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Basic Scuba

Got diving questions? Get answers here. Please read the Special Rules before posting.

  1. Sub-Forums

    Diving Into New Gear

    This forum is dedicated to divers with questions on equipment that is new to them, from your first mask on up. Limit replies to on-topic opinions with rationales and/or questions.

    Please read the Special Rules before posting.
    Discussions:
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    Latest: Which Compass? Julius SCHMIDT, Apr 16, 2021 at 3:50 AM

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    Dive Flag Awareness

    A forum to discuss the various US state and international laws about Dive Flags, how to meet them and how to inform boaters to avoid them when on the water.
    Discussions:
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    Messages:
    1,020
    Latest: Mako "Professional Inflatable Spearfishing Float" MAKO Spearguns, Mar 22, 2021

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    Thinking of a Diving Career?

    Everything dive master candidates and future dive professionals always wanted to know but were afraid to ask. If you are interested in taking the next step in diving and going pro, this is the forum for you.

    Please read the Special Rules before posting.
    Discussions:
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    Latest: PADI DM Yearly Cost and Expiration Esprise Me, Mar 23, 2021
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    Most frightening moments

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    TMHeimer
    Mar 16, 2021
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    TSandM -- Her Greatest Posts

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    Diving and Seamanship

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    May 11, 2020
  4. LIVES4SHARKS

    Scuba Diving Acronyms

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    Diving Dubai
    Jun 16, 2019
  5. The Chairman

    Welcome to Basic Scuba: Please read before posting!

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    The Chairman
    Apr 10, 2018
  6. GLOC

    Incompetent And Unaware: We Don't Know What We Don't Know...

    GLOC, Apr 28, 2016 ... 2
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    Coldbloodeddivers
    Feb 6, 2018
  7. Diverlady13

    Should I buy a nitrox (O2) analyzer?

    Diverlady13, Apr 15, 2021 at 9:28 PM ... 2 3 4
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    Diverlady13
    Apr 16, 2021 at 8:57 PM
  8. Karriff karim

    Nitrogen narcosis

    Karriff karim, Apr 11, 2021 at 11:14 AM ... 5 6 7
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    tursiops
    Apr 16, 2021 at 5:56 PM
  9. nolatom

    Lift Boat capsize off Port Fourchon, 12 missing.

    nolatom, Apr 14, 2021 at 4:35 PM
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    Apr 15, 2021 at 2:13 PM
  10. tna9001

    Do you check your gas for CO?

    tna9001, Apr 2, 2021 ... 5 6 7
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    mheaster
    Apr 14, 2021 at 4:19 PM
  11. Seville

    How is the diameter of puck gauges measured?

    Seville, Apr 5, 2021
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    nolatom
    Apr 14, 2021 at 4:10 PM
  12. Karriff karim

    Flying after diving

    Karriff karim, Apr 11, 2021 at 7:13 PM ... 2
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    Karriff karim
    Apr 13, 2021 at 7:51 AM
  13. SteveLaz

    Grand Cayman in October?

    SteveLaz, Mar 16, 2021 ... 2
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    Doc
    Apr 11, 2021 at 2:06 PM
  14. jagfish

    Is Rescue training a turning point in diving perspective?

    jagfish, Apr 7, 2021 ... 2 3
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    rongoodman
    Apr 10, 2021 at 9:26 PM
  15. Esprise Me

    Backup computer died; what would you do?

    Esprise Me, Mar 2, 2021 ... 4 5 6
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    jale
    Apr 10, 2021 at 10:42 AM
  16. Addison Snyder

    What are things you wish you could tell your past self (SCUBA RELATED)?

    Addison Snyder, Mar 6, 2021 ... 5 6 7
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    CT-Rich
    Apr 10, 2021 at 10:08 AM
  17. 0ctoman

    Shore dives setup

    0ctoman, Apr 8, 2021 ... 2 3
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    pauldw
    Apr 9, 2021
  18. vinsanity

    PADI tables vs TDI/USN tables vs Dive Computer

    vinsanity, Apr 6, 2021 ... 2 3 4
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    tursiops
    Apr 9, 2021
  19. Macan

    How To Attach Bolt Snaps To Your Scuba Gear with Hair Ties!

    Macan, Apr 7, 2021 ... 2 3
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    sea_ledford
    Apr 9, 2021
  20. Macan

    How To Remove Scuba Hose | The Right Way! | Easy Scuba Fixes

    Macan, Apr 9, 2021
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    marsh9077
    Apr 9, 2021
  21. Seville

    Sizing on Bare Wetsuits L/S

    Seville, Apr 4, 2021 ... 2
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    Seville
    Apr 8, 2021
  22. Yellowdog

    Regulator service - Do you get what you pay for?

    Yellowdog, Mar 22, 2021 ... 2 3 4
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    couv
    Apr 8, 2021
  23. Inkedobiwan

    Dive knife Deep Sea or wenoka

    Inkedobiwan, Mar 30, 2021
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    USdiver1
    Apr 5, 2021
  24. ellisj501

    Transporting The Cylinders

    ellisj501, Mar 17, 2021 ... 5 6 7
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    NorCalDM
    Apr 5, 2021
  25. Seville

    Got ripped off buying used BCD. Any way I can repair it myself.

    Seville, Apr 1, 2021 ... 2 3
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    Seville
    Apr 4, 2021
  26. Seville

    Diver weight question

    Seville, Mar 30, 2021 ... 2
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    Rose Robinson
    Apr 4, 2021
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