Let's see. I've got 17 years diving, 250+ dives 61 years old.
1) check and recheck equipment every single time.
2) a new buddy is always a risk situation
3) keep checking yours and buddy's air until you are totally comfortable that you can predict consumption and actual consumption agrees...
Our family owns 5 matrix dive computers. On several the battery cover is wearing out. The computer works fine. Does anyone know where I can get battery covers? new or used?
In the middle of a diving trip to Grand Cayman
4 dives in so far.
Seas and wind are fairly rough for Caribbean diving. Easterly winds on the east end tend to make for rough diving. Sea life fairly sparse but have seen turtle and Jack and Barracuda. We are doing no deeper than 65 feet so...
pretty good discussion of the technical point at
Diaphragm and Piston First Stages, what's the difference?
I own 7 regulators for my family. All US divers Aqualung for service simplicity. 1 calypso, 3 se3 3 SEA4
mix of new and used 2nd stages, a mix based on personal preference. (my wife...
We had a very interesting discussion on our liveaboard in the Similans on the definition of "drift diving". In Cozumel and Egypt the "drift divers" were essentially accompanied by the boat on the surface and the divers and boat went with the current.
In the Similans and long ago in Crete...
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I also wish you the best of luck.
I agree fully on Bonaire, but if you don't want to stray too far from good medical support I loved Hananuma bay in Oahu Hanauma Bay - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
I only add that the "specific" fee has to be disclosed, including the exact price, prior to incurring an obligation. A general statement that "a fee" might be charged is insufficient to create an obligation to pay.
they are both active in the fraud. Its just easier to sue the booking agent
And yes its fraud. Any hotel that tries to spring a fee on you at check in that was not disclosed in the reservation is committing fraud. Tehy have induced you to travel there. thats all it takes.
And yes I...
When diving an otherwise survivable heart attack is often lethal. In addition diving is a strenuous activity which can bring on heart attacks . Diving is sufficiently casuative to warrant mention. Newspapers do note heart attacks while playing tennis, mountain climbing and other activites that...
I have taught Consumer protection law for over 30 years. I have to say that RJP has swallowed the vendor's lines hook line sinker rod boat.
It takes a while but the bottom line in moSt civilized countries is
1) a booking agent is fully responsible for proper disclosure A BOOKING AGENT...
This advice applies to lithium rechargeable batteries not nicad or NIMH batteries.
It is related to the unique fire safety problems in defective lithium batteries
I was going to put this in the 50+ diver group but I decided there are also younger warm water wimp TM (WWW) divers out there. :D
We think Ice diving is for lunatics, that you should see Scapa flow on the discovery channel and currents should be kept in wires. A dry suit is one that has...
We are a diving Couple 59 and 57. We were most recently in Phuket, Similan Islands. We have tried Florida, Bonaire, Sharm, Hurgada, Cozumel, Crete, Hawaii and a few odd quarrys
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