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    OW cert - does EVERY skill have to be mastered to get it

    As a padi ow instructor yes you should be able to show mastery of all in water skills. I was taught that mastery ment to be able to perform a skill in a "reasonably comfortable, fluid, repeatable manor" not a picture perfect, demonstration quality, make it look easy, manor.:D So dont psych...
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    Adding Pockets to Wetsuit

    I have added pockets to both wetsuit and dry suit(the $74 halcyon pockets) its very simple to do. You just take the pocket and a tube of aqua seal apply aqua seal to the entire back of pocket about 1 tube aqua seal per pocket for large bellows pocket. Press pocket on the suit in the spot you...
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    Anyone Considered XS Scuba's HP 40 cf Pony Bottle?

    I think the point you may have missed or overlooked is that to be properly weighted in order to pass off the bottle safely without sending yourself to the surface. you would be grossley over weighting yourself in order to carry a few extra cu ft of gas. If you are not afraid of the extra weight...
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    Marking jets?

    try wipping down the area to be marked with rubbing alcohol or a light solvent before using the paint pen wait for paint to dry and reapply a second coat. Works great reapply after 10-15 dives
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    why would any one get a jacket BC

    mandy3206 quote 3) The only way that you can guarantee that you'll be face up at the surface is with a Horse Collar BC, that's why many life preservers are Horse Collar design. by staying conscious during your dive would you not also guarantee face up position on the surface.:D just a...
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    why would any one get a jacket BC

    Matt your wasting your time, some people(not I) obviosly feel very strongly about their(not I) widget clip on ,over bulky, pocket ridden, LIFE PRESERVERS and are not willing to hear you. So they may never appreciate the POWER THAT THE DARK SIDE HAS TO OFFER. All hail the BP/W!:D P.S. People...
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    why would any one get a jacket BC

    if cheap is what your shooting for by all means go with the jacket but if usability and comfort are going to factor in bp and wings wins hands down by the way why would a diver prefer a verticle position instead of a much more stable and enviromentally friendly horizontal position (much less...
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    why would any one get a jacket BC

    bp and wing has the added bonus of spreading 6lbs of weight over your lungs and taking it off of your hips while providing a low profile yet very stable platform to build your system on (be it single tank or duals with multiple stages) it works perfectly and promotes a balanced and natural...
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    "I refuse to dive with him!"

    Dive with buddies you know. When traveling pay the extra fee for a d.m. to buddy with problem solved! Never dive with anyone whose level of comfort is questionable.:huh: Your dive buddy is an important part of your team and if he or she cannot be counted on to follow a...
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    Opinions on Beach Cities Scuba

    Ann Marie I thought you looked familiar yes I am the same Milo you met at Steidley's house. Good to hear from you again.
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    Opinions on Beach Cities Scuba

    divebuddysean the dana point store did upgrade some but not all of the rental line.mabey soon I hope. just come see us in newport. Ann Marie no trashing intended I think any buisness that is supporting scuba deserves my respect my apologies...
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    Opinions on Beach Cities Scuba

    Hey thanks seth(stryker), For the vote of confidence this is Milo by the way we opened a new store in newport beach at the site of the old Aquatic Center. I am now managing this store mon-sat. We do cater to the tec diver a little more than the other stores but we are also able...
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