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Can't go wrong with HP 100's.

I had the same issues going on. It was getting harder to see the info. on the video screen. Sherwood has a new mask, the lower part of the glass is a +1.75. It works great for me.

I've always been disappointed in the diving in Jamaica. Too many fish traps = no big fish. Maint. of boats and dive gear seems to be somewhat hit or miss.

Capt. Jim, Have any more information about the online reservations?

The only thing I ever banned from the boat was booze and chewing gum.

Each brand seems to market to a certain body type. O'Neil and Aqualung fit me the best. Try as many brands as you can till you find one that fits, no bag in the arm pits or groin. Get only the super stretch material, each brand has whatever they call it. Only go with a 5mm, add a 3mm hooded vest...

I had the same feeling about the camera in and out of the housing. I get a ration from the shop owner about the topside shots not being clear enough if the camera isn't taken out of the housing. I also feel the same about the increase risk of flooding. They don't edit anything from the trip...

What shots are essential to tell a good video story? Video usually no longer than 15-20 minutes. Snorkelers and wildlife are the main focus. What top side elements will enhance the story? No editing done, what you shoot is what they get at the end of the trip. I would also like to put...

Winter air temp. in Fl. can be 40's or lower at night. First thing in the morning can still be 50's. Water temp. will be a constant 72. Told to take camera out of the housing to film opening on boat. In the water 45 to 60 minutes then 30 minute drive to next site and 30 minutes in water filming...

Water temp. 72, air temp 40. Port fogs, any suggestions?

Just changed to a shop that carries Sherwood as the primary line. Waiting on the "since you're teaching here now and we sell Sherwood we would like you to replace all your kit with our gear" talk. What would be the general recommendations for a bomb proof low maint. model that I can use every...

I like to put one on the anchor line, to use as center point of the dive. I also put one on the hang tank. Each diver in the group gets one to put on with a zip tie to the yoke. Never had one come off, we would use a case a month. The DM uses a different color so the group knows who to follow. A...

All good advice, save the purge mask as a last resort.

There is usually a base per hour and commission on sales or a percentage of the class price. This percentage is usually 40, for classes. The average open water instructor can expect about 24,000 a year, US. Base hourly wage should be in the 8.50 range. The more you know the more valuable you...

I look at O2 administration the same way a doctor looks at a patient that takes over the counter medicines before they come in. It can mask the signs and symptoms I'm looking for to properly diagnose the problem. Deco dives are a whole different ball game and anyone that wants a cure for a...

Try to see how many of the local dive shops have dive clubs. each club usually has a set of officers. Get to know those guys offer them some comp. trips if you have the room and the boat is going out anyway. These guys will think you can do no wrong and talk you up at every monthly meeting...

Just a heads up. We had our inspection and the new inspector wanted all the fine cracks in our Jim Bouy life float filled in and smoothed out. They make stuff to do it from the manufacturer, what a pain in the neck and it gets all over. If you have one, spring for the cover to keep the sun off...

Anyone from Crystal River? You see it on the manatee tours everyday. Capt. in the water shooting video and the boat dragging anchor in the wind. I've seen some blow half way across the bay.

My best advice would be to listen carefully to the breifing. If you have ANY questions, ask. If you don't feel comfortable asking in front of others, get the DM off to the side let them know what's bothering you and adjustments should be made. In the case of swim thrus, most times you can follow...