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For 30$ you can't do anything wrong - worst case, you resell it for 100$ plus ;). But seriously, the vendor seems not to be aware of wha a drysuit costs. As regards points to check: overall condition, any leaks, the zipper, the purge. If all is fine, then you buy at no risk ( if the size don't...

I have used the Sealife cameras, as well as other housed, small size cameras for diving, even so, not the HX-5. While owning a Sealife camera, I would currently rather go for a housed model, because the quality of the resulting pictures is much better. What attacted me at the Sealife approach...

Defintely agree with the above. Photography is an art and post fixing is part of the process to produce that art. Or would you suggest that you cheat, because you buy a more expensive camera (that has f.i. A better aperture)? It is the photographers eye that selects what the camera is...

While a few years ago I usually had buddies that were diving the same volume and pressure (within maybe a margin of 20% variation), I nowadays lead dives where this margin can be much wider (100% and more), be it due to the number of tanks, different sizes or tanks allowing for different...

Part of my equipment is MR22 (cold water adapted) with an Abyss and it just works fine. As mentioned previously it gives gas easily, which will increase your gas usage, but on the oher hand that is really a comfort issue, too. While having also a recent Abyss/MR22 (which is more lightweight...

Can only share what was stated by Jim Lapenta amd rotunder. Below 50F/10C I wouldn't dive with equipment that is not foreseen for 'cold water', neither would I do it without a redundant equipment. Not only because of the cold water, but also because of possible free flows or higher air...

I am using a Suunto D4 as backup device and share what has been previously said about that computer. While not familiar with the Meridian, I gave it a look on their website. My impression is that the Suunto has the slightly better readibility of core dive information ( at least when looking at...

Actually using a Bare CD4 Pro drysuit (4mm compressed neoprene) since a couple of years. It is a a good drysuit, comfortable and reliable. Cons: none About 15 years ago I bought my first drysuit (don't remember the brand) which was a trilam because of he robustness. The point with the trilam...

While I don't see much of a technical issue in changing from right to left, I would however consider that the octo should in first place be a backup for the diver himself ( i.e. It should first fit his/her needs in case of trouble), while still be available to the buddy, who would have to...

All is a matter of what the production volume and what your taget group is. If you produce the device in a sufficiently large quantity, without using brands like Breitling and Rolex, you can get down to 500$ Btw: if confributions given in the forum by any member would be implemented in a...

Well, my criteria would be: - accurate and reliabel - waterresistant (200m real) - high readibility (with good luminescense) - no useless extras, eventually even minimalistic - normal watch size & weight & look - preference for analog indications - almost zero need of operation (butttons, etc)...

Thanks for the different contributions. Finally I opted for a Scubapro Pro Tek harness ;)

I have been using two Sealife cameras in the past, and while it is fine for my daughter playing in the pool, I almost never got a good result when taking it with me on a dive ( let's say 5% are ok). While I was taking pictures during the dive my buddy was also taking photos with cameras of the...

With a drysuit you will need extra weight, than with a wetsuit. However, as you point out that you are overweighted, when using the wetsuit, it might be fine for the drysuit. As regards the weight (45lb) I would defintely start finding out what your correct weighting should be, but not when...

(Back to the initial post). ;) If you can't get the minimum set of equipment or do not feel comfortable about it, don't dive! But usually diveshops should be able to rent you almost anything required. Diving on tables is fine, as long as you know time and depth (so a watch is not enough), but...

@beaverdivers: what about cold water (I will usually use it in cold water) do you think that the harness will fit on top of a dry suit (if the diver uses usually L-sized models). One of my "doubts" with this harness is the single sized model (compared to the OMS IQ, where you have diffent model...

@Sean: thanks for the comments. I have been using occasionally an OMS IQ harness, which I felt very comfortable and comparable to the XTek Form/Comfort harness (in features and price). (while some sites refer it as Form (incl Scubapro.com, so you are absolutely right on this ;), others refer it...

Hi, Who has used the Scubapro XTek comfort harness? What is your impression compared to other harnesses? (if not already done) would you buy one?

Hi, I am diving with drysuits for 15 years and use #1 (BCD on surface, drysuit under water for buyancy); but I agree that everybody should find his own best practice. So you might ask why I am going for #1. Point 1: BCD on surface If you use the drysuit on surface, while having the head out of...