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  1. ben_wilson3301

    BP oil spill update

    Just wondering if anyone had noticed any still lingering lasting effects of the major oil spill fom the BP rig a couple years ago?
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    HID vs LED for night diving

    Just wondering thoughts and a opinions on HID vs LED specifically for night diving. I understand tech guys want HID for signalling and penitration, but I will only use it for night diving and nothing else. Also which model if you like...
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    Night dive primary

    I need someone's oppinion who has actually used one of these lights at night and their thoughts. I currently use a Dorcy 220 lumen primary. Id like to upgrade to a better brighter light for night diving. I have been looking at the HOG/Edge canister from Pirahna Dive Mfg which is 1000 lumens and...
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    Animal Encounters

    So I get this question all the time in various forms. What do I do if I see a shark(eel, barracuda)? I know the PADI answer, I know what I tell them, the question to all of you.... What do you tell people to do if an animal is taking a little too much interest in you? Besides take pictures :)
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    Currents are still insane!!!

    The currents here are crazy! One dive has next to no current, the next you find yourself hanging onto a rock in the middle of the sand trying not to be swept away. That happened yesterday to two separate groups. One girl was kicking like mad and came close to being swept passed the wall into the...
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    Best ship wreck, real not artificial.

    I was looking around and wondered what is the best ship wreck you can dive. Im talking within 100' or so. Something like a pirate ship, Spanish galleon... Where is it, what is it called and why. Just your own opinions, obviously to each his own.
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    HP steel tanks.

    I have a yoke setup now. If I buy a HP steel tank is there some reason why I should switch to DIN? Also, what size steel is similar in size to a 80AL? Outer dimension, obviously not volume. Who makes the best steel?
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    April dive site top 10

    We will be diving in Cozumel in mid April this year. Just wondering what some of your top ten are? I dont mean my top ten, Ill post that on my return. What are your must see and do sites and most importantly, what made them soooo amazing. :coffee:
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    Dive Shop and Resort suggestions

    Just wondering what would recommend for a dive shop or resort. Or any we should avoid. We are looking for good food, clean rooms! A nice pool would b a bonus. As far as a dive shop goes... some place that caters to photographers. A shop that isnt afraid to boat a little further than their front...
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    Suggestion New Quad-Cities sub-forum?

    I live in the midwest and have been looking over the forums for the central US and the different dive clubs. I haven't really found a smaller club or forum for the region I live in (Iowa/Illinois border) and was wondering if there was one or if another sub-forum under the Central US could be...
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    Dive Software

    So I did a quick search and didn't come up with much although Im sure I have read it hear long ago. What is the best software for logging dives? I have a Sherwood Wisdom 2 and a Sherwood Insight computer. Ive tried using the free software that Sherwood gives you but its a bit lacking in the...
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    DIY drysuit boot install

    Is it possible to install a pair of rubber boots into a White's drysuit that currently has sock style bottom? The shell style drysuit, Whites Nexus.
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    DIY drysuit boot install

    Is it possible to install a pair of rubber boots into a White's drysuit that currently has sock style bottom? The shell style drysuit, Whites Nexus.
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    Gear question

    I bought a White's drysuit and at the same time I bought a Whites semi-dry hood and gloves. I am happy with the suit and hood but the gloves are sooooo thick and stiff. I knew they would be 5mm but these things are extreme. I think I will keep them for ice diving or some other extreme...
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    Fine tuning your reg on location

    I was just wondering how you fine tune your reg when your on location? I have the scubapro G250V and want get it set just right. I have never dove with a reg that was adjustable before and am really looking forward to feeling the difference.
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    May 19-27 Anyone going to GC SMB

    My wife and I will be in Grand Cayman in May and were wondering if anyone on here might be there. We're diving with Don Fosters I think, only because they have an amazing special right now. 5-two tank dives for $300 US.
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    New to Board from IL/IA area

    We are new to the boards here and just sayin hello. My wife and I are fairly new to scuba. We got certified last year, we dove in St. Lucia and are off to Grand Cayman in May. We are so hooked already and can't wait for things to warm up around here to do some local diving in the Quad City...
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