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I have Visual inspection stickers for sale (VIP, yearly inspection) decals for sale - only to be sold to certified visual inspectors. Price is variable depending on quantity (25c to $2 per sticker) Pay with paypal. 3inches long by 1.75inch tall (slightly smaller than average business card)...

This poll is to see the if the majority of users on SB perform their yearly VIP or if the LDS does it. Obviously you can 'do it' without being certified, as a certified inspector, have the LDS do it, or ''nobody seems to care'' Thanks!

Ive finally returned to south florida after 5 years landlocked in Upstate NY. Feeling pretty good about being back, ive been neglecting my dive gear far too long! DIVE DIVE DIVE

In mid august, the newly certified diver (ME) drove down from NY to West Palm Beach Florida. Upon arriving at Blue Heron Bridge, I excitedly walked to the fishing pier only to see most divers worst nightmare! You only have to watch the first two minutes to relive the wonderful memories...

Just wondering if you guys think my instructor screwed up I recieved this email from PADI cakes This email is a confirmation that your DSD has been processed online by Jon Doe Number: XXX333 on 29-Oct-2011 . Participant Name : Richard _______ DSD Date: 24-Oct-2011 : Level : Discover...

Just wondering if there are any stinging sea fan's or sea tree type plants I'm referring to the type of plant (or coral) seen at the right in this picture http://www.seafriends.org.nz/phgraph/f000124t.jpg

This is strike 2 for force E in Riveria. They canceled their night dive due to low visibility. Now I understand that it was for safety and all of that jazz, but you have divers doing ''real'' shore dives, like Allen Sherrod and his safety team in the same conditions, without the protection...

I know you guys have a lot on your plate doing all of the updates, but i'd figure i'd let you know another suggestion When viewing user pictures, above the picture is the 'preview' of the pictures that are after the one you're currently viewing. Upon hitting next, the page loads with the new...

I caught my first lobster ''barehanded'' yesterday. Not bare-handed per say, but I didn't use a net / lasso I did however use my 3 foot liontamer to coax him out of the hole I've seen people just reach their arm into the hole and eventually wrestle the lobster out, but that's a little too...

Just wondering if anyone knows anything, or has seen this. I have done 2 dives in separate locations, about 3 miles apart from one another. Each dive I have seen a yellow stingray missing it's tail / stinger. I'm assuming it was attacked by something? I was also considering the low chance...

Hey all, just curious as to what ''treading water'' means to PADI and NAUI. I'm assuming floating on your back does not count as treading water, but you never know until you ask! (im not lazy, im just efficient!) I've been prepping myself for the physical requirements (even though...

Hey people, it sure does smell different in here than in the basic section. Well anyways, just wondering if there is any way to begin preparing myself for more advanced types of diving. What can be done to make myself a more proficient diver? How about a safer diver? I have not had many...

I stole this idea from someone else who wanted other activities, but when diving is your passion, why do anything else? I'm in Boca Raton, the ocean is a little rough out there, so I'm wondering if anyone can share their knowledge of locations that are shielded form the waves. I know of...

Hey guys, just wondering if some of you could enlighten me on the 'life' of a south florida divemaster. I really know nothing about it, and have seen various different accounts of what they actually do. I know they guide dives if people would like to have guidance, but I think i've also...

Just wanted to give a quick shout out, and promotion of a buddy's vid. But the thing I'd like to harp on here, is to slow down your swimming. Especially if you're diving with a buddy. You will NOT see things like this if you're kicking quickly, and you may even be leaving your buddy behind...

Hey everyone, a friend of mine has referred me to some people that are able to train me (a non-handicapped diver) to recieve the HSA DBC (Dive Buddy Course). I was wondering two things. 1) Could some of you divers tell me from your perspective about the buddy (ies) you require, and what they...

I'm going to try to word this so everyone can understand. How much ''cushion'' do you leave for your NDL when using air? I recently (yesterday) dove a little deeper than I have during the last few months, so my NDL was the limiting factor during one of my dives. I was at about 65-75 feet and...

I think there is a thread somewhere in the abyss that lists the specialties PADI SHOULD offer. As many folks feel they are just as useful as PADI boat diver, etc etc So i'll start the list with a few, so you can get the gist of it Padi shallow diver Padi wetsuit diver Padi shore diver...

Hey boys and girls, I had to firsts yesterday Number A) I did my first boat dive (off a friends boat) and B) Touched my first shark- nurse shark, but you gotta start somewhere right? These were not in the same dives but thats okay :p God I love florida :eyebrow:

I am not a freediver, but more of a scuba diver. However I am a healthcare professional who is certified in CPR and AED use. Now the thing I'd like to preach to those of you here, is the importance of the head tilt chin lift of the ''blacked out'' diver. If someone has gone unconscious, mouth to...