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    To clip or not to clip on tank valve Bungee cord.

    I am new to sidemount and I am having difficulty trying to get the bungee cord around the tank valve and then clipped to my chest d-ring. I have seen divers eliminate the clip and just run a cord loop. I have arthritic hands that are not as strong as they used to be. I understand why the clip...
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    Trip Report Why I Won't Be Returning to Cozumel-Part 1,2&3

    I wouldn't put a TEE as a simple procedure. I had it done and a lot of my friends have had it done. It is considered a semi-invasive procedure. "What should I expect during a TEE? A doctor will perform your TEE test with the help of a nurse or technician and personnel from the anesthesia...
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    Beginner diver thinking of switching to sidemount

    I myself am new to the Sidemount world and I realize tat I have to find other SM to dive with. You learning process has to rely a lot of who you are diving with. You skills get honed if you dive with somebody who can mentor you. Diving is a mentoring sport. A rookie gains experience by diving...
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    Hello from Minnesota

    Your best leads will be through the organization (dive store/Instructor) that you will be taking your classes from. In Minnesota , the local diving season start around the 2nd /3rd weekend of May and lasts till the middle of October. The water and air temperature have to be just right for diving...
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    Dive Slates & Pencils: Tip

    These are non wood pencils, I take them ,cut it to size , take a piece of string (cave line) about 8" long , tie a knot on one end, take an appropriates sized shrink wrap tube, cut it to size and shrink it over the string and the pencil. The all graphite pencil can be reused for a long time. I...
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    Closed Halcyon ACB weight pockets, 1st generation $75 plus shipping

    These are Halcyon 1st generation ACB weight pockets. They have a 4.5 kilo (9.9 lbs) capacity for each side. $75 plus shipping.
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    For Sale Halcyon Aluminum backplate w/ Stainless Steel Single tank adapter $150 plus shipping

    This is a Halcyon Aluminum backplate, great for travel and it comes with a stainless steel single tank adapter. $150 plus shipping.
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    Closed Halcyon Eclipse 30#, AL backplate, SS single tank adapter, Aquatec inflator/ horn combo. $400 + shipping

    This is a Halcyon 30# Eclipse wing, Aluminum backplate, stainless steel single tank adaptor, Aquatec inflator/horn combo. $400 + shipping
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    Scubapro 2nd stage advice

    If you plan to dive a lot (50+ dives a year) stay away from plastic. Yes they were still work but the tolerances of the plastic will eventually affect how your 2nd stage will perform in the water. I repaired regulators from 40 + years and the only thing I can say about plastic is it does not...
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    Closed Scubapro Manifold with Isolator valve $85 plus shipping

    IMG_5426 by eelpout posted Apr 14, 2021 at 2:24 PMIMG_5425 by eelpout posted Apr 14, 2021 at 2:24 PMIMG_5424 by eelpout posted Apr 14, 2021 at 2:24 PMIMG_5423 by eelpout posted Apr 14, 2021 at 2:24 PM This manifold came of a set of twin Faber steel LP 95's that I sold. $85 plus shipping (cross...
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    PADI OW and BPW

    Not many dive stores have BP/wings in the rental/teaching classes. I owned a store for 30 years. If I had a chance to start again, I would have gone BP/wing because it will allow me to teach with the equipment that I dive with today. As a retailer it does cause a problem on your bottom line. If...
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    How to test out new gear?

    Did you ask the dive store that you bought your kit from if you can practice with the gear during their pool sessions? That's if you purchased it from a dive store. If you bought it from the internet then you suddenly realize the value of supporting your local dive store. get in the pool and get...
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