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I'm sorry you didn't get to dive Jana - I am headed down to dive The Hebe, St. Cathan and BP-25/NYC Subways in October. I also have not been in the ocean or done a boat dive since getting certified so your question and the answers will also help me out. Hopefully you'll be able to get back to...

Thanks for the info ontwreckdiver - I went to the shop to get one but they didn't have my size and it is now on backorder. I was hoping to have it before my next trip in October so we will see. Probably not a good idea to test a new BC on a trip anyway! I also heard that Mares is coming out with...

I'd also like to know.

I have the Mares Proton 42 She Dives - it is designed for women and I absolutely love it.

I was taught a shared air ascent and did a CESA in both the pool and OW, however I am not sure how I would react in an emergency. Doing it once or twice doesn't prepare you. Those skills need to be practiced often - which I myself am guilty of not doing. I always tell myself I'll practice on my...

I've had 3 knee surgeries, one of which was an ACL using my hamstring. I dive with Mares Raptor split fins and haven't had any problems with my knees. I actually did my OW cert dives 18 days after the last meniscus clean up. A little swelling then but none since then.

I should be following up on all the email a manager gets but that's no fun ;) Besides, it is Friday...although guess I can't use that excuse every other day I am sitting here reading through the boards.....

There's going to be a Kaila AT? I just posted a different thread this morning - trying to decide if I should get a Dragon AT and trade in my Kaila. Maybe I'll just wait since I do like the Kaila. Any idea on when it'll be released?

Thanks Robin! I'm excited to dive there. Now we have to keep fingers crossed that my husband gets the job offer :) Julie

I have a Kaila that I bought used - went diving last weekend and liked it....however I just discovered the Dragon AT. I like the design because I hate stuff cluttered up by my face and I always have problems with the hose inflator. Does anyone have experience with the air trim BC's? What do you...

I guess that's what surprised me when I started looking - there's a bunch of dive shops so I expected places to dive. Thanks for the info and I should know by next week if I am actually moving. My husband's interview is on Monday ;) Other than cold and pretty low visibility, what is the...

Good news - we might finally be moving to Denver so I can be closer to my daughter. Bad news....this is so depressing - I was hoping for some close by diving spots but reading through the boards it doesn't sound like there's much there. Six hours to Santa Rosa or some place in Utah? I'm new at...

Well said - this is exactly how I felt and to some extent still feel. I learn a little more each time I dive but I feel that the basic, core classes are not detailed enough. Underwater communication is my big problem right now for me - everyone has different hand signals and while it would be...

I would love to see something like that - I'm new to this, have taken OW and AOW, total of 16 dives and just now starting to really feel comfortable and relaxed in the quarry I dive at. Put me in the ocean and we start all over again. I'd even like it to go so far as 10 supervised dives in...

I was just in this same spot - I had a bad experience with a poorly fitting BC, but also wanted my own reg setup and computer. I debated, researched, (whined - lol), until my husband finally said "just get whatever you need"! Had he not given me the go ahead, I probably would have gotten my own...

Just my opinion: It is all personal preferences - I've had fantastic customer service from Sterling Silver. They did my training there and I have no complaints. I'd rather pay a little more knowing that I am getting it back in customer service. Others may prefer the lower prices and care less...

Same here! Mine is new but it was great when I tested the Proton 42 before purchasing it.

Welcome - I am also new to diving. So far I've done a Discover Dive in Belize - beautiful there and nice warm water! Then I got my OW and AOW in July/August of this year up at Dutch Springs. I'm looking forward to going back to the warmer, clear waters soon. I don't have experience with cruise...

I only met Dan once so I don't know about the previous ownership or how the shop was run but I've been extremely impressed since I started in June. I got my OW in July and AOW in August. Going up to Dutch Springs this weekend to test my new gear :) Out of curiosity, what made it the worst and...

I recommend Sterling Silver Scuba in Sterling - fantastic customer service. I did my open water and advanced open water training with them.