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  1. Blue Sparkle

    Hair Care when diving

    I don't comb (or do anything) to my hair after diving until I'm taking a shower. Once I'm in the shower, I saturate it with conditioner, and only then do I comb it out. The comb then slides through easily with no tangle effect. After that I usually just rinse it --- I save shampooing for the...
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    Deciding on gear and whether to get it

    I realize you were asking the 5'11" Bubbletrubble, but I just figured I would respond as well. I'm only 5'5" and I doubt I could even make my 5' hose get down to the waistband and then back up again. I haven't specifically tried it, but I feel reasonably sure there would just not be enough...
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    Video: Latest Advanced Rec-Wreck Workshop held in Subic Bay.

    Coming from the perspective of someone who might potentially be at (or at least near) the level of considering taking this class, I have to say it sounds fantastic. Although I'm not (currently) super-attracted to wrecks (but then if I were there I might be, since there are so many) what appeals...
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    Ear infections a constant problem

    Slight tangent, and sounds unrelated to the OP's problem, but I just noticed this and thought I would comment. The type of infection it sounds like the OP is describing is in the outer ear. From what I understand (and have experienced mildly), a feeling of fullness is not typically in the...
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    Ear infections a constant problem

    That's interesting. I'm almost positive that the book I had recommended "normal strength" rubbing alcohol like you would find at the store (which I think is usually 90% or maybe 75%? Not 50% at any rate) but diluted 50/50 with alcohol. In other words, the mixture is 50% alcohol and 50% vinegar...
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    Ear infections a constant problem

    Just a note in that that looks like the same concept as the "Sahara" dry ear device I mentioned. Not that I'm saying the Sahara is better - I have no idea as I have never used either one - but just to let you know that we're talking about the same thing in concept. Added: Aha, I went to look...
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    Deciding on gear and whether to get it

    After reading this, I went back and re-read my post and I want to clarify a couple of things I probably could have expressed better. On the yellow purge cover on my primary: I said "then they will know what to grab," but then Colliam7 rightly pointed out that typically the long-hose donor will...
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    Ear infections a constant problem

    I use a home-made solution after every dive. I read the "recipe" for it in a medical book for long-distance sailors (who are away from doctors). Although I can't say what would have happened had I not used it, I can say that even being in the water every day in the hot, muggy tropics for...
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    Is buoyancy control more difficult with a thicker wetsuit?

    I agree with this and have found it very useful for my own diving. As you recommend, in addition to data on the site/sights, I record water/air temperature, exposure protection worn, equipment worn, weight worn (and where positioned). I also note whether it all felt just right, or, conversely...
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    Is buoyancy control more difficult with a thicker wetsuit?

    I still feel a frisson of annoyance when I am reminded of the fin pivot. In all three (!) of the classes I took wherein this maneuver was taught, I had a problem with it. The thing is, I tend to be a bit "foot light," if anything. So whenever I would try to do the fin pivot, I would end up...
  11. Blue Sparkle

    What's the best way to enter & exit from shore?

    Just noticed this thread because of Maule's post. What a lot of great tips! Now I want to go to Bonaire to use them :)
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    I just took GUE Fundies, and I am making some major changes ! :-)

    Thanks, lamont. Sounds like my "second thought" (in my edit) was correct then, and there is a whole 'nother level. Of course now I want to know about it :)
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    Is buoyancy control more difficult with a thicker wetsuit?

    I would say yes, because a thicker suit will have more variation in buoyancy than a thinner suit or no suit at all. Too, it would be more noticeable at around 24' where you were diving (at deeper depths it would just compress and stay that way in a more consistent way). Also, it's possible your...
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    Diving without a dive master or guide.

    I usually dive without a guide. My buddy and I enjoy diving on our own. That said, I have dived with a guide a couple of times: 1) Three years after my first OW cert, when I had not dived much in the meantime. I was on a dive trip with two friends, so they buddied up and I hired a...
  15. Blue Sparkle

    HP steel tanks.

    James, I have a question for you. It may be of interest to the OP as well, so probably not even too much of a tangent :) You say that Faber tanks don't have as much roll in the water. I presume you mean side-to-side motion when in a single tank. Can you speak to this a bit more? Do you...
  16. Blue Sparkle

    Halcyon Infinity Size for 5'3

    I'm not Halcyon, however I have some experience with the "standard" and smaller sized backplates, because I am 5'5" (but very short-waisted). To me, it's all about your torso length. If you have a long torso/shorter legs, then maybe a standard plate would fit you; if you have an "average"...
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    Deciding on gear and whether to get it

    You may actually have the option to change anyway. I'm not familiar with your brand of regs, but mine can be internally changed from DIN to yoke or vice-versa (as opposed to externally with a spin-on adapter). My regs are yoke because I knew that all of my early diving would be with rental...
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    I just took GUE Fundies, and I am making some major changes ! :-)

    Edited to add: Before you read this, I just got to thinking, and I realized that what I'm addressing may not even be what you are talking about, but rather maybe your point is about some part of buoyancy that I don't even understand yet, thus proving your point. If so, then please pardon my...
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    Deciding on gear and whether to get it

    Me too. Currently my alternate second stage doesn't have the cracking-pressure knob and I wish it did (luckily, I can add one to it, after which they will both have one). I find it really useful - although like you say, that probably doesn't apply across the board. victorzamora: Glad you...
  20. Blue Sparkle

    Deciding on gear and whether to get it

    Sounds like you're all set then. Enjoy your new gear! My diving experience improved significantly when I got mine :)
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