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As others have said, the amount of air in the suit should not be unmanageable if you go feet up. You should be able to get back to trim and flatten the bubble. That being said, even in a trim attitude a dry suit with lofted garments can offer leg buoyancy that is noticeable on the down stroke of...

Hi Z Gear, The bulk of what I do can be read here. Soaking and some amount of rinsing / agitation is important. After soaking I swish second stages wle they are purging to dislodge what I can. My wetsuit is inside out from doffing and stays that way until dry when put it right side out for...

Condensation is inevitable. If the seals seem OK but you are getting soaked near a seal pay particular attention to not having fabric caught in the seal. it will act as a wick and get you soaked. Are these full foam neoprene suits? If so the valves may need to be snugged a few times until the...

Well this is one that I'm personally battling...... In 2004 as empty nesters my wife and I became obsessed with skin diving with me logging over 100 times in the water all the way into November in Maine. The following year we became scuba certified and I was wracking up 100+ dives a year...

You do have the option of extending the process with a referral as others mentioned. This could be to another shop/location though that does little to ease your root problem. Your shop can also let you complete latter if the ear issues can be addressed. They may ask you back for a pool refresher...

I love a happy ending, found it (false alarm?) or it found you?

Ouch, that can happen so easy when you're having a good time with buddies. I had forgotten a set of Jet fins on the bottom while exiting a pond one time. I put them down for a minute while messing with the flag and didn't figure it out until I was rinsing gear after dark. It was off season and...

Whoa, someone has some splaining to do.

I'd be tempted to try applying some vacuum to the bladder to draw plugs of Aqua Seal into the openings.

By all accounts Flagstaff in Maine is not a worthwhile dive. Pete

For the most part they don't bother regardless of any inspection procedure. It is usually a protective measure on your part. I have some vintage cylinders that read like a who's who of local dive shops over the decades.

FWIW If this is like my Sherwod DIN retainer Loctite may be involved. Heat may be needed to release the thread locker.

Do they load a holding pressure of breathing grade air? I'm wondering how the shop doing the fill knows the cylinder is not contaminated?

Shore diving / rough water entry is an undervalued specialty. Raw diving experience is highly regarded by the customers of dive professionals.

There's no question that the people operating a hydro station should know what to do. I would say especially so if a dive shop is doing it onsite. When you go to a general use hydro-static tester you need to realize that in many markets scuba cylinders, let alone hot dipped galvanized ones are...

Everything anyone needs to know (except the actual VIP sticker) about the cylinder has been beat into it. I agree that strikers inevitably will promote corrosion so you are better off without them.

I'd expect the proportions of a scuba cylinder to be much stronger than a submarine.

Thoughts? My first one was don't say "torn" and drysuit" in the same sentence.

I would simply let nature take it's course. She's certified and active, count your blessings. She sees you go, hears the stories and will cross the line if and when she decides to. If she decides she's interested I would make sure he has training (or competent mentoring). First dives want to...

The vehicle (carrier fluid) is of a food safe composition. Actual silicone compound content may be only 3-5%. I have had some utility (non food) grade silicone sprays that smelled like the vehicle is a close cousin to kerosene, keep that stuff away from your gear. I wouldn't go anywhere near a...