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    Question Show me how you keep gear streamlined [Pics Requested]

    My preference: 1. Modified long hose on primary. Really just a "short" long hose... enough for sharing if needed. Hose routed under right arm with 70swivel on 2nd stage side Stays close to body at all times. 2. Secondary 2nd stage reg on bungee necklace... never even know its there. 3...
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    Recent experiences with cutters in carry on?

    Unintentionally left my trilobite attached to my harness which I had in my carryon at PBI last week. Didn't realize it until I unpacked at home.
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    No medical clearance

    What is this annual physical thing you talk about?? 🤔
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    No medical clearance

    Beaches in Turks makes you get an onsite doctor's checkup before you dive unless you check no on every box on their form or have a doctor at home sign the form. You basically lose a full day or more if diving if you have any Rx.
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    Question DSMB + Spool Bolted to Backplate hole

    Carabineers=instant death. They teach this in open water 101 bruh.
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    Overweighted at beginning of dive but underweighted at end in shallows

    Also, I found doing a pool dive is great for zeroing your weighting too. Then do the math and compensate for the fresh vs salt water and the air above 500psi remaining in your tank. Try it with all your wetsuits too.
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    Overweighted at beginning of dive but underweighted at end in shallows

    The only thing I log in my dive book other than date, dive time, and depth is what size and type of tank I was using, wet suit thickness I was wearing, and weight I used. I also indicate if I could have done with more or less weight based on my buiancy at the safety stoop. This gives a great...
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    What’s your favourite Diving YouTube channel?

    This guy popped up in my feeds.... Not sure what's with the cousteau hat and candycane tank logos https://www.youtube.com/@TheScubaDivingChannel I do enjoy Gus and Woody. I don't dissect their videos religiously, but they are a good time waster.
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    My First Dive Computer...

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    Caribbean Family trip: Which one do you recommend?

    Beaches is good. But be prepared for shorter dives. Also, make sure you sign up the day before in person for diving and snorkeling trips. You can always cancel but the boats do fill up. Also, make sure you complete the doctors clearance if you are on any meds before hand other wise you will...
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    WRECK OF THE CARIBSEA (VIDEO)

    Always enjoy your videos and the narration Capt Dennis!
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    Question How long would you wait before calling in a rescue via PLB/satellite/etc.?

    Seeing shark fins at the surface might alter the equation some.
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    Boynton area dive boat recommendations

    The best part of NOT diving solo is not having to carry the flag for at least one of the dives that day.🤣
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    Nautilus LifeLine nexGen available

    No PLB no care
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    Question Is baby shampoo really that bad?

    And there it is.
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    Review Diving the Avelo System

    But it's..."sublime". Whatever that means
  17. hammet

    My back surgery...

    Congrats. Sounds like Olaf decided to adopt you as his hooman.
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