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I totally agree with this! I didn't notice the 5 star rating - that surprises me. What does it take to be a 5 star? I don't remember the name of our DM though...Bingo? Pingo? I have never had problems with my ears before that dive. It took me about 7 minutes to descend to the 50' the group...

I just got back from a trip to the Occidental Grand. We only did one dive with Dive Palancar though. I brought my DAN SMB (which has a safety marker, whistle and mirror in the pocket), a small light for looking under ledges and a small slate. Make sure you get your weights at the dive shop...

That's why I use this - Dive Rite Thigh Pocket reviews and discounts, Dive Rite Works nice with my bp/w but not sure how well it would work with a traditional BCD.

Trigfunctions - how accurate is the sizing?

I'm in NoVA and work close to Dulles airport. It would be great to try some out before buying!

I am thinking about getting a pair of full foot fins to use in the pool and on warm water trips. I currently have Mares Raptor split fins and love them but they are heavy for travel and the boots take forever to dry. I have had three knee surgeries and have a tendency to get leg cramps. I tried...

I agree - I've had mine for about 9 months. Taken it on quite a few trips and it has held up well.

Rescue was the best and most fun course I've taken. Extremely difficult but it is worth every penny. I am a much different diver than I was before. I notice things now that I never even thought of before. Just like any course, the instructor makes the class but the course as a whole is...

Thanks Zak - I took it into the shop and they think it was caused by the air pressure of the 2nd tank. I forgot that I had an o-ring problem on the first tank, so purged the air and changed the tank while the computer must have been in dive mode. When I say I reset the computer, I just mean I...

Strange thing happened with my Nemo Air for my first dive yesterday. I set up my gear, turned on the air and checked the pressure using my Nemo because it is faster than waiting for my VT3 to register the pressure. The display on the Nemo looked like it was in dive mode, showing a depth of 90+...

Thanks Hammerhead Man - I will definitely look into that. I tried to fix the pictures using iphoto last night but they aren't much better. I've been blaming the camera but after seeing these pictures that others have taken, I guess I have to face reality and admit it's me! Julie

Awesome pictures - this proves to me that my pictures are terrible because I don't know what I am doing! I just returned from Cozumel and my pictures leave a lot to be desired. I see an underwater photography class in my future.

I wish I could - - I can't do Saturday and have already planned to work with one of the instructors at the pool on Sunday. It's not too far away from me and I would love to dive with you the next time you are there or even anywhere in this area. Do you ever go to Dutch Springs? Julie

Got my DSS all set up last night and can't wait to take it to the pool this weekend! My question now is weight belt or attach quick release pockets to the harness belt? Which is better and why? Thanks Tobin for the help! Julie

Dutch gets much warmer towards the end of the summer so you won't need a hood or gloves unless you spend a lot of time in the 80' - 90' range. I got a Hendersen hood because I hated the choking feeling from the thing that tucks in - look at other brands because it really does make a difference...

Congrats on your 50th dive! My 50th dive is coming up soon, as is my 50th birthday - trying to figure out a way that they can happen on the same day :)

I find everything easier to do in the software although I've never had to change the primary transmitter number.

I doubt it will be cheaper but I like supporting my LDS - they've been good to me and I'd like to see them stay in business. I will call Tobin to help me figure out what I want though. Thanks!

Thank you for this thread - I have a Mares Kaila that I don't really like and have been thinking about moving to a bp/w. I did a test dive with a DSS bp/w this last weekend and loved it. I'm getting ready to go over to the dive shop to place an order so it is good to hear the great reviews.

Thanks for the info - I have a RCCL cruise booked for January and was debating whether I should haul my gear since I will only be diving at one port. I think I'll rent the gear from the shop on board and save myself the hassle. Now I just need to decide which stop to dive at - Cozumel, Grand...