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    Is the DIR reg config safe when diving with rec trained divers?

    Lynn doesn't like being the only girl on the DIR forum, so she made us all promise we'd be nice to you. Tom PS. Oops, this is B1gcountry. Scuba Nurse is my wife.
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    Poseidon regs

    I'm not sure what model it was, but it was built like a rock, and weighed about as much too. Tom
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    Why are so many female divers codependent?

    Absolutely! I think the sign of a good diver is someone who pushes themselves to improve their skills! I agree I would rather watch the fish. One thing I have found is that the more I practice underwater competence, (navigation, shooting SMB or whatever skill) it becomes more natural to me...
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    How do you ladies deal with long hair?

    When diving wet and not diving with a hood (pretty rare for me) I will pull my hair into a bun or braid it and wear a rally rag (a lot of dive shops sell them). That really helps. My biggest challenge is that I use a bio seal because my dry suit always leaks without (have a very thin neck)...
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    New... question about womens bc's

    Before I started Diving a back plate with a wing, I dove a lady hawk BC. I liked the lady hawk, was very comfortable. Yet, I prefer my back plate/wing. I can adjust the straps to fit myself better. It is also useful because I can use it to dive a single tank or double tank. Of course, this...
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    Cold, Sore, Exhausted

    I have the same challenge as yourself with getting cold. Having a dry suit has made a world of difference for me in colder waters, especially with a 300grm undergarment. As for warmer waters, I found a hooded vest under my wet suit has made a huge difference. I even tried a 7ml but that was...
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    Why are so many female divers codependent?

    I went through a period of dependency when I was first learning to dive but that is because my husband was more experienced and I was a little nervous at first. Yet, I always set up my own gear but relied a lot more on him in the water. Sometimes he preferred to take control as he was more...
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    Diving after breast surgery

    Gaynor, I hope you are cancer free! I think 6-8 weeks you are past any concerns of blood clots or infection etc. I had surgery on my hip and all the prophylaxis for clots etc will end at 6 weeks. For those of us who are less endowed I chuckle as I don't think that will ever be a...
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    Female Technical Divers

    Thanks for your post, I got my first set of doubles in Jan. Right now I cannot dive due to a surgery but I hope to continue to dive them. When I trialed doubles I really liked how balanced they felt on my back and did not rock as my Steel HP 130 did a little on my back plate (do a lot of cold...
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    You ordered your she-p, it arrived, now what?!

    I am not ready to buy one yet. Currently not diving because I had surgery but may consider investing in one in the future. Definately will be worthwhile on those longer dives. Certainly a little intimidating concept when I first heard of it.
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    Effects of Diving on Pregnancy

    Such a tough subject since there isn't a lot of evidence out there. I would imagine there are quite a few women who may be diving during the early part of their first trimester and don't even realize they are pregnant. I wonder if studies following those women retrospectively may be more...
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