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Actually there is a penalty for bringing a frivolous lawsuit: the lawyer doesn't get paid. All the PI lawyers I know don't like working for free. And they don't like suing people who don't have deep pockets to pay a judgment. The "frivolous lawsuits" are typically against government agencies...

I agree with "small" being undesirable. And I recommend not looking to use a dive computer as an everyday watch. I had a buddy on a dive boat who had a ScubaPro, which looked like a sport watch, and without great uncorrected vision, I found the display too small. I agree with "puck" size as...

Your questions are exactly what this NEW DIVERS FORUM is for. If you feel that someone is bothered by a question here, simply ignore that person (who, if they are irritated by a question posed by a new diver, shouldn't be reading this particular forum in the first place). So you (AND ANY...

Just to be clear, that's why I stated in my post (which you quoted), "In my circumstances." These circumstances include being physically fit and having been checked out by an MD who specializes in dive medicine, having discussed my history with him, having had various tests by him (and other...

In my circumstances, I have absolutely no problem with lying in response to the questionnaire. I have been diving for 35 years now. I am physically fit and have no health issues worth discussing. Within the last two years, I have been checked out by an MD who specializes in dive medicine...

So heat the edge with a lighter and when it starts to melt, put the webbing on the cookie sheet and cut off the edge with the putty knife? Sounds good.

Is the tool a hand seamer? That tool seems to cost in the $25 to $50 range on Amazon, a substantial price for to use just for finishing the edge of nylon webbing. How about using a bench vise instead? That's a tool that might be more commonly found in homes, which would not necessitate a...

For a way to attach some weights to the straps of the harness with bungee cord, check this thread, post #7 in particular: http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/sidemount-diving/477659-can-you-show-me-pics-how-you-attach-hard-lead-rig.html If you put a three-pound weight on each strap, that's six...

The Zoop can handle air and Nitrox. If you mean that the Zoop can't switch between gases during a dive, I believe that's right. The Zoop is an entry-level computer, and most divers looking for an entry-level computer won't be gas-switching during dives. Most computers these days turn on...

The two statements you made, back to back, explain why the fill station is not at the front of the shop. In retail, if what you have is unique, it goes in the back of the shop so that the customer has to walk by all the other things you have for sale. Go into any drug store. Where is the...

The Zoop logs the water temp too.

For the OP, my highest recommendation is The Certified Diver's Handbook by Clay Coleman. Very good overview of all the issues for the less-experienced diver. The Certified Diver's Handbook: The Complete Guide to Your Own Underwater Adventures: Clay Coleman: 0639785803133: Amazon.com: Books...

The usual suspects are Suunto Zoop or Mares Puck. I ended up choosing the Zoop and did a review of it here: http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/computers-gauges-watches-analyzers/476179-my-review-suunto-zoop.html The thread also touches on the Puck and the Cressi Leonardo. All three are "entry...

Well, that answered the question I was about to pose.

I forgot to mention the name of the generic for Zyrtec that I buy at Costco. It's Aller-Tec.

Are there particular times of the year when it's better (or not so good) to go diving in Cozumel?

Yes, but if you play poker with a shark, you will lose more than one hand. :D

Don't be surprised if your air consumption goes up, way up, when you're in the quarry and a full wetsuit. Every time you enter a more challenging environment, your air consumption will go up. Even if you're an old hand at diving, if it's been a while since you've been diving, your air...

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Try NeilMed sinus rinse every day (not just the day before you go diving). It can help clear out mucus and probably reduce your total allergic load, which would reduce the production of histamine. You can buy it on Amazon for a little more than the 2-packet intro pack at Walgreen's...