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It's time for me to consider a new light, so naturally I've been reading the posts here and looking at manufacturers websites but what puzzles me is that none of them appear to offer a dimmable HID light. Do they even exist? There may well be reasons why it's not possible to make a dimmable...

I'm in the market for a double bladder wing and would like to get recommendations from divers who either use them or have buddies who use them. I'm considering a Diverite Classic, Oxycheq 70# or an OMS 60#. Are there others I am overlooking? My reason for wanting a double bladder is that...

You can shore dive without a guide at some of the locations around Marsa Alam. I've stayed twice at Marsa Shagra, a camp run by Red Sea Diving Safari. Unlimited shore diving on the house reef, plus a couple of guided dives by truck per day if you want to join the group. The camp itself is...

Those are very good dives! Don't skip them. You'll have a guide, so just let him/her know your concerns. Without checking my log, I think I did the same sites from day boats when I had fewer than 20 dives. This was in January, years ago, and the currents were rather strong. There will...

Maybe you could dress the intimidating-looking boyfriend like a nun? Oughta keep you safe. If you're not planning on indulging in "crazy nightlife", you should have no problems. I turned my 20 year old daughter loose while we vacationed in Costa Brava and she experienced no untoward...

I'll vote for a Cressi Archimede/Apeks Quantum/Tusa IQ-700/Dive Rite Duo. They are all the same computer made by Seiko and are marketed under the various brand names. Big numbers, user-changable (and inexpensive) batteries and, in my case, stone reliable. I have a four + year old Archimede...

Hmmm...I've never had the shifting tank problem. I use 12 or 15 liter steels locally and AL80 tanks when I travel. They don't move at all. Phil

I've had mine more than 4 years and would buy one again. I like it. Phil

Yep, do your schooling in Dahab, then get down the road to Marsa Alam. Stay at Red Sea Diving Safari's camp at Marsa Shagra, then head down to their camp at Wadi Lahami. I've stayed twice at Shagra and returned three weeks ago from Lahami. Who cares if there's only a gas station? The camps...

My regular buddy dives a Gekko and I use a four-year old Cressi Archimede (single gas). I recommend either. Phil

You are absloutely right...even as I was typing, I was thinking that there was another one. Thanks for straightening me out! Phil

No, Mania is right. The Inspiration is the only CE approved CCR at the moment. But European Union regulations do not forbid purchasing a non-CE approved unit outside the EU and importing it for personal use. The laws only apply to selling a non-CE approved unit in the EU. Phil

I was also surprised to see this one resurrected! I had long ago forgotten that I posted it! But I will humbly thank those who participated. Phil

Dollars seem to be the best bet. I am just back from a week in Wadi Lahami and it appears that operators still consider the dollar and euro equal. Considering the dollar's weakness at the moment, that might be the best choice. As to your questions about diving the north, I suspect that your...

I actually suspected that it was a bit arbitrary to allow for those who can't manage their gas supplies. but I wanted to ask other's opinions. I understand the need to have sufficient gas for safety stops and emergencies, but to be told by dive operators that my dive should be finished with 25%...

I don't think I would be comfortable with a buddy, instant or not, who would pack his gear and leave me in the water if we became seperated. That's not the definition of a buddy, at least as I learned it. Phil

I don't know why I never gave it any real thought, but it just occured to me that I don't know WHY we are so often told to end our dives at 50 bar/500 psi. Following a fruitless search, I thought I would ask the question here. I fear that I have learned the reason somewhere, but do to advanced...

For what it's worth, I did a three day course in Bali with Aquamarine. I was the only student, so naturally I had the instructor's full attention. I don't feel that I was short-changed, nor taught to a lower standard. But I also realized that it was a beginner course and that much more time...

I encountered two while diving Elphinestone Reef. Depending on the season, there are often OWTs resident at the southern end of the reef. Sometimes as many as 20. The two I saw stayed close to our group and swam through it several times. The only thing I found a bit unnerving was that they...

I'll second, or third (or whatever) Camel Divers if you are going to Sharm. Stayed there 3 years ago and enjoyed it. But I am an old guy and prefer someplace more sedate. The next two years I went to Marsa Alam and preferred it to Sharm. I am off tomorrow morning for Wadi Lahami! By the way...