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i don't own either wing (i'm using a mach v razor 30 instead), but i'll give you the standard answer and others can elaborate: regular mach v is among the toughest wings out there in comparison to other brand wings, but mach v extreme is significantly tougher. regular wing toughness is...

Jeff Keep's account of the incident is at rebreatherworld: A report of the loss of Jayne Bloom - Rebreather World He said it was a normal rebreather (meg) tech dive. Normal ascent, no skipped deco (correct GF30/85), no problems/stress/current, no faults with equipment, got on boat thinking all...

There's a way to repair normal zippers (non-diving) which involves undoing the stitches at the bottom of the zipper and prying it out so that you can pull the zipper tab all the way off (usually it has come off from one side, but is still hanging onto the other). Then you align the zipper again...

I'd replace them myself, but I'd like to know the cost of the Whites neck and wrist seals? Here's what the instruction manual on Whites' site says: Pics from manual attached, but the whole thing seems a lot easier than my current (first ever) seal replacement project that included first...

Got to try one last weekend. Short version: This would be the suit I'd buy if I didn't have 2 drysuits already (not coincidentally, my Bare Nex-Gen Pro is now for sale. it's size is MLTall, which is too big for me). Longer version: I felt like I was wearing the perfectly fitting shell suit...

1. What type of tanks do they rent and how much are the fills? How long does it take to get a tank filled? 2. I hear it goes down to 120' but others say that the deepest sites on the map are at 90'. So are there deeper sites that are not on the map? Where? How do I find them? 3. Why is Access...

NOOO! Don't do it! Those fold-in seals are necessary to minimize the water exchange in the suit. A tad more effort to don the suit is a small price to pay for the greater warmth those fold-in seals provide. Now if they are way too long even when doubled over (smooth side against skin) then cut...

Not overkill - 30# is around what most people use even in warm water. 18# wings are a luxury for diving an AL80 in 3mm wetsuit, but most people use the 30# because they want greater flexibility. (For example, I went for a dive vacation in Egypt where everyone wore 7mm wetsuits or drysuits in...

How does the foot pocket size on the XL Hollis fins compare to XL Jets or Slipstream fins? Is it a "modern" foot pocket, or same kind as in jets?

I voted Yes, it's fine. If you pick Air2's as the issue, then what's next? The typical diver will come in contact with them sooner or later anyway. It should go without saying the instructor is (or should be) competent in the use of his gear regardless of what it is, and inform his...

[WARNING: OLD THREAD] If you are still looking for a something to warm the hands without requiring thicker (less agile) undergloves, you could try Heating packs. I've done a few dives using the Hot Hands brand packs between thin silk liners and fingerless polartec gloves; wristies. I'm still...

I recently had to replace a latex neck seal because it had become too loose over a few years (and I never even trimmed it), so keep that in mind when cutting.

For some people it's about trim (i.e. with AL plate they can put more weight lower down, otherwise they would be top heavy), but I've never heard of someone your size having that issue, unless it was because of the "wrong" wing or something other than plate weight. For others it's about...

IMO, those prices seem high at least compared to online US prices. For comparison here's what I've spent on wetsuits. $100 for my 3.5mm Cressi-Sub fullsuit (same price still available at leisurepro.com), and ~$170 for my 7mm Cressi-Sub iirc. I bought a used hooded vest for $30 or so from a SB...

salt water stings less than pool water (tears are salty and they don't sting). anyway, you have to practice it. if you don't, then you may end up holding your breath while messing around getting the original or spare mask on, and consequently pop to the surface. keep your eyes open and focused...

For my wrist slate I use one of those green dish washing sponges(?) that's commonly used to scrub pots and pans + I use with soap, toothpaste or dish washing liquid. However, it's a PITA so I also carry, and often prefer, wetnotes - just tear out and throw away pages as they fill up... I'll...

Why didn't you get the PADI cert before? How come you have three sets of force fins, even though you are officially not certified and only have 0-24 dives per your profile? Not that there's anything wrong with that, but it's unusual so I'm wondering what the story is. And why cannot you...

Have you considered X-shorts from dive-Xtras? If you don't like them (with the Fusion), you can always use them for wetsuit diving instead.

I use X-shorts with my 3mm compressed neoprene suit + both wet- and drygloves. I've never had a problem with the velcro sticking to anything (neoprene, latex?) it was not supposed to stick to. The only thing I can imagine is that it would stick to the velcro closure points on a Fusion suit's...

I tried on a Fusion recently (on land) and the fit was great, front zipper was easy on and off, mobility was excellent. Is there a catch? I thought the advantage of custom-cut trilams (for comparison) was less excess bag, and hence fewer wrinkles to trap air, cause rigidity and reduce...