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As a dive centre, we would not allow you to dive with us whilst 5 months pregnant under any circumstances - regardless of additional waivers. From a risk assessment perspective, its just not worth it. As the many other posters have said, there just is not enough evidence from previous studies to...

We'd echo what the other have said about getting some more experience - or at least completing more of your DM before you start making too many decisions. You may find that as you progress through your DM course your attitude may change as you become more exposed to the job role, and the...

Try looking at the Suunto Zoop. Now it comes in black, as well as the original yellow and orange, so much more wearable as well as cheap!

We run night dives in the tropics and we use UKSL3 torches which run on standard size 'C' batteries. When checking my facts before replying to this post I was surprised to find they are only 98lumens. This considered, they generate an incredible amount of light - many of our instructors even use...

If you dive in an area with Titan Triggerfish you may want to avoid orange and/or yellow fins anyway. For some reason they love them! Definitely dont get 'triggered' nearly as much now I wear black ones!

Many valid points here. Get a bigger tank for now and then just dive dive dive, you will find you improve naturally the more relaxed and comfortable you become. We're also in agreement with the moulded mouthpiece suggestion. In addition, you could look try a new breathing technique. You know...

We had an advanced diver who was lucky enough to have a camera with him when a whale shark glided past. He only managed one shot, but it was perfectly framed. Unfortunately another group from another dive centre were also there, and one of them made it into the shot. If only it was just an...

"It was the Law of the Sea, they said. Civilization ends at the waterline. Beyond that, we all enter the food chain, and not always right at the top." Hunter S. Thompson. This is the deal we divers make with nature when we enter the oceans.

I teach both reg retrieval methods. It's in the standards of the agencies I teach so I have to, but I always make it clear to students that they should stick with the one they find easiest both during the course and after certification - which as many other have already pointed out is generally...

During any course, the maximum number of training dives allowed per day is 3. As a certified diver however, it's really up to you. There is no official max number if divers are not actively taking part in a training course. So it really comes down to common sense (which ironically in many...

Completely agree, there are some great intro books and even more awesome spec/tech materials around, but as a solid base that covers a bit of everything in an easy to digest way, you cant go wrong with the Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving.

No worries, hope you have a great trip :)

Can you have too much of a good thing?! Or dive too much? A few years ago I caught myself turning my shower tap all the way on and half a turn back. Doh!

Hi there, There are a number of dive centres on Phangan, we recommend Sail Rock Divers to all of our customers who head over there. Phangan's dive centres are scattered fairly evenly around the island, so where you stay really depends on which centre you choose to dive with (Sail Rock Divers...

Yep, always need the boots - most open heeled fins are damn uncomfortable without them, although some specific OH fins are designed to be worn with bear feet. In our experience, most open heeled fins do not come in actual sizes like their closed heel counterparts. Generally, you'l find they...

Agreed! Most of our small faced customers love the fit and feel of the oceanic mini shadow - about half of our instructors use them too. An excellent mask choice in our opinion. Good luck :)

Just toasty here thanks. Anyone fancy a break in the tropics? We're warning you though, water temperature is down to a chilly 25-26degrees. Some of us may even start to wear wetsuits if this keeps up ;) Koh Tao Weather Forecast

Done :)

We'd say you have absolutely zero cause for concern. We've had several staff members and customers in Bangkok in the last couple of weeks and to be honest there are not any major issues that tourists need to be concerned about. Its definitely nowhere close to what overseas media is hyping it up...

Hi there, July is not monsoon season across all of Thialand, only the West Coast - this rules out Phuket, Phi Phi, Koh Lanta etc. The East coast islands do not get their monsoon until November however, so Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao should still be fine. Koh Tao is the best diving island...