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  1. fdarden

    Video from the Hydro Atlantic Wreck

    What time of day did this dive take place? Great footage of the hydro. Shooter has a nice steady hand :)
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    first canister dive light

    I carry the Light Monkey 50 HID on every dive. It appears rather large, however I have absolutely no issue bringing it with me on my dives, and I would not trade it for the world! I personally prefer the HID lights over LED as far as the light output is concerned. I personally think you should...
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    Nitrox - warning for beginner divers

    Wow. I had forgotten how much a "fill" costs. We are lucky enough here in South Florida to be able to purchase by the cubic foot. This works out great as you really never drain a tank and you never pay for that last 500psi (I frequently come back with tanks at 12-1500 psi) Its supply and demand...
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    iPhone Dive Computer

    I actually own a Predator, I had NO IDEA that you could download to a smartphone directly. I have been syncing my Shearwater with Bluetooth using Shearwater Desktop on a MAC, and then syncing it with Divelog manager, and then over wireless to my Smartphone that runs divelog. Not the simplest way...
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    iPhone Dive Computer

    Is this DIR compliant? (LOL) Nifty seeming idea, horrible unpredictable safety, would not use. The fact that the iPhone multitasks is enough to keep me away from this. In a purpose built computer, you have purpose built hardware controlled by software that is running in a controlled...
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    Drift with a twist

    That was a lot of fun to watch. Thanks for posting
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    Question on attaching dive flag

    I stopped using these style flags awhile back, as I dont feel they are visible enough in rough conditions, but when I did I painted the mast with plasti-dip where the tie off's occur. Then once it has dried, use either zip-ties or thin rope to tightly affix the flag to the plasti-dipped area of...
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    Flying with a PonyTank

    I too have traveled with a pony several times both in my checked luggage, and in my carry on. I have never been charged the tank fee, but I have been subject to many over 50 pound fees, which is why I try to carry it on with me in a carry on bag. I remove the valve, put it in a ziplock bag, and...
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    planning to get first SMB/spool setup - some advice please

    You did not say what you would be using it for. I am assuming not for drifting deco, but for ocean based emergency signal use. In that case, bigger is usually better. Do not buy based on price. I use the 10 foot XS-Scuba Highland day glow orange colored SMB. It included a pouch which I have...
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    Technical diving is always a little more fun when it has a purpose

    Its funny as I was reading your post, first thing crossed my mind was "did they get them to comp the helium?" Great find, and I can see why you must be grinning from ear to ear. Its not every day that you get to log some history, and provide a public service with your hobby. Nice work. Would...
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    Shearwater customer service rocks!!

    Well, to make a long story short, my Predator started acting up on Wednesday after diving. Battery warning came on, and the right hand (enter) button stopped working. I dive constantly, so a down computer is a difficult thing for me to deal with. I called Shearwater research, and was directed to...
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    Sea cure mouthpiece- did I totally screw it up

    I have a little experience with this believe it or not. I dont know if this is the best thing to do, but I did the same thing and I used a lighter to fix mine. Once its cooled down, take a lighter and hold the part of the mouthpiece you want to work on momentarily to the flame. you should then...
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    My GoPro is a NoGo :(

    Or you could step it up a notch or two and use a bungee. If you notice I wrap the bungee around the button on the front of the housing to keep it always attached. I have used this method for many dives with my gopro and it has not failed me yet.
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    Scooter or DPV mounting a GoPro

    Thanks for the compliments. I actually have an update. The giant zip tie was pretty tight, but this is even better. I got a giant stainless steel band clamp, and some webbed tubing, and did away with the zip tie completely. Here is a picture of the final result. Obviously with this sort of setup...
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    Scooter or DPV mounting a GoPro

    I had been using the head mount kit, and sliding it around the scooters body, but was always paranoid about losing the camera, having it slide off. I took the strap helmet mount from the outdoor kit, and ran a gigantic ziptie that I bought at Home Depot through the back, and around the...
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    F2 Fins

    I dive F1's now. I am curious about the weight, as well as the length. And of course how you like them!
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    How many dives is "a lot" in a year?

    Right now I have 106 dives for the year. If you ask my wife, that is a lot. If you ask me, its obvious that I have missed some dives! I log them simply by uploading my dive computer to my MAC, and filling in the site name and any comments that I may have (dive buddy name, anything unusual that...
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    Gas Pressure Indication Redundancy

    Not if only the SPG portion fails, as was my wife's case - the computer itself continued to work fine. It was the HP port on the air intergration that did not work. You should do what you want, but I will NEVER trust an electronic SPG only ever again - I personally stopped using ANY air...
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    Suggestion Search And Recovery Forum?

    I would be interested. May help some folks out also! Its always fascinating to see what gets pulled from the sea!
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    Dive Rite 16lb QR horizontal or vertical?

    I have mine mounted vertically with the handles facing up. Look at the installation video at dive gear express before you try and install them. Tahis should be the video here Dive Rite TV channel, diving videos, dive gear videos, training videos: Dive Rite Scuba
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