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I would be willing to pay for the training if it would allow me to buy parts up front (not on the grey market). I wonder how many small dealers/shops have "nonfactory trained" people doing their regulator service. As already mentioned, I don't trust anyone else to service my regs Too many...

Yes, at the Dui days that I went to. I took a 12 year old jr. open water diver and they put him in a small ladies' suit and we got to dive. As already stated, you must go with a instructor/dm if you are not dry suit certified. Be aware, the last one I attended was in 2002, as far as I know...

Input: I would like to see your policy changed. I service my own regs even though I have no training; it's just not that hard and I'm still breathin'. If you look hard enough, you can find parts for any brand (assuming the parts are being produced). Why not take them off the grey market...

I did a couple of DUI days at Mermet Springs before I got my own suit. Busy, yes; crowded, yes, but expremely well run and organized by the Dui people and also the MS staff. Even with the big crowd, wait times were very short. They will help size you for a suit, help you put it on, and take...

Someone feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.... If Beaver Lake is in your area, and you want to go,,, just go!!! They sell advanced tickets for the DUI days, but you don't HAVE to have one. I am ALMOST sure that these events are not limited to customers from the sponsering shop. Just go...

I'm not exactly answering your question, but how old is your son? is he still growing? I would avoid major purchases that he will grow out of. My son was certified at age 12; I bought a $20 used BC that fit the bill for two seasons. Your LDS might have some rental gear to turn over. just an idea

I dive a tri-lam suit and I'm very happy with it. Others will swear by the crushed or compressed neo which I don't have any experience with. The tri-lam is light, drys fast, and easy to use different undergarments depending on conditions. A DUI day is a great option for trying different...

Aqualung Titan / LX Supreme + Aqualung Calypso Octopus

Great. You pick the time and temperature, I'd be happy to show you around. Just drop me a PM if you want to go. I'm up there about every week, but will use any excuse to go dive. steve

I use the small (9"-7") school type 3-ring binders from Walmart or Office Depot. Cost about $2 and make my own custom logbook pages. Works for me and holds a lot of pages. However, I NEVER take it out on a dive boat.

Welcome to the board. Are you close enough to southern IL to make it down to Mermet Springs??? Might see you there. Welcome. steve

New stuff is fun. I'm about ready for something new myself. Have fun, go dive.

You've got a good start on the web-site. My daughter will be at UK next year. She's a certified diver. Maybe a new member for the club.

Excellent choice, you won't be sorry!!!

Very interesting that the new LE line is using the same internal parts as the v-32 (assuming Larry's info is correct). Also interesting is this quote directly from the Mares offical press release on page 16 of this thread: "The Metal Tech LE is a completely new regulator in the Mares line"...

I know that the entire board is tired of me singing this same old song; I am sorry, but here is one more verse. No gear will last "through the years" as Debra states it, without a company that will stand behind it's products. Will Mares stand behind the LE line with parts and service...

There are several posts in this thread that the text/message has been edited/deleated. Maybe those are the ones you are thinking of. I can remember a few specific comments for sure; that poster has not reappeared. cheers

You'll also find Cerulean near Cadiz KY about an hour and a half north. Just off I-24. I think I read that their website www.divecerulean.com was down. Shallow quarry that really warms up in the summer.

Welcome to the board Algoman. Thanks for your input in your first posting on this board. It's raining here in KY, how's the weather on the other side of the pond?? steve

Welcome to the board LuTonto. You'll find lots of good info here. Thanks for sharing your opinion on your first posting here. steve