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Phil -- are you implying that you roll the "r"? Seems like that's the way a fellow told me to pronounce it when the subject came up just last week.

I was just in Blue Grotto yesterday. Absolutely the best fresh water dive I have seen. Water almost as clear as air. I went with two other's using American Pro Divers in Crystal River. We were to do Blue Grotto and Devils Den on the same day, but after we got to Blue Grotto we found that...

In a typical situation the opening is not stitched. Just left to heal on its own unless it is a very large opening. If your sinus perforation was sutured tightly closed I could see how you might injure or reopen the perforation on either ascent or descent if you dive too soon. Sutures may...

Let me first clarify that I am a dentist. That said, I am offering only an opinion not advice. Upper second molars are notorious for creating sinus perforations on removal. Odds are that is the tooth that you had removed. Removal of other upper teeth can also cause sinus perforations. If...

If it's a dive I need to strap on the dive computer for, or consult tables -- it gets logged. That rules out trips to the pool regardless of how long the session is or that 3 minute "dive" in the quarry for a buoyancy check at 15 ft.

How do you do an oral inflate with these sorts of toggle actuated BCD systems? Is there still a hose for that , but smaller? I've not gotten a close look at one yet.

I wear mine and also have the DAN gear tags. The ID tag with reflector on my BC. The gear tag zip tied to the primary, another on my mesh bag, one on my travel duffel and one on one of my fins. Joined DAN immediately after certification and got the tags shortly thereafter. Yes,they are...

Dang, do we have to start calculating aluminum partial pressures in the gasses that we breathe? Seriously. Assuming that you could breathe some of the Aluminum in your tank assumes that some of the Al of the tank vaporizes. I don't think so. Not in a million literal years. Only if you were...

And on the other hand, I've wondered why I saw so many in in Cabo San Lucas and Puerta Vallarta. And in the daytime, too.

TMJ problems can stem from a variety of causes, so it would be wise to seek the opinion of a medical and/or dental professional as to what sort of position your jaw needs to be in to give you the best relief. Then go from there. It may be possible that there is NO regulator out there that will...

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How about the redundant term, "tuna fish"? Like is there a tuna anything else? Tuna mammal? Tuna bird? At least here in the U.S. more times then not you'll hear stuff like "tuna fish sandwich" rather than simply "tuna sandwich".

In the PADI "Enriched Air Diving" specialty manual, copyright 2005, Page 75, paragraph four, subtitled "Follow these guidlines when using the Oxygen exposure Table" Item 5 says, "Although these NOAA limits don't specify minimum surface intervals, and there's no measurable surface interval...

Be aware that a minimum surface interval of one hour is recommended when breathing Nitrox. So getting right out from one dive, strapping on a fresh tank and going right back in is not wise.

A friend showed up at a party with some ear candles. Said they were great for removing earwax. Had us use one on her. After it burned down there was a dark brown residue in the lower parts of the candle which most thought must surely be earwax. Except me. I said, "Let's apply a little...

I have the ProQD myself and have no problems with it. It is jacket style, which some do do not like. For back floatation the SeaQuest Balance is a good one. Both quality products. I have the alternate air on the inflator hose model. As for the statement that the pockets are huge on the...

Cute, but.....Sure appears to be handling living sea life, dragging console too, I think. Not good. :(

Unless the hydraulics shop is experienced with repairing LIFE SUPPORT EQUIPMENT do you really want to do that?? :11: :no

In lower visibility I swim around in circles, thinking I'm going straight, if I don't use my compass. So I use it plenty especially in lower visibility. Mine's on a console, but I'd use a wrist version if I didn't have it on a console. The Suunto SK-7 is well known for working well without...