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Dang, man! Anybody want to buy a DUI "warm neck" hood? Only been dove twice...

That sound's about right. Since I'm new to drysuit diving, these dives were rather, um, "acrobatic" as I tried to manage the gas in my suit. I'm sure this will settle down with experience. As for whether or not this is an appropriate hood for dry suit diving: this is the DUI hood that...

I made my first ever drysuit dives this weekend in a new DUI TLS350. On both dives, the bib on my hood came untucked from the "warm neck collar". Not only did I get cold along the bit of exposed neck seal (I have latex), but I looked like a tool: the bib sort of flared out in a goofy halo...

The weight pouches on my Scubapro Knighthawk can take about 10 lbs / 5 kg each. I imagine the weight pouches on the BCD you describe are the same. The Knighthawk also has trim pockets which can take another 4 lbs / 2 kg or so, bringing the grand total up to roughly 30 lbs. I use a mixture...

Hey Omicron - I'll probably leave the Air2 on my current BC, if only to enhance its resale value. I'll be testing backplates and wings in the middle of November, and I'm suspicisous that the Knighthawk is gonna go in favor of a BP+wings setup. So far, so good with my long hose...

Thanks, paulwlee. Since I'm conceiving of this as a temporary salve, I imagine I'll be willing to live with the bulkiness and the possibility of free-flowing...

scywin - good point. Is there any reason why I couldn't have a bungeed octo AND an AIR2, in which case the AIR2 would serve just as my power inflator? Some background may help answer this question: 1) I dive almost exclusively in California. My current rig includes a Knighthawk with...

Ah ha! Thanks for the responses; that's exactly what I wanted to know. So now I'm on the market for an inflator... gracias, steve

Hi all - I need some advice. About a year ago, I bought a Scubapro Knighthawk with AIR2 from my LDS. Recently I decided to go with a bungeed octopus for my back-up, which means I want to swap the AIR2 for the original power inflator. No doubt I'll sell the AIR2 to offset the cost of my new...

I definitely agree with the prevailing opinion that it makes sense to get life support before the computer. (My personal order was exposure suit, then BC and reg, then computer.) However, you will need depth and time info if you're going to be diving the tables. Do you have a depth gauge...

Catalina offers some very nice diving. Water temperature will probably be in the low 50s F. A 7mm wetsuit is appropriate. Don't restrict yourself to Catalina if you do head to California. Go to San Diego and take a charter to the Coronados. Or go to Ventura or Santa Barbara and take a...

This is a bit of a tangent, but does everyone close their eyes when clearing/removing their masks? My instincts are certainly to close my eyes when removing my mask while on scuba. However, it occurs to me that I often keep my eyes open when ducking under waves while surfing. I can't...

I cannot say enough good things about Otter Bay in Monterey. It's worth the trip up.

Hi Alee - There's no real diving in San Francisco itself. Most of us head 2 hours south to Monterey, though there are a handful of remote spots a few hours north of the city, and 2 hours over to Lake Tahoe gets you fresh water diving at 6000 ft. I suggest getting a hold of the Lonely Planet...

wabelita -- My gauge setup is very similar to the one you describe, except that my compass is on my left wrist and my computer (Oceanic Versa Pro) is on my right. The important (and excellent, in my opinion) move you're making is ditching the console and going for wrist mounts. Whether you...

In my experience, the Akonas are a bit small for two sets of gear. The LL Bean Adventure duffels are big enough (get the biggest size), as are the mongo Walmart plastic tubs...

I just finished TDI Nitrox, and I was satisfied. Sure the manual could use a little editing, but it reads extrememly easily and has a nice conversational tone. Again, it's really the instructor that matters. For the record, I believe the TDI course requires that you demonstrate your...

Hilto - I dive a one-piece 7mm year round. Typically, my last dives of the day are limited by how cold I am, not by air consumption or by deco limits. I think that's a strong argument for a dry suit, so I am saving my pennies. Still, you can DEFINITELY have great dives in 7mm, plus...

I like my Oceanic Versa Pro, and I'm increasingly glad that I went with a wrist mount. I don't have much to add beyond what others have said, except that I'm not sure if the Suunto computers have automatic altitude adjustment (the Oceanics do). Correct me if I'm wrong! Also, heed the advice...

Hey Jeffy - You're probably aware of this, but if not, you should know that computers and bottom timers are not mutually exclusive. That is, most computers can be set to gauge mode, in which case they function simply as a bottom timers. So if you want a computer for now, go for it. If...