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Most of the teams around here use the Guardian or OTS AGA masks. You could always go with one of these:

Most of our cold/ice divers up here in Maine set up their gear, but won't turn the air on until the first stage is underwater and don't take a breath until the seconda stage is underwater. I taught a dry suit course a few weeks ago; dive 1-36 F fresh water with 37 F surface temp and dive 2-40F...

I was practicing breathing from a free-flowing reg for my OWI/IE and it continued to free-flow, so I turned it into a self-rescue scenario. Once I turned off the air on the surface for a minute, the problem fixed itself.

When I was a Maine State Park Ranger years ago, the rules were no solo diving and all divers needed to present their C-cards and driver's license to the Receptionist (fee taker) who held them until the divers left the park. I dive a few times each year at Kettle Cove (which is considered part of...

Other than Waterproof, are there any manufacturers who make 5mm or thicker gloves with zippers? I've just about worn through the fingertips on my pair of Henderson gloves and it time to replace them. I really like the zippers since they make it real easy to get them on and off (especially when...

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I pulled the following information from the SSI Training and Dealer Standards changes for 2011 which just came out: Time Period of Completion: All SSI programs are required to be completed within 6 months of their last academic/pool/confined water training. If it has been more than 6...

I paid $75 for my DiveCon dues in October; is the extra $5 for new DiveCons?

Be careful if you're prying it out! From what I could tell, the plastic on the underside of the capsule isn't all that thick. I thought I heard something crack when I pryed my compass out of the original mount, but all was well.

SK-7 and DSS boot/bungee; there is no substitute.

If it's a new BC, it should be covered under warranty, right? Just send the power inflator to Zeagle and they'll have it back to you soon.

Anyone else seen this? Maine Diver Records Shark Encounter - CBS News I was falling asleep to the late news last night when I heard the words "Maine diver" and woke up. At least his encounter ended better than that Californian surfer's did!

+1 on the DSS mount! I have a N2ition 3 computer and couldn't stand the digital compass it has, so I popped the SK-7 out of my old console and orderd the DSS mount. Works great!

I have the same Dacor mask with drop-in Rx lenses. I love that mask, but when my Rx changed, I bought an IST Corona. It's essentially the same mask at a fraction of the price. The Dacor is now my back-up. Mine never turned yellow since it's black already!

1998 at the age of 24. I wanted to do it sooner, but I waited until I had a "real job" after college. My son just turned eight, so he'll be starting Scuba Rangers sometime soon.

A friend of mine who kayaks suggested using soup cans for the wrists and a cooking pot for the neck seal. His advice was to go with cans and pots that had a diameter slightly larger than my neck and wrists. Leave them in for a week or so and you should be good. He also suggested a coat of 303...

Although I've never used a purge mask, I know lots of people who do and they all love them. The only time I've heard of people having problems with purge valves is when they are in a low-volume, dual lens mask with the valve under the nose. IST's masks are great and cost much less than name...

My instructor dropped my completed paperwork in the mail this past Saturday and SSI sent me an email welcoming me as a new Dive Con this afternoon!:beerchug:

On a lake dive this summer I found one of those plastic owls people use to keep birds out of their gardens. While riding back to the boat ramp, we saw a dock that had two of them to keep ducks and gulls off it. I've also found a compass, a multi-tool, and a fishing rod holder, but the owl was...

I've been using a full suit since I first started diving. To me, they are easier put get in and out of, are less restrictive, and require less lead. I wear a 5mm full suit and dive in Maine from mid-May to early October without a hooded vest (although I'm looking into one now).