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I don't know that I can say what operator is "best" since I just returned from my first dive experience on Oahu, but I can tell you that I used Deep Ecology in Haleiwa (on the North Shore, about a 45 min drive from Waikiki). I was pleased with the service they provided. On two of the three...

...one just crashed last week while making a volcano tour, with no survivors (pilot and 3 pax). Pilot was experienced but had only been flying in the area for a few months.

I just got back from a trip to Oahu and saw an article on the shark dive operator, but unfortunately forget the name. It does run out of Haleiwa and apparently does 3-4 trips a day with approx 16 people max per trip (2 get in the cage at a time for ~15 min). The cage is attached to a buoy a...

A new recruiting ad campaign for the Naval Reserve will show at least one diver in his civilian occupation. Looks like he is a rescue swimmer in his Reserve job. Check it out in print or on the web later this summer at A diver picture is featured in the June issue of Naval Reservist News...

I graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1985. USNA85 is the technically correct abbreviation, but no one other than service academy grads would understand...almost everyone recognizes the "Army-Navy" game, but few would recognize "USMA-USNA", and the rest would yawn. Since I have been part...

It also states that after surfacing in the first case, the diver should remain out of the water for a minimum of 6 hours before making another dive, and 24 in the second...so if using tables and assuming a square profile, there should have been no second dive. Interesting to note just how...

:box: Actually, maybe you do - someone like me who has been diving only on vacations but wants to do more. I'm checking out a few LDS now so I can do so and enjoy the local diving - even looking to buy some equipment from them. For me, there is value in having a local source for service...

For the one that quotes prices on its website, a 7/5 hyperstretch fullsuit is $320, a 7mm hyperstretch Combo is $420 and a 7mm Gold combo is $430. LP is $290/320/$405. For 2 out of 3 the LDS is reasonably competitive (IMO), particularly with the ability to try on for fit (they may also let you...

See post in NDI Northern California thread Santa Cruz/Bay area wetsuit retailers. To echo scubasean's point, you might give the LDS a shot at the business...Diver Dan's advertised prices, for example, are only about $50 more than LP, depending on the suit you are looking for - plus you can...

Diver Dan's in Santa Clara and California Dive Center in San Bruno do. Pacific Offshore Divers in San Jose might (they have a link to Henderson's site, and it is the only wetsuit link on the manufacturer's page). To echo scubasean's point, you might give the LDS a shot at the...

I was hoping to find it on SB! Also, the LDS angle impacts me because I don't have any equipment (yet) and would need to rent. Taking it from here isn't really an option - not enough room in the car. There's still some time...

It's dive on your own in the national parks in Wyoming. A LDS would need the commercial permit to run a dive boat or even take a group out.

Thanks for the link, diverjed. I was able to contact a local dive operation and find out that there are no dive trips in the National Parks (Grand Tetons and Yellowstone) - requires a commercial operating permit that the NPS isn't giving out. Since solo diving is not something I do, guess I...

If that is true, doesn't sound like a very useful specialty. I want a course that would teach me the necessary skills to adjust my buoyancy to the equipment I am using as well as the dive conditions.

Can the wireless AI transmitter be added later or does it need to be part of the initial configuration? Just curious - it sounds like the Vytec is much more computer than I need at this point in my diving experience, especially if the transmitter can't be a future option. [I can dream, can't...

Peak Performance Buoyancy is one of the specialties that was highly recommended in the other thread.

you might try PMing Hydroslyder - he's 14 or 15 and seems to be well on his way to getting his DM card the day he turns 18. Welcome to the board - lots of good info here (although sometimes you need to sift through a lot of fluff to find the true nuggets of wisdom).

Here is a website that may be of interest: Surface Air Consumption Rate. Gets a little technical...talks about Boyle's Law, Charles' Law, stuff I learned 20 years ago and really didn't use much - until I started diving :D If you use different tanks (yes, I am new and don't own any tanks yet)...

Lots of info here...my wife says I've turned into a scuba junkie with all the time I've spent recently reading the various discussions. How do you like the diving in HI? I will be on Oahu in two weeks for a business trip and have the opportunity to get a few dives in. I am really looking...

In case anyone is interested... Recall of 1995 Aladin Air X NitrOx Dive Computers The notice does mention that there are 5 reports of DCS allegedly associated with using this computer.