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  1. mainedvr

    Gear Stolen in Irvine California 10-25-19

    Hello, here is a list of gear stolen from two divers in Irvine California, if someone comes across a listing please contact harforjr@yahoo.com and I will pass it on to my friends whom the items were stolen from.Below is a list of the high end items that may stand out. Any help is greatly...
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    For Sale PADI Tec Deep Tec 40/45/50 Crew Pack $65 OBO

    SOLD Just got this and have decided not to take the class so would like to sell to someone that may be taking the PADI Tec 40/45/50 course pathway. I have used it but still like new. If you get it from the instructor would be about $120 Comes with digital manual and slates. Will ship in the US...
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    Orda Cave Documentary

    This was a pretty cool video, no pun intended....hope no one has posted it before but cool anyhow.
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    Multi Deco and V Planner

    I noticed while looking at both MD and V Planner, that MD has more choices on Algorithms. Are one of these or other software more compatible with diving a perdix or does it not matter. Thanks
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    Lift bag as redundant boyancy

    Hey, Question is for those of you carry a lift bag for redundant boyancy in case of major failure can you answer the below questions How much lift? What style (open bottom or closed)? Pro's Con's Do you carry in a back pad pocket or other methods of stowing? Do you carry it ready to go on a...
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    Deco Software

    Not a tech diver just thinking, and was wondering with all the different Deco software out there how do individuals plan a dive if they are using different software? And what if the divers are using different gases, say one on trimix the other doing deep air. I am not looking for an answer of...
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    DRIS Reg sets

    Just wanted to get some opinions on DRIS reg's. Specifically the Illusion stage set up. Thanks
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    DIR- GUE Triox Primer

    Anyone take the Triox Primer and do you feel it was worth it if not why and do you use it? Doesn't look like you need a tech pass to take it. Thanks
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    DIR- GUE 30/30

    Is it common to use 30/30, or do most stick to 32% in the 100' range? Not asking cause I am thinking of using a gas I am not trained on just asking out of curiosity and the expense of HE, what folks are diving.. (Not trained on HE) Maybe a better (or a second) question would be is it commonly...
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    Weighting whats in your wallet :)

    Ok, got a new dry suit Undies they are a BARE thinsulate 200g, I really like it very comfy under my suit and actually not so heavy that when its hot out that I am dying right away. Anyhow, so did a really good weight check with a few of my different set ups and man it seems to need mucho lead to...
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    Attached Boots DUI TLS, causing floatiness

    I have a DUI TLS350 that has attached boots, I like it and like the boots attached one less thing to loose or forget. But during the time I have had it I notice at times my feet feel floating and I am certain this is why. I have been using fin keepers on the boots to help but was wondering if...
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    Liability Insurance

    So looking into liability insurance, (currently working under shop insurance but want to do more of my own thing) I have looked at a few DAN in particular and was wondering what others thought. I am looking at the basic liability plus the equipment rider covering me if someone was to be injured...
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    Why not two 7ft hoses when sidemount diving

    Not sidemount trained and well have zero experience so just asking a question. I see different ways of setting up sidemount regs, why not just use 2 seven foot hoses keeping them mostly stowed till need to deploy them for an air sharing exit ? Again, just curious.
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    DIR- Generic Min Gas Table for Wet Notes

    If you were going to make (or already have) a table of min gas for various depths that would be in your wet notes for easy access on the fly, what depth increments would you/do you use. For example 100', 80', 60', or whatever. I know this could get elaborate if one wanted to and that is fine I...
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    Dedicated Drysuit inflation ?

    Thinking of getting a dry suit inflation system, while size I am sure matters :) dependent on dives is there a good size tank to start with? Also, do you dive with a drysuit hose on your breathing air for redundancy and if so any recommendations on stowing it? I dive both doubles and single tank...
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    Steel Tank Exterior (can it be redone)

    I have two Faber (white) HP100s that have just a little rust on the bottom of the tanks I rinse them well after dives and actually dry them off with a rag. I have read where people have had them re furbished on the exterior like the white taken off and then cleaned and coated? Is this realistic...
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    Tech Gas Cost

    So I am not tech yet but in the future. I have been reading a few articles and looking at the cost of gas and while it cost what it cost just curious about a few things. 1. So you have your back gas, stage gas, deco gas, etc.... So to fill all the needed cylinders for a tech dive lets say a...
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    Air Travel With Scuba Gear

    Ok doing our first trip by Air (domestic) with some of our gear. I have read some threads but wanted to ask myself. Canister lights and batteries in carry on? Regulators, computers? What is required to be where in our baggage and anything to watch out for. Of course not taking tanks or weights...
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    Deep Air Dives In Tech Classes

    Over heard some discussion among some tech students about some of their deeper dives being on air and being narc'ed. Is there are purpose to doing such dives? Do most tech classes have this as a component? I know a few agency's do not but was just wondering why add a possible issue to a tech...
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    Reg choice and why for Stage, Pony, etc

    I use HOG regs, as well as dive rite and have scuba pro MK25/A700's. Going to put togehter a reg set or pick one up and was wondering what divers were using and pros/cons of first and second stage choices for stage set up or slung pony bottle whatever you want to call it . For instance diaphram...
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