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    Recommended weight system for travel BP/W

    These are awesome: Pocket Weight Belt
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    Moisture wicking undergarment

    Patagonia capilene long underwear
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    Dive boat accident involving Dive tech and Cathy Church boat

    I know people that no matter how much training or how many certificates they have, they are a walking disaster. It's hardwired into their DNA.
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    In case of emergency what’s the best tool to cut a harness ?

    Benchmade 8 hook medical version does a great job on real stiff webbing. 440C stainless, medical version has an O2 wrench. BENCHMADE 8 HOOK MEDICAL VERSION - Para Gear
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    Dive boat accident involving Dive tech and Cathy Church boat

    Sunny, 84degF, 10mph wind at Grand Cayman Intl Airport Past Weather in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Cayman Islands — Yesterday or Further Back
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    Dive boat accident involving Dive tech and Cathy Church boat

    How do you hit a 36 foot fluorescent pink boat in the open ocean in the middle of the day?
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    Size small aluminum backplates

    DSS Hydbrid Kydex Small Backplate A stainless plate will take some weight off your belt, prob not a lot of difference in weight with a small vs aluminum plate: Oxcheq Stainless Steel Backplate -- Small
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    Overshooting NDL and mandatory deco stops

    Oh man, now you're going to be studying US Navy Thalmann: http://archive.rubicon-foundation.org/xmlui/bitstream/handle/123456789/4820/NEDU_1985_08.pdf?sequence=1
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    Kauai Snorkel and Dive?

    Awesome dive, you might see Monk Seal.
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    Tech fins?

    If you shore dive, and go out through the surf, jetfins with the original rubber straps are the way to go. Spring straps may not keep your fins on.
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    Who would YOU de-Permaban?

    We’ll start with the airing of greviances, followed by feats of strength.
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    Who would YOU de-Permaban?

    Hahaha ... :rofl3:
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    PADI DM 400M freestyle and 15M tread

    You can jump to 0:45
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    Parts source for Zeagle 50D?

    I have a Zeagle ZX / 50D. Dive right in scuba has serviced mine. Scuba Gear Diving Equipment | Dive Right in Scuba
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    BP/W’s finally make it to the big time!

    I think it will. I also think that dive shops that embrace BP/W might end up being glad they did. I've let other divers use my rig, and every one gave it 2 :thumb:. One diver asked how much for a new harness, his BC had a cut strap. About $12 for the webbing, reuse the hardware. Shocked...
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    BP/W’s finally make it to the big time!

    Here's an old thread that's fun to read: Who invented the first backplate and wing? This may be a good thesis topic for a PhD in Scubatechology
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    BP/W’s finally make it to the big time!

    Once BP/W hits the mainstream, all the crazy "improvements" and additions will make it unrecognizable.
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    going from zeagle express tech to ss bp/w - what to expect?

    I used about 12 lbs with a 5mm and a conventional BC, al80. Switched to a thick SS BP from OMS, and a thick OMS STA. I have about 4 lbs in this XS Scuba weight belt, 4 small weights in 4 pockets: Pocket Weight Belt I can put a rock in a pocket if I need to. My belt is a medium, 6 pockets...
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    Shark attack, Egypt, Brothers islands

    Just my thoughts ... If sharks are being artificially attracted to an area, there will be more sharks, but not necessarily a corresponding increase in food to support them. So you get more sharks, and those sharks might be hungrier sharks. Being hungrier will likely change their behavior...
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    Dive Master Training, Swim Test went back in class

    For the 400 swim, you could mix in elementary backstroke. Don’t laugh, it’s a great stroke. Just don’t smash your head into the side of the pool.
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