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I know enough has been said to take the rescue Course, but I'll add my 2 cents. I'm a DM-certified recreational diver. The rescue class was the most valuable scuba course I've taken. It trained me to check for signs that may cascade into something that would later require self-rescue or for...

Hi. I used to DM shore dives around Monterrey on weekends. Temps are around low-mid 50's in summer and upper 40's in winter on shore dives. I used a Bare Arctic 7mm Neoprene plus the matching Bare Arctic 7mm hooded vest. The latter was called a vest, but actually went down to the hips to...

I agree with goodeatsfan, in SE Asia (Indian Ocean or South China Sea), most people dive from swimming trunks up to 1-3mm neoprene. Only exception may be Bali's offshore islands with frequent upwelling of cold water (19 Celsius on my temp gauge one time) such as at Nusa Dua and Nusa Penida...

Hi. I would go for the separate octo for the reasons mentioned above, unless you have a redundant air supply like a pony tank and reg. If you still wanna go for inflator units instead of an octo, get a good one, like the Atomic Aquatics SS1 or Genesis Gemini GS 070, which Rodales says breathe as...

Hi. If the Jets or Turtles don't fit,the largest foot size I know is XXXL for certain models of Forcefins - they are meant to accomodate larger drysuit booties, you might want to check them out. I like mine with bungee straps over the original straps. Good luck! Dive safely.

Except that we, the superpower, have a humongous trade deficit. How is another metric-based country going to buy our products if it involves a component that isn't compatible with their metric system? For them, it's simple - buy from someone else. Similar analogy to Detroit Big Three's...

I lost mine after a trip to Cozumel. I went to the LDS and they gave me a used one for free - since it was used (didn't have a price on it) and probably came off someone's BCD. Another reason to patronize LDS frequently. Dive Safely.

Hi Michelle, Like others above, I say definitely get the analog SPG regardless of whether you get a hoseless transmitter or not. You'll have to call the dive if your computer malfunctions or floods or dies as you shouldn't be guessing how much air you have. And unless you're loaded, good nitrox...

Both are excellent regs, have similar roots as others have said and in my opinion shouldn't have perceptible differences in performance. I've recently purchased Atomic B2 - it seems to perform marginally better than my 5 yr old Oceanic Delta 2. One issue you might want to note is not many...

Hi. I've been using the Bare Arctic 7mm and Bare Arctic 7mm vest (that covers the hip) with attached hood for years in lakes and cold ocean waters and love them. I'm an advocate for full suit and vest rather than farmer Johns because you can wear only the fullsuit if it is not as cold (upper...

I've heard TSA "approved" locks have been cut, or worse, the luggage was damaged because airport security checking the luggage didn't have the key for the so-called TSA-approved locks and had to force open the luggage. Stick to a zip-tie. They are cheap and you'll know if your luggage has been...

Wow, great shots. I've never seen sunfish and these nudibranchs in >25 dives in Monterrey Bay area. Thanks for sharing. Dive safely.

Hi, I use a Canon A520 with housing and strobe. Haven't had any fogging problems with 15 dives in Cozumel. Aside from recommending you use silica pack and opening your housing in air-conditioned room, another thing may be to turn the camera on only when you are about to shoot. Depending on the...

Hi laffslast, Your new list looks better than the original - I'd rather get a highend reg than highend computer. I also trust analog SPG more than electronic because computers can break/flood, batteries can die etc. Regs vary in their material, piston or diaphragm 1st stage, and whether their...

Thanks for the wealth of information on diving, prices and things to do, Malaysia-islands. I've just been checking the websites for Shangrila and Hyatt. Terimah Kasih. Will definitely check out Mt Kinabalu. Have a good trip to KK!

Thanks again Wisnu. I'm asking my travel agent to check and will compare her rates with the hotel's internet rates. RM 220-250 looks good for me.

Wisnu, thanks for the information. I've been checking on Sutera on the web - it's nice. I'll do it so long as there is OK diving. I understand their dive shop is Borneo Divers. Did you book the hotel online directly or though a travel agent? Thanks again for your help.

Hello. I usually plan family gatherings and dive trips separately. But I'm hoping to do both this time to Kota Kinabalu end of December to early January with family members who are older and don't dive. So, Mabul/Sipadan, Layang Layang are OUT of the question because I don't think there is...

I have a feeling you are referring to the Breakwater Pier, just down the road from the aquarium. It is heavily dived on weekends (I used to Divemaster OW and AOW dives there, including night dives, on weekends). I, too, have seen divers getting caught by hooks or getting entangled during night...

Hello Wave1206, Congrats on the certification and welcome to the board. I'm S'porean diver living in US past 16 years. Would love to dive Asian sites (Phuket, Maldives, indonesia) more whenever I go back.