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I just compared 3 strobes I happened to have around: 1) Jotron AQ4 Xe original. Single C cell, Xenon tube. 2) Tektite 200 Xe. 2 C cells, Xenon tube and o3) Tektite 200 LED. 2 C cells, LED bulb All with fresh batteries reading 1.6V each at start. I made no attempt to measure flash brightness...

Guys: I couldn't see this anywhere else on Scubaboard...but it should be book-marked. The classic underwater medicine text by Drs Carl Edmonds, Bob Thomas, Bart McKenzie and John Pennefather, 'Diving Medicine for Scuba Divers' is available completely free from : www.divingmedicine.info It's...

Folks, I'm customizing an OMS Tacops BC, am replacing the left shoulder oral inflator with a second dump valve. What I want to do is fit a dry-suit dump valve onto the existing fitting.... Anyone got any experience along these lines? Thanks in advance, Nigel

I'm streamlining my kit, have just got a Vyper Air. I'm now thinking 'Can I lose the SGP hose?' I don't plan to dive much beyond 20m - How reliable are the transmitters?

Discussing risks of ageing with Randy, my local dive shop owner (a grizzled veteran) I was persuaded to sign up for my first course in 40 years (I was originally certified by BSAC in the 1970's) - PADI Enriched Air Diving. The Course It took about 30 mins to scan the materials and do the 7...

Folks, Has anyone tried using Luxfer carbon fiber tanks for diving? These range in weight from 6to 12lbs empty, go up to 4500 psi and range from 65 to 87 cubic feet. I know they'll be expensive, but could I fit a DIN pillar valve onto one of these? I really like the idea of easy lifting...