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That's a safety issue, Cecil. I used to think reaching those things was impossible - and it is tougher with a single than with doubles. But it's not, provided your gear fits and your tank is in proper position. You should be able to reach without having to lift it, either, like Tamas...

While not technically "in this country," Dan McKay does it about 30 minutes north of the border, in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.

Or -here's a thought - just cut the line holding the bag?

Allow me to be the voice who says "Weezle ISN'T cool," and not just to piss off BJD. There are several reports on here of divers who've had uncontrolled ascents because the thin lining of their underwear got caught in the exhaust dump of the drysuit. Furthermore, Weezle requires an excessive...

LOL - are you seriously saying that using a thin beam of light for signalling is "some odd practice?" Seriously? :D

Do you honestly need to ask this question? With the thinnest possible beam I can get. I use it for command signals (OK?/Not OK?), emergency signals, and to direct attention. I sure as heck don't use a 'series of flashing lights with a hot-strikable light.' Not only would that take two...

Indeed... and with all due respect, Metalsub - 10 degrees would hardly qualify as "spot." For those of you who think this light would be good for technical diving applications, it would be next to impossible to signal your dive team with a ten degree beam.

There's a simple answer to the whole Poseidon hose-length issue, especially if you're considering going DIR... ditch it. Poseidon's aren't DIR anyway.

A) Avoid OMS like the plague. B) $1200 for a backplate and wing set up means someone is getting raped and the other person is getting rich. VERY much so. C) Surface floating - raises the question - what are you there for? To dive or to bob around on the surface? The whole back inflate...

I think, for for your size, the fact that you're intending to lose a lot of weight, and the fact you're diving in Ontario, you'd be far better off, and far happier in the long term, with a backplate and wing. A backplate will fit anyone. If you lost 80 pounds, no problem - just adjust the...

Michael - I say this with respect dude, but do you honestly want to know what we think, or are you looking for someone to pat you on the back and say something BS and artificial like "Wow, great deal!"

Not if you're viewing in SB Classic mode - it doesn't show up. Just FYI.

Hey there... For months, I've been using James Goddard's handy guide to avoiding things that don't interest me. I subscribe to the forums I read, and then I have a bookmark for "View Subscribed Forums." But now, all of a sudden, I'm getting forums that I haven't subscribed to. I'm seeing...

Another vote for stainless steel, and another vote for Nix Dog Collars. And if you just want a small quantity, or a mix and match set or whatever, give Doug Nix an email - he'll work with you.

I've had phenomenal success with Mark at www.drysuitrepair.com, as have a number of other posters on this board.

I owned a DUI CNSE. Upside: cheap. Downsides: - No suspenders. - Crappy dump valve location - No custom sizing - back shoulder zip - pain in the butt to gear up or gear down, and tends to wear if you wear a BP/Wing. - very heavy, takes forever to dry. - not as 'tough' as people tend...

The warmest I've ever dove was 70 degrees. If I can see my gauges, and its still liquid enough to provide propulsion underwater, I dive.

Jerry - just curious - what 'routine maintenance issues' can you see being required for a wetsuit???

IF such a beast existed (and it doesn't, yet) it won't be a weekend course. The rumour mill says it would be several (7-10) weeks of 2x a week. Basically, you'd graduate with OW, AOW, Nitrox and DIR-F. The idea is that DIR-F teaches you all the things "that any basic open water diver should...

What they said. I used to own a drysuit for colder times of the year, and a wetsuit for summer time. I eventually just sold the wetsuit. I haven't dove wet in 2 years.