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If you buy a pair of SP Jets at the same time as the BP/W that will certainly sort out the yellowing mask problem. In fact, every piece of gear you own will turn a lovely even shade of black, and some of it may even grow blue H's. Hmmmm..... standardised mixes.

Thanks cloudflint, yours is the first useful reply I've got to this question. I posted it on a couple of UK sites and all I got were patronising replies telling me not to bother. Thanks again

Hi Does anyone know of any legal or agreed restrictions on diving in any of the Scottish Freshwater Lochs? With regards specific Lochs, any agencies or individuals I would need to inform or gain permission from? Cheers

They are quite different computers. The Vyper is a large "Puck" style computer where as the Oceanic is a watch style. If you want to wear the computer as a day to day watch then go with the Geo. If you want flexibility in the way you mount your computer there are lots of different mounts...

If you are required to hold BLS/ILS/ALS/etc. as part of your job then under EU law your employer must hold a copy of any relevent certificates. If you recieved in-house training and were not given a certificate, your employer must still have a document that states you are qualified or exempt...

DIN 300. These will fit both 232 and 300 valves and you can get an adapter to allow it to fit INT 232 for a few dollars. Failing that get a DIN 232 Rupert

Short answer: Yes Long answer: A properly fitting dry suit with the appropriate under garments and the right training will make you much more comfortable in cold water and keep you diving through the winter. Dry suits are warmer and more versatile than a wet or semi-dry because you can...

A pair of hiking socks work for me down to about 10oC (50oF). Rupert

I would give Otter a quick call. Though they may grump a little at turning up with some other manufacturer's suit, they are true magicians of the drysuit art and seem to be able to do nearly anything with neoprene and membrane. They even made a suit that fits my decidedly odd proportions. Rupert

I have used both merino lined semi-dry and dry suits and I would say it definitely makes a difference. Whether wet or dry merino is a very good insulator. It takes a bit longer to dry out than man-made fibres but that's just one of life's trade offs. In fact, I have a merino base layer which...

Historically, no-stop limits have got shorter and shorter with each iteration. Maybe your new Gekko is more conservative. If it is, this represents a more accurate (read safer) understanding of bubble behaviour than existed when the algorithm for your last computer was written. I would always...

I would second getting a self sealing model. Learn how to use one properly and practice regularly.

If all your dives are during the day, in warm, open water, with no deco obligation, from a shore line that you can swim directly two and exit from at any point, I suppose it isn't that important. If not then I would suggest very.

A perfectly viable option. If you are correctly weighted then dropping three kilos (six pounds) should make you neutrally buoyant even with a completely full Al 80. If your tank is partially empty then dumping even less weight will make you positively buoyant. If you are massively...

Cheers, exactly what I was looking for. Rupert

Hi, What size and material for argon suit inflation bottle? 0.85l Aluminium or 1l Steel? What are the pros and cons of each? Does that extra 0.15l make a noticeable difference? Are the buoyancy characteristics of either better or worse? Is there a clear cut winner or is it pay your...

Hi, What size and material for argon suit inflation bottle? 0.85l Aluminium or 1l Steel? What are the pros and cons of each? Does that extra 0.15l make a noticeable difference? Are the buoyancy characteristics of either better or worse? Is there a clear cut winner or is it pay your...

The benefit (in comfort terms) of a conical latex neck seal is that you can trim it to fit you better.

Why do you want to dismantle it? Is it playing up or are you just doing a bit of maitenance? SI-TECH say that the only user maintenance on these is flushing them with fresh water. This is all I have done with the one on my drysuits and despite near continual exposure to salt water it works...

Possibly a silly question but, is this above or below the surface?