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I wonder whether any warnings about potential shark attacks are given on these trips. Seems irresponsible to allow a load of tourists to be swimming/ snorkelling in an area known for recent shark attacks. Possibly another case of our greed culture - profit before safety? I don't see a...

Btw, this has also been highlighted in another thread (which was originally started following one of the incidences last year) Shark attack, Egypt, Brothers islands

Shocking! These are recent videos and so after temporary site closure due to the incidents at Brothers last year. So that makes this even more outrageous! Total egotistical morons.

The wing on the Ghost is pretty big but I never noticed any issues with that in warm water. I was able to release all the air fine with no trapped pockets. It is slightly quirky with the kidney dump valve about a third the way up the wing and the inflator hose coming out the centre of the top of...

Hi fellow Brightonian, Earlier this year I bought an X-Deep Ghost with the integrated weight pockets, and have happily used it on two trips so far. It's very light for travel (3kg for deluxe version incl pockets) but the 37lb (17kg) single tank wing has enough lift for UK diving too. So far...

Btw, I got a xtx40 octo set. Plus import tax? I was stung on that ordering a camera housing from US, but it was still a little cheaper than buying here. I was going to suggest ordering from the UK cos Apeks are A LOT cheaper here but, (even if import tax wouldn't be too bad for Oz?) I don't...

The only difference between the 50 & 200 is the 1st stage (and some chrome on the 2nd stage), so depends on your preference in the that regard, and whether you're happy to pay the extra $100 for the FSR first stage with the 200. I went with the XTX200 cos I found a deal which was only a few quid...

Good point. It might be worth checking if your sinuses are a factor. I often have issues with one or the other of my nostrels being blocked or restricted. I always take ibuprofen and SinusRinse with me on holidays nowadays and don't dive if blocked up! And yes, it is also my experience that...

I own a Pro Ear mask which I bought after my ear ruptured in an accident and was nervous diving (after it healed, of course) in case there was a weakness and it ruptured again during a dive. I figured if it did rupture then this mask would stop water rushing into the middle ear with all the...

Just noticed my typo, I meant Apeks XL4 / XL4+. They are based on the DS4 1st stage though. Have you looked at these regs as an alternative option if you are wanting a more compact and lighter 2nd stage & octo (as the Cressi appears to be)? They're also cold water rated. I was actually...

Yes true, I was thinking more about the 2nd stage & octo. But still not enough of a difference to buy a lighter travel reg over a xtx, imo. The heavier 1st stages can help with trim too :D Having said that, my wife actually has Apeks Flight regs and I was impressed how light and compact they...

Hmm, sensitive issue over here, but could potentially affect the price, depending on what happens :banghead: Not so much heavier that I would choose a travel style reg over an xtx50, the difference is a few grams. Plus it's neutral in water so not a factor in that regard. Although if I did want...

Hi, welcome to Scubaboard, and to diving. For me it's a no-brainer, I'd go with Apeks over Cressi anytime, especially for cold water. I'm sure the Cressi regs are fine too though. Just a couple of points that maybe worth mentioning; personally I don't like the location of the Venturi switch...

No the dive sites aren't that far from Lanta. Half hour to an hour on a big boat to the nearest sites I think. We used the speed boat to HD/HM, which was about an hour as far as I can recall, maybe a little longer and the boats quite comfortable, although you need to be a contortionist to use...

I think you'll find there's no diving in Bangkok. Closest would be Pattaya I believe. Easiest way to Koh Tao is to fly to Chumphon, and get the high speed boat from the pier. The flights should not be anywhere near $600-700! Were you looking at flights to Koh Samui? Those flights are pricey...

Btw, we stayed on Klong Dao beach which is lovely and wide with plenty of restaurants and bars right on the beach. It's considered a family friendly beach and was great with our 1 year old son. The next beach down is long beach which is supposed to have more of a young vibe, but still laid back...

We went with Lanta Diver and had no complaints, albeit 5 years ago now.

+1 for Lanta but no snorkelling from the shore. Koh Lipe is nice with some ok snorkelling from the shore. Relaxed but so-so diving in my (limited) experience. Did you dive the east side of Koh Tao? We recently stayed at Tanote Bay and dived with Calypso. The east coast sites were uncrowded and...

Yep, Koh Lanta is a good shout. Nice island to stay on too. As well as Koh Haa and Hin Daeng/Muang, the Bida sites are also visited from Lanta. Koh Tao has been mentioned, which, I'm sure you're aware, is in the Gulf of Thailand. We were there in August this year and the diving on the east...

Nice! That's what I'd call a good days diving :D And I heard about the great white at crystal bay too.