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Right! =) Well, I'll ring it for good measure anyway. Completely off topic - but do you have any SCRs at Evolution you teach?

Hi Matt, Thanks very much for compiling all this info! I'm involved with the start up of Marine Conservation Philippines and this compilation is brillant - and saves us a lot of time. We'll check up on phonenumbers, and post any developments. Thanks very much for putting all this together...

As an instructor, I've spent a good deal of time underwater and have seen a few accident over the years. The most common is basic human error - regulators will apparently shut off a depth because the valve isn't open (people doing the quarter turn back, and getting it wrong - happens quite...

Hi I while back I wrote about this in my blog here on Scubaboard. Heavens! - haven't done that in ages - I really should get back to it. Anyway I copy/pasted the content for your convenience, as I really haven't got anything new to add to it. ----- If what you're going to say may cause...

Great post, thanks Gary! While I think and dive very similarly to you, I'll be sure to steal some of your points and your humorous way of getting them across when I teach. =) A colleague of mine suffers from magic bracelet syndrome despite being an instructor. I'll point him this way, and see...

Awesome you're on your way. May I ask who you did your DSD with in Cambodia? I was working there at the time, and it'd be hugely funny (and a great honour) if I took you diving the first time. Best regards, SK

Thanks for your help guys The one I was looking at, was this one. I presume it's the latest model. It appears it has an 's' branded plug on the left side, which I thought might cover another inlet. I can't tell though, and I cannot find any schematics I can tell from either. Any idea? Best...

Hi. Is it possible to "reverse" the internals in the Brut 2nd stage, so you have the LP-hose coming from the right? Best regards, SK

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Hi Mattoau I realize it's been along time since you posted, but I thought I'd just briefly comment because the dive centre I'm currently working in, Kingfish Dive & Travel in Copenhagen, is seeking new employees, both for our travel department, as well as for the dive gear retail shop. There's...

Hi, I hope this is the correct section to post my question. From reading the AAUS training standards, I understand that in order to pass, candidates will have to swim 25 yards (little less than 23m) underwater with no swimming aids. While I believe I can do it, it seems to be a tough...

Hi ITW The Red Sea is certainly very nice - when I lived in Eeurope, I used to go there once or twice a year (because it's more or less in the backyard of Europe.) Considering where you are I'd say you have better diving locally (not in Cambodia, mind you - but in the Philippines, Malaysia and...

Hi there! Can't help you with the GoPro question, as I have no first hand experience with it. However, as for your other question you're lucky as you're near an airport, and surrounded by countries with awesome affordable diving. My personal favorite destinations are east coast Malaysian...

Hi Jun, No prob. at all mate. I suggest you actually do as scuba2011 suggests - have a walk around, talk to the shops - they're all within walking distance. See who you feel comfortable going with. @DevonDiver - Scuba2011 writes in his profile info that he's a diveshop owner. Now, as there...

Hi Jun Sorry I haven't written back before, I wasn't aware there were new posting in this thread. Anyway to answer your questions as well as I can, and please bear in mind that I worked as an instructor freelancer for EcoSea Dive for a month or so a couple of months back. I'll try to be as...

Hi guys, I though I'd bring two rather funny blog entries to your attention. One's about sea cucumbers, and one's about sea squirts. It's not very scientific, but it does make marine biology rather entertaining. A sample: "Now if you are married to a woman who’ll wake you up in the...

Thanks for writing that Jim. Most profound read I've had in a long time. The silent world has also helped me cope with loss. Thanks,

Reason 300: Because when you grow tired of seeing other divers all around you, the diving in Cambodia is just a stone throw away. ;)

Interesting read, this thread. The way I see it, it's inevitable that some people lie about their air consumption. A few people have already elaborated on the reasons why some divers do it, so I won't go further into that. So, when we know some divers lie about their remaining air, how do we...

Hi. Looking at the slightly different wording between the 2009 instructor manual and the 2010 one, it seems to me that ankle weights would indeed be allowed now, whereas they wouldn't before. That's how I'd read it anyway, if a candidate asked me if he/she could use them. I think...