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I have an Oceanic Geo computer, and on my last dive I got the message on-screen that says it is time to change the battery. Oceanic recommend installing a new O-ring in the battery door, so I would like to do that. Oceanic do sell the O-ring, but it's part of a $22 kit that contains a...

I'm up to three wetsuits now, and I no longer have the space to drape them all loosely over an old sofa ;) I searched and read a number of older threads, and I'm planning to make a hanger with some sort of support inside a larger (~5" diameter) pool noodle. My question is: What's the least...

I am diving with single tanks and I have a Zeagle Flathead VI regulator. I'm using a 5' primary hose. I like the overall setup, but I am wondering if I could improve it. My one complaint is that the loop of hose that runs around behind my head (after it crosses my chest and before it gets...

There is a tank/buoyancy concept that I think I "know," but that..... when I try to understand it, I can't quite get my mind around it. This is the difference in effect of diving with a tank that stays in the negative even when empty, vs. a tank that goes from negative to positive as it...

I currently have a 22" hose on my backup second stage, and it "balloons" out a bit too much on my right side. Looking at what is commonly available, I see that the next smallest size is 18". That seems like it would be too short. I suppose if I went to a Miflex or Phantom hose that might...

I would like to buy an IP gauge so that I can check my own regs. Right now I don't plan to service them myself, but I would not rule that out in the future. My question comes in because I see two different types for sale (and this seems to be common at more than one source). One is like...

I'd like to find out more about the idea of diving with a smaller or larger tank to accommodate lower or higher air-consumption rates. For example, let's say I'm diving in Florida with a dive buddy who uses more air than I do, and we're renting tanks. The default tank is therefore an AL80. I...

I wanted to reply to a post in the Dive NY forum (about fundies classes scheduled at Dutch Springs), but when I try to reply or quote-reply, I get this message: ScubaBoard Message Blue Sparkle, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons...

I participated in another thread in which the topic of Edge's policy regarding owner-servicing of, and parts-buying for, HOG regulators came up. Regulators are coming up on my "to purchase" list, and the HOG regulators are at the top for two reasons: 1) They look like very nice regulators...

Hi folks, I wasn't sure whether to put this in an area-specific forum or this one, but put it here since people from other areas may have the same question. I'd like to spend some time "pool diving" to get used to gear, make tweaks, practice buoyancy, etc. When you want to go pool...

I'm just a day or so away from ordering a custom wetsuit (going diving in a few weeks!), and, after having checked the various custom makers websites, searched the archives here, and etc. I just don't know what to think! :confused: I made a previous thread or two on other aspects of the...

Hi all, I'm new here (posted a bit about me in the Introductions forum, plus a question in the Exposure Suits sub-forum). As a quick preamble, I've loved the water all my life, and am always happiest in and around it. Grew up swimming in the lake, boating, etc. About ten years ago, I got...

Hello, I'm new to the forum, and to diving, and I've just posted a couple of queries in the "Exposure suits" sub-forum. I'm going to order a custom wetsuit this week, and I'm really not sure about some of the details. I wasn't sure which forum to post in, but I'd sure like some input from...

Hello everyone, I'm a new diver, and have just joined. Thanks for having such a great forum! I grew up swimming and "goofing around" in the Great Lakes area. I've always loved being in or on the water. Rowing, sailing, swimming... and now, diving! I did my first "real" snorkeling...

Greetings, I'm on the verge of buying a custom wetsuit (details on my questions about *what* to get are in another thread), and I would like to know if anyone has bought one from Liquid Fit in the last year or so, and what their experience has been like. To backtrack, two years ago I...

Hello everyone, I'm a new diver, and this is my first post here. Thanks for having such a great forum! (I wonder if I should have put this in the "New Diver" area?) In a nutshell, I've done quite a bit of snorkeling in Panama and Belize (was lucky enough to be cruising there on a friend's...