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No, Anilao is in Batangas on the Island of Luzon, it is fairly close to Puerto Galera which is on the Island of Mindoro. Cabilao is near Panglao---or Tagbilaran BOHOL... Cheers, Roger

Hi Rob, I dont know if amazed is the right word, but many places here in the Philippines will make most " divers very happy. The only destinations that I would avoid would be Boracay, and Mactan(due to lack of wow factor). I would suggest that you visit two locations here in the Philippines...

I love the one button programing of the puck and have used them in lots of classes, you just need to be aware that if you are not paying close attention while setting it you can easily pass by the right setting and have to start again.. I am however, disapointed with the Puck because 50% of...

If you are considering Cebu/Moalboal, the following should easily fit your budget.. 1. Kasai Village www.kasaivillage.com/ One of the owners will at DEMA.. 2. Blue Orchid www.blueorchidresort.com/ There are several others but I like these... Magic Island is the only resort I have not...

There is a decent chart found in PADI's "Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving on page 3-49. It lists various characteristics of 20 different tanks. Cheers, Roger

I carry a SMB on almost all dives, and deploy it when ever I am in a "pick up situation", I teach the skill in AOW and all AOW students get to deploy them from depth and manage it during one or more of our safety stops.... I have never heard of the Red = OK and Yellow meaning something...

Hi, Just be aware that you may be exposed to noises similar to the ones you described as you dive or are preparing for a dive. But, I think diving can be a great therapy.... I say go with your intuition and give it a try.... But again, be aware of the likely hood of being exposed to some...

I recommend that you take your time with e-learning and try hard to resist the temptation to test out quickly.... Even though your academics will be done before you arrive in Maui, dont hesitate to ask your Instructor any "academic" questions that have remained a bit unclear... As you know...

Sounds Like an interesting and fun weekend!!!!! I hope all the standards violation chatter does not detract from your experience.... Just be careful diving while congested!!!!!!!!! I hope you get to experience lots of local diving as well as take some great warm water trips.... I have done...

Since you only have a couple of dives to your credit, I would recommend that you do some experimentation to determine if you really need what I am guessing is over 54Lbs(integrated + 40 on belt). 40 lbs on a traditional weight belt is likely to slip---- due to the compression your 7mm...

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Hi, Not a big problem, but the Liquid Vision Banner always blocks/covers my FOrum List or New Posts menu. None of the other Banners are a problem. I hope this makes sense.. Cheers, Roger

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/trips-local-marketplace-philippines/392885-anilao-scu-bus-now-operation-2.html here is the thread which discussed a van service not sure if it is still in operation... Cheers, Roger

For the OP, I imagine that most dive shops/ceters will let you borrow or at least see a set of tables before you rent gear or sign up for a dive.... So what I would do (if on a lean budget) is borrow tables before the dive. FOr Tigerman, how many beers did you have before posting your...

There are lots of opportunities for outstanding DM training in the Philippines. One of the nice things about the Philippines is it is easy to travel cheaply between very diverse dive destinations. If you sign-on with a relatively busy dive center you should be able to complete all the...

As far the "bang for the buck" I have found that 95% of the time you get a better deal paying in Peso's because the dollar conversion rate at many shops is not as generous as the money changers or ATMs... I would also recommend relying more on ATM's than I would carrying 7 weeks worth of...

For your wifes sake, I recommend: 1. Panglao/Tagbilarin visiting the different terrestrial attractions around Bohol OR YOU COULD TRY ANDA I have not been yet, but you can rent a car and be free to cruise around Bohol during none diving times.. 2. Mactan: Diving is not the best but...

I think that you should take a killer trip and put all your past training to the test.... Once you have the basics of navigation(square/triangle) the rest is easily self taught. I always recommend joining a local dive club to help ensure that you can get in the water(locally) as much as...

Hi Mike, Good luck with the rest of your course. I hope you love it. I also think you will get a great deal out of the private session, advice: dont be shy and take the opportunity to ask all of those questions you might have hesitated asking in a larger group.... Cheers, Roger

You still have a little time to decide on an exact itenerary, as far as travel----you might consider flying directly into Cebu vice transfering in Manila... This can make your travel a lot easier depending on your connection provided you decide to stay in the Visayas(CEBU, Bohol, Leyte or...