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  1. ApexLongimanus

    Greetings from Austria

    gruesse nach oesterreich und herzlich willkommen im forum. bleibt ihr in marsa alam oder macht ihr eine safari? herzlichen glueckwunsch zum bestandenen aow. i did the southern tour (which started in marsa alam) a few years ago and it was a blast!. great diving throughout. enjoy your trip.
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    Which BC?

    i totally agree with the bp/w recommendations. i personally started off with a recreational bc.... went through some upgrades and finally reached the point i should have started with (hindsight is always 20/20). i have a steel bp for local diving and an aluminum for travel.
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    Greatest technological advancement ever!

    i'd love to check them out one day. saw them at bts and must say that they are a fine piece of equipment.
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    PLEASE HELP!! Bungee replacement

    the video is good but it did not work for me this way. i used a flat screwdriver and bent the inner latch of the brass holding until it broke. then i was able to remove remaining part by just pulling it out. since the bungees come with all new fastening material i couldn't care less braking...
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  13. ApexLongimanus

    Suit compression

    remember that air volume is getting compressed the deeper you go. thus, lift is being reduced. as a result you have to add air to your bc on descent and vent air on ascent (air volume expands) to maintain neutral buoyancy. compression of your wetsuit and change in water temp also play a role but...
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    Playa Del Carmen Trip Report

    thanks for sharing. glad you had a great time.
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    Dive knife, is it really necessary?

    fact is, i want to have one when i really need it.
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    Dive knife, is it really necessary?

    do you have kelp, fishing line or any other stuff you can entangle in?
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    ScubaDrew at the Carthaginian

    a great dive. i loved it that they timed the arrival of the atlantis sub. did you catch the resident frog fish?
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    Quick Maui review- pictures

    i really liked diving molokini but imho it does not come close to diving the red sea. no offense. also, unless the depth of 140 fsw was accidental bounce (**** happens) i would clearly question the operator. i don't think that 25 dives enable you to make a qualified judgement on the risk you...
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    mola mola (sun fish)

    i saw one in new jersey waters two years ago. water tems were ~50 dF on the surface. unfortunately, it was after finishing the dive, i.e. no underwater encounter...
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    Suggestions for 1st NJ wreck dive?

    priceless. sounds sooo familiar.
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