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What months were these shots taken? Is this typical irrespective of the time of year? Thanks.

The variety of diving in Fiji is far superior, as well as the accommodation. There are a large variety of resorts from luxury through to quite affordable, and beautiful puddle about reefs to areas where pelagics come in. Kadavu has a great variety, for example, Moody's Namena is very plush...

Flying back to Palau fills us all with great anticipation of superlative diving. Big animals, pristine reef, sun filled days and the inevitable desire to never leave. After 3 weeks, all of those anticipatory expectations were not only met, but exceeded. But there is more than mere diving going...

This is only partly true. The additional and in fact more important factor is the effect of changes in transthoracic pressure , (pressures across the chest and therefore the heart),experienced during submersion. This increases transcardiac pressures,( or pressures across the heart chambers)...

In terms of the effect of pressure/cancer etc, there is the theoretical concern that high levels of O2 can enhance growth of cells. HOWEVER, you're not breathing hyperbaric oxygen. Even if you were, it is more damaging to malignant cells through the generation of toxic radicals. So this is not a...

Congratulations Trap !! Well done and a long and happy life to you. As to diving during remission ; that will depend on the nature of your therapy. Make sure that you did not receive any agents that were either cardio or pulmono-toxic. Your oncologist should be able to let you know. If that...

The founder of Palauan diving and the original conservationist of the dive sites we have all come to treasure, Francis Torigiong, has been struck down by cancer. Never one to seek assistance himself, Francis' colleagues and friends are seeking the help of his diving family in helping him deal...

Dear all, Francis Toribiong, the founder of Palauan diving and who was instrumental in establishing the sites and preservation of dive sites which many of us have enjoyed and treasured is struggling bravely with cancer. Unfortunately, the tragedy is compounded by sky rocketing medical fees...

Depending on the meds you are prescribed, the effects are usually minimal. Most commonly, someone your age would be started on a diuretic, or fluid tablet. These meds basically cause you to lose sodium in your urine. Side effects are related to potential changes in the chemistry of your blood...

To all of the diving community who have visited Palau, the founder of diving in the area, Francis Toribiong has been struck with cancer and is presently fighting for his life. A website has been created in order to provide any and all assistance for him and his family. I would be grateful if...

Personally, I would have to say that their advice is poorly thought out. Gas uptake and off gassing are functions of multiple factors, ranging from temperature ,level of fitness, previous injury, exertion etc. The tables are guidelines rather than absolute with individual variability being a...

Does anyone have any information on the Work of Breathing for a number of the higher end regs, such as the Atomic TX2, Scubapro range etc? Thanks.

These specs are terrifically useful ; especially since I think SP regs are very good. My question relates to a comparison between the ATOMIC titanium reg and the high performance SP regs. Some of my buddies swear by the Atomic TX2 as being the best around. Personally I found the subjective...

Both are inflammatory conditions. So the key lies in the history/story. Muskuloskeletal pain of an inflammatory nature is typically worse at the end of the day, with stiffness in the morning and responds well to anti inflammatories...usually. DCS is less likely to follow this pattern, and more...

I think it is in fact not uncommon to experience DCS symptoms repeatedly in the same area ; particularly if there is an underlying injury. As to the use of anti inflammatories, they were postulated to be of therapeutic benefit for DCS some time ago, and indeed, the use of more targeted compounds...

I was told that terrapin wetsuits do a very good job of repairs and alterations.

The effects of cannabis can last for some time and are effected by dose, habituation, amount of fatty tissue and overall health. The longer you've been using it, the faster the drug gets metabolized, but remember that it is also absorbed in fat stores in the body, which could prolong it's...

I've noticed that the japanese wetsuits are much more colorful than our commando black. Do they speak English? Have a website?

Do you have a web site? Do they ship outside Japan? Thanks.

Defiance is great. It is in fact a true story about the Bielski brothers who ultimately moved to the US. The leader, Tovia Bielski lead a very humble and quiet existence in NY after the war, despite the fact that he saved hundreds of people. I must admit that many survivors don't wish to...