightly and avoid alcohol while traveling or boating.
• If nausea or dizziness set-in while aboard a boat or plane, move to the center where it is usually more stable.
• Put your eyes and inner ear in sync: move to the top deck of a boat or ship and look out at the horizon.
Find more great tips like these in our Repair Guide
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Wash dry tops, dry suits and wetsuits in McNett® Wet Suit and Dry Suit Shampoo. To eliminate the toughest odors dip suits in MiraZyme™ treated water (and air dry (see instructions on the bottom of page 20). MiraZyme is a powerful blend of odor fighting microbes & enzymes.
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To minimize mold and algae build-up, rinse your mask with fresh water after each dive and allow it to dry completely before storing. Store your mask in a hard case to protect it from dirt and abrasives and also to protect it while traveling. Avoid leaving your mask in the sun or resting on your head prior to a dive – the heat will cause a spike in the mask’s temperature which contributes to fogging.