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Keep your SPG, or whatever you use to monitor depth at chest level, dump all air, very lightly fin until the depth meter reads anywhere +/- 2 ft from 15, but try to stay as close as possible, this is only a SAFETY STOP we're talking about, not a full on staged decompression :) . Try to control...

Right now I'm on a wrist mounted non-AI computer, but I'm thinking I'm going to go for an Oceanic D1 soon or something comparable, then keep a regular HOG SPG as backup, and retractor, slate, or wrist mount a compass. It really is ALL ABOUT being streamlined, for all anyone else cares, you can...

The HOG D1 second stage regs come factory tuned for the D1 first stages, do be sure to have them tuned to your first stage of choice by a reputable HOG dealer in your area. By the way, one of the reasons HOG sells the first and second stages seperately with no hoses is because they are aimed...

I second the BP/W. Just make sure that if you aren't comfortable setting your own harness up that you choose the option "web harness" on whatever site or LDS you buy from, or you'll be surprised by a big roll of nylon webbing, some D-Rings, and your plate of choice! HOG regs are some of the...

I'll be down there soon! Where about did you lose it? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Hmmm, if Simple Green works, I wonder if Windex will get the incredibly stubborn hard water stains out of my old faithful mask I have lying around... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

I'll stand out from the crowd here and put my vote in for Hollis F2s, basically Hollis' spin in the Jet Fin, made with monoprene with standard spring straps, can't get any better than that. Supposedly they are clones of Jets but CRAZY light Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Pin spring straps for Jet Fins Side cutters (for removing a broken pin strap) Vise grips (for pressing new spring straps into the holes) Spare mask At least 2 extra mouthpieces (I take these with me on the dive, I've mastered the art of replacing mouthpieces underwater :) ) Zip ties (for...

Last I checked all they do to DeGray was cert dives. But as far as I'm concerned they go to DeGray WITH Bayou Divers. I think that RRS focuses more on the students checkout dives while Bayou Divers focuses on diving. Talk to nfarrar on this board, he goes up there frequently Sent from my iPad...

Darn, well there's Bayou Divers based out of Monroe, I know they make frequent trips there and to surrounding SCUBA parks. Even if you are far from them you can still coordinate your schedule to theirs or something Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Talk to Ocean Extreme and see what they can do. I believe that they have charters. What part of Louisiana are you from? I might be able to reference someone who goes diving frequently

Oh, and by the way, the Elite 2 harness has quick release options on the shoulders and waist, so getting out quickly isn't a problem Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

What harness would you guys recommend? Like a Hollis Solo? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

I would recommend a BP/W or Mares Dragon as far as BCDs go, and I recommend NOTHING BUT HOG for regs. I use my Dragon for reef diving and easier dives, or moderately deep to shallow dives. I use my Hollis Elite 2, Aluminum BP, and S38 Singles wing. I use an Oxycheq for doubles. I mainly use...

Just a quick question, how would I route and manage my 7' HOG hose with a Hollis Elite 2 Harness with the utility pocket on the right waist strap, and the Hollis S38 Wing? Suggestions? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Wreck Name- USS Oriskany Avg Depth for the dive- 80-135 ft Country- Pensacola, Florida USA

I completely agree with you. I've always been very comfortable in the water, but the Oriskany was uncharted territory for me, so I made sure that I booked a day where the conditions were PERFECT, and I wanted to book the second dive of whatever day the diving was best, so that anyone who came...

Well, for many divers they just waltz into the first shop they see and ask for a quick easy cert class so they can SCUBA dive on their vacation. These people are "vacation divers" or "cruise ship divers" and probably pose as big a risk to our underwater world as dropping 10 Titanic's anchors on...

I was talking about my personal experience with nervousness on diving deep in the Gulf. I am well aware of the dangers associated with diving deep with little experience, in the most loosely applied terms possible was I talking about how nervousness was unfounded. Nervousness probably wasn't the...

Understandable. Well, you're pretty well set for dive spots as far Gulf Shores/ Orange Beach area is concerned. You've got 5 great dive sites within a few miles of eachother (Perdido Bay Bridge, Sea Wall perpendicular to jetty, jetty, Whiskey Wreck and the Rock Island, which is literally RIGHT...