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I actually got my O.W.certification with "Waikiki Diving" and my experience with them was good. Nick was always very patient answering questions and made sure we understood all of the concepts in the book. He spent time reviewing all of the questions we answered wrong on the quizes from the book...

I have the Mares AvantiQuatro fins. They are very good fins most of the time. However if I do a beach dive and if the surf is strong (Southern Cal.), I find them very hard to use, I just don't have the strenght...well... I do, but then once I pass the surf area I am exausted and then I then my...

So, the past weekend I did 3 dives with the Mares Isotherm semi-dry(2006 model). Here are some of my observations with the suit. Water temp was around 55. First dive was 82ft, second 65ft and third 40ft. The good: This is the warmest suit I have ever had. I actually felt too hot at times and...

Before I bought the Morphos I was looking at the Dragon as well. They are practically the same, the Dragon is newer but the Morphos is a better deal.

I have the V16 Proton Metal which as the same first stage as the XL, and I love it. It breath very well.

I have the Mares as well, which I will try for the first time tomorrow. I'll let you know what I think.

I was supposed to dive Catalina tomorrow for my AOW class :( It would have been my first Southern Cal. dive...

According to the L.A times, only one house has been damaged by the fire. Things should be O.K.

out of curiosity how do you focus? manually or autofocus?

It comes with a hood.

How about this...$249 http://www.diversdirect.com/scripts/ecatalogisapi.dll/Item?Item=44530&Template=9990000096000999&Group=128

Most of the prices I saw online were in the $350 range for L and XL. I ended up getting mine ,XL, new on ebay for $193 (not including shipping and CA taxes). Seller was diversdiscount.com

Keep in mind this is a first generation mask. I am sure in the next few years they will go down in price, in weight and the design will be better. Do any of you remember what the first cell phone or laptop was like?

That's a great idea.:rofl3:

I am interested in everything you have, except the D70 body (already have one). PM me if interested.

Phil did you ever get a chance to post a comparison? I am very close to getting a semi dry and would love the get more info. I like the 2006 better as far as style, but if the 2007 offers better feature I might get the 2007 instead. Cheers.

Thank you so much Zak. I take it the 2006 chart would be the same? I am looking for a 2006 model. Don't really like the 2007 color scheme for the Isotherm line....

Thank's, I did already and that what prompted me to write this post. Now check this "Other" Mares chart: http://www.scuba.com/resources/sizechart/mares_origin.htm It show a completely different sizing system. So which is it?

It's a bit annoying, I have looked at getting a Mares semi dry suit, and it seems that any of the online stores I have looked at have a different sizing chart for Mares wetsuit. Then I went to the Mares US website, and no sizing chart either... Also all their prices are in Euro which is odd as...

Thank you all for your advices and wisdom... I think I am starting to get a very good sense of what I need and what to look for.