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Thanks - Just realized you had mentioned this in an earlier post as well.

Yes, that's why I want as much as possible stowed in some pockets without too many danglies. I like the Apex shorts but they do look a bit on the long side. Are you finding them bulky at all? Also, how is the tie around the waist... do they stay on well or slide around?

You should consider your exposure protection - are you going to be primarily in a 3mm shorty or will you also be in a 5mm full suit for cooler temperatures? This will of course affect how much ballast you're carrying. Another thing to consider is how you're carrying the weight. Are you using...

Good to know. I was reading somewhere that there are actually a Northern & Southern regions in Komodo and the climates can differ. Is this indeed the case?

Without a doubt the best class was Rescue - it can be a physically and mentally demanding glass, especially if you get a great instructor, but also incredibly rewarding. I felt it gave me a stronger level of awareness and some useful insight to problem solving. It took my diving to the next...

Mares Avanti Quattro fins are my favorite and I've been using them reliably for decades. Mask, very much an individual preference based on fit and design - try before you buy.

Cool, that's when I was thinking of going... or around Sep/ October. How was the weather in August? Windy? choppy or calm seas? I hear that's when the weather shifts a little.

This looks great. What month did you go? I'm thinking if doing the 10 day Bali-Komodo-Bali trip.

For day trips a mesh diving bag is good. For travel and liveaboards I have been using a Stahlsac wheeled diving bag. It's pricy but it has lasted nearly 20 years and handles all my gear and clothing needs. It's very well made and tough.

Very true. The last three liveaboards I was on in the Sudanese Red Sea all had 15 liter steel tanks and the water was very warm - so I was in a 3mm shorty. I dive a SS BP&W but I felt overweighted without any additional ballast - in that case I wished I had an Al BP. To the OP I too can...

Actually it's not unheard of in tight wreck or caves to remove back mounted cylinders and push them through small openings and swim through until there is room to put them back on. It's not really an issue if you're diving side-mount - or rather, it's easier to push your cylinders though the...

Yes.

Cool - that's actually more dives than I expected it's also very cost effective.

Yeah I'm also putting some on my safety spools as well. It does come out a bit more.... on a 400' primary reel it's 37USD extra and that gives you a total of 550' of line. Not out of reach or insanely expensive IMHO and something I don't mind dropping the extra coin on if it's effective -...

On average, how many dives can you get out of them before you replace the 3M gloves ?

On the DGX sight they say that the Dacron line is actually stronger than the #36 line and thinner than the #24.

My instructor/buddy dives CCR so I plan gas for myself.

I'm putting some new line on my primary and decided to go with the Hi-viz Dacron line. Has anyone had a chance to compare the orange and yellow lines? Which actually shows up better inside a wreck?

I would say buoyancy and weight distribution are related to trim.

I think your post is very relevant to this thread and I'm happy to give a recommendation. Without a doubt the best itinerary liveaboard I've been on in the Red Sea in terms of the quality of the diving is onboard the Don Questo - Deep South Suakin Islands. This is an Italian run and owned...