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It took a good long time to plan and make happen, but this February past I returned to Malapascua for the next phase of my tech training at Evolution. Here‘s a link to a report from the original trip if you‘re really interested ...

Technical diving captured my imagination not long after completing OW about 3 1/2 years ago. I wanted to enhance my foundational knowledge, improve my fundamental skills, dive deeper, dive longer, explore wrecks, and most importantly - live to tell about it! Scubaboard has been a valuable...

Here's a link to the incident ... Large white shark caught off Yilan - CNA ENGLISH NEWS And another to a vid on YouTube of the news report ... 捕獲大鯊魚 距海灘僅1公里－民視新聞 - YouTube I was told that it was near Toucheng ... imagine a dive at The Wall with him in the area?

OK, so it took some arm twisting, but I've finally convinced my fiancée that this tropical paradise would be perfect for our honeymoon! She is fully aware that it is a bit of a diving Mecca (non-diver herself), and I have swore a vow that I'll dive only a day or possibly two during our weeklong...

A friend sent me this earlier this evening ... Thought it might be of some relevance since members have been asking about the quality of diving in Taiwan. Don't get me wrong - I thoroughly enjoy our local diving. The best viz. I've seen anywhere has been here. But let's face it ...

Curious as to some opinions ... Interesting in inching toward tech by first kitting up in doubles. IF price were the same, IF both were a slight PITA to have serviced locally, and IF future promises of free parts didn't mean a thing, would you recommend 1) SP MK17 w/G250V 2) Apeks DS4 w/XTX50...

Just want to take a minute to applaud the actions of a local instructor. He is currently performing DM training for my regular buddy, and I was asked to join them along with another diver for some dives today. My buddy paired with her instructor to practice some skills. Myself and the remaining...

It has been nearly a month since returning from my latest Thai trip, so I'd now like to take the time to share with you, SB members, a brief report comprised of pleasant memories made with Master Divers on Koh Tao. Ayesha is an active member here, and it was this site through which I first...

PI divers or those who have been to Coron in the summer - How are the conditions ? Don't care for sun per se, I understand that the season can be a bit cloudy or rainy ... But winds waves viz. ripping currents? on the wrecks? Would you recommend or flat out discourage travel in the summer...

Only minutes ago Taiwanese news reported a diver is missing at Longdong today. Has anyone heard anything about this?

I've just returned from a week spent on Panglao, Bohol. This was my first experience in the Philippines, and I'm pleased to share it with you in my first SB trip report :crafty: Having just completed my semester, I packed and headed to the airport with my gf. We had to wait until 1:25am for...

I'll be arriving at Alona within a week, and I'm curious about the conditions and sites recently. I understand there have been a few storms to pass through, but what are your predictions for this next (and following) week ?? I'd especially like to spend some time out at Balicasag - how have...

Just a quick note, I am extraordinarily pleased with the service that Deep Sea Supply provided me recently. I posted them some questions from their site, and they responded within hours. I found their on-line ordering service to be comprehensive, yet not too invasive and/or redundant. I...

Greetings - I'm purchasing my first set of regs, and have decided on the SP MK25 w/ S600 ... a little pricey, but reviews here and elsewhere sound good ... It seems like a great set-up for now and the future ... I'd like advice on the alternate second stage (octo) - originally I was...

We've all experienced dives we'd prefer to forget - massive current just going in the wrong direction; typhoon conditioned surf; clueless buddy, DM, self; face-to-face with Portuguese Man-o-War? :sharkattack: Post your horrific dive tales here! Here's one ... I had just returned from...

Hello fellow scuba junkies !! My name is currier - I have just joined Scubaboard, and I'm pleased to make your aquaintance. I've referenced SB for a while now, but have only decided to register since Taiwan was granted its own forum. Thank you for giving us our own little space to...

I realize that many divers have contributed opinions about Dragon Cave elsewhere, but I would like to ask seasoned NE divers their opinions about the area. My buddy and I intend to dive Longdongwan frequently on the weekends this season, and any suggestions / recommendations would be greatly...