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diverjen, some in our group started the week with 12 dives to their credit before our arrival (and we informed BA of this. They were Thrilled to more than double their dives that week). If you advise the dive shop staff of your experience (where you have dived, in what conditions, and when you...

Thanks, Blue Steal. And Cicopo, you're right - the staff seemed very aware of which mornings we were trying to "eat up" and catch the 8 am dive boat. They served us (delicious, filling meals) quickly and always with a smile! The week we were there, a local musician came and played from 7- 9 or...

We recently returned from our first dive trip to Cozumel, stayed and dived with Blue Angel, and they were great! :clapping: My husband & I were 2 of a 5 diver group, with mixed diving experience. The dive masters were helpful (as needed), professional (catching & solving potential gear issues...

KD8NPB, Thanks for the method to figure the weights: sink bc w wts + 4# for tank + 4# for myself = total wts required. (This transfers to FL diving even though I just used bath/tub water, right?) My BMI is also about 23.

We just returned from shore diving Curacao and 9# wts worked well (w my 3/5 ml wetsuit & shore booties). Now we are heading down to FL in March and I want to add a shortie layer, because the water was 57-61 degrees last year (in Mar) and I froze. 1) Is there a rule of thumb for adding wt, or...

Thanks, djanni. Your response provided info that was helpful and has given us "food for thought". :)

I currently own Apollo spilt fins, which I like. (I would rather not put excess pressure on my knees if possible). However, I was wondering if "solid" fins (my husband has Mares Superchannel's) provide a stronger kick, or more power per stroke when faced with current or other adverse water...

FL - gulf tipping - We also generally tip $5/tank (my husband & I), whether or not we see a jar, or it has been mentioned in the "brief". We set up our own gear, listen up, and generally try to be unobtrusive on board. We seldom see others tip, even the "needy" divers, but figure the crew works...