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read moreWhen my husband and I got the assignment to cave dive inside an iceberg in Antarctica, we knew we needed to assemble the most advanced diving tools available for the extreme environment. We needed to have reliable equipment to handle the toughest and most remote diving in the world Paul and i treat technical diving challenges as an exercise in problem solving. We knew right away that we needed to contact PATCO to handle our thermal protection. As the industry leader and innovators in suit heaters, there was no question that they could add to our comfort and productivity while on assignment with National Geographic.

read moreMediocrity is important! Being average in performance or having just an average product is a wonderful thing because without these entities, there would be no bar to raise, no excellence to strive for, or no respect to be gained. For over 25 years now, Patco, Inc. has strived to embody excellence in all of its products and services while maintaining the absolute responsibility of customer satisfaction. The amazing field of diving is one, which has long been close to my heart. My family and I have had the privilege of being involved with the beautiful sport back since the younger years of my two beautiful children.

read moreUnless the water temperature is greater than 90 F, you will lose heat. The human body must maintain a constant core temperature for efficient metabolism. Even a minor drop of only a degree or two can cause some adverse effects. Our body's response to decreased core temperature is a complex process. A diver experiencing "mild" hypothermia will feel cold, most noticeably in the extremities. Also common is an accelerated heart rate and increased urge to urinate. Vasoconstriction (narrowing of the blood vessels) will shift the blood from the periphery into the core, which is interpreted by the body as a state of over-hydration.