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    DM course | what you'd have done differently?

    To avoid being used to babysit new divers. I wish that someone had told me this going into the program.
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    Hi guys

    Welcome to the wet side ;)!
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    DM course | what you'd have done differently?

    When I register on boats or with shops, I only register as being an AOW diver with nitrox. Am alternative might be to take the DM course but to never finish it/file the paperwork.
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    DM course | what you'd have done differently?

    Yes. I worry about being sued by a victim/their family who is/are grasping at straws and find out that I'm a DM.
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    DM course | what you'd have done differently?

    I will just say having done my DM relatively recently, paying for the professional insurance for liability reasons adds up, especially if you don't intend to use it for profit purposes. I learned a lot during the course but having the liability is daunting.
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    Newbie with backzipper problems

    +1 for dive buddy
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    Oceanic pro plus x issue

    Dive one will be done while the dc is still in the factory. Not sure about the other 7.
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    Heart Rate Monitor for the Scubapro G2

    You won't see anything sticking out from under the cover. To be safe, I would take it to the dive shop so that they can open it and pressure test it if necessary.
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    Heart Rate Monitor for the Scubapro G2

    The contacts on the HRM need to be wet. Sounds silly, but have you remove the little bit of paper that comes between the battery and the contacts in the HRM?
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    Opinions on ScubaPro Mk25?

    I absolutely love mine! It's a workhorse and breaths like a dream, be it cold or warm water, shallow or deep.
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    Best beginner BCD for mixed warm/cold water

    I don't know anything about the BioLite BCD. If you want to dive locally, a travel/warm water BCD will not have the lift required to support cold water diving (typically). I would say buy a cold water BCD that travels well as it will be versatile. That being said, I use and LOVE my Scubapro...
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    Wedding Rings and the Ocean

    I dive with a lower-profile, gold class ring and have not had any issues. It's a bit difficult to get cold water gloves over it, but it works. I would say that a loosely fitting ring is likely to get lost.
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    Scubapro mako on hydros pro

    Not without zip ties or something similar
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    Bare reactive 7mm vs scuba pro everflex 7/5mm

    Bare or a semi dry such as the AquaLung SolaFlex
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    do transmitters fail?

    They do fail - either in paring or running out of juice. I always recommend diving a backup computer, especially when traveling, to avoid being blind re NLD and air remaining. I suggest either diving two AI computers (one hosed and one wireless) or an AI computer, a non AI computer and a SPG.
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    Recommendations where to do Open Water course.

    I would say - choose an agency first (e.g., PADI, SSI, BSAC, etc). - If you're going with PADI, I would suggest going with a shop that's registered as either a 5 Star shop or resort and/or IDC, as these tend to be indicators of high quality shops.
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    Best BCD, and Regulator for women

    I will also say that I am very attached and biased towards my Scubapro HydrosPro because everything is adjustable and/or replaceable depending on what I need. It also is ideal for travel because it dries almost instantly and is highly pack-able. As for regulators, it will probably depend on...
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    Any advice for first wetsuit purchase?

    As other people have said, fit is the most important factor. Number two, for me, is how comfortable and stretchy the material is. I would go to a shop that has a range of brands and sizes (a lot of brands do tall and short versions) and try stuff on. My only must have is a full body skin...
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    ISO Science Resources

    As a side note, you can do PADI's dive theory at any point, but you will need to repeat it or have completed it within a year of starting DMT or your IDC.
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    Higher lift bcd?

    I would say Scubapro's HydrosPro is a great option because it is (a) neutrally buoyant, allowing you to drop weight, and (b) has a lift capacity of 40 lbs in men's.
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