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  1. J

    Dive Master Requirements

    But you never know when your going to get sued, a guy you taught 10 yrs ago dies last week.... then what ??? My instructor and I talked ALOT about my learning path, and he was the one that brought up the liability factor. His words, if your not incorporated, its just not worth the risk. Hence...
  2. J

    Dive Master Requirements

    As I look at it, I went and picked up the Master Diver cert, it at least shows I have experience and I have NO LIABILITY !!! Once you travel the road of dive master or instructor, then you also need to visit www.diveinsurance.com and look that over.. not only do you have carry insurance...
  3. J

    LDS Scare Tactics?

    Very well said......... ! You basically took what I was trying to say earlier in this thread and really explained it well. Kudo's on a great post !
  4. J

    I won a new BC today!

    Ebay !
  5. J

    LDS Scare Tactics?

    You are all seeing the effects of the "Death of the Mom and Pop Dive Shop" It's simple... As time goes on, you will see more and more dive shops close. The only ones left are the ones that are savvy enough to create a different company and sell on the internet. They sell to their own...
  6. J

    Scare tactics advertising

    it's a good reminder to all divers, that this is a sport that requires more thought, because there is RISK no matter where you dive, etc... Thanks for the reminder, I did not find the picture upsetting in any fashion, just reminds me that hey, remember that diving is not safe. Again, thanks...
  7. J

    Diver Attrition

    Well, when I got cert'd OW, then AOW back in 81, it was a loooooong process, 1-2 nights a week, 4 pool dives for OW, before the open water ones. Now everyone wants the quickie 1 weekend course.... Diving is a skill, not something you can p/u in a weekend, it takes practice to get...
  8. J

    Cant post feedback on deal

    Thank you, that worked !
  9. J

    Cant post feedback on deal

    Keep getting error that the deal url is invalid There was a post the seller did http://74.52.40.164/showthread.php?t=145931 and I want to give excellent feedback, but it will not accept that url ??? pm me plz with what to do. JJ
  10. J

    What kind of Scooter??

    I dive with a seadoo VS, it has metal gears from my understanding, it's a 2 speed, I use it on every dive, including ice dives at times. It's light, cheap, easy to fix and does what it's supposed to do, is it super fast ??? no, but I am not in a hurry, I like to look around and see the scenery...
  11. J

    Why I won't dive with you.

    I've been diving longer than I can remember, started as a brat and worked my way up, mostly have dove solo all these years till recently. I am not the type to brag or mr know it all, hell I learn something new on every dive I make. You never stop learning, Started in 8'th grade diving, never...
  12. J

    Looking for the downside in regs

    Sherwood Maximus, easy to service, good for cold or warm diving, great at depth, all in all an excellent reg. been using one for some time, switched from a poseidon.
  13. J

    Narrowed it down to 5...please help

    Sherwood Maximus, get the best of cold/warm diving, good resale value, easy to service.
  14. J

    Stuck with older camera and no strobe

    You could adapt a reefmaster strobe to your unit with the fiber optic kit.
  15. J

    Good dive Computers?

    I run an Oceanic Datamax Pro Plus 2 Console Air Int, and Quick Disconnect, love it, nice LARGE display etc... the Sherwood Wisdom is also an excellent DC, same guts as the Datamax, aeries pro console. but software is nice and as sophisticated as you want to get. easy to use, visual and audio...
  16. J

    Is the the Light Cannon that much better than the C8?

    I own a D8 (used to be my main dive light), bought a LC. I do ALOT of night diving, is there a difference ??? the LC blows away my D8 hands down. LC = Lighter than D8 Better Light, stronger, lasts longer LC takes a beating just as my D8 does For the money, it was worth every penny for a...
  17. J

    Looking to buy a new Dive computer and need some help

    I run an oceanic data pro + II, great unit, same guts as the aries or the sherwood wisdom (which is another really nice puter) I know where you can get a wisdom fer a good deal, pm me and I put u on to them. Quick detach, a must have, compass to... pc downloadable.. YES YES YES user...
  18. Misc Shots from Ice Diving in Wisconsin w/DC500

    Misc Shots from Ice Diving in Wisconsin w/DC500

    These were taken while Ice Diving in lakes in Wisconsin ! and this is a pic of ME !!!!!!!!!!!! Help I surrender !!!! Wearing my Neptune II, love that full face mask !
  19. Misc Shots from Ice Diving in Wisconsin w/DC500

    Misc Shots from Ice Diving in Wisconsin w/DC500

    These were taken while Ice Diving in lakes in Wisconsin ! Now I wonder how long this person is going to be sitting here hehehhehe.
  20. Misc Shots from Ice Diving in Wisconsin w/DC500

    Misc Shots from Ice Diving in Wisconsin w/DC500

    These were taken while Ice Diving in lakes in Wisconsin ! Great shot w/o strobe for a neat effect.
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