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Because a computer that can function in gauge mode becomes an excellent second "computer" (a gauge really), if you ever buy a more complex or newer one, or in case you transition into technical diving and are interested in having a good backup bottom timer. It's just a feature that makes the...

You should ask PADI. Depending on the number of years, it's just an instructor update, or re-doing an IE. The right people to ask, are PADI, quite honestly.

Thanks a lot for posting. We all learn about near misses like these. Sometimes in the midst of chaos, people make wrong choices. That's why it's important to anticipate as much as we can. I think you did a fine job. Like everything in diving a "small" problem (a free flow) became a huge problem...

No Tony, we despise that too. That's why we post the video everytime, in SHOCK! Evenmore, get me the contact info for the blonde and I will personally go have a long talk with her. :D:D

Am I the only one that finds this record to be a bit retarded? Just wondering.

You should really check which places are Ok with you conducting OW course dives. I had a TERRIBLE experience with BlueAngel in Cozumel regarding this some years ago. Some people go to crazy extents to "protect" what they think it's "their right" (as in Canadians trying to tell me it was illegal...

I believe, unfortunately, that the Slipstreams have been discontinued. I can´t find them anywhere (Scubatoys, LeisurePro, Northeast Scuba, etc). Bummer. I thought they were great and NOT heavy, which is a perfect combo for wetsuit diving.

I can clearly see a very tense discussion building up, until it just becomes non-sense. Yes, you can teach around PADI standards. Yes, PADI is outdated, looks old in regards to neutral buoyancy teaching and their materials, standards and general view reflect that. I think that DevonDiver's...

Basing gas identification on tank stickers is something that has been refuted many years ago. Welcome to 2013. Even if you don't drink the DIR koolaid, you should know better than to base decisions like analyzing gas to a tank sticker. A sticker doesn't mean anything. Analyzing the gas yourself...

Whenever I use my Predator for rec dives I find I end up hitting deco way too soon with my usual settings for tec diving (VPM +3 or 10/80 GF). The thing is finding a good balance, I believe I would use VPM+1 or even straight for rec dives. Also, it will not do a safety stop countdown or anything...

The good thing about discussions like this is that eventually they do arrive to useful conclusions, for example that nowhere in the standards is the bad form of teaching on the knees specified. This is true. But also, some of you are trying to take it further; some of you go as far as implying...

I had the pleasure of training with Alain for my Full Cave. I have also done trainging with Protec and dived with many other people, both in cave and during my techinical training path. I can tell you Alain is a very good instructor, who pushes the limits of what you can achieve in a tough...

I usually teach a complete OW in the following structure: Confined Water is all done on regular jackets. Open Water in BPW (unless the student specifically asks for regular rec kit). This inmho gives them both setups and they can then decide how they want to go about it. Whenever Im teaching...

I would NOT stay in Cancun (I hate it). Take whatever means of transportation (taxi or bus) to PDC and chill out over there. A hotel close by to the ADO Bus as well as the ferry (some 4 blocks) is the Barrio Latino: good price, clean, and has a fantastic little italian restaurant right in front...

The logic goes that if the manifold fails, there is really not much you can do, you face complete gas loss. So that makes the case for avoiding things that could make the manifold fail. Manhandling it from opposite valves, versus the crossbar itself ... it´s an interesting discussion in...

You will find some DIN in the phillipines, but will probably be using the adapter a lot. I wouldn´t travel without the DIN to Yoke adapter.

Look there are a lot of things that are wrong with PADI as well as most recreational agencies (and it mainly has to do with the way they push the creation of bad and ill prepared instructors). But dividing the course into OW/AOW/Rescue is NOT one of them. I believe this is truly one of the great...

Without doubt, by far, Evolution diving in Malapascua. David and Matt run a top notch very professional, fantastic dive shop, small hotel, and a fantastic bar/restaurant. The people that work at Evolution are incredible, and really you will not find a best ran shop almost anywhere in the world...

Sorry I have to be this blunt. The OP clearly represents a great portion of what´s really bad with dive instruction today. When you become a DIVER, you get your own gear. Whatever that might be. More expensive, less expensive, I don´t care. How can you become an instructor, if you are not...

Yes, an instructor could act as a DM, and we usually do when we are guiding, not teaching. We are just being "funny".