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If you examine the structures involved you'd realize that it would be nearly impossible for the tympanic membrane or any other component of your ear to cause damage to the TMJ without -extensive- tissue damage being noted. The TMJ is just that--a joint like others in your body and it tolerates...

I agree, it's not cheap. You can find less expensive configurations (Deep Sea Supply for example) and likely save almost $400 that route. Of course there is the used market too. Combined I've spent waaay more than $900 on items that either sit on a shelf somewhere or I sold for a loss...

Yes, but it seems to come with the ACB pockets and you may be paying extra for them. With the Infinity system you can't use a cannister light and the ACB--hence my bias. If you're trying to save money you really don't -need- the cinch system but I find it worth it. Also, I have only had...

I agree with the recommendation of a diaphragm first stage (good list already provided). The Zoop is pretty good for the price, and you can ditch the 2 gauge console and just get a nice 2.5" SPG. I also strongly agree with the BP/W....and Halcyon's Infinity system gets my nod. It seems to...

He was referring to lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4)--it's reported advantage is that is safer (less combustible/etc in the event of overcharging/saltwater exposure). I'm sure that there is a wealth of information about it somewhere.

Wow...great video! I'm planning on going there sometime soon if I could just get away from the office...

If the tourists are stupid enough to avoid all of Vancouver island because of a lack of sewage treatment plant in Victoria then it's their loss.

Jobs are overrated. Regarding your LSAT--worst case think of it as practice for next year's test ;) Go diving!

Damn...I would have loved to have registered but I'm too late.

Very cool! I'm looking forward to seeing it in action!

The timing of the resurrection of this thread couldn't be more ironic. I just finished extracting a molar from a patient who had a root canal and crown performed while on vacation in Mexico (by a dentist he was warned not to visit). I don't blame people for trying to save money, and I have...

I have quite a few patients who live on Lasqueti island and take the ferry over. I think I'm seeing one this week and I'll try to get some feedback. Anyway I'd love to go diving there. My house faces Lasqueti/Texada (I live near French Creek marina), but I can't shore dive from home--it's a...

He could probably use a scooter and that would save him from both the descending issue and take care of his 'safety' stop too. Maybe I'm out of touch with current standards, but unless he is wearing 14mm of neoprene starting the dive off underweighted doesn't sound like a good idea (having...

Somebody who can 'barely hold' their position at 15 feet at the end of a dive in a wetsuit is not perfectly weighted in my opinion.

When I watch people descending 'heads up' (as opposed to horizontal)...they seem to be always finning like they are treading water. Something to think about.

I usually like to be negative at the start of a dive (when my tank is negative) such that I won't be too buoyant at the end of the dive. To be honest I'd prefer the ability to remain under the surface at the end of a dive regardless of the volume of gas left in the tank...you never know if you...

It would help if you listed the features that you are interested in (wrist/console, air integrated, computer downloadable, etc). For the price, the Suunto Zoop is hard to beat, but I'm not sure if you can use it with the older Suunto software (their newest version so far is totally crippled)...

That's definitely one weird valve! Oh well...I have $200 earmarked for the first person willing to separate from Y valve.

Yes, the valve could be changed and prior to the shop giving it a visual inspection. I'd strongly recommend against changing it yourself however, despite it being a straightforward procedure. Not to mention some shops understandably won't fill an empty tank without performing a visual...

If you're looking to buy used, Craigslist usually has some around (some for good deals..I just missed picking up a one year old 130 for less than $300). You should be able to find a Worthington (XS scuba) steel 100 for around $250. There are PSTs around too, but I have no idea what happened...