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    HOG D1 Parts Following Discontinuation

    Hello: How long do you plan to have parts available for servicing the D1 regs since they have now been discontinued? Thanks, Christophe
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    Dive Safari with Sea Explorers

    Hi everyone: I am planning a dive safari in the Visayas in May 2016 for my dive club. I am considering using Sea Explorers and dive in Malapascua, Cabilao, and Dauin. There are relatively few reviews of Sea Explorers out there and would appreciate any feedback if you have used them in the past...
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    French Polynesia

    I am planning a trip to French Polynesia. I am thinking of hitting rangiroa and fakarava in the tuamotus, but would also like to hit some of the society islands. Any recommendations on which society islands to visit? Is staying 4 days at 4 different locations too ambitious for a 2-week trip...
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    San Nicolas

    Hi SoCal Divers: Would be interested in hearing about your experience diving San Nicolas. I have done some googling but there is very little information out there. I understand that it is rarely dived due to weather and navy, and I am wondering how it compares to some of the other Channel...
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    Water temperature difference between ocean and cenotes

    Hello: I am going to Cozumel in early May and plan to do a few dives in the cenotes. I was just wondering about water temperature differences between the ocean and the cenotes. I tend to get cold easily so I am wondering whether additional exposure protection would be appropriate. Thanks...
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    Palau/Truk and Yap or Kosrae?

    Hi everyone: I am starting to plan a 3-week trip to micronesia in April 2014, and plan to go to Palau and Truk. I am trying to decide whether to do the 3rd week in Yap or Kosrae. Mantas aside, how would you compare the diving between Yap and Kosrae? Thanks, Christophe
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    Acceptable Diver Behavior in Cozumel

    Someone posted this night dive video taken in Cozumel in the UW videography forum http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/underwater-videography/445811-tug-war-octopus-night.html. Is this type of behavior toward the marine life acceptable in Cozumel. I am surprised that the DM did not do anything to...
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    Favorite Dive Sites in Playa del Carmen

    Hello everyone: I am going to Playa del Carmen over the holidays and will dive for 3 days: 1 day in Cozumel, 1 day in the cenotes, and 1 day in Playa. We plan to do 4 dives in Playa, including the bullshark dive. What are your other favorites dive sites in Playa? Thanks, Christophe
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    Travel with Canister Light - Singapore and Indonesa

    Hello: I am going to Indonesia (Lembeh, Bali, Komodo) in October via Singapore. I would like to bring my canister light but I am concerned with possible issues with airport security in these countries. I have not had problems with carrying the light in my carry-on in the US. The canister is...
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    Northern Channel Islands - Current Conditions

    Hello: I am going on a trip to the Northern Channel Islands (Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz and Anacapa) on September 14-15. Any reports on recent conditions would be appreciated. Cheers, Christophe
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    Fundies and SCR Changes

    I recently took fundies and had ~350 dives under my belt at that time. I very much enjoyed the challenging class and managed to get a rec pass. I went on a dive trip shortly thereafter and noticed a significant increase in my SCR. During the trip, I was practicing s-drill and smb deployment, as...
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    Oceanic VT3 Transmitter

    I have had my Oceanic VT3 for almost 4 years without any issues. Last dive, the computer could not connect to the transmitter. I have changed the transmitter battery to no avail. Before I call Oceanic, I wanted to check if anyone has experienced this problem before. Not sure that the transmitter...
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    St Johns and Fury Shoals on Blu Voyager

    Hi everyone: I am considering a liveaboard trip to the red sea in June next year on the MY blu voyager. The itinerary is in the south part of egypt including St. Johns and Fury Shoals. This is not an area that I have heard of and would like to get input from the locals on the quality of the...
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    Buddy separation plan

    When planning a dive, do you always discuss a buddy (or buddies if diving as a group) separation plan or do you assume that everyone will follow the standard procedure taught in OW ie. look for your buddy for 1 minute then surface.
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    Point Lobos Memorial Day

    Hi Divers: Rainbow Divers has 1 spot available for Point Lobos on Memorial Day, Monday May 28. We would hate the spot to go to waste. If you are interested, please PM me. First come, first serve. Cheers, Christophe
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    Singapore Layover

    I am going to Lembeh in October and will have a 24 hour layover in Singapore. I would appreciate hotel recommendations close to the airport. I am just planning to sleep and the most important criteria is to be able to get from and to the airport easily. I have already been to Singapore and don't...
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    Redundant SPG

    Still learning about the DIR gear configuration. I am reading the six skills of technical diving and the author mentioned that a redundant SPG on the right post was unnecessary. Why wouldn't redundancy for the SPG be a useful thing to have? Thanks for helping me understand. Christophe
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    GUE Fundamentals Class in 2012

    Hi NorCal divers: I am planning to take the GUE Fundamentals class in 2012. It would more likely be in the second half of the year but I am somewhat flexible. I am a frequent Monterey diver and have done around 300 dives in the past 3 years. If anyone else is interested in taking the class...
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    Advice for week-long dive trip to the Carolinas

    Hi everyone: I started looking into organizing a week long dive trip to the Carolinas for my dive club. I have never been there and would appreciate help with selecting an operator. We would want to dive 5 days in a row, at least 2 dives a day and possibly more. Availability of Nitrox would be...
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    Cleaning first stage DIN thread

    How do you clean the DIN thread on your first stage? I soak my reg in fresh water after each day of diving but with the cap on the prevent water intrusion. Is there any trick to clean the thread beside using a wet towel or may be a toothbrush? Thanks, Christophe
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