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I heard of DEMA several times before, and from what I gather it's some type of diving convention. What's there, and who is it geared for?

I have not used the diva myself, but I know that a lot of women like it. However, it sounds like you don't like one of the integral components of the diva's design. Since you are in the position of having to replace your dive gear, why not look for another model of bcd that incorporates the...

I am now in the final stages of assembling my bp/wing set-up. It would have been sooner, but the LDS accidentally ordered an aluminum bp when I wanted a steel one. There are several staff members at my LDS who have bp/wings, and they have been very generous in allowing me to use theirs when...

Just curious because I know nothing about spearfishing. If so, how does it do it?

Sorry, UP, I was counting negative bouyancy of bp's and steel tanks as "weight worn." If you don't count those, then I know others besides you who wear less than 20 lbs, but not without that steel bp and tank. My 40 lbs is when using a shop AL80 and a jacket style bc. I wear correspondingly...

Tom, While I believed your original intentions in this discussion were to promote safe SCUBA, I think comments like the above do not help. You do nothing to refute my assessment of the many different factors (thickness of neoprene, wet vs. dry suits, body-fat percentage) that contribute to...

They are very comfortable, and I got a good deal on them through REI. I have heard that New Balance shoes are manufactured entirely in the U.S., but I don't know if it is true or not.

It is not correct to say that nobody needs 50 lbs of weight. I am generally fit, but definitely carry a good amount of excess body fat in various places on my body. I wear 40-45 lbs of weight. I am certainly not the best diver out there, but I am about to finish my divemaster certification...

Scooters Can Usually Beat Anyone Soap Can Undo Body Aroma

Scurrying Crabs Underlie Brackish Areas

...as they should be. I'm not terribly weak, either, but leg strength is definitely an issue for me when I use stiffer fins. Ideally, I should go the the gym and pool to make them stronger (and I do plan to) but in the meantime, here are a couple of alternatives that work well and probably...

What I have found while looking for a women's drysuit is that the "standard" women's sizes offered by the manufacturers are only right for a few women. They do not work well if you are short vertically, but large in any other dimension (i.e., bust, waist, and/or hips.) In looking at the...

I am a member of a local dive club and I love it. I don't have a regular dive buddy, but I go to all of the club dives, and there are always others looking for a buddy and we have a great time. As for reasons that many divers do NOT join dive clubs, I can think of two (somewhat similar)...

Subaquatic Cavorting in Utterly Beautiful Ambience

If I ever have to go to jail, I'll try to get myself into the Chino Prison work program as a diver! Could be better than my current job.

Going to the surface briefly is fine, and that time can simply be added to the total bottom time, BUT to be able to do this safely, it is essential that you keep your ascent rate within the limits specified by the table or computer that you are using. If you ascend faster, even if you are...

I would really like to see an added emphasis on reading and using gauges and compasses in OW classes. I'm not an instructor, and I'm not sure what the best way to accomplish this would be, but I feel very strongly that these skills need to be added or strengthened in the BOW course. Below are...

I can hardly imagine letting someone set up my gear without me watching them like a hawk. And afterwards, I'd want to check it all myself, anyway. So it's really less effort and worry to do it myself. Since I've never been on a "full-service" dive boat, I don't think I'll have to worry...

I think that such a certification as you describe exists. However, it includes even less training than an OW course.

I agree completely at heart. I'm guessing, however, that any questionaire for insurance that is as thorough as the one KC_Scubabunny described, including "certification agency, current certification held, number of dives in the last 12 months, total number of dives, maximum dive depth, have we...