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I think this kneeling comes as a natural progression: Think back to the very first OW pool session you ever had, you start out in the 3 foot end and the only way to do anything is kneel down on the bottom and get your head underwater. You end up either around the instructor or more likely in a C...

I have done some reviews of NON-SCUBA items for publications and I can relate the following real world experience: I had one bad item that I chose to review truthfully. The publication I wrote for chose not to run the review. Some time passed and I was talking with the editor about his...

My work, which has nothing to do with diving, has a very interesting rule in the rule book that I think applies to this situation. I work in an industry that has a lot of rules and a pretty thick rule book. WHEN IN DOUBT, TAKE THE SAFE COURSE. In this situation the safest course of all would...

Not sure everyone has grasped my specific question. The card image is generic, not my specific card with my name, photo. It DOSE have my card number and instructor and instructor number and my date of birth. I am mainly interested if this will sufice? I know I can scan, carry the physical...

My certifying agency, SSI, has a neat app for the phone that has an electronic version of your C-Card. I downloaded the app and got my card. Do any of you use this method and do most locations accept the card in place of carrying a physical card? In my particular case, my card was issued...

When diving with a wet suite I have noticed I have to work to stuff my men's swim trucks into the wet suite and they are wrinkled and unruly when I take the wet suite off. I am slender but, would not particularity want to wear a speedo style bathing suite. Has anyone found anything similar to...

Looks like i would just have her use the shop BC. You can tell them you took it back and decided to use the rental. Might be good idea anyway to take it back until she decides if she likes diving or not. I can't remember anything about any BC I used in my training over 5 years ago. So even if...

Forgot to ask is your wife a small framed person, perhaps short or a 100 lbs or less? Is there any possibility she is to small for a regular small BC? Even is so this requirement to buy form them is BS, just looking to get the full details here?

Everyone above is correct however, I will take a slightly different look at how to handle this: The dive shop should (the one I did my training with did) supply all needed equipment as part of the cost of classes. I do not remember needing to rent as being an extra charge for taking any classes...

Ok to put this thread in better context, would someone give a price range for service of regulators? I still rent, but am anticipating buying a reg next. I have been reading some of this thread very carefully but, I started loosing focus and started scanning about page 8 and I realized no one...

I have dove in Playa a few times, alsway with the dive shop at the resort, but never have I dove a Cenote, what training is needed beyond OW?AOW to dive these?

I have been diving for a few years, and one thing I notice is those that are into diving are very enthusiastic to dive. However, I have always appreciated seeing the countries I travel to. I realize the status quo is to stay above water on the last day before flying home. But for me, and the...

I actually got lucky with this wetsuit. I was at the house the other day and located it in with her gear. I was there to get some of my stuff and I was looking to see if we had divided stuff properly. At first I thought she would be an a** about it, but since she gave up diving, she freely...

Thanks everyone, the suit inside is marked XL, not a number, and I did all the tests (crotch to chest) and it looks as if its a mens. After looking at the Hend site, i see if it was a ladies it would indeed be a number. That female photo on the tag threw both of us off. Good deal because it was...

Question for those familiar to Henderson wet suits: I had the opportunity to pick up a wetsuit just before going through a divorce. It was one of the items that did not get separated properly and I never actually got to use it. I have now located it but, ex-wife is thinking it might be hers, but...

Anyone on Scuba Board dive the lake at Codorus State Park near Hanover, Pa.? I am curious what the lake is like, vis and things to see? Lake seems amazing clear but i have not dove the lake myself. There is no diving infrastructure at this lake so diving seems to be an on your own...

Could someone explain why there is no good diving in Miami? Is it a matter of no good reef nearby? I have dived in the Keys and my local dive shop make an annual trip long road trip to Pompano Beach. That means good diving on each side of Miami. But I am just simply curious why this area has...

I have stayed in FC a few times and I did it to save money. I did find parts of the town to be a little down on its luck, but my wife stayed with me on a previous trip and it was not "drug central." Plenty of food nearby. I did not find the drive to long. But I was using a dive shop near the...

I have a trip over the weekend of July 10/11/12 to Toledo, Oh. It is to attend a friends post wedding gathering -- they eloped. While in this are, which is my first visit to the lakes, I want to see if any good diving opportunities exist? The purpose of the trip is not diving so any...

Dateline has an in depth investigation on now Friday 10PM Eastern time looking at Aussie death of the honeymoon diver. DK