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    Tipping

    I have assisted many Stress and Rescue classes in this quarry. Worked my backside off for quite some hours. I always get satisfaction out of the pride the students show when they complete the class- and they should be proud. Now should I be paid or tipped? Never have, even though I always...
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    Off-duty firefighter dead - Maine

    The story above is correct. He was diving with a group of 7 divers under the Tukey Bridge, of which I was one. I had briefly met him before the dive, being the first dive for me with this group. Very low viz (2 -3 feet) in 50 degree water. When we surfaced, he was seen about ¼ mile away, a...
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    Mentors ...

    Wonderful thread. I only started diving a little over two years ago, and was blessed to have a group of instructors who were patient, caring and very through. I went on to dive a lot with most of them, and still do...and I still learn a lot. I am most fortunate now to assist them teaching...
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    Squeeeeee! I have a bcd and reg set!

    Congratulations! The best part of having your own equipment is learning it so well you don't have to think consciously about using it. In respect to Drysuits, take your time. It is not like going out and picking up a wetsuit. I have had three, currently using a White's Fusion and DUI FLX...
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    Wetsuit storage -- hanging or folded?

    I travel between locations a fair amount, so my wetsuits, drysuit and underwear are often packed. I will roll the dry wetsuits from the ankles to the top, then fold the armed over the ends and along the roll, so there are no creases. Usually hold the whole thing together with a strap. Been in...
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    DUI zipseal

    I may be incorrect, but I believe the G1 seals are only for latex. The Site Q&A mentions G2 seals are on mid-2009 and newer drysuits. G2 seals are for latex or silicone. DUI Silicone ZipSeals Q&A | DUI Online - drysuits I bought a Flex Extreme about a year ago, and I believe it has a G2 neck...
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    What sets off your alarm bells?

    My spouse does not dive, so I often find myself with an instabuddy. Had some great ones, and a few not so great. But I did have one instabuddy that left me wondering. He said he was a DM, and talked profusely. warning one... We were diving the Speigel Grove, so it was to be a deep dive and...
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    excited!

    I have several sets of the Titan regs, and now service them myself. I have the sealed version, which has been great in very cold water. Tried the Legend to 100', and didn't notice much difference. The best thing about having your own new equipment, besides the excitement when new, is the...
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    What to do with an inexperienced instabuddy?

    Fascinating thread. I have 4 situations I dive in: First, in a pool or quarry working with student. In OW it can be very stressful, but I enjoy it for what it is, and the reason I became a DiveCon. Second, I often lead short trips for the shop, where many of the new divers get their...
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    Dive Computer for new diver

    I have a D4i, and use it as my primary computer. Whether it is considered a dive computer or not, I am happy with it. I am a photographer, and I can wear it on my right, inside wrist so critical info is always in view when I hold the camera with both hands. I do have air integration on my...
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    Asthma/depression - BUT I WANT TO DIVE

    I have had asthma my entire life, with many common items setting it off, like animal dander, pollen, some perfumes, etc. I have been on 4 medications for years, and have not suffered an attack for decades. Fortunately, my doctor is a diver, and after he put me though a battery of tests, signed...
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    save a dive kit?

    Pretty much my kit. I add Aquaseal. If weight allows, I will take a pair of lp and hp hoses. This does not address a separate kit for photography. And I add seals and a few other items if I am drysuit diving. On long trips where equipment may be sparse, and we are with a good size group from...
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    What's your must-have dive trinket?

    I was just in Key Largo, and found a hot sauce which I loved, "Diver Down." Made with Habeneros. I may be too expensive to make the list. Terry
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    Does anyone wear a watch?

    Just wear a Suunto D4, as my dive computer and on land. I always wear a watch while not diving, but wear my dive computer instead on trips. I do have a backup computer, as I am often partake in multiple dive days. Terry
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    "Tank lift" regulator recovery

    Swimming horizontal, I don't even have to think about finding my primary. It is "right there." I have gotten it caught while maneuvering through trees in a quarry, but just go to the Alternate and then calmly find the primary. But I have had two shoulder surgeries, and my reach is not what it...
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    Liveaboard Medicine

    I have been on the Aqua Cat 3 times, and many of the crew over the years have also served on the Cat Ppalu and vice versa. My wife and I have always found the group to be a great group to dive with. Terry
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    Liveaboard Medicine

    Two items I recommend- several pairs of bathing suits or whatever you wear in the water diving. After you get out, rinse off and dry off, go change into a dry suit. It keeps the rash away- I know of too many people who have not done this, and by the end of the week they are walking funny. I...
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    Water in BCD

    When you are neutrally buoyant at your safety stop without much or any air in your BC, I have found I may get some water in if I try to get that last bit of air out of the BC. No big deal. I do often get considerably more water in during classes, since I am in shallow water for extended...
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    What to take on a Liveaboard

    Beyond the clothes, take several swim trunks (or whatever you dive with) so that after a dive you can change into a dry pair. Know many people who don't and by the 15th dive in three days they have developed a rash in certain private places. Also recommend Lycra socks, for sore/blistered areas...
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    Dumb Things I've Done

    I was running behind, and hurried checked my DSLR for proper settings, etc., then popped it into the housing. Packed it up, kitted up, and off on the boat. Fast forward to 45'. Went to take my first picture, and I had managed to close the eyepiece shutter. Being a older DSLR, live view...
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