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Pretty much sums it up for me. In my experience many of the Specialty Certs that I see Divers (after seeing how they dive) carrying around aren't worth the plastic they're printed on.

Try a Hotel/ Resort that has a pool. Befriend the Manager maybe they can help you out. I did this years ago to test some DIY gear. I work at a Pool now so I get all the pool time I want ( some days more than I want).

My rules for Solo Diving: *Always tell someone where I'm diving and when I'll be back. *Never dive with faulty/ shotty or unfamiliar gear. *Always have a backup (pony bottle ,twins, stage bottle) *Do the homework -know the site, hazards and conditions.Have an Emergency plan. *Know my...

I get my fills from a buddy who runs a Commercial outfit. Not that I don't want to support my LDS but I've have too many issues over the years with fills. My Buddy relies on his air for his crew and operations. Even if he didn't have to have it tested - he still would. Of course I throw in some...

Thanks for the post. I read read Shadow Divers a few years back and enjoyed remembering the exciting read that it was. I might actually try and find and read it again. I'm sure that it is buried somewhere in my mess.:blush:

Like most others, I took my Divemaster enroute to becoming an Instructor. Since then (I haven't taught in ten years) I hardly ever show my DM card - especially on Commercial Charters.( Now I'm wondering where my DM card is...hmmm):dontknow: My wife took her DM with me some eighteen years ago...

1. SMB (Surface Market Buoy)No 2. Working Light with fresh batteries Yes, during a night dive or wreck dive. Actually now that I think of it I always have one on me. 3. Reflective Signaling Device (mirror)Yes 4. Noise Signaling Device. Yes, a whistle.

I'd buy a top of the line Rebreather ( with Training of course) ,a DPV and I'd head off to Truk Lagoon.

OK - Apparently I'm a little behind on this, but I'd like to take this up for 2011. I'm 45 years old - 5'10'' tall and weigh in at 190 lbs. According to my GP I'm about 15 to 20 lbs more than i should be. Today is the reality check. Tomorrow the Planning day( Only because I'm working most of the...

I just love Diving. If the crowd wants to come along - no problem ( I can lose them if I reallywant to - just kiddin'). If no one want to join me well- "this where I'm going and this is when I'll be back.":mooner:

Any proficient Diver will alter/ experiment with their gear to figure out how to make it work for their situation. I've attached a lanyard to my drysuit and I'm always aware or creat locations where I can hook up and open & close my zipper. Even before I was a Solo Diver I often had to "run...

I have a snorkel in my gear cache just incase but I don't usually wear one. I don't find it gets in the way - it's just one less thing hanging off of me waiting to get snagged while crawling through tight spots. Back in the day I used to teach the students to attach a cylum stick to their...

For Commercial applications nothing beats a good set of comms but I tend to agree with most of the post here that when I dive recreationally I don't want to hear someone elses voice. When my Wife was still diving she had a way of letting me know what she was thinking without words or hand...

Thunderfest in Kelowna BC. Drivers were ok.

Picture of my lovely Wife under the ice at Paul Lake B.C.

O/W cert. at 23. Commercial Training at 26. I'm 44 now.

Just to restate what has already been said:Get a good knowledge of Dive Tables and use them. Even if you always plan on diving with a computer knowing your tables can save your life if something goes wrong. Always check your gear the best you can (get your buddy to help) after you hit the...

First off I want to say that it's great that you and your wife are experiencing these adventures together. My wife and I took our OW, AOW and Rescue together and enjoyed the journey together. She enrolled in the DM course with me but had to drop out half way through due to a Medical Condition...

Wow! I guess I should be looking for a new suit. It really comes down to what kind of Diving you do and how you take care of your gear. I have two suits- an old Brooks Seal suit, so far I've only had to replace the kneepads and one wrist seal- Pretty good suit for 15 yrs.old. The other is a...

Well said Sparticlebrane. That myth has been floating around my area for some time, not too sure how these tales get started, but thanks for the post.