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I was on the Vandenburg, A huge wreck, that had terrible viz that day. Viz was so bad you could barely see radar! Anyway so assume I’m at the stern, as best as possible align the lubber line and body in the direction/heading of the wreck and with the bezel bracket in the N or 0, correct? That’s...

I have a hypothetical question. Diving on a wreck I’ve never been on I ask the DM what compass heading the ship is laying at. The DM says the wreck is laying with the bow pointing at 197 degrees. I plan to go down the anchor line secures to the wreck and work my way down one side of the wreck...

I am curious about organizing and running dive trips for small groups, 2-10 people. I have manany years diving experience, I am a non teaching OW instructor, and have 7 years working in a dive shop in the 70s and 80s. I’ve run trips for the dive shops I worked in and organize trips with friends...

When did PADI start their Online Log Book?

I was certified in 1971. Then we had 4 weeks training 2x a week. We had roughly 6 pools sessions, 4 of those before OW1. I have a friend my age just now taking a class. He did most of the academics online. He had 1 pool session (with 2 others) then OW1 with the other 2, both did not complete the...

I am planning on being a freelance dive instructor. I have been offered to teach the pool work in a private owned pool. We have not worked out a payment yet but the pool is at his home. What would I (or he rather) need to look at for insurance to use that pool. Is there a rider a homeowner can...

Thanks for the reply. How long does a full charge last?

I am looking for a new dive computer. In the past I had a Cochran Gemini AI but since it bit the dust (and the company closed) I need a new one. I like AI but it isn’t a must. I do need large face/letter computer (I’m 66 yo). I was looking at a Peregrine. The display is what I like and...

Does anyone still give KISS Sport CCR instruction/ certification? I began a course some years back but didn’t finish. I have a rebreather and I’d like to finish what I started (getting certified). Thanks

I have a working SPORT. It’s pretty much a stock unit w/aluminum box. I haven’t used it much (I took a class I never finished for different reasons) and just don’t see me ever using it. Let me know what you need to know. It’s dis-assembled and stored in a dive bag. The counter lungs, hoses...

Do training agencies (including SSI) still teach how to use dive tables or has teaching tables gone the way of the slide rule?

In terms of equipment inspection, what are the terms CIP and BCP? What are some other regular annual inspections does scuba gear need to have to be used on a dive boat?

4 months ago I had cataract surgery and now being told I have macular edema in both eyes (swelling/fluid) likely caused by the trauma of the cataract surgery. I am planning a 130’ dive using EAN 28 and then 30. Is there any affects a dive this deep and w/EAN I should be wary of? I am also a type...

I was just at a dive shop that primarily caters to tech divers like cave or deep divers. My Rebreather O2 tank is up for a hydro and I asked about getting this done and an O2 cleaning and fill. The employee said they do O2 cleanings but it doesn’t do any good and is a waste of money but if I...

I have a KISS SPORT rebreather and I am looking for a source for spare parts such as the counter lungs. Does anyone have any links to a source? Thanks

what is the current school of thought on the SMB? When to deploy? Topside reaction when a SMB is seen? How many feet of line on the spool? Finger spool or ratchet reel? How many SMPs to carry? Thanks for all input?

Thank you for the replies. As I said in the course the bail out was a 13 cf. That seemed very small but for what we were doing (80 ft or less dives in open ocean) I guess that sufficed if just barely. The 40 cf is a minimum requirement for a specific purpose. I have seen short 40s or 50s mounted...

I dive with a KISS Sport and in and since the class used a 13 cf bail out mounted to the DIL. The valve is upright and the reg has a 2nd stage, button PG, and an inflator hose. I need to go to a larger bailout and was thinking of slinging a 40 cf tank on my left side but trying to determine how...

How many dives have you had with it and why are you selling it?