E109 The Art of Diving with Xavi P Tapia

Speaking Sidemount by Steve Davis

Jun 27, 202501:19:58Sports & Recreation

In this episode of Speaking Sidemount, brought to you by XDEEP, host Steve Davis welcomes Xavi P. Tapia, a cave diver and instructor from Ecuador, who shares his journey through the world of diving. From his beginnings i...

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