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As the subject line states, I bought a new balanced second stage to replace my old Brut. The Brut still works fine, but I wanted to go with a reg that was a bit more even across the depth range. I've thought about moving my old Brut to the back-up position, but wondered if there was some rule...

Since we're heading to Anthony's Key resort here in just a few weeks, we were wondering a few things. Our LDS went to Roatan last year, staying at a different resort. The owner of the LDS commented that they had a bad problem with biting bugs like noseeums, and said to take along a strong bug...

We went to the big Scuba Show in Long Beach, California, this past weekend, with the idea of seeing all the cool dive stuff, and getting info to decide our next big dive trip. Lo and behold, my better half won the big door prize on Saturday, which is a 7 night all-inclusive stay for 2 with...

It was time to replace my old Canon SD-1300IS, as the U/W case was missing one of the rubber pads inside for changing functions, the case has been discontinued, and the replacement pads were not readily available. My wife picked up the Olympus TG-860 last year, after finally having enough...

We're here on a visit, staying in Kona. Monday morning, we're driving around to Botanical World, over in Hakalau. Which route is better - taking the 19 along the coast and then to Waimea, or taking what appears to be a shorter route up the 190? We need to be in Hakalau by 9 a.m. Driving...

I logged dive number 50 last night, with the Pelagic Magic dive out of Kona. I hadn't specifically planned on that one being the fiftieth, but it turned into an awesome dive for the next milestone number in my dive history. Dives 51 - 54 planned for this weekend. It's being a great vacation so far.

I picked up the full-length, one-piece Lavacore suit for our upcoming trip to Kona. I was wondering, though - when layered underneath a conventional wetsuit, what is the general effect? I.E., if worn beneath a 3mm, does it give the combined insulation of, say, a 5mm? Not that I think we're...

I suspect this has been asked before, and I just didn't find the previous thread. My local dive shop ordered one of the interface cables for my new Atmos AI, but having read that some users have experienced connectivity problems between their dive computers and personal computers, I took the AI...

Well, just about three years ago, I picked up a Suunto Gekko from our LDS at their annual sale. It was a former rental unit in a console with the SPG and compass, and the Dive Shop takes pretty good care of their gear. On a dive trip the following October, it whacked out and decided I'd...

No incidents reported, but being recalled due to problems associated with releases not always releasing. Diving Unlimited International Recalls Weight Systems Due to Drowning Hazard

I posted this link in the Marketplace as well, but since there are photos on the auction site showing at least three double-hose regs, I thought I'd post it here for the vintage collectors. I don't know what the condition or value of the regs pictured might be, but just in case someone is in the...

I have no connection to this auction, but thought some of the folks here might be interested. I don't think I'll make it there, as our budget right now isn't up to a lot of unnecessary purchases. If I had some extra cash, though, I would. AuctionZip.com - Live Auction Locator - Fast,Easy, and...

2 tank boat dive for certified divers - $59 on Living Social Deals today. Certificate expires mid-June, 2012, so if you're going anytime in the next year, this will work. https://livingsocial.com/deals/55953?ref=personalized-link-box-16097677&rpi=16097677 You can buy up to two of the...

Picked up at a local Goodwill tonight (along with a Calypso J regulator set). Not sure if the tank is worth much, but the tank valve seems to still be in good condition. Earliest date on the tank is 11/56, and the latest is a sticker showing an inspection date of July 91. It...

So, we scheduled our spring dive trip down to our favorite camping/diving beach in Mexico for the weekend of May 21st. At the trip meeting that week, we learn that the warm water we're used to in this location, hasn't happened yet this year. Water temps in the Sea of Cortez just a short ways...

I do simple, basic video with a standard PnS camera in an UW housing (being a novice yet, I find this easier than capturing still pictures), and I've been considering adding a light to the rig. Using a coupon, I can get an LED light for doing video at the Dive Shop for about $250, but being...

If so, you might be interested in today's Groupon deal. Alas, we are going a week later, so we can't take advantage of it. Honolulu Deals: Things to Do Cheap Honolulu, Packages | Groupon Deals

I posted this in my "Thrift Store Finds" topic up in the Basic Scuba forum, but thought I might get a bit more information here. Tonight, at the local Goodwill, I found a Calypso J regulator set, in the original box, still with the original warranty book and registration forms. If this set...

Anyone else tried the small Attitude LED light as a back-up light? My wife and I both have one. Mine leaked on the first dive I took it on, in a bay with a maximum depth of 35'. My wife's held up a bit longer, but also ended up leaking on a dive. My primary light is a UK eLed C8, and my...

I need to shoot some new pictures of this BC, but it's in good condition. My wife used it on a couple of dive trips , and it worked fine. The biggest issue she had with it is that it's a man's size, so while it fit her okay around the chest, the extra length made it a less than ideal fit for...