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As for the canister itself, I would suggest you leave the PLB out, stuff some paper towels in it, seal it up, take it down to 100 or 150 feet for a while, surface, and then try to open it up while bobbing in some swells. It will not only tell you if it stays dry, but the big question is whether...

Yup, your statement about refusing to wear seat belts and fooling the safety systems in your car speak volumes about how you know more about your own good. Despite the admonition from the mod, I have to say that there is nary a soul on earth that doesn't recognize that seat belts save lives...

90% of Internet statistics are valid. The other 90% are made up by people that can't add. iPhone. iTypo. iApologize.

These are 2 of the absolute dumbest posts I have ever seen. Congratulations. I'm glad that you are proud of your stupid, reckless behavior, all in the name of freedom. We also have laws against self immolation. Why don't you violate that one too? That would show us that you refuse to be...

That would be fully acceptable and good customer service. That's why you are still in business and the other jackass is not. iPhone. iTypo. iApologize.

To bl6394 - If you had added the cost of those items you mentioned to the trip coverage policy, they might have been covered as well. It's just like putting your own lengthy vacation together instead of choosing a prepackaged tour. You can book several airline tickets, cruises, car rentals...

It doesn't happen often, but I have to disagree with Frank. In the example you gave, you did not purchase a dive trip from the airline. You purchased a flight, and they delivered exactly what you bought. That is completely different than buying a dive charter. And it doesn't matter about the...

Avalanche transceivers have existed for decades and are used by hikers and skiers in back country avalanche areas. They were known as Pieps for years because I think that was the company that pioneered them. Everyone wore one in transmit mode. If an avalanche occurred, the others would switch...

Virtually all of my diving outside of the aquarium where I volunteer is done on a rebreather. But I disagree with Claudia a bit. There are definitely dives where open circuit is more appropriate or easier. Working dives, and I mean hard work, are probably a lot safer on OC. Most rebreathers...

There are plenty of other masks to consider including the Nova/Panorama and the KM Supermask. All FFM have advantages and disadvantages. I have both Interspiro Diveator (AGA) and Guardian masks. I have used them with open circuit and with CCR. I have also used one of the old Scubapro/IST...

You can and should put bungee loops in all pockets. Everything that goes in the pocket gets clipped off as well. There are only a few things that can't have clips on them, like wetnotes and adapters. iPhone. iTypo. iApologize.

I haven't been to the dual wrecks in years, but I really doubt there can be anything left after Sandy. The retreat got a new priest in charge and I met with him to discuss the possibility of having our dive club do a shore dive. People had been very disrespectful in the past by changing in the...

If your dive gear is worth more than the house you store it in. All the best definitions are in this thread over on TDS. The Deco Stop

I've carried a McMurdo Fastfind for several years. No complaints. Of course I've never actually used it. iPhone. iTypo. iApologize.

Is Captain's Corner still using that insane, 2-page liability form with over 50 bullet points to initial? That was written for them by a lawyer dive buddy of mine, and I'll never forgive him for that. iPhone. iTypo. iApologize.

I'm the guy. I have 2 TX40s and 4 DSTs lying around doing nothing. PM if interested. That goes for anyone. The history of Apeks mingling with AquaLung and Zeagle (more than once IIRC) confuses most people. But thanks for the Beauchat connection. I didn't remember that one. iPhone. iTypo...

I disagree. When a DM is assigned by the resort or dive op, they take on a responsibility for the clients' safety. If they just rent you a boat and captain, that's one thing. But if they send a DM to accompany you in the water, they are clearly sending a "supervisor" to protect you and...

PM sent for details. iPhone. iTypo. iApologize.

Sorry, but my immediate thought was why he didn't flood the suit to stop the burning. iPhone. iTypo. iApologize.

Triple redundancy is not necessary. It is adding potential failure points to cover the unlikely situation of a double failure. But if you feel more comfortable with an extra backup, that's a fine alternative. And guess what? I have some of those lying around too! iPhone. iTypo. iApologize.