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I'm training a quadriplegic diver who has partial ability with his arms / hands. He is using web gloves for propulsion. He has difficulty with several parts of the BC: Dump valves - the fingers on the hands are partially locked in curled position. Between that and the gloves, I'm considering...

And I dive just a rashguard & board shorts in 80+. 3mm in 75F in Hawaii was just fine even on long dives. I'm good with a 3mm down to 65F or so though I might add a skin under the 3 mil at the lower end of that spectrum. All personal preference.

Discharge locations (e.g. Electric Beach) - these are fun and the ones I've seen are pretty obvious as the signs of extreme current are obvious. We "ride the currents" at the discharge of a nuclear plant on a lake and it's a blast. In the winter months, it's nice warm water and keeps the...

To me e-learning is the equivalent of reading through the book material and filling out the end-of-chapter reviews. Reading the book material and the reviews does not substitute for the classroom instruction (or vice-versa.) Therefore, e-learning does not substitute for the classroom...

It's not automatic, it's free. With the proof of four specialties and 24 dives, the Dive Center / Resort goes into ODIN to issue the card.

Just got back from two weeks of diving off Oahu. My wife, a diver we met last year in Grand Cayman, and I dove with Gabe Scotti's group at Kaimana Divers. We were extremely pleased with Kaimana Divers. The dive guides were very helpful, accommodating and a fun bunch (primarily Denise, Gerie...

Oahu - definitely recommend Kaimana Divers. Just got back from two weeks with them and enjoyed every minute!

my Atom 3 went into Dive Mode during decent on an airline flight. Any help on figuring out how to get it to recognize I'm at sea level and not 5 FSW? Thanks!!

We teach testing the alternate air before the dive and proper placement. SSI philosophy is to teach skills in manners they can be used in all conditions. Teaching donating the alternate does not meet this philosophy. SSI does NOT teach swapping regulators following donation as has been...

Two things ... 1. Where did anyone say, "I teach it that way because it's easier for me"??? Show me the post. 2. You have it exactly right ..". "No matter what equipment the student is using ... it will work." The student will then be able to go buy or rent gear and it will work with a...

Length of primary hose appears very standard on recreational/rental rigs. We teach based on what they will likely encounter. If they have their own gear we'll teach to that. Dangling octo is not dependent on "primary donate". It's a different issue and we teach keeping kit reasonably clean by...

The only time I see a bungeed primary is for classified divers (quadriplegic.) All else is bungeed alternate. As others have said, the basis for SSI's choice of primary donation is that it works for all standard configurations/situations. I've never seen SSI instruction swapping regulators...

It's pretty clear why Aqualung is a party to the suit. It's a class action suit. And they tried to get it dismissed on the basis that the plaintiff didn't get his computer from AL. Judge denied this apparently on the basis of the class. The judge did dismiss the "implied warranty" that the...

Thanks! I'd been led astray. Fixed my post.

For SSI, presuming you're certified as a Dive Control Specialist (equivalent to PADI DM) ... Annual renewal requires that you're affiliated with an SSI Dive Center or Resort, pay the annual renewal fee, and carry liability insurance (this is generally with the Dive Center / Resort policy.) No...

Thanks! That's interesting that PADI chose to use a different form than the RSTC form for the introductory scuba program (OW is the RSTC form.) My shop uses the RSTC form for both.

From what I can tell, a full cylinder is likely going to be ok at those depths (5600 psi external pressure vs 3000 psi internal pressure) but ... I have been surprised that available decompression software allows one to extrapolate beyond the data that the algorithm has been benchmarked...

Dang. Reef Divers just took over the shop at Cobalt last week. From the reports there is no indication of any fault by a shop or outfit! Just tough on the outfit.

Edward - while I don't agree with how the doctor views the form, there is no point in changing that persons mind. However, I am confident that if you're medically fit to dive, you can find a more knowledgeable doctor. A few suggestions ... * check with Divers Alert Network (DAN) to find a...

No first hand experience myself but my wife has gotten sick in her reg. She was seasick on the boat and the best way to manage that was getting in the water. One puke and she was good to go. The keys are: 1. Don't panic. 2. Keep the regulator in the mouth. 3. After losing the lunch, purge the...