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  1. IDS_Bill

    Enriched Air Cert Online?

    C'mon - you can do better than that........:popcorn:
  2. IDS_Bill

    mikron+enriched air...

    I haven't heard of any issues. In gas blending class they talk about Titanium breaking down in High O2 environments but I don't know if there is any Ti in the mikron or if it is all an urban legend. I was kicking around the same idea since they are so compact! Let me know how they work out.
  3. IDS_Bill

    Enriched Air Cert Online?

    I don't have a problem with online ed - it's the diving a specialty with no training that I thought was scary. As long as you have the knowledge - that's what is important. Hey, I'm just a regular guy and should have kept my opinion to myself. Do what you want as long as my name is not on...
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    Enriched Air Cert Online?

    I am not biting on that one ;)
  5. IDS_Bill

    Enriched Air Cert Online?

    Why thank you for that wonderful news. You are correct. You do not need any certification or specialized training to do any kind of specialized diving. Read a book and just go do it. Might I suggest that you and Mr. Guru take up cave diving. No special training according to you guys...
  6. IDS_Bill

    Enriched Air Cert Online?

    Correct - under 40% - it is not. He was generalizing and so was I. :dork2:
  7. IDS_Bill

    Enriched Air Cert Online?

    You are SO right Mr Guru... Go out, teach yourself tech diving and have a great time. Now I remember why it has been a year since I have been on this site. That is possibly the dumbest and most irresponsible thing I have ever read...... Oh and if you think I make $$$ from instructing...
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    Enriched Air Cert Online?

    Weeding out that gene pool I see? There are courses to do this for a reason people - MODs. EADs. CNS Hits. PPO2. All reasons to take the course.
  9. IDS_Bill

    Octo on a necklace ... with a twist

    Do NOT do this until you are trained in using the equipment properly. This discussion scares the bejesus out of me!!!
  10. IDS_Bill

    PADI vs SSI?

    PADI vs. SSI. When it all comes down to it, they both teach you to dives - albeit in very different ways - and the end result is you in the water. Each has a very different schedule so make sure that it fits your schedule and timeframe. The statement about the instructor making the...
  11. IDS_Bill

    Tampa/Clearwater Diving

    I will be in Tampa for a few days on business at the end of Nov and am wondering if there is any decent diving there and if there are any suggestions for operators? Thanks, Bill
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    Clearwater Diving

    I will be in Tampa for a few days on business at the end of Nov and am wondering if there is any decent diving there and if there are any suggestions for operators? Thanks, Bill
  13. IDS_Bill

    Good open water instructor in Phoenix area

    Hey Everyone, if you haven't already decided, stop by Ocean Planet Scuba. We have the largest training facility in the state, lowest dive professional to student ratios and everything is on-site. And yes, I am one of the owners so this is a shameless plug. :D Check out...
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    AZ Scuba Shop Seeking Store Manager

    Hello, We are currently seeking a sales manager for our shop in Tempe, Arizona. We have recently expanded and are looking for a fresh face to run the daily shop business. We are looking for someone who is outgoing, dependable and a quick learner. I know that is nebulous but those are...
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    Phoenix locality LDS catering to Tech

    I know this is an old thread but Ocean Planet has expanded their tech area and has 3 instructors, including trimix and we get our Dive Rite Optima rebreathers in this Month!!! WOOHOO!!! We are actually trying to wake up the tech divers and future tech divers in AZ. Stop by and talk to...
  16. IDS_Bill

    Question on NITROX certification

    Where the heck did OW come up? Divers should have their AOW before nitrox. And you would be AMAZED at how many morons there are out there that don't think analyzing their gas is a big deal. Finding a tank at 96% just drives home the reason. We usually do the nitrox course in conjunction...
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    RIU Palace Mexico (Playa Del Carman)

    Yes - Scuba Caribe. (www.scubacaribe.com I think). I was very happy with them. The port is sometimes closed so if so, go do the cenotes - Dos Ojos is great!. The Palace is nice but don't leave anything lying around, my wife's purse was stolen by one of the flaminco dancers, but I guess...
  18. IDS_Bill

    How is the diving in Cancun?

    We are headed to Cozumel on March 4 - 9 and then Cancun 9 - 14. How is the diving in Cancun? I have dived PDC and the Cenotes (which we'll do again) but what about near Cancun? We're staying at the Cancun Palace so I am trying to find out if they have a shop onsite or not... Thanks, Bill
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    Question on NITROX certification

    If you go with the dives, you get the actual practice with analyzing the gas and diving on it. While you will really not tell a difference, the effect of having an increased bottom time and NDL time is fun. We did our dives in Catalina and the shop guy forgot to top off the tank with air...
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    F-18 wreck off San Diego, CA?

    That information is a little outdated. We have been talking with the NPS about their progress and it seems that the NPS is in some kind of litigation over the site - my guess is with the guy who originally found the plane. They have to get that worked out before they institute a policy on the...
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