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  1. ScubaSpicher

    Mach V Questions

    Hey 2 questions about this wing... 1. How big of a difference is there between the regular Mach V and the Extreme addition? Is the toughness of the regular wing not sufficient for most people or is the Extreme that heavyduty? What conditions would say the Extreme is more of a must have than...
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    ScubaToys Discount?

    Hey Everyone! I am sure someone can help me out with this one... so here we go. I have read a few posts now that say ScubaBoard members get 10% off of ScubaToys purchases. I want to buy a couple of things from them, but cannot find anything more about this 10% discount. Do we, as...
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    SB Jet's & OMS Slipstream

    I am looking at getting a pair of traditional paddle fins. These are the two fins I have settled on. If anyone could talk to the strength of the OMS Slipstreams, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!
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    Long time between dives

    A lot has changed in the past twenty years... I am sure some of the more senior board members can attest to that! My advise would be to go to a local dive shop and see if they offer a refresher course. If they do not, I might even consider sending her back through an open water course. The...
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    Panicky. Frustrated. The ocean's too big!

    I agree with the others. There are some great quarries and lakes to practice and get some experience in before jumping into the ocean. Especially if your buddy is relatively new, experience will make your diving safer. Look into spending a weekend (doing 5-8 dives) at somewhere like Dutch...
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    So I'm trying out these S-P Twin Jet Max...

    I have them too... Bought them with my first set of gear, but as I am sure you will hear, they are rather limited to one kick style: flutter. MarKon these might not be bad for you when you travel, but with bulkier equipment (when diving the beautifil quarries of PA) I have switched to a more...
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    dry vs semi dry?

    I advise the drysuit as well. It may not make a difference in mid-summer, but you go dive longer, with more repition, and it will increase the overall length of dive season. When it is cold outside you would be crazy to dive wet, not because the water, but you would be freezing when you get...
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    Sinus Congestion Medicine Before Dive

    So as a new student I will tell you that you are not supposed take medication before diving for any reason. The are a couple of problems with taking medication. First, no one knows the effects of medication under pressure. Second, if the medication wears off when you are underwater, you could...
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    90% there

    Congrats! It is well worth it! Getting certified in Aruba should not be a problem. I took the class in Central PA and was certified in Jamaica! Good luck and have fun diving!
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    Need new personal gear

    Leisurepro.com and scubatoys.com are both pretty good online stores with decent prices. Just search around, because a lot depends on what you are looking to buy.
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    got another one hooked

    I agree it is not about the agency at this point, or maybe at any... I am not sure about that. I walked into a few dive shops around my area and thought one was considerably more professional and organized than the others. They happen to be a NAUI shop and so that is the agency I have done...
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    Needing a little info please

    Olympus 5060, 7070 Underwater Housing Check out Ikelite's camera housing. I have no affiliation, but bought one for my camera and could not be happier. They are built well and Ikelite has a lot of add-ons you can buy later. The price might be a little more than what other companies are...
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    Looking for a good point and shoot

    How much would you be willing to spend? I had the same concern so I bought a Cannon PowerShot and found a housing for it. I love the flexibility of having a basic, pocket sized camera with an underwater housing. Ikelite makes housings for most cameras made. My works great and is good to...
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    What is the best wetsuit for the price?

    Welcome to diving, but this is a very complicated question. So much of wetsuit performance is based on the individual and fit. I have gone diving in my drysuit when other people are in a 3mm. Fit is the most important factor to consider though. Go to your LDS and try on several suits to see...
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    Oceanic VT3 or Atom 2.0

    I used an Atom 1 and now dive the VT3. The increased screen size was a big enough difference for me. Even if the Atom 2.0 has the same features, they are scrunched into a much tiny screen. If you are looking for the watch functionality, go with the Atom, but as a few people have said, the VT3...
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    Poseidon Xstream or Oceanic Delta4

    These are the NOAA statements. I copied this when I purchased a Delta4 a while back. I am sorry I cannot give credit to the original poster. Love the reg though, works great! Here you go read this. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced its new regulator pick. In...
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    Just ordered my gear

    Congrats on the baby and the gear! I will back up the weight belt comments. I had a ton of weight in my BCD, but I feel more comfortable and have better trim in the water with a weightbelt (although I still keep come weight in the BCD). I also purchased a combined inflator/breathing device...
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    Youths Unite!

    Hey I mine as well join this discussion too. Been diving regularly for 2 years now (certified for 3). Actually got certified at Penn State. As for my OSU friend, I dive a DUI CF200X, bought it used off of a professor and could not be happier! He had only used it a few times before he had to...
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