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I see this a lot, and have fallen victim to it myself. The MSD title makes sense if you rate it next to what other "Master" titles have been. It is the highest recreational certification for various agencies. My issue, at least with the one I have, is that I didn't have to prove anything or...

This could boil out of control quickly, and it is not my intent to start another agency bashing thread, however I can't help but feel a certain way when I read your post. First, gas management was included in my OW training. That is not to say that it was complete, but it did give me an idea...

That is a good point, most kids will follow their parents even if they think they are right, most do not have the self confidence to follow their training in these situations, so it is all the more important that parents who dive with their kids are well versed in the skills and knowledge...and...

I don't think you are abusing semantics at all. If I am reading the incident correctly, the OP first signaled that they wanted to turn at 800 pounds, and still had to fight current on the return leg. That really should be ascent pressure and not turn pressure, especially with a current. Had the...

How do you get that thing on the boat?:mooner:

I'll start training for the triathlon season any day now. Any day. Maybe some time this week. I think I know where my bike is...I wonder if the tires need air. Should prolly buy a new pair of sneakers too. I was all excited about the time change giving me daylight to ride and trail run after...

That might get me to sign up, but don't just limit it to Iphone and Droids, Blackberrys are very common too...

Hmm, if I wanted an online log I suppose I would want to be able to add pics to that dive. Perhaps the ability to compare that dive to my others, and the option to share the certain information with other divers. I think being able to incorporate the history into a spreadsheet too would be...

If they are panicking or nearly so you would take the rear approach as well. In this case it sounds as though the diver was under control and trying to figure out what was up or how to fix it, it is just easier on you both if the other diver relaxes, otherwise the two of you may wind up working...

I would have approached from where the diver could see me and let them know I was going to help, then done so. Sounds like you are ready for Rescue...

Cycling works great, as does walking or jogging on an incline such as uphill or on a treadmill. An allaround upperbody routine with some emphasis on core muscles will also help you move that gear around when you are not in the water. I think this is an area that a lot of divers ignore, but...

I have a PADI MSD card. It was a novelty idea, and too be honest I was hoping they would list all my certs on it so that I could just bring one card on trips instead of Nitrox and Advanced and whatever else some op might claim they want on their website. The only time I have ever pulled it out...

Hmm, my old ski instructor couldn't stop laughing long enough to impart any jewels of wisdom:depressed:

I logged the first couple of dives for the novelty of it. Then I started using a page for the whole day. Then I began only logging the really cool or exciting dives. Then I stopped logging them altogether in my personal log. I do still log the data in my aquarium dive log, but my personal log is...

I've got a Ford Escape, rear seats fold down flat and I can store all the gear I need for a weekend of diving and camping for 2 people.

For me it is about intent and experience as opposed to depth and time. I don't consider the bounce dives that people tend to do to boost logged dives to qualify for DM or instructor training as dives. You know, sit on a platform at 20 feet for 20 minutes watching their timer. That is not diving...

I know where you are coming from with this, but I think you only have it partly right. A flutter kick is still going to direct water above and below the diver, so if you are close to a silty bottom you are going to move water into the bottom unless you are really barely moving. I agree many...

Dive masters have many roles, depending on what they are doing. If they are supervising students or Discover Scuba clients they should be managing the dive including buoyancy, gas management and safety. If they are leading certified divers they are going to be briefing the dive, carrying the...

If they advertised DMs specifically for mentoring new divers, and that is what was paid for, then that is what you should have received. Then I would agree the speargun should be left on the boat. The float is their job though, can't leave that behind. OTOH this would be outside the normal...

I am not trying to be confrontational or start another derailed thread, however if you have an OW card from a recognized agency, you paid for training to make you capable of diving without supervision. Please do not expect the DMs to be there specifically to watch over you and keep you safe...