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Padi doesn't set the class prices, just the books. The Instructor or dive operation set them.

Rough up the outside surface, clean it with alcohol and apply the patch the same as you would to an inner tube. I usually apply Aquaseal around the edges if the patch starts to lift.

I'll find out the weekend of the 21st/22nd. The only dive I done here since Nov was last weekend in private lake. Vis was around 25 ft and temp at 35' was 56 deg. I'm headed to Manatee Springs (Chiefland, FL) Friday to certify a few students there, then Fantasy Lake (Rolesville, NC) with...

Ditto what both said but I'll ad that you should have the intermediate pressure checked and the second stage adjustments are correct. (breathes easy and doesn't freeflow).

We charge $130.00 and this includes everything required to complete the classroom work and open water dives at a local quarry. It does not cover boat fees if needed. So, if your boat dives are included, it's not too bad a deal.

Randy pretty much hit it but you should contact USD for their opinion. Specifically ask why it can't be used and don't settle for an answer like "because, that is our stand on this." Get specifics.

Try another LDS, Although I'm not real familiar USD equipment the O2 cleaning isn't that difficult, and you use orings and lubes that are O2 compatible. You can also contact USD for their opinion.

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Along with what rab stated, you can hyperventillate yourself 2-3 quick deep breaths to build up extra O2 This should enable you to stay under longer. Don't over hyperventillate as it can cause you to pass out, and passing out in the water isn't a good thing.

Yep, I agree too and the "3500" on the yoke means a max pressure of 3500 PSI which is stangard for most yoke style regs.

You can also talk to Rita or Burak at albatroscharters@hotmail.com http://www.albatroscharters.com They'll pick you up and even supply lunch on the boat between dives.

I did an episode with Rescue 911 a few years ago, does that count? I worked behind the scenes, but........

katy, Seeing that you just got your JOW C-Card, I assume that you just completed training successfully without problems with any skills. If that is the case, go back to your instructor and ask him to send in a new PIC envelope for the upgrade. It shouldn't cost you more than $15.00 or $20.00...

That's pretty different. I also saw one the guy cut of the top, put a hinge on it and uses it to store spare toilet paper in his bathroom.

Don't forget about all the chemicals that run off the greenery into the ponds, too.

No, it's out of context. PADI does require the air be turned of in the pool. The student is aware that it's going to happen, they hold their gauges in such a manner that we watch it hit "0" and they feel the restriction on breathing as the tank "empties". As soon as the gauge is at 0, the...

If my buddy, (or anyone near) runs out of air they get my alternate. My primary is mine and I'm not the one that didn't watch my gauges. Besides, when you take your primary out of your mouth, you in essence have two divers without air. If your alternate is located properly and contrasts with...

slipslop. You don't want to give up! There are several things to try first. As the others have said, minimize your work underwater and try to breath in nice and deep then exhale slowly, taking 10-15 seconds to completely exhale. I'm sure others will have more great ideas.

Not knowing the cost of Dacor, but having serviced many other brands, my opinion is you paid almost double what I would have charged.

I partially agree with Walter on this. I've seen a lot of instructors that require a higher standard, (I require my students to receive an 80% or higher on the final), the vast majority of the others use the minimum standards on most skills and then I've know of 2 DMs that achieved this rating...