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I started on ScubaBoard with an ear irritation from OW checkout dives. That video was the end of any ear difficulties. I had misunderstood "equalize early and often" to mean as soon as you feel the squeeze. Dr. Kay emphasizes pressurize prior to the start of descent and stay ahead of the...

In addition to what's been said about hydration, I've noticed that as my breathing becomes deeper and more relaxed, the dry mouth goes away. Give it a dozen dives or so and see what happens.

Some regs can breath "dry" if you are drawing hard on them, especially the ones with the venturi assist. If you have one like that, try keeping it in the "Predive" position, or rest your tongue lightly in the mouthpiece opening to deflect the air flow a bit. Scuba air is very dry. I find that...

I'm pretty much an "off the rack" Men's Large but chose to go with the custom suit from AquaFlite. Ed Rogers makes a great suit for a reasonable price and stands behind it. It literally fits like a glove; kind of sucks you in and conforms to your shape. That's not as much of an issue with...

Great suggestions! What depth is optimal for these kinds of exercises?

I really like the custom 7mm I got from Aquaflite. Ed Rogers does a great job and his prices are competitive with off the rack suits. He'll do alterations and repairs, if you need them. Fast turnaround time too.

I really like the custom 7mm I got from Aquaflite. Ed Rogers does a great job and his prices are competitive with off the rack suits. He'll do alterations and repairs, if you need them. Fast turnaround time too.

That's not a feeling, that's a delusion.:D While we're getting the polish sausage, Italian beef sandwiches, and deep dish pizza ready for Da Game, let's not forget about these Sat. Night Live classics: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68x-HFAXV9M...

I have a WP-DC50. I'm assuming the o-ring is similar. Here's how I do it: With the case open and the back with o-ring up, press down with the pad of your right index finger on the upper right corner and slide across the top to the left corner while applying continuous pressure on the o-ring...

On second thought, labeling Tammy Bruce a Libertarian may upset some Libertarians. Best to have it in her own words. "Tammy Bruce is an openly gay, pro-choice, gun owning, pro-death penalty, voted-for-President Bush progressive feminist." (http://tammybruce.com/biography.php) How do we know...

http://www.tammybruce.com/ Libertarian radio talk show personality.

Bad sign. Next thing you'll be doing is zip tying your reg set to your new bp and practicing clipping and unclipping your primary and SPG while watching TV. Been there, done that.

I just warped my credit card at the local LDS myself, so I know that groggy, hungover post-purchase feeling. I try to follow three simple rules: 1. Never look back. It takes the fun out of buying stuff. (Learned that from my father who never seemed to enjoy a big purchase.) 2. Get to...

Actually, a bit of constructive badgering from the moderators in the form of a warning (the equivalent of soccer's yellow card) or a friendly PM might go a long way. In a discussion where a vocal few are drowning out the silent many, you don't necessarily send the few off to a room by...

Don't forget to take some time to admire the DSS workmanship. The wings are meticulously stitched, and there is not a burr to be found anywhere on the backplate. All the slots and holes are perfectly finished. The design details are a delight. This rig is a joy to own. Ditto on the pliars...

A split of the forums would be a huge mistake, in my opinion. I first learned about the bp/w configuration by browsing the bc forum. I never heard of such a thing before, nor was I exposed to it in OW training. I wound up purchasing a bp/w for my first rig as a result. What makes the SB...

I learned mouthbreathing as a kid snorkeling in the backyard swimming pool imitating Lloyd Bridges ("Sea Hunt"). My first experience breathing underwater was a Discover Scuba class in Cancun. It was in the pool, and I remember smiling so broadly it caused my mask to leak. Which, of course...

No problem. Thanks for the follow up.

I sincerely did not intend my post to be a troll. I've learned a great deal from SB in general and this forum in particular. In fact, it's because of this forum that I'm going the DIR route from the very beginning. This forum has guided my gear purchases (bp/w), my reading ("Dress for...

You could see that one coming from a mile away in bad vis. ;) That the analogy is "bound to be flawed" by my ignorance and inexperience is a logical fallacy. It could conceivably be correct in spite of my vast ignorance. Granted, the chances that the analogy will be apt increase the more...