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Hello, I am thinking about purchasing a Mares (by Mobby's) Comfort Shell undergarment, and I would like to know which type of Thinsulate 400 material it contains. Apparently, "type B" Thinsulate 400 has somewhat better properties than other Thinsulate 400 types, so this is what I am looking...

Hi all, I have an old Dacor 1/2" taper J-valve of the type that was apparently used with a teflon washer in place of a proper o-ring at the valve face to regulator interface. The problem is that I am missing just such a washer. Does anyone know where I can get a replacement or whether there...

Hi all, I will be visiting Barbados for a little over a week and would love to get in some diving (despite my tight budget). If any locals would be interested in meeting up with me that would be great. As for my skill level, I am an active science diver at the University of Miami and have...

Hi all, I was just wondering if anyone on the board will be in Barbados this coming week. I am making a short trip from 9/15 to 9/19 and looking for tips and dive buddies. -Klaus

To my dismay, I discovered yesterday that I have a cavity in one of my molars. Unfortunately I do not have dental insurance and am not willing and able to spend a lot of money to have it fixed right now. My university has a dental plan that covers pre-existing conditions, but it would take at...

Issued at 400 AM EST WED MAR 3 2004 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS SOUTHEAST FLORIDA BEACHES TODAY... THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS AT THE BEACHES OF SOUTHEAST FLORIDA TODAY. ALL BEACHES FROM JUPITER INLET SOUTH TO OCEAN REEF...DUE TO EAST WINDS OF 17 TO 22 MPH COMBINING WITH LOW...

I was just wondering if anyone is up for a shore dive this weekend. Mike, Jenny, ... ? -Klaus

Check out the new picture in my profile. Dollar Store Dive Gear. -Klaus

I'm curious: within the last year, who dived more often than he/she posted on this board and vice versa? -Klaus

I just picked up a used datamax sport that used to live in a console. Who would have thunk that a cable tie and a velcro strap would make such a good wrist strap? -Klaus P.S.: I can teach you how to make a bomb out of a roll of toilet paper and a stick of dynamite ...

I am trying to pick up a .5 mm skin for cheap. Any advice? -Klaus

How do you feel about Scubapro Air 2 and similar backup-regulator & inflator combinations? I know that some people downright hate them, but I am not sure why. As far as I know, early versions had serious freeflow problems, but more recent generations do not. What do you think? -Klaus

Hi everybody, I have been benefiting from this board for several months now, so it is about time I "officially" joined. I am a marine biology PhD student at the University of Miami (Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science) studying early life stages of coral reef fishes. Lucky for...