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    Key Largo Rainbow Reef Dives VS. Pirate Island Divers

    Stayed at the Marriott in 2009 and dove with "It's A Dive" now called "Pirate Island Divers". As others have said there is about an hour turn around between the morning and afternoon dives. It was convenient to have the room on property. No beach though. Pack a pic-nic cooler and leave it...
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    Ease of BP/W initial setup

    My GF started diving one straight out of OW class with no further instruction. She told me about the expression the LDS owner made when she began asking about whether he had the components available in his shop. Did her homework on-line and even ended up helping me with my initial set-up once I...
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    When to start Advanced Open Water Classes

    Go at your own pace. When your ready to go deeper you will know it. It would probably be best to have your foundational skills well established before inviting narcosis along for the dives. As far as getting to dive with other more experienced. The ones you will truly want to dive with will...
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    Considering going to a wing or BP\W - Soliciting opinions on my reasoning

    You know the saying "If I only knew then what I know now"? Like many many others I started out in the gear that my LDS/instructor was using. Then I started diving with those who used BP/W for everything. Meaning Rec/single and Tec/doubles diving. I spent a couple of years getting as much...
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    FL shark diving

    Having dove with Emerald I must say I had a blast! If your a competent diver for the conditions and IMO NOT a cattle boat diver, Randy is your guy. Expect a challenge and he delivers. You want a "typical" charter boat experience? He will respectfully refer you to another operator. Seen him...
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    need hood and gloves for south west florida?

    To me the diving is worth the drive. Check out the Jupiter area. Drift diving and/or wreck diving minutes off shore through one of the local charters. JDC Jupiter Dive Center and Emerald come to mind.
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    Canadian dies in Cenote Kalimba Tulum

    Sorry I have no further details to add..
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    Canadian dies in Cenote Kalimba Tulum

    Speaking to a friend of mine that was there when it happened: He (Reeves) went in first alone and never resurfaced at the entrance pool after the two teams that entered some time after him had finished their dive and had exited. A jump reel was observed during the team(s) dive that was not...
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    Is GoPro Hero3 black a good camera for beginners?

    Intova Pro video camera has the benefit of an active video display making it easier to center video and still shots. I mounted one on my hand held light for ease of use.
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    In case you get lost... Fair chance you will be found using Nautilus Lifeline

    I would give the OP the Fair chance he is looking for. However, speaking to the emergency issue I would still rather rely on a PLB as my last option. That being any vessel not being with in reasonable visual range of my light,mirror or SMB; let alone the sound of my whistle for a period of...
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    Separate Hose Mounted SPG for Pony Overkill??

    Since your going to a BP/W I would suggest a AL40cf stage bottle rigging/slung. Why? If you were to decide to go any further with dive training the skills and tank will grow with you. If your just thinking about a small bottle, I would prefer a pocket that attaches to the BP under the wing...
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    Ways to reduce weight requirements

    I dive a 7mm neo dry suit. No undergarments. Just t-shirt, swim trunks, and socks. SS BP/W, SS STA, use a Stl HP120 or Stl HP100. Have 10lbs (5L 5R) ditchable in Zeagle pull pockets on waist and 6lbs (3L 3R) in pockets on my top cam band. 4lbs (2L 2R) ankles. (Salt Water) Not keen on heavy...
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    Why does every new diver want to be an instructor?

    I agree a 100% that good instructors take it to the next level. For OW IMO it's not that important. You get a basic foundation to build on. Beyond that I would encourage, as I have been, to find the best instructor for what you want next. Have had 3 instructors from OW-Master-Cavern. Have...
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    Innovative Dive Bag Redux

    Very cool!! Thanks sharing the idea. I may do a bolt on or wrap mod for my sidemount.
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    Getting Started with Cave Diving

    I would suggest diving a few OW friendly private springs with a Cavern/Cave instructor as a buddy before any real attempt at Cave training. It's what I did. There are such people and places here in Fl that fit the bill. You will get a better idea of how gear and skill specific Cavern/Cave...
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    DIY Intova Pro light mount

    The pics were taken with my phone so they are not of good quality. The video camera display is very sharp however showed washed out with the phone camera. Very solid mount with no flex. Camera has a leash which goes around the light in case the camera becomes dislodged. All stainless...
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    Why does every new diver want to be an instructor?

    At work I mentor apprentices in a trade. Some of that does carry over into my diving. I'm always looking out for those with less experience. To some this may be a good trait towards being an Instructor. For me while diving it takes away from my pleasure. Makes me not dive charters much and...
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    Separate Hose Mounted SPG for Pony Overkill??

    Pony slung, tucked reg, charged not on, 6" hose, 1.5 " SPG, different mouthpiece and colored hose; labeled with MOD and EAN%. Why? I usually have it a much richer EAN mix than my back gas. Why? Because if I ever find myself on it my dive just became an incident. My reasoning is that I want to...
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    Dive computer sensitivity

    I turned off the audible alarm on my Aeris as not to further annoy or distract me from the dive.
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