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Thanks guys. You're right Dwain, I missed that. I got the parts from Oxycheq several months ago so I must have forgotten that tip. Had I remembered, I wouldn't have been so worried about the fit.

Thanks for the tips. I cut the third ring off of the strain relief, and while I noticed an improvement with cutting off the first two, the third didn't help. I tried the dish soap & water but it didn't help, however, I think I was way too lean on the dish soap. I dunked the gland in some...

Hi all, I'm running into a roadblock on my canister dive light that I didn't anticipate. Trying to get the cord through the Argo gland is becoming a monumental challenge. I purchased both the cord & gland from the same DIY supplier (Oxycheq, I think), so these should play well together, and...

The MK17 has a great reputation. I would upgrade the R395 up to a G250V.

Hi Nick, A backplate and wing is a great way to go, I found that it really helps for getting into a horizontal swimming position. As Lilla said, I've never had problems with getting pushed face down at the surface, and wouldn't think of carrying a snorkel with me. About the only downside...

Good for you that you are renting before buying. The only two things that I think you should buy outright at the beginning are a mask and a timing device. Since you already have the mask fins & snorkel purchased, no reason to worry about those. I would recommend picking up a waterproof watch...

My undergarmets are a set of thermal underwear, with fleece pants jacket on top- everything is the same that I wear for mountaineering. I love having the separate jacket- if it is a warm day, I'll pull it off between dives. -Todd.

Wow, that is a cool link! A very useful place to get service kits from.

Hi all, Thanks for the responses, and the PMs. I have found a source. Thanks, -Todd.

Hi Couv, Thank you. I agree- Ebay was how I had found the first dive shop, but the pickings on Ebay lately have been pretty slim. Thanks,-Todd.

Hi all, I have three sets of Scubapro MK20 /G250s regulators, and have been doing my own servicing for about three years. I used to have a source for Scubapro parts in a different state, but the dive shop has moved onto to carrying a different line. The one LDS in the area doesn't let...

LOL!!! Hey Packhorse, I've been following some of your pursuits on candlepowerforum, they are quite an inspiration!

Yeah, it is a lot of money, but then again lathes are a lot of money. After the initial cost of the lathe, I think I spent probably $400 in tools or upgrades. My upgrade to a 4" chuck was $100, and I also bought a $50 following rest, both of which are included with the grizzly. Just something...

Yeah, I've had the same thought, but haven't tried it. While the Harbor Freight 8x12 (14) is a good lathe at a great price, I've regretted not spendng the money to get a Grizzly 10x22 lathe. G0602 10" x 22" Bench Top Metal Lathe It seems like the extra length would be better for boring out...

Hi 350xfire, I have the HarborFreight 8x12 lathe, and mounted a 4" 4-jaw chuck on it. You will be easily able to turn a 3" wide canister, though I think the problem will be the length, rather than the width. For boring a hole, the length of the lathe has to encompase the length of the...

I had the same problem once with a drysuit hood. After the next dive and regular dunk cleaning, it was OK.

Another vote for Beach Hopper II. Nice folks.

There is a large population at the Breakwater in Monterey. This is a very popular beginner dive site. When I was there in September a few joined me in the water.

I don't have anyone sign my logbook. My feeling is there is no scuba police, so what is the point. If anyone ever asks to go through my log book (which has never happened), they can either choose to believe it or not. That said, I think keeping a log book is a fantastic idea. I started...

Besides the entanglement hazard that has already been mentioned, the other thing I would worry about is silting out the water. What kind of bottom is it? You might want to assess this before trying a dive. I would also advise filling out your Scubaboard profile...you never know if you might...