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They say the definition of a good doctor is..."someone who tells you what you want to hear." Whether your family doc is motivated by fear of litigation or not, what needs to be considered is the potential risk that your dad would face and also for the dive buddy/group. Inability to complete a...

I guess it's akin to saying that curtain air bags are overkill ; you may not need them at that moment, but it's reassuring to have them available. Part of the challenge has been that the Navy tables were never really designed for multiples days of multiple dives. Add to that the intense diving...

Hi Guys, Hoping to take my graduating daughter to swim with dolphins somewhere in the Caribbean. Never been to that part of the world before and would be very grateful for any advice. She's a non diver at present, but I hope to convince her to become a dive buddy. Looking forward to...

Thanks to all ! Scott ; a colleague also recommended the Inon 240's. May I ask what people's opinions are re 240's vs the YS 110 a? Now that Inon has no direct office in the US, will servicing be a problem? How are they for reliability? Specs seem almost identical. Thanks again!

Hi Guys, I've been diving for years with a Nikonos V. Most recently I'm about to take the plunge into digital with a Nikon D 300, Sea and Sea MDX D300 housing. Now the harder part. Can I get some advice re strobes please? I've been thinking of going for the single YS 250, a large strobe with...

Hi Guys, I'm making the switch to digital and was looking at the Olympus E520 and housing. Being in Boston, there does not seem to be any clear place of where to pursue a complete outfit of housing, strobes etc. My questions relate to : # Anyone have any recommendations of where to buy #...

I recently received my copy of "Scuba Diving" and was initially excited to see a reg review listed in the contents. After looking through it, I was rather disappointed as there seemed to be quite a number of inconsistencies. Regs which were described as overall reasonable performers for a good...

There's a group called "Rascals in Paradise" that specializes in family scuba vacations. I've heard they're quite good.

Hi, The issue of sleep apnea as pertains to diving relates in part to the cause, potential complications and therapy. In terms of the cause, this may be either central, ie related to the central nervous system. Here the respiratory center control of ventilation fluctuates with resultant...

Hello All, In light of the crisis in Palau re shark finning, the team at the Micronesian Shark Foundation, (founded by Tova Bornowski of Fish n Fins), is hoping to initiate an education program for the local Palauans who see sharks as dangerous pests eroding their livelihood and threatening...

Hi Earthdiver, Sorry about your experience. Regarding the abnormal sensations, the potential to recover from a DCS "hit" is partially dependant on the interval between the dive to therapy. It is not uncommon for some degree of resolution at recompression and resumption of symptoms at surfacing...

That nocturnal squeaking is due to edema following the trauma of repeated equalizations. The most common aggravator is to continue to assess your capacity to equilabrate post dive, say through the evening, to reassure yourself that come the morning you'll be OK. Unfortunately this only makes...

Hi Slonda, Depending on how often you take these drinks, the type and volume you consume. If you consume them often and regularly, say daily, then your body will gradually become tolerant to some extent. Nevertheless, the effect of chronic circulatory stimulation does have long term effects on...

All these so called Energy drinks come at a cost. For the younger divers, there is probably very little clinical relevance, other than theoretical. They are potent cardiac stimulants and vasoconstrictors ; the propensity to achieve that varying with each individual. As such, they can raise blood...

Presumably you're on a small dose, so it should be fine. However, if you're on a dose causing any side effects such as frequent urination, this could imply that the drug is impacting upon your blood sugar control and this could lead to volume depletion and blood biochemistry changes. If that is...

The outer reefs are the way to go ! Sipadan is a crap shoot, especially with the beaurocracy running rampant. GBR is breathtaking, and reliably so. Bigger fish also much more reliable. You'll have a blast. Good luck !

I have only heard very disturbing things in relation to MAML divers. I would contact Navot Bornowski at Fish n Fins. He is the owner and a great guy. I know some people rent an apartment for some trips and that is an additional cheap option which they can set up for you. Just something to...

Perhaps the issue is one of merely "acknowledging what you don't know". I have always considered the DM to be familiar with the area I wish to dive. He/she brings an understanding of the local conditions, wildlife etc that I couldn't possibly be familiar with. Hence I rely on someone's knowledge...

I have dived extensively with both jacket and back inflation styles. I have to say that when I first changed to the Knight Hawk, I was amazed at the degree of freedom I experienced. Especially since I take pics, it was great. IN addition, none of that inflation squeeze I experienced during...

Depending on your destination, go to the Center for Disease Control website ; CDC.gov There you will find specific recommendations for vaccinations etc for travel. Bon voyage.