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Hi guys, My daughter tells me that the hoses have arrived. Many thanks! Phil

Have a look here: Red Sea Diving Safari - The diving experts in Marsa Alam for unlimited diving and Elphinstone - Dolphin House - Abu Dabbab - Fury Shoals if you haven't already. Also check your dive tour operators...they might have some good package deals. Phil

Thanks Tevis! Although they won't reach me personally until Christmas when my daughter comes, I have no doubt I'll be pleased as punch. I've gotta ask: What are props, mad and otherwise? I am an old country boy from Illinois who's been away for a long, long time. All the best, Phil

I think I would recommend Dahab or Marsa Alam for your OW. Both places offer shore diving wihich I personally would prefer for courses. I am quite fond of the Red Sea Diving Safari camps. I think the camp at Marsa Shagra would be perfect for you. A buddy of mine did his OW there a couple of...

I'll also recommend the Cressi Archimede II (Also sold as Tusa IQ-700, Apeks Quantum, and Dive Rite Duo) which is made by Seiko. I've had my Archimede (the older model) for almost 5 years now and have only had to replace the battery once. I like the reliability and large numbers. I've just...

Before I made my first certification dive I felt the same as the OP. I grew up in Illinois, watched Jaws and 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea, and was absolutely certain that I would be eaten the minute I set foot in an ocean. That first dive, in Bali, made me instantly forget about monsters of...

I would also suspect the battery. I am using a 4 year old Cressi Archimede, which is an earlier, single gas Seiko computer like the Duo, Apeks, and Tusa models. During a trip to Egypt this year I changed the battery after my computer said I made a dive to 91 meters (about 300 ft) for 85...

According to the pm I got from Kevfin, Tevis' co-worker, Tevis is away until Saturday. But Kevin told me they can get the 1/2" hoses for me! Yippee! Phil

Any chance of getting 1/2" hoses? I need two 7 footers for a couple o' Apeks ergs. Best regards, Phil

I recently placed an order for a discounted Oxycheq wing from Golem Gear. After a couple of days, I received a very friendly letter from Jakub letting me know that as it turns out, the wing I ordered was no longer being made. But before writing, he took it upon himself to search for one. Failing...

I'm a smoker, too but I don't find it a problem to wait until I can find a place that won't bother anyone. None of my buddies smoke, nor do my children, nor most of my coworkers. I've been going outside to smoke since my daughter was born almost 25 years ago. But I figure I have the right to...

4 1/2 years on my Cressi Archimede with only one battery change. Love it! Phil

Obviously in need of a slogan. We should have a contest! I submit "We Will Match or Beat The Punctuation of Any Online Shop!" Whaddaya think? Phil

Also Custom Divers in the U.K. do them as well Phil

I've been working pretty hard this year and am playing with the idea of rewarding my efforts with a week in Dahab in early January. I am also thinking about taking a couple of tech courses while there. The TDI Advanced Notrox and Deco. Procedures classes. I'd like to have recomendations for...

Red Sea Shadow is right, all the rental gear I've seen and used was in good shape. I am sure, regardless of where you dive in the Red Sea, you will enjoy yourself tremendously. Phil

Great thread! I was talking to a couple of buddies yesterday about our next trip and we thought Bonaire might be a nice break from our annual Red Sea routine. Regarding the night life, we're all older guys and like a beer in the evening, but don't need discos or meat markets. The other guys...

Another possibility is Camel Dive Club. I stayed there for a week a few years ago. Not luxurious, but clean and comfortable. Great bar, too! Phil

Thanks for the report! Sure glad you enjoyed your trip. Along with Sharm, also consider Dahab and Marsa Alam. Matter of fact, just do 'em all! Phil

Thanks guys! I'll drop him a line as soon as I have a chance. Phil