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I'd definitely replace it. A kink like that will weaken the integrity of the hose. Looks like you will need to re-route it or replace it with a longer hose

I started out with a steel backplate and soon found a guy to trade for aluminum. My current backplate from VDH probably weighs about a pound and a half. The VDH plate, 23# HOG wing, and harness sans cambands weighs in at 5#. Carrying around the extra weight in my luggage didn't make sense to...

Drop a line to Hilde at Nomad Divers. She’s given me good advice on seasonal diving on Bangka.

Looks like a Duncan Yo-Yo. :)

The best way is to monitor completed eBay auctions.

All the information you need is available with searches here, airline sites, and resort sites. The ultimate cost will very much depend on how much luxury you require and how adept you are at making your own way. Packaged trips from local dive shops are amongst the least economical ways you can...

I would like to hear @buddhasummer -s take on this.

The Garmin Mk2 is not a bad computer. Reliable and Buhlmann equipped. I have a Mk1 I've used as backup for about 5 years. I'm not fond of the proprietary transmitter, but that's just me. The Garmin is a lot better than an old Suunto. If you are a recreational diver and want a full set of...

1. I use AI. I like AI. But having to use an SPG is not a big negative. I would not expect an operator to allow modifications of his rental equipment for both liability and possible damage. 2. I used to use a camera. But, honestly, I found it too distracting and found myself more involved in...

Regulator Savvy IS fine.

I would assume that if United will book the connection on their website they will take responsibility in getting you home, even if you miss the connection. If you booked with a third party and miss the connection, things will get complicated. At that point United will not help you and you will...

I know you can get away with it. I’ve seen many able bodied divers taking advantage. It’s just a personal thing.

Relying on a computer you don't know how to operate or read is worse than no computer at all. If you don't have a computer or don't understand the one you're wearing stay above your divemaster up until the safety stop. I think a computer should be the first piece of SCUBA equipment a person...

I Think I'll quit when I can't get up the ladder with my equipment on.

One year at a time.

I was referring to your suggesting a price of 30,000 yen. I already have one, but at that price sign me up for another. I paid $400. For my mint 11T and I think I got a fair deal. Of course a person might get lucky, but a $200. 11T will be pretty darned rare.

I, too, dive the SE, and recently took up with a Mk2. Both are fine first stages with a port layout that I prefer.

You’re dreaming.

Stayed at Novotel last year. Pretty fancy place. I'm not sure I'd want to spend a whole day there if I didn't play golf. Short taxi ride to the airport.

I dive old stuff because it's cheap. With a few exceptions there hasn't been a lot of progress in regulator designs. Mostly just fine tuning and newer (cheaper?) materials. That said, I think I'd avoid the added complication of the j valve.