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A while back I was planning on getting into tec and so I purchased this bottom timer. Long story short I'm not going to be doing any diving for the foreseeable future let alone tec and so I'm selling it. It is brand new - never been in the water and even has the protective film still in place...

I was wondering if anyone with a Spinner knife has had any issues with the sheath not securing the knife. I recently had mine snag and pull out of the sheath - cutting a finger to the bone in the process. I'm just curious to see if its a design issue or if I have a bad sheath. Thanks.

I am planning on purchasing tanks and was just wondering what the difference between aluminum, high pressure steel, and low pressure steel was. I was originally going to go with two AL80, but I've seen several posts saying that steel was a better option. So which way should I go? At this point I...

I've seen several people recommend a setup where you place your octo on a bungee around your neck. What is the purpose of this? Is it just to corral the octo? Do you make the necklace yourself or is it available somewhere (I did a cursory search but didn't find anything)? Also how would you...

I've seen several posts praising bottom timers over dive computers, but what's the difference between the two? I'm assuming that a dive computer has more functions so why would you want a b.t. instead? I'm especially interested because I'm looking at getting a computer in the near future...

I need to get a compass and could use a bit of help selecting one. What is your favorite dive compass? How do you have it mounted? Is the Suunto SK-7 as good as it sounds or is there something better out there? Thanks. Jason

I was talking with a friend today about scuba and he confessed to me that he had once tried to get certified but that he was unable to equalize below about twelve feet. He said that the instructor tried every trick imaginable but that it just wasn't happening. He got his ears checked out but was...

I need to know if DSS does military pricing. Thanks.

At the risk of being labeled a :dork2: I just have to ask. Exactly how much difference is there between a rear inflation BC and a back plate with wings? The two seem rather similar to my, admittedly, inexperienced eye. Thanks. Jason

I am purchasing a compass and was wondering if anyone has used the Innovative Scuba one. If so how did it work out for you?

So I saw the what did you regret buying thread, but what about the flip side? What was the best gear investment that you ever made?

Has anyone used the Aqualung Micromask? It looks pretty sweet, but I was wondering if anyone had any real world experience with it. Thanks, Jason

Has anyone used the Aqualung Micromask? It looks pretty sweet, but I was wondering if anyone had any real world experience with it. Thanks, Jason

Okay, so I put off posting my intro for a bit, but in the mean time have already had a lot of great help from a lot of great divers on several different topics. Divers helping divers, what a great idea! Now about myself. I was originally PADI certified in 2001 when I was stationed at Camp...

I was looking at either getting a Henderson Insta Dry or H2 wetsuit, and I was just wondering if if anyone has had any experience with these two suits. I really like the concept of a suit that is exceptionally quick drying (Insta Dry) but I have also heard a couple of concerns voiced about...

This question is primarily for Doug, but if anyone else knows please feel free to answer. I need to know if Oceanic has a military pricing program for official orders. My LDS was unsure if this was the case. Doug, if you need more details I would be happy to PM you; just let me know. Jason

I was wondering if anyone knew if it were possible to order a mixed size BCD (XL BCD/Lg cummerbund), specifically an Excursion, directly from Oceanic and if there is any additional cost for doing so. I saw on their website that it was possible to order an additional cummerbund, but I would...

I'm getting back into diving and looking into getting a wireless, air-integrated computer. I like the Oceanic ones (Atom 2.0, VT3, OC1) but I was wondering what the difference between them was. As far as I can tell the Atom and the OC1 can double as wristwatches and the OC1 includes a digital...