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Ok, I've made a 2 week commitment to trying to make the multi-focal contacts work. I'm on day 3 and my eyes seems to be making an adjustment. On day 1 I could see well far away but the near vision was really bad. Today I see well far away and have gained a good deal of the 'in between'...

Reading this has made me rethink a couple of things. When someone does a boat check and their buddy stays below, the distance between them is necessarily much more than 'within touching distance'. Should both divers surface for a boat check? (we haven't had to do one in a long time but I'd...

Take a look at Scuba-Do. They put a guide in the water with you for no additional charge - and it's a nice boat for getting back on the boat after the dive. I really like the folks who run the operation.

Yeah - I had no idea how they work - it's amazing science! I just wish I could gut it out long enough to make it work for me! I think I'm just a big baby! Interestingly, the datamask computer screen is inside the glass and it doesn't seem to matter what your prescription is. It is clear for...

I do well with progressive eyeglasses - but I just cannot adjust to the progressive contacts. I use a datamask, which complicates things because there is only enough room for a bifocal on the left lens - so if I want to see up close I really have to close my right eye - and that's just not...

Maybe this should be a new thread but I'm wondering if those of you who have glasses to see distance are able to wear contacts for distance and also see your gages and fish/coral within 2 to 3 feet? I have prescription masks and I'd love to switch to contacts, but I'm afraid I'll lose that...

Diving with this "buddy" sounds like going to the mall with my ex-husband and my three kids when they were little! While I was tethered to my kids the ex roamed around unencumbered with the expectation that we would either catch up or otherwise find him. It never occurred to him that he was a...

Voss, we are in the St Louis area too. I agree with what others are saying, that what you need most is more time in the water. The peak performance buoyancy class is great but it will mean more to you after you've logged some dives and have a better understanding of the skills being taught -...

I wonder if in his pea-brain he believes that you are an extension of your sister and that you are willing to allow him to abuse both of you. I think he's seriously dangerous under water and should be avoided. He's abusive. Abusers thrive when their victims remain silent. Tell everyone what...

All year long I see the same, wonderful, patient (mostly) moderators and "long-timers" on all the different forums. I hope you know how much the newbies and the folks like me, who have been her for a couple of years appreciate your advice, input, opinions and encouragement. Thanks SO much!!

That we are all responsible for ourselves. :)

This was incredibly NOT PC Jim! And not in the spirit of scuba either. This woman is responsible for herself. If she fails, she fails. She is not the responsibility of her "man". Also, a PhD from just about any school is nothing to sneeze at. I'm assuming she either has a bachelor's and is...

I'm not a DM, and I'm not sure I'm understanding your point but I want to weigh in. I teach at the college level and I had a student this past semester that I secretly refer to as Eeyore. NOTHING in life is good. EVERYTHING in life is challenging, evil, or unworthy of his effort because it...

(menopause works great too ... shhhh) ;)

I can't imagine watching someone put their reg on when the bungee is at the neck of the tank - or watching someone struggle as they put on their bc and the strap is turned inside out and just won't turn for them - or see that their cam band is about to fall off the top of their tank as they're...

Make sure you get the sizing right for the Diva cup. I bought the size for women who have had children - but I delivered c-section - and it was too big. (Apologies to the men who ignored the warning not to read any further!)

He has the Sealife DC1200 with strobe and wide angle lens. (But the GoPro looks fun & easy)

Coooool!!!!

Thanks to all! We dive warm water almost exclusively (just don't like cold, green water - but we're trying because we know we're missing out on meeting up with the local diving community). He just recently bought a new dive computer and he pretty much buys what he wants, so this is a...

Maybe this is the wrong place to post this - I'm sure someone will let me know. :D I'm looking for ideas for my husband who has just about everything. My short list include expensive and inexpensive things: a strobe; Nautilus Lifeline ($300); and that's it. Has anyone stumbled upon...