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Hawaii has some fun diving. I've been to Kona enough to have 8 weeks of diving days now. I have come to really enjoy diving with Jacks Diving Locker. I've tried others and can not recommend them, some I thought were running very dangerous operations. I have been lucky enough to have dove with...

In Catalina, we have to pay $18 a tank, thats why I'm moving to a rebreather.

Like most of the dive instruction it varied widely, Some were given the cert just for having the 'right' type of insurance, and attending a seminar. Then told buy the book/DVD & CD and go teach. Others had course directors that helped structure the content and flow of the classes and...

"I would like to replace the BC inflator on my Drager with a combination octopus/inflator. My question is are all BC inflator and dumping hoses standard? If not which octo/inflator will fit the Drager Dolphin" I am doing the same thing. I took my unit into my LDS and tried both the...

Originally Posted by Diver Dude Scubanimal, Thanks for the advice on the bailout tank size. I'm not going to dive this unit without knowing my PPO2. I'm leaning towards the Oxy2 and Uwatec O2. Which computer did you get?" I'm starting with an Oxy-gauge until I find a suitable follow...

hey Diver dude, The BC inflator direct from the factory is not a regulator, I thought is was too, especially since the rig I used for training had one there. I will be converting mine to a Sea Quest or Atomics air-source regulator as soon as I can find a hose long enough to reach the...

I bought one of the adapters from Aqualung when I bought my unit, yes it's a pain to have to remember to bring it and of course remember to get it back. I also had a chance to see the scubapro version, I liked it much better than the official drager one (larger wheel to grip for spinning...

I use a Light&Motion Housing which has a psuedo TTL ( through the lens light adjustment setting). Pros: Robust (alum housing) , easy to use, easy to adjust light setting without having to reach out and touch the strobe, Uses Nikonos wetlink sync cords verses fiber-optic, I can turn my...

I used to use a ziptie and high test fishing line to leash my WAL. Next I traded out the fishing line and ziptied a clip that attached to my BC or strobe arms. Finally I just purchased a holder that attaches to my strobe arm, and allows me to screw the WAL into holder. The WAL is now better...

Thank you guys. The sensor was fresh out of the package and I had just assumed that it would be at 20.8. I will find out how to calibrate and proceed. The sensors in the Uwtec unit were new, I only know the symptoms I saw. After first calibrating it, when hooked up and in the loop with...

I opened my new 02 sensor to plug into my Drager Oxy gauge. I reads 25-26 O2 in an open room. Not attached to a lung or any tank. Is this normal? Is there a burn in time or something? Or is this a defective gauge? This seems to be a less than perfect item. Last week during...

I add a couple cans of beer to their water five minutes before they go into the pot. Does a couple of things. Adds great flavor, and seriously mellows them out. They go into the pot no, squirming, no thrashing, like a drunk getting into a hot tub. A few cans in the boiling water helps with...

Having a few pounds of extra weight can be minor or major depending on where you put it. If the weight is properly placed and does not affect your attitude in the water column then the extra displacement and resulting drag is not significant. However, many new drivers place the extra weight on...

Not for TDI or PADI, but if you can take one it might be a good idea. I just took my Drager training this weekend. Prior to class I read Jeff Bozanic's book, the TDI manual, and of course the Dolphin manual. My prep was good enough that we basically skipped the classroom lecture, and I aced...

Since you have a strobe you don't need filters. What you do have that is really wonderful on the 5050 is the white balance option, which can serve the same purpose. Be sure to bring a big slate to use it with, you want a reasonable representation of water in between the lens and slate to...

I did that trip in Oct of 2003 and loved it. First the downsides, the trip getting there was long, hot and boring, with a 20+ hr layover in Fiji. There are three cabins on the main deck (though the spirit and bilikiki differ slightly) and the rest below. Be sure to bring earplugs for...

Where do folks get their supplies of divesorb ( or your brand)? What do you use for disinfectant and where do you get it? Where do you get your lubricant (Molykote 111)? I expect to know more about the divesorb and if any of the other brands are safe after my training this weekend...

Many of the posts here have had some very good advice. And as many of the posts have said the instructor is the primary factor. There are differences between the agencies, I have adv certs from NAUI, SSI and PADI, and there was a huge difference, but the instructor and the format of the class...

That's an interesting question, and I think the answer depends on the type and location of your diving. For us So Cal folks, especially those who do fit off the rack I would say a good fitting wetsuit. Since getting cold turns off a lot of folks very quickly. Assuming that upon certification...