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My wife and both have Apollo Bio-fins. My wife could not use the Apollo springs because they don't make them for the extra small sized fins. She also had problems with handle/loop of the original bio-fin strap rubbing against her Achilles tendon and giving her a blister when she wore low...

While LEDs do normally have a cut off voltage, below which they can turn off without warning, UK LED lights do not exhibit this behavior. The UK lights use a switching power technology that ensures a fairly constant brightness all the way through the battery life. When the voltage level of...

I couldn't tell, is that each or is that for a pair? --- bill

I have been on a few DM lead dives where the "safety stop" was omitted. On each of these the DM was very upfront and stated that this would be case because of the profile. The dive profile was set up so that it would end with a shallow (15-20ft) swim along the top of a wall or around a...

Will this new design remove the dual exit air paths? (Which other integrated octo+ designs don't support) In other words the ability to vent air and breath out simultaneously/independently. --- bill

If you need the pressure gauge anyway, the Atmos 2 console may be a better route. You can still find the compass for that console if you look around. I saw them new on Froogle a while back for around $50. It hooks on to the end of that console. In comparing the ATMOS 2 to the Xr1, the...

Seems a bit short sited. Many times on these carriers it can still be cheaper for for the air travel as a whole (air ticket + overage charges) even if you do end up going over the limit. I'd rather only pay for the extra weight when necessary rather than have to buy a more expensive ticket...

Here is another thread on bags and bag limits. What do you travel with? --- bill

You can find the waterproof bag/duffle/stuff bags at camping supply stores or sporting good stores. I think I got mine from Campmor or REI. I've also seen them at a few local sporting goods stores. I have also used and have seen many people use large trash bags. I like the 2-3 mil heavy duty...

I've used pine-sol before. --- bill

Here is a link that compares several computers NDL times/algorithms: Dive Computer Comparison While I disagree with many of the conclusions made by the author of this paper especially when he recommends against certain models, the actual comparison data is very interesting. It is a good...

One thing you will want to think about is if you intend to dive multiple gases in different tanks on the same dive. If so, that eliminates the Aeris AI. The AI supports Nitrox gas blends but it only supports a single mix for the entire dive. The T3 supports using up to 3 different gases...

That is the $64,000 challenge. I searched all over the place and started out with a 29/30 inch roller duffle before I went smaller. The larger one was made by Sampsonite for about $70 (I think it is available on Ebags too). It had two really nice side pockets that kind of stuck out that were...

I've recently done 6 tropical dive trips that all had similar limits. I always try to stay under 4-5 lbs just in case the gear is heavier from being still a bit wet on the return home. I tend to take about the same gear as you and a laptop & charger. I've gotten it down pretty good now...

Back on Topic. I dove CCV for a week back in June '06. The compressors were all new then. The current price for Nitrox is $6/tank or $100/week. You can do the math to figure out which is cheaper for you depending on your number of dives. Most of my dives were about an hour and average...

Why not use your dive light to see your computer? I almost never use the back light on my computer anymore. To keep from ruining my night vision, I move the computer (console mount) near the output light cone of the dive light to catch some indirect backscatter light and it is plenty to be...

I agree. Sven is great about fixing stuff. I sent Sven an email today about the Imperial issues I've seen. --- bill

My wife and I have over 120 dives on our AIs without any issues. The computers are only about 18 months old though. Just thinking/guessing outloud.... Any air leaks/bubbles around the QD? There is a tiny o-ring just inside the QD fitting opening on the dive computer. Ours was looking...

Here is the direct link to the Aeris WEB page where you can download the s/w: Aeris S/W You will also need the USB download cable. --- bill

I do like Divinglog 4.0 as well. However, there are still some issues when using non metric units. They are being corrected but there are still a few. Just an FYI. --- bill