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I guess that makes perfect sense. Just call the dive and attach the spg. I guess I was just overthinking it. Thanks.

Hello, I have decided to step up to a wrist mount computer. I have been using consoles for all of my other dives and want to get as streamlined and convenient as possible with my new gear purchases. I've decided on the Oceanic Atom 2 but may try and go with the larger VT3. I don't need a larger...

Thank you both for the info and kind words. Its been an interesting 8 years. Sady not too many job opportunities abound for former infantryman. I figured I'd give scuba a shot since its something I love. I'm single, have a bunch of money saved up, and thought that this would be the best time to...

Hello there, I haven't posted on here in months. I will be returning home from Afghanistan and seperating from the Army in early 2009. I plan on going to Florida Keys Community College for their diving business and technology degree. Has anyone heard anything, good or bad, about the program? If...

I'm on Manasota Key right now. I tried to do some diving while I was on the east coast side but due to family constraints I wasn't able to get away. Its also the reason I can't go back over to the other side. I kinda have to keep it local. The lady friend has a tight grip on the reigns...

Hello again. I've been down here in FL for almost two weeks now and have been trying to go diving the whole time. So far, no luck. I don't have the equipment to meet up with someone and go shore diving or whatever (just brought the basics. No BC, regs or tanks) so I've been forced to try and...

No I didn't get to go. Actually, I'm getting rather annoyed. I've been in FL for 2 weeks now and haven't gone diving ONCE! Every time I try something goes wrong. Be it the weather, a lack of a charter, or whatever... I can't seem to get wet. I paid for the charter and gear for the one trip...

Thanks for the info. Sadly the weather didn't work with me and I was unable to go. But at least now I know for next time. Well... maybe tomorrow.

Hello all, I'm down in FL on vacation and set up a charter with a local dive shop. The charter ended up being different than the shop expected (different location and deeper) and offered to take me with them on a spearfishing trip they were doing on the day after christmas. I have never been...

Well I'm here now. I'm on manasota key right on the beach. Got sunburnt but not diving. I'll check out florida west and see what they have goin on. If anyone is doing some semi local diving and needs a buddy or would be willing to buddy up. Let me know. Thanks!

Anyone have anything? I keep seeing dive reports from venice area. Anyone have any information on the "boneyard" dive site I've read about? I'd like to do at least one tooth dive while I'm down there.

Hello all, Yet again this year, I will be going down to Manasota Key for christmas before leaving for Afghanistan. I'm hoping to get in as much diving as I can. (only problem is I'm not bringing any of my gear other than the basics) I'll be staying on Manasota Key. I was wondering if anyone knew...

Thanks for the replies. I'll keep everyone updated on what I decide.

Thanks for the input. I know my experience level isn't that high but I'm working on that situation. I'm scheduled for my advanced diver and nitrox before I leave and plan to pursue further training when I get back (hopefully at least to DM) I will have approximately 25,000 dollars in the bank...

I will be doing one last deployment to Afghanistan with the army this spring and upon returning will be looking for a job. I've already done the searches and started the threads on being a DM and instructor and starting a business and heard all the pro's and con's of it. (like being broke) But...

I never understood the huge vehicle thing either. If you're using it, thats fine. But the 5'2 soccer mom drivin the H2 around by herself to pick up dry cleaning, is a little rediculous. I'm more of a minimalist. I want what I need and a little extra for the "just in case" moments. This the...

Again, excellent information. Thanks everyone for your time and suggestions. I'm still deciding on the boat. Trying to decide the actual uses for the boat (whether or not I'll use it for just diving or if I want to have it as more of a party boat) In a perfect world I'd be able to afford both as...

Thanks for the info everyone. I'll look into the vehicles you suggested. I also am worried about the whole gas mileage/carbon footprint thing and would like to get something thats reasonable on gas. I don't think I'll be taking the boat over any crazy long distances. I plan on living in Florida...

My jeep is a 6 cylinder but I will be selling it before heading off to aghanistan. I had an 05 tacoma before the jeep but lost it to a deer. I would love to have another one. I'll probably end up pickin one up when I get back. good to hear it does well with pulling a reasonable boat. I'm not...

Well, upon returning from Afghanistan and getting out of the Army, I plan on purchasing a boat for diving. I've read through the "which boat" section and haven't decided what I will get but have an idea what to look for. I plan on moving to Florida and I was wondering how everyone gets their...