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My wife and I have been diving together for two or three years, and married for almost fifteen. We may bicker and argue on occasion, but all the nonsense ends when we start hooking up our dive gear. We usually hang out side by side a few feet apart as we go along. Close enough that we can...

I'd like to offer one small piece of advice to a new BPW user. Always, always, always check all the bolts and fittings before and after the dive.

I'm just amazed this thread is in the "BASIC" scuba discussion. And I'm surprised at how nice everyone has been to the OP. I thought for sure this would have been a flame-fest. (And in my opinion, rightly so.) Sorry, OP, but your reasons for wanting to do this are pretty crazy to me.

I don't mention it, but I do check to see if it's on the exceptions list. The only times I've seen it, it's been listed under the category of "engaging in sports for pay". Since I don't get paid to dive, it doesn't qualify. I see no reason to offer more information than they need to know...

I'm going back to Aruba for the third time this summer. If you like diving shipwrecks, the diving is awesome. If you prefer reefs, not so much, Curacao is better. Follow reasonable precautions, and you will not have a problem there. I feel safer in Aruba than I do here in Denver at times...

I love Aruba too! It's my favorite spot in the Carib yet. However, the OP made his trip three months ago. :) Welcome to Scubaboard, Scuba5man, but you might want to check the posts you respond to...

I've been to Aruba twice, and Curacao once. My father was actually born and raised on Curacao, my uncle born on Aruba. We are going back to Aruba for ten days this summer. That should tell you my opinion. :) I did like Curacao, they've got some great wall dives there. But Aruba has...

I'm pretty tired of the two inch vis of Aurora. If Kingfisher isn't any better, I don't think I really want to go there. Are we allowed to dive in the main part of Chatfield? The vis has to be better with so much more water there, doesn't it? I was told by a little bird that there are some...

Ron, We dove in Henderson 7mm drysuits, not trilams. I was able to try out a Mobby's trilam for one dive. I liked the Henderson better because the squeeze was much more like a hug than a squeeze (and the Mobby didn't fit right anyway). The course materials are just the drysuit chapter in...

I don't think DIR is relevant to this topic, and I see no reason to interject it except to call people names and get off the issue. Why do people care if someone paid to take a DS course or not? What does it matter to you? I paid for my DS course, and I feel it was money well-spent. I was...

I think the problem is moot. Now my wife is talking about a new set of fins, and we'll figure it out when she gets done spending her money on that. Silly me, I'm still using the same fins I certed in. Hers are somehow out of style.

Thanks, guys. Much appreciated.

Hmm. If I get a chance this weekend, I'll pop off the straps and post a digital pic of the post. Would that help?

My wife and I use SeaQuest Thrusters for our diving. We are considering converting to spring straps, after seeing some other people use them and being able to appreciate their advantages. Does anyone make spring straps that fit this model? For reference, here is a link to see them...

The OP lives in Florida, so I didn't worry about that part. For me, excess baggage charges is just a part of the travel plan. :( Though sometimes I do get lucky...

I use a Halcyon Eclipse rig with a 40# wing (cold water diver), but I use the same rig in the Caribbean as well. All stainless steel with STA. I've had no problems at all. The footprint between the 30# and the 40# are nearly identical, and you can't tell them apart without a close comparison...

Mike, The roads to the lake are generally open the three seasons you'd be up there. Though if you were into ice diving, and had a snowmobile, you could theoretically dive it in the winter. This is just information I've recieved from talking to park rangers up there. I don't think the...

Yet another use for old brass that can't be reloaded.

I'll throw in another vote for the DUI Weight & Trim. Not only does it making packing lead much more comfortable, but you really CAN adjust your trim with it. Weight belts are for the birds. In my case, it better be a damn big bird too. Go with a harness.

I agree. Nitrox is so much better as a breathing gas. :P Silly enviros.