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I have been below 30m on almost 30% of my dives, it is just a reality of diving where I do. I do not notice narcosis until about 40m. I am sure I probably am under the effects at shallower depths, but it takes that kind of depth for me to notice the slower, fuzzy thinking. On my second dive...

It is a tad ridiculous they cannot check Wikipedia before writing the article. We should come up with an email explaining the fallacy and sent it to all of our local news papers. It would not take that long, and would raise awareness of SCUBA.

I have a few of them, they were just not obtained in a manner that is legal where you live. My simple answer is "google it" and be careful which shady Chinese torrent site you use.

I hate diving wet in the winter. Don't get me wrong, I'll do it, and probably have a good time, but a drysuit is my #1 item on my gear purchase list.

Ah, those are good justifications.

From experience: You can only stay warm in a wetsuit for so long. Now, you dive much warmer water than I (70 is like 20C right?). Usually my bottom temp is 4-7C , but I can tell you at 40m in a 7mm farmer john, 3 finger gloves, and a thick hood I can only last 25 minutes of dive time. If you...

I am a UW student, I could go for some diving. Only problem is that I don't drive either, and my gear is at home. Anyways, I am up for getting wet. I dive wet in a 7mm and own my own stuff. I should note that I had no problems with the cold on the arabia in toby during a 25 minute dive, so cold...

Okay, a tough one, but I'll try (in no particular order): James Bond: Dr. No James Bond: Casino Royal (the new one) Kill Bill Vol. 1&2 The Italian Job (60's version) Scott Pilgrim VS the World Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels Hot Fuzz / Shawn of the Dead Team America World Police The Naked...

Surfaced on my pony. I too have had that happen on the surface, I saw the ring extrude. Fortunately I have spares.

Are there any lakes near you? Do you really want to spend a day or 2 in coz training or would you rather spend those days sight seeing. You could spend a little money and locally do your AOW / practice and be free to enjoy the reefs of coz.

I bought a re-usable film camera new from a dive shop in Tobermory for $25. It is rated for 33m. No word on picture quality yet though.

I dive in a giant rinsing tank. I have no reason to rinse my gear other than getting the smell off.

Not going to top the Russian free diver that dove with beluga whales for science. Look it up, you'll thank me.

I dive my Mk.17 / A700 under the ice, it is rock solid for cold water. Combine that with an A395 as an octo and you should be good in any conditions. I have also heard good things about Apeks regs and the mares Abyss. just consider an environmentally sealed diaphram if you are diving cold water...

As someone who lives in the Toronto area and buys equipment there I have a few tips for you: 1. Aqua systems / Mississauga Diving Services / Brampton Scuba are not the shops you want to go to for equipment. All the shops offer great service, and Aqua systems fills cheap nitrox, and the guy...

Just a note, 9/11 affected more than just the states in my opinion all countries should participate in the gesture if done properly. I know up here we are flying at half mast (as canadians were killed in the attack).

If you can get your hands on them (and a good charger) NiCad or Nickel Cadnium batteries can take a much higher draw than NiMh. The downside is a shorter lifespan and higher weight. I would not ever consider Lithium Ion or polymer batteries for that application however.

From experience, the NAUI course is much more in-depth an includes some good theory whereas the PADI course is a little more "lowest common denominator". If you want a better understanding take the NAUI course, if you are just going to set the computer consider the PADI one.

I personally would go with a SS wingnut. Rubber will degrade over time whereas the stainless will not. Just a thought.

Well, even in Canada we were told as soon as it happened. If I remember correctly I was in my grade 4 classroom and the teacher walked in with a solemn look and told us a plane had crashed into a building in new york. We were allowed to go home early that day. My aunt's boyfriend at the time was...