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I will be traveling around SE Asia starting in 2 weeks. During this time ill take my DMT. I plan on doing quite a bit of diving so I'm going to get insurance. I've looked at DAN, DiveAssure, Dive Masters Insurance and Security National Insurance. It seems that DAN and DiveAssure only offer multi...

In a couple of weeks I'll begin backpacking around SE Asia and, obviously, diving. I've never had dive insurance before but this trip I plan on doing quite a lot of diving - I'll be taking my DMT at some point. I know of some options - DAN, DiveAssure, Security National Insurance, Dive Masters...

In about 4 months I'll be traveling around S.E. Asia (not sure how long, but let's just say 3 months for sake of the post), diving on and off. After which I will do my DM and start my professional diving career. I've heard great things about DAN and traveling around S.E. Asia it seems common...

Looking at the HOG 23lb doughnut and have heard many a great things. I dive tropical water and will be diving mainly rec as a DM and then Instructor, but plan to get into tech when the time is right - aka ASAP. After looking around, haven't really been able to figure out which pound lift to go...

Poking around for some new fins and on DGX they only sell Highland Power Fins. Never heard of them (though, I'm no expert on fins by any means), but really like Scubapro Jet Fins. Was wondering how people feel about the differences in old school paddle fins between brands - I mean, they all look...

I've had a look around the threads here and done some research other places. There are many different opinions out there and I'm hoping for some more :) I'll be travelling indefinitely starting this year and will be living out of my backpack. Right now I'm thinking of a pack big enough to hold...

Looking for some input and hoping someone can help: A guy near me is selling an Oceanic CDX5 first stage, Oceanic Delta 3 primary and Apeks T20 octopus with a bog standard (not sure what that means) SPG for about $200. (It doesn't come with the BCD inflator hose.) It has about 110 dives all...

I'm wondering if any full time dive instructors make money on the side and what you do? (Not full time employees who instruct on the side.)

I recently posted a thread about looking for a DMT program in Indonesia - preferably in exchange for work. I've emailed numerous outfitters and a lot of them email me back saying it's illegal to exchange work for training unless you have a work visa - which is more expensive than a program. Is...

Hello! I'm in search of 'free' DMT where I trade work for the cost of the course. I would prefer somewhere in Indonesia. I've been searching on the internet for a week straight now and it seems that most places that offer this sort of exchange are located in Thailand. I'm wondering if anyone...

I've recently returned from my first actual dive vacation which has confirmed my desire to go pro. However, I'm just a little unsure of the direction of my next step so I thought I'd reach out for some help. Here's some info about me: Started diving in Jan. '11 AOW cert (30 logged dives)...

Hey all! I'm currently in the market for a new/first dive computer. I've been doing some research but there is so much out there I thought I'd ask around and see if I could get any feedback. I'm looking for something I can grow with. I'll be taking my Rescue Diver course in the near future...

Hey all! Heading to Cebu in August and am looking for some suggestions. I plan on going straight to Moalboal once I arrive. The thing is, I have 10 days to actually dive and am wondering if I should go to one other spot... Any suggestions? I don't really want to waste a day traveling...

Hey all! Glad to be here. Just wanted to introduce myself: I live in Korea at the moment where I teach ESL. I took a trip in January of this year to visit some family in Guam and decided to give SCUBA a shot...boy am I glad I did! I fell in love with the sport and haven't stopped...