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I hope you ducked Mike! I don’t understand the "Wannabe" thing. I regularly watch the Discovery channel and the National Geographic channel shows that have anything to do with diving. I have seen OMS BP/Wings set-ups rarely on those shows, and all of the rest of the professional divers on the...

:haha: As to that primary protection device. Do you use an o-ring, old innertube, or a zip-tie to attach it? The o-ring is best for a quick break away, but the zip tie is more dependable.

The childrens author Gene Alba set up a scuba system for his dog Mutley. Sorry about the poor pic, only one I could find, I have seen the book at school and there are some pretty good pictures in it. Bill

I forgot to give out a "welcome to the board" Ajusaf. You will get a great variety of opinions and a boatload of useful info. Not trying to get off subject on this tread but here are two other online shops that many of the divers on the board have had good luck with...

That's the rub Mike. I don't question what you are saying about your pricing, and your inability to sell online. The problem is (well no problem for me beyond the fact I would rather shop local) is if you buy a SP regulator from DiveInn you get the SP international warranty card. The box it...

Or would that be "Who is slapping whom? If you shop at your LDS you are. You have that right, and I envy the fact you can afford to. For me the OLS vs LDS is not about being a cheapskate. Take a Scubapro MK25/G250HP as an example. My LDS wants $550.00 + $41.25 tax, Leisurepro wants 324.95 +...

Three purchases, one faulty hose quick connect for an AI computer. Took about 1 1/2 weeks to send it back and get a replacement. A hassle?, yes, compared to how much I saved vs my LDS? Ha ha, $14.00 for shipping and about $350.00 in savings over my LDS. You do the math. Research and rent...

MikeF I do not envy LDS owners. I have been in a similar situation in the grocery business. My brother and I owned a small (by today’s standards) store. Two large chains came into town and were selling product below cost. (A jar of Bestfoods (Hellmann’s) mayo cost me $2.87, they were selling...

LDS’s need to realize that they are, and will be, dealing with better informed consumers. This includes both product knowledge, this board is a PRIME example, and pricing. I don’t think DIR/GRU would exist on the scale it does without the Internet. The same thing that is driving better diver...

Wondering how everyone first heard about DIR. I first read about it on this board.

:jester: Trying to picture one on your hood. :D

The quick disconnect is a very nice feature. I have it on an Aladin. It is great for anytime you pack you gear, as your computer can be kept separate, but quickly attached. Things like traveling; my computer goes carry-on, to download data, and daily storage. The quick connect is an additional...

:confused: I have pretty much narrowed my search for a new computer down to the Vyper or the Mosquito. I currently have an Aladin Air, and I like the AI, but want to be able to use Nitrox. I also want to go to wrist mount. If I had the $ I would get the Vytec, but even without the...

I read your post as outside of scuba gear. My brother has the altimeter/barometer watch that he uses while through hiking. He swears by it. Bill

Had fun reading the discussion here. I did the comparison route between jacket and back inflation and I personally liked the back inflation. I liked the way it put me horizontal in the water. It does push me face forward, even with very little air in it. (I have steel tanks and 4lbs weight in...

Another thing to consider is where you are planning on diving, I mean traveling to dive. I know SP has a strong presence around the world, Apex may also, I do not know. I like the SP, but that is just me. I wish I was in the position to be deciding between the two! I am trying to figure out...

I envy the joy you must have in showing younger people (anyone for that matter) the wonders of the underwater world. I don't envy the responsibility. As a teacher (school not scuba) I have found it is best to respond immediately to irresponsible/disrespectful behavior. Pull any student who is...

I think that you may get some discussion about the function of SP jacket style BC’s (vs. BP/wings, etc,.) but I don’t think anyone would argue about the quality of SP products, it's great. smb1014 is correct about the Accent, look for dealer new/old stock, shops selling their rental equipment...

I also tried moumting my knife on the corrugated hose and did not like it there. I ended up putting about half of the sheath under the flap where the "S" is sewn on the right hand side of the BC. I zip tied through where the quick release buckle is attached to the BC and where a leg strap would...