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    Descending Vertically Vs Horizontally

    I've found just the opposite. I descend most often head first, feet towards the sky, finning down. I equalize best in this position, and descend the fastest. I don't recommend this for everyone as an uncontrolled descent will be harder to stop. When diving with my wife, who usually...
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    Do they owe us and explaination?

    This was our concern as well. Same as you, we almost cancelled the trip. Finally, we decided to go anyway, despite some reservations. What it ended up coming down to for us is this: No one else can be responsible for our diving. I'm fairly confident that the outfit in question has made...
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    Anybody heard of any problems with the new Uwatec Smart tec

    Sounds like Uwatec got right on top of it. Always good to hear.
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    Question for NAUI Instructors

    I was never asked for any such identifying number for my NAUI card. And there's nothing on my card. Hmm. Of course, with my last name, I don't think they'll have a hard time finding my records...
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    Myth busters

    One thing I thought was amusing was they showed "Stuart's Cove" all over most of the wetsuits, but the girl was wearing an O'Neill, and they blurred out the logo. Wonder why? I thought it was a pretty cool show. Definitely makes me think twice about going down in a cage with a GW. That's...
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    Do they owe us and explaination?

    You are correct. So the Londoners shouldn't expect the police to have done anything by now about the train bombs either. Funny how they can get all sorts of information, oh, and even arrests. And it's all out there in the open. When the doctor drowned on the Spiegel Grove a couple of...
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    Aladin Prime Problem

    DDavid, My wife's computer has the clear plastic cap, and works as advertised. Don't sweat it until you've had a chance to use it and see if it's prone to this problem. Maurice, Where did you get the replacement cap? From your LDS, or through ScubaPro directly?
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    Do they owe us and explaination?

    I will give kudos to the resort for coming forward immediately when the incident happened. That had to be a hard decision for them, esp with all the emotional turmoil they had to be going through. However, since they started it, they should keep the information flowing. For the record, I...
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    Do they owe us and explaination?

    I think another part of the equation is that when an incident occurs in the US, the press is all over it. They speculate and as a result, preliminary reports are released to correct incorrect assumptions the speculations create. When incidents occur outside of the US, I don't think there is...
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    BP/W Delimma

    I voted for the Halcyon Pioneer system, but I would have preferred to vote for the Eclipse system if it had been an option. I tried out the Pioneer and the Eclipse wings in the pool before my purchase. The Pioneer just didn't feel solid enough. The Eclipse, with the STA, made for a much...
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    Do they owe us and explaination?

    I think anytime a client dies, the business needs to be open with who, what, where, when, and why. In most cases, we never see the why. The why is never addressed. The story falls beneath a fusilade of condolences, and that's the end of it. Dead and buried. While I care about any lost...
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    wreck diving careers

    I was thinking he should look into NUMA. ;) Personally, I'd love to dive with John Chatterton, but that'd be like Rusty Wallace taking on Donald Duck for a racing partner...
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    Knife or Scissors or Both?

    There was no option for those who carry neither. I don't think a z-knife fits the traditional definition of a knife, but I'm signing up as a "knife" anyway.
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    Attacked by a "Massachusetts Piranha" tonight

    Someone needs a new name - CunnerBait. :)
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    Aladin Prime Problem

    I'm also curious if there is a workaround solution, or if I need to contact ScubaPro and get a new cap. Leaving on a trip shortly, can't have the computer freaking out at the wrong moment. Maybe some duct tape can fix it temporarily? :P
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    little incident

    I've had DMs shut my gas off before I jumped in the water. Now no one touches my gas but me or my buddy (to check), and if it's wrong, it's no ones fault but my own.
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    Where's Waldo?

    Ok, I give. Where's Waldo (Lake)?
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    How do I go about..(a rant)

    That should be worded, "as any other illegal substance".
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    Anyone dive the Ibis in Ft. Lauderdale?

    Ah, gotcha. I misread your post. We will be staying at CoCo View, based on numerous high recommendations.
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