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I've used them and made a claim for around $2k when my equipment was stolen earlier this year. I give them an A+ - nice folks and paid with minimal hassle (from them, at least - trying to get a police report out of SFPD was a different storry). You can find excruciating detail on my...

Thanks for the report. I'm also heading down there in three weeks for my honeymoon. I can hardy freaking wait.

For diving the channel islands, what Cynde said is accurate. Even if the current is "ripping", the captain can always find a fairly sheltered spot somewhere along whatever island you're diving. Call the Op if you're worried about it to confirm, but otherwise just go and have a great time. I...

Very sad. My hat is off to Lamont and the rest of the rescuers. It's a shame she didn't make it with what sounds like the very best rescue a victim could ever hope for.

*ahem* I do recall being a perfect gentleman on such occasion. Perfect. :D

Same one. Long time no speak! You should definitely get up here and go diving again. And, Ericson, I already used up all my brownie points having my bachelor party in Vegas last weekend. Mentioning another bachelor party is likely to get me and my scuba gear tossed out in the street. I...

I have no scientific knowledge to back this up, but my intuition says you are a crab pornographer. I've seen them (presumably) getting freaky like this before, but the size difference wasn't nearly as great.

I really hope I can make it this year. It's the weekend before my wedding, so it might be tough to get permission to get away.

Why does one practice removing and replacing one's weight belt? Just curious, since it's not a skill I've ever thought to practice and sounds pretty dangerous. I'd guess that it's just in case you ever become entangled by something hopelessly snagged on your weight belt, but that seems like...

Especially if you read Chuck's great page on diving in kelp before you go diving up here. Great advice above as well. My condolences to this guy's family and son.

Agree with GM. I take all my scotch neat and room temperature with a splash of spring water. Even an 80 proof scotch will numb your taste buds. And even if it doesn't, a few splashes of water really opens some scotches up. Try taking a whiff of your favorite before and after adding a touch...

I went through this same debate a few months ago. We decided on Fiji, since we've never been to the S. Pacific and were looking to splurge a bit. Bonaire is one of my all time favorite dive destinations. The diving is incredible and relatively easy, the people are super nice, the food is...

With a little bit of practice, clearing water out of your snorkel will become second nature, so I would recommend picking a comfortable snorkel and practicing with it rather than trying to get one with a bunch of unneccesary bells and whistles on it. At the risk of stating the obvious, to...

I bought the DVD a couple of weeks ago and I can understand where you're coming from, Don. It would be nice if there were graphics or voice overs pointing out the key elements and maybe even the whys of the demonstrated skills. Even after reading the marketing materials as well as a review of...

I think it was last June, unfortunately!

A pound or two is possible, but I doubt you'll be able to get rid of any significant lead. It will largely come down to whether one or the other displaces more water. When I went from rental jackets to a Zeagle Ranger, my weighting did not change, though the Ranger is a bit on the bulky side...

I may have to give Sea Ranch another whirl. I didn't realze it was supposed to be anything special and don't recall being terribly impressed, but I could have been failing to pay attention to its subtelties. I would love to play Northwoods sometime. Pasatiempo is probably my favorite...

Sorry I didn't see this first time around. I've played at sea ranch and it's fine but nothing special. Same goes for the links in Bodega - they're both fine if you're in the area and in the mood to play. Neither are worth going out of your way for, though, and I'd definitely prefer to go...

Male 6'3 250 lbs drysuit .4 to .8 Usual cold water sac is mid to low .5s usual warm water sac is mid .4s low 4s if drift diving. I had a record .8something a few weeks ago - cold very rough water, super low viz, a period of about 15 minutes fighting a very strong current with all my might...

Awesome - thanks for sharing. I wonder why nobody does these black water dives anywhere else? Or do they?