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In most agencies, the swimming evaluation consists of a 200 - 220 yard swim utilizing any stroke or any combination of strokes and there is no time limit. This is for the surface swim, and if you touch bottom or hold on the sides you have to redo your swim. They also include a 10 minute...

I've been there for vacation and business. Again, never had a problem, even when teaching scuba. I have also seen divers from all agencies who "cannot swim" Don't pick on just one agency, when they all can produce divers with poor swimming abilities and many times do. Through out my 40+ years...

I'm quite sure you have heard it. Back in the 90's that was unfortunately a common belief, and instructors of many agencies (not just PADI) incorrectly taught that. However this misconception has been long since corrected. If there is any instructors still teaching this dangerous concept, they...

Have relatives in Europe, never had a problem. I repeat my statement.

Second, many if not most misinformed divers including all PadI instructors were told somewhere along the line and therefore think of the BC as a safety jacket, a life jacket and that without it you will die. Of course most of them would die because they cannot swim. However, no BC is USCG rated...

Hello All, What I find amazing is that all the reps I've talked with whose companies manufacture integrated systems say that the companies themselves have never really addressed the issue. Not one to my knowledge had developed a procedure on how to ditch and don an integrated system...

I really don't think the difference in cost should be much of a issue. We can do an aluminum back plate with a HOG harness and 30# wing for $378.75. We have jacket BCD's going for much more. I think it all boils down to what equipment the store has a better price margin on and/or what equipment...

Also, when you purchase one, any responsible Dive Center will either want to see a certification, or may make the class as part of the package. Yes, diving dry is easy to learn, but what about such things as dealing with a flooded suit, buoyancy - suit, BCD, both? How about care and trimming...

:rofl3::rofl3::rofl3: Hold on there Skippy, unless you are talking about a pro wrestling match where you paid off the script writer, you gots some figuring to do. When I was fresh out of the military I had a similarly incorrect view. Here I was, 6'5", 215ish, worked out 2 hours a day, 6...

How about this: Weight yourself so that when your suit is comfortably inflated, you are neutral. If you are carrying too much weight to do this, then inflate the suit to the comfortable level, and use your BCD for the rest. Either way, the suit is part of your buoyancy, which is why you need to...

Congratulations to all you new divers. You have just joined the ranks of those who want to explore the other 75% of the world. Your life has just changed - for the better! Just remember, you are now certified to LEARN and gain new experiences. Take advanced and specialty courses and dive as much...

FWIW, Poseidon uses SiTech valves on their drysuits. Wonder why there is such a difference.

To the OP - You are certainly free to donate a long hose octo and keep the primary in your mouth. It is a perferctly acceptable technique, and one that is still taught. However, if someone is going to grab your primary out of your mouth, generally it will not be your dive buddy, but some other...

Hi All, I'm a PADI instructor and I do teach having the long hose on the primary regulator and to donate that one. Why? 1st, it's a technique that will work in every gear configuration. Even if you normally breath off of a short hose primary, if someone unexpectedly takes it away from you...

Since we are a full service "Click and Mortar" dive center, I see both sides. Yes, I do believe that all Dive Centers need an online presence that can work for them 24/7. Locally the one's that cannot/will not do this are just hanging on, and it's probably only a matter of time before they are...

Hello Tadzio, Like all personal equipment, fit and comfort is the most important qualities in dive gear. I personally use an Atomic Aquatics Red Sub Frame and love it. They are the sturdiest masks I've run into so far. The Oceanic Pioneer may be another choice, but they are at least one or...

Ditto for Tobin!

Personally I use Poseidons. They have never let me down using Tri Mix at 285 FSW, or doing a SARR dive under the ice + every type of diving inbetween. My secondary is a 20 year old Odin, and my primary is an X-Stream. I swear by them simply because they work. Take care, George

Hello! Welcome to :sblogo: and Happy Thanksgiving! Lots of great people here and more advice then you could ever ask for. Take care, George