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Its all about stroke rate and frequency, you can get a stiff blade and waste energy doing short strokes or splits doing long strokes- in current short strokes win due to drag profile/streamline.................................opposite to what has been augmented in this thread the physics rule...

Heading to NZ in January next year, be doing some dives out of the bay of plenty, be taking photos too(chumming Makos). What kind of water temps are usual at that time of year, over there? Mihimihi, Damo ps- it's about what suit to wear really, might even pick up a local Atlantis brand suit, 2...

Post feb pre april is a smart time to be there in the Andaman sea....

yes! the factory trawler FV Magiris(was an american vessel once apon time) has been stopped!

I am interested in the tokina 11-16mm and the 8" dome, can we talk?

"Khao Lak is located opposite the Similan islands and has some good local diving. very quiet and relaxed, you will have the option to visit the Similan during your courses but it will also come with a price tag" And price tag is bugger all less then lesser site(like bugger the gulf really!)...

Hi, I would guess you want to try to see regular the charter sites- such as Flinders reef, Flat rock and maybe even Boat rock and Henderson shoal(both have depth involved). Flat rock if you can get Friday free with godive do a $90 2 dive trip.is the best price available! I have done these...

The moorings have since been replaced (6odd of them at the northern side took 18months to "rate" them, more legal BS and tax payers cost). We'll see if they place some on the southern and west mooring site, but with the budget cuts it will doubtful. I don't see the need for commercial...

Yes it is strict here and we have the same law for over forties as Germany but that's for people who work as instructors or DM's Comparatively to SE Asian- which has some great diving, good IDC, cheaper accommodation and cheap airfares. Makes it a lot harder for Queensland dive operators to...

SO THEY CONFIRMED TO YOU THEY HAVE DROPPED ANCHOR ON THE REEF? BUT, I am still in doubt, wel feck me! THE SAME UNIT THAT RIPPED THE TOP OFF THE HUSTLER! LOOK i HAVE BEEN A LOCAL ENTITY THERE FLINDERS REEF FOR OVER 19 YEARS, but how long have you had interest there? you advocate uni-dive wtf...

Bezuidenhouds- Salty Pets, Sumner Park - Local Business | Facebook Cryptic? Jack no, Ill get a photo of their "pick" position and gps marks for you; please give me some time for this. "The Law is no anchoring at all!!!!!!" They had an amnesty due to bs mooring changes, requiring money from...

Talk about anchoring with scuba cat first!

Hi Mantra, Diving Australia - Dive Courses and Equipment - Nautilus Scuba Centre, Brisbane Almost sounds like a gov or uni run thingy? Reef Check Australia is a not-for-profit environmental organisation that engages the Australian community in coral reef conservation at a unique level. We...

5 bar wrasse Filefish gold spot estuary cod Barracuda Numb fish Blue dash Butterflyfish flinders 26812_315 by ozzydamo, on Flickr This site has fabulous coral gardens, it has the greatest diversity of coral in an one site in the world- its hard access makes it even more pristine, then...

This sh!ts me, I just bought components thinking I'd saved money- ss backplate and harness for $120 (made in china of course! like all the best gear these days) and bought a hog 23lbs wing $239 wow made is USerA, dr crotch STRAP $7! When I do the "MATH" I lost money! But hey better then...

Good splits relieve the risk of cramping- I use both type and have 3 sets*, one full foot pocket for really warm water. I don't have a drama with silting with any of them,as I don't ground out or kick down into the bottom, I keep my neutrality in the water and go gently if I want to get close...

Just seen these, anyone looking to get a BP/W single setup would save a bundle- $380 ss bp 25lb wingcomplete with crotch strap! awesome price! Backplate, Harness and Wing Systems (BPW) by Dive Rite - Dive Gear Express I'll plug it because its great gear at a terrific price- diving has...

Then come in May or April, the climate would best suit someone from your area then- other wise it will be appallingly hot! it's why that time of year is the most popular for tourist- in summer you need to put bread in the fridge or it goes moldy in 2 days time, if you get a cut it will form a...

MAY OR JUNE- based on best visibility with better temps(warmer) and wind/weather- this year didn't play the game however! Travel Tips and Weather | Cairns Dive Expedition Trip Coral Scuba Great Barrier Reef Diving Depends on what marine life you wish to see also????

If it was me- I am guessing you fly into and out of Cairns via Sydney, so you'd have to bus it to Townsville to dive the Yongala- I would save the wreck diving for Sydney HMAS Adelaide - Home and concentrate on the Great Barrier reef out of Cairns/preferably stay at Port Douglas and dive the...