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    Rubber hose coil memory

    Don't use one of those. It doesn't solve any problems that aren't already solved in a cleaner way (eg, with light canister, or proxy canister like @PEDiver posted), plus it creates problems that didn't exist before - if you need to deploy your long hose in a hurry, you now have to deal with...
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    Question Systematic review on the pros and cons of neoprene mask strap

    I just bought one of Aqualung's Fast Strap to try out on my new mask, and after the first dive with it bought two more - one for my backup mask and one for my spare mask :) https://us.aqualung.com/en/aqualung-master-catalog/fast-strap---dive-mask-strap-TH167009.html [edit: add link]
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    Info Diving in Bali

    Which is exactly why I avoid Indonesian airlines at all costs (That, and their less-than-stellar safety ratings)
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    Info Diving in Bali

    Personally I'm not a big fan of Bali (even though I'm a drunk Aussie). If you're in Kuta for a holiday and want to get some diving in, you can head to Tulamben for a day trip (it's a 3hr drive) and dive the USS Liberty. As others have already mentioned, there are many excellent dive...
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    Mikes Dive Camera Store

    Yep, I've bought from Mike's before. Can recommend.
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    Gloves and limited dexterity

    How cold is the water that will force you to face the reality of diving dry? Through winter local diving here is about 12ºC (55ºF). I dive with dry without dry gloves. Just 2mm wetsuit gloves with the finger tips cut off.
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    Ratio Dive Computers Announces New iX3M 2!! Our Best Dive Computer yet!

    In a recent support conversation with them they said they are currently working on updating it to be USB-C, but no eta on it. I find that the connection to the Ratio is fine, but the USB connector is way dodgy and I know its only a matter of time before something gives. I've gotten around the...
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    Dryfob vs custom divers canister for PLB?

    Go for it, happy for you to use my pics.
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    Dryfob vs custom divers canister for PLB?

    I've made a slight variation on the example that @Jaan posted above. Just a hose clamp in a tubular webbing sleeve, a small piece of excess harness webbing and bungee. The double bungee loop is sort of a safety lock so it doesn't inadvertently come loose. It'd be great if Dryfob could add a...
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    Ratio Dive Computers Announces New iX3M 2!! Our Best Dive Computer yet!

    Only the online ones that I've seen. I actually ordered mine direct, so no first hand experience with Australian distributors/resellers
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    Ratio Dive Computers Announces New iX3M 2!! Our Best Dive Computer yet!

    Your previous comment implied that a Ratio computer does not compare to a Shearwater computer. You just listed some very reasonable justifications as to why a Shearwater is a better option for you. But that is not a justification to claim that a Ratio does not compare to a Shearwater. They...
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    Ratio Dive Computers Announces New iX3M 2!! Our Best Dive Computer yet!

    Mine's been great. I haven't had any issues with it, but when I've contacted customer service with a couple of questions / observations I've had nothing but prompt and positive responses. At one point I asked about a particular setting ("Deco control ON/OFF") that wasn't described very well in...
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    Ratio Dive Computers Announces New iX3M 2!! Our Best Dive Computer yet!

    I quite like the Ratio transmitter - - It's rechargeable using the same connector as the computer - The LED is handy - quick signal to my buddy on where my gas is at, and a beacon for night diving :) - The LED can also be programmed to adjust the pressure thresholds, flash rate, or disable...
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    Ratio Dive Computers Announces New iX3M 2!! Our Best Dive Computer yet!

    That is a strange level of detail for a question to ask for someone who doesn't have the computer. It's laid out pretty clearly in the manual which is readily available for download from their website. YES proceeds with the suggested mix change, BACK postpones the switch, and NO disables the...
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    Questions on becoming a Dive Instructor (Plan sanity check)

    PADI's minimum requirements for DM and Instructor are in my (and probably most of this forum member's) opinion way too low. I wouldn't even think about DMing or instructing until 150-200 dives of varying types, locations and conditions. If you haven't experienced (and overcome in a somewhat...
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    What piece(s) of dive gear do you collect too many of?

    Well this thread did not help my cause ...
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    Closed Scubapro MK10/15/20 Firsts and G250/109 Seconds - Couv's Collection

    Also getting server error sending DMs. I assume something to do with the server upgrade. I'm interested in a couple of 109s attached to whatever 1st stage no-one else wants.
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