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  1. ferris213

    Scubaboard Dive Weekend

    I'm trying to arrange a weekend liveaboard trip aboard Brisbane Liveaboard Diving & Moreton Bay Cruises - Big Cat Reality , and wanted to see if anyone was interested in joining us. Dates are a bit limited (and spots fill up fast) but it looks like March 14&15 might work. The boat leaves...
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    Reg storage

    I have a set of regs that aren't going to be used for at least two years. They're due for a service now and I was wondering if there is anything that can be done to help with the storage. I'm thinking of springs being left under tension or seals getting brittle through lack of use. Best to...
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    Sharkskin lost at Byron Bay

    I'm posting this in the hope that whoever picked up my long sleeve shark skin top from Sundive at Byron Bay on Sunday 14th is looking to return it. The optimist in me is thinking it was grabbed by mistake and will make it's way home.
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    Reflective Tape on a Hood

    I am in the process of getting a custom hooded vest made and want to add some reflective tape to the top of the hood. The guy making the vest hasn't used any reflective material before and isn't sure what will be best. Does anyone here have any suggestions? One issue that he did mention is that...
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    Necklace bungee thoughts.

    I was looking at the http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/dir/454646-cave-porn.html thread and was interested to see one of the divers was using her necklace bungee set quite long. I was wondering if there was a standard, or do you guys just do what is most comfortable for you. I have searched the...
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    Inflator on RHS?

    I recently had surgery on my left should and am planning my eventual return to diving. I've lost a fair bit of mobility and have trouble specifically with lifting my arm over my head. For this reason I'm looking for opinions on swapping my inflator hose to the right hand side. I use a DSS wing...
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    shoulder surgery and recovery

    first off, if this thread is in the wrong place please feel free to move it. i have just undergone surgery to repair extensive damage to my L shoulder and i was wondering if anyone could offer insight as to what to expect in terms of recovery and possible time frames till i'm able to dive...
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    Mask Clearing

    I'm sorry if this has been explained before (I searched a bit but couldn't find anything) How do rebreather divers clear their mask? I know almost nothing of how they work but I'm guessing it wouldn't help to loose that volume of gas from the closed system? Does it affect your buoyancy? Do you...
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    Intova Compact Switch Problem

    Hi, I bought an Intova compact form Leisure Pro in January 2011. It has been used on about 80 dives in total and is a fantastic light. I went to switch it on yesterday and it seems to have developed a problem. It switches on ok, but is running a little dim, then it switches itself off after...
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    Calling a dive on your buddies behalf?

    I went out with a dive charter a while ago and had an interesting couple of dives. I wanted to hear people’s thoughts on how I might have handled things better. First let me apologise for the long post! A brief outline: I was the only OW diver on the boat, and had about 70 dives at that...
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    Mares first stage 'whistling'

    I had a set of mares Abyss 42 serviced and the first stage now 'whistles' when breathing from the regs. It only happens sometimes, and I can't hear it underwater. If you take a slight, gentle breath it doesn't do it, but if you take a steady, deeper breath it will. The reg still seems to...
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    Adelaide Diving?

    We're heading to Adelaide soon to visit some friends and I'm thinking about getting a dive in. Can anyone offer info on shore/jetty dives? Apparently we are staying somewhere near the airport? I won't have a lot of time so somewhere close and easy to get to would be ideal... Anyone know the...
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    Home made P weight?

    Does anyone have any experience casting their own P weight? I have a DSS SS back plate with no STA and currently dive with about 2 or 3lb on a belt. I'm thinking of casting a small P weight to fit into the bottom of the channel in the plate. What is the normal way of attaching the weight to the...
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    The perfect DSMB?

    I have looked for a while but have not been able to find exactly what I want, so hopefully someone here can help. Is there a DSMB on the market that is about 4.5' long, approx 5" wide, is a closed circuit with a OPV and has a good quality oral inflate mechanism? I like the 3' Halcyon but it...
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    Boltsnap breakaways

    Hi, This is a question that arose on a different thread and I wanted to get some opinions on it. Do you use breakaway connectors on your longhose and SPG boltsnaps? What is the Hog position on this and why? I have no tech training but was told by an instructor that you should always use a...
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    Mares Abyss 42 Pressures

    Hi, I posted this in the Mares forum but haven't got a response, so I thought I might try here for a bit more exposure... Could someone please tell me the recommended IP for the Mares 42 first stage? As well as the recommended cracking pressures for an Abyss second stage (primary) and Rover...
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    Abyss 42 Pressures

    Hi, Could someone please tell me the recommended IP for the 42 first stage? As well as the recommended cracking pressures for an Abyss second stage (primary) and Rover second stage (occy)? Thanks.
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    Reg servicing and SPG

    When performing a full reg service, is it a normal process to remove the SPG from its hose for any reason? Possibly to replace the o rings on the spool? Thanks.
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    Securing backup light.

    Hi, I'm wondering how you guys and girls avoid dropping your back up light? I understand it gets clipped off to the shoulder d ring, and switched on before uncliping to make it easier to see if dropped, but what about when you are using it? I am an OW diver and only use my light to look...
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    Another 'which rig' thread

    Hi Tobin/ DSS I was wondering if you could give me some guidance on which rig is best suited to me. I'm 6'2", 178lbs. I use a 5mm full length beauchat wetsuit, 3mm booties and sometimes a 3mm hood. Mares avanti Quatro fins (maybe a little bit positive?) I normally rent standard Al 80...
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