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  1. Butch103

    St. Lawrence River temperature

    What is the water temps now at Ivy Lea?
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    Referral on Cozumel

    Pay attention to Dennis's response and his profile.....use the Global Referral....
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    Tank Rentals - Fenlon Falls/Bobcaygeon/Kinmount/Minden

    Adventure Divers in Peterborough is the the closest.....705 740 9990.....
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    Instructor-Trainer Workshop (ITW) specifically aimed at ERDI candidates

    Steve......Do you know if there would be much interest in offering the ERDI here in Ontario, or is it more geared to the US.......
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    Should SB be mandatory for new divers ?

    NO!!!!....if you want to learn go to a qualified instructor!!.....if you don't feel your instruction you recieved in your OW training or subsequent was good enough...find another instructor.....There are brand new divers posting their "qualified"??? opinions and instruction. Just to add.....I...
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    Deep Shore Dives

    Steve et al, I think there is a perception that deeper is best (at least in diving!). Occasionally going deep is nice if there is something of signifigance to see. I agree that practicing skills and getting more bottom time is better achieved at shallower depths. But I think I just...
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    Must I abort if computer fails?

    Simple answer is go back to your training manual(s). What do they suggest? The two agencies I instruct with both tell you to abort and sit out 24hrs. If you don't believe your training or trust the folks that wrote the course.....why bother taking the course??
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    Drysuit Recomendations

    I use latex cuffs and neck seals. Work better for me. I have tried the neoprene, leaked for me. Wet gloves and Hoods. Integrated socks and boots to fit over. Agan works for me.
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    Do short men wear more gear?

    Huh!!!
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    Guru No More

    Sad part is the automated note when you log in that you haven't added to any forums lately. If you haven't anything to add or anything intelligent why bother!..Too many adding their pointless thoughts, I assume just to see themselves "in print"...
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    Diver Dies in the Galapagos on Peter Hughes boat

    I have to agree with OpenmindOW....Jorge did not disparage anyones reputation or memory.....He simply stated the facts as they were relayed to him......Having dove the area in very windy conditions, even the most immune to seasickness succumbed while I was there. Who knows (if indeed Jorge's...
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    PADI dropping dive tables?

    A little theory behind the computer doesn't hurt......A lot of diving experience doesn't hurt either.....If the computer craps out your experience takes over......The watch, tables and analog guages follow....hmmm but so does the back up computer......I guess to each their own.......Learn both...
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    Canadian Divers Social Group

    Thanks....
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    Steel Tank VS Aluminum

    Huh??......You can get steels which hold the same volume of air as steels.....Try them and see what you like. Heavier steels may make you roll onto your back ...If you get a larger tank...
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    Canadian Divers Social Group

    Perhaps a link or something?
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    Need some Kingston info

    PROTEUS DIVING INC. - Kingston's Dive Experience! Can handle 12 divers easy.......
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    Green moray bites diver's thumb OFF!

    So now we are going to discuss a doctored video, which was produced at least two years ago (when it first appeared on this board) and slam a naturalist, who happen to get killed in an accident! Steve Irwin saved more wildlife than he ever harmed......
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    Can anyone smell the air from a tank and determine where it was filled?

    I can smell the air in any tank and tell you what province or state the tanks were filled in!!!! What a freakin moron......I would run as fast as possible from the shop.......
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    Specific diver insurance in Canada?

    I have and always have since I began diving.......I consider it part of my dive gear!... I have lots of extra insurances over and above the provincial plan.
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    AIG and DAN Dive Insurance?

    Then hang on to your knickers!:rofl3:
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