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So a dive I did back in March got me thinking about the Snowball effect, how a number of small problems can lead up to a potential emergency, and I thought I'd share it because I know I learned a lot from the dive, and maybe somebody else can too. I'll list what I think we're problems and...

I recently ordered, and just received the DG02 bottom timer & nitrox computer. The thing is, there's no cable to connect it to my PC like I was expecting. So, I checked the manual and on page 56 it states "Compatibility requirements and instructions are provided with the optional download...

This thread:http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/accidents-incidents/265854-what-would-you-do.html gave me a question, which I feel is better suited in this forum, I debated putting it in Advanced. In a free-flowing regulator situation between two single tank divers, is it really a good idea to...

Ok, so I am actually saving a bunch of questions for my Fundies instructor. Don't worry, he's teaching my research diving course too so I'll get most of them out before the GUE class begins :D. Anyway, I've been re-reading Doing it Right: The Fundamentals of Better Diving because you never...

Easy, simple question, is Nitrox diving covered in GUE Fundamentals? I'd heard it was, and even if it is I'm thinking about getting the cert before-hand, but it would be nice to know if the Fundies class covers it. The GUE website says "Breathing gas overview" is one of the academic topics...

Ok, so DIR divers don't dive with ponies, that I know. Nevertheless, I've seen people on this board recommending to have air in a slung pony, even if the back-gas is Nitrox. I've been thinking about this for awhile, and I've never quite understood why if my buddy and I are breathing Nitrox I...

Since I'm in PA till mid-January I'm looking to do the New Years Eve Day Diving at Dutch Springs quarry. I'm just wondering if there are any other crazies up here who'll be freezing, I mean diving, that day. For those who don't know Dutch Springs is open from 11am to 2pm. Dutch Springs...

Well, I was just searching the GUE site, reading through the requirements of the courses, etc, and I noticed that even the Rec 1 courses minimum age is 16. I hopped over to the Tech section and saw that Tech 1 was 18 and Tech 2 was 21. Now, none of these age requirements will be much of a...

I was at Dania Beach today (technically yesterday) for the first shore dive I've ever done. It also happened to be the first dives beyond OW certification for a few friends of mine. I figured it would be an easy dive with a nice relaxing time at the beach :shakehead: - and I'll tell you I was...

So I'm looking at getting a 40cf pony bottle which I'll be slinging (sole purpose as redundant gas since I'm currently diving a single tank and stuck with instabuddies). I've read that the regulator first stage on a pony is more likely to flood since the tank's turned off until you need it...

I've been reading through other threads on this forum to get a handle on what lift capacity wing I need for most of my diving. I think I have it figured out, but could use to have it confirmed. I split my time in tropical and cold water throughout the year and I'm looking to customize my...

greetings all - I'm a new member to these forums (although I've been browsing them for awhile now). I'll be getting my divemaster this coming summer, and am in the process of putting together a good diving rig for deep/intro-tech diving.