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Most minor trim issues can be compensated for with leverage and body positioning. What you are describing requires shifting some ballast, now that you've figured out how much you really need. The ankle weights shouldn't be necessary, but the additional ballast they provide likely is. It's...

They're liquid filled goggles: ScubaGearPlus Products Liquivision Fluid Goggles, Goggles & Low Volume Masks

You won't find a dive charter, but fishing boats are an option in most ports. Unfortunately, they are pricey to charter. Finding a decent day is not too likely, however. You'll need about a three to five days of exceptional weather for it to settle enough to make a decent and safe rec dive...

This is one way to do it: UHsq-nNRHQE

All true, but if you are trusting someone else regarding the contents and purity of the gas you'll be breathing, is that really assuming personal responsibility for your safety on any level? If my gas supply is suspect, I'll make the opportunity to inspect the valve orifice, smell the gas or...

Turn the tank upside down and open the valve. If only gas comes out: There is nothing but gas in the tank There could be as much as a couple inches of contaminant in the tank, but it hasn't risen to the level where it will enter the orifices of the dip tube. If you do the same and water or...

what a load of crap

I can't speak for any other agency than SSI, but it's not in my OW material. Of course, I do discuss the benefits in OW class.

It's a gateway gas and will lead to trimix if left unchecked. Nitrox is a gas with higher O2 content(typically 32% or 36% in recreational diving) than the 21% found in air, which means less Nitrogen in the mix. This allows for longer bottom times and/or shorter surface intervals at the cost...

I've had a few young students who did great in the pool, then suddenly had issues on checkouts. The 'issues' were all symptoms, with the root condition being apprehension over the new environment. In one case, after several attempts to do checkouts with the group proved futile, I started a game...

Heard some faint calls when we splashed off the Back Wall last Tuesday, but nothing after that. I'd have written it off as my imagination, but the DM also heard it. It wasn't much, but it was a great way to start the dive.

Blue Hole looks like an excellent place to dial in the skills you've already learned. You could get into a basic rig, including wetsuit for under $1500 easily enough. Your LDS should be a great resource for connecting with other divers who are more experienced and willing to help a new diver...

I'd have to agree that there are better ways to improve your diving. If you're considering actually working, I'd recommend you take a serious look at your availability. I found the hours working a class are far greater than those spent preparing for the DCS/DM cert. When I use an assistant...

That's just awesome, congratulations!

Welcome back, Rob.

I'll be there.

Happy birthday, John.

Happy birthday, John.