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OK OK, ... I apologize... I Iive and dive Foridia which means I'm lazy, spoiled, blah, blah, blah...But today the Gulf Stream is more than 20 miles off the east coast, water temp is 79 degrees at depth, and a NW wind is giving us beautiful conditions for 3-5 miles off the coast. So my...

I recently took a Mares reg in trade... Nice MK 12 1st, and a pair of Axis 2d stages. Looks like decent rental / entry 2ds, but I'm curious to know when the Axis 2ds went off the market. Any ideas???

Like others, I can't find MOF/NMOF or the Hitchhikers Guide. How do I get there? I even tried a link sent by another member, but the message comes up that the thread does not exist.

I was talking to Jenny today after a dive, and we both decided that as far as diving is concerned, 2016 is off to a very good start! The last couple of months it has been challenging getting good dives in. (OK, I'm gonna skip the dives in BONAIRE with the MANTA and seahorses and frogfish...

:coffee: Back to a discussion we had a couple of months ago… The issue: A local store whose management insisted that the VIP sticker must be stamped so that its “life” does not extend beyond the life of a hydro expiration date. For example, if a cylinder has hydro date...

On numerous recent dives I've seen between 0 to 0 lions. OK, I actually saw one a couple of months ago, and he was impressive. I've heard several explanations - all spoken with vociferous authority. Some of them might actually be true: 1. All the lions in the shallows have been killed off...

She has developed proficiency of her technique. She has the tools. She has established her skill set. She is unfraid to pursue. She has mastered a straight aim, and can hit a lionfish even while evading the spear. She has honed her skill shot and fins bravely into battle. And we all know that...

Diving off Deerfield & Boca this morning and in between shivers :penguin:we came across an old turtle sitting on the bottom. It was beneath a net of monofilament that was firmly held in place with a pair of barbed hooks embedded in the reef. The turtle was straining against the line which was...

Nice dive this morning with an advance class, with Jenny operating as Wing Diver (generic, non-gendered term for Wing Man). She earned high praise form several divers for her buddy skills. (It nearly killed her. :rofl3:) I actually used her as an example of how to work in a buddy team. Go...

With a bit of sadness I said “Good Bye” to an old friend today. WK has been with me for many years. WK’s diving pedigree started in 1989, has accompanied me on many dive trips, always served his intended function, and never once gave me concern. As he aged, there were many who said that his time...

It started yesterday when I checked a couple of weather sites and found that the Gulf Stream was within 2 miles of Lake Worth. That means the water could be blue and maybe even a bit warmer. It will be Easter morning, maybe not too crowded -- just maybe I can sneak in a fun dive to break the...

It was one of those, "Do I actually remember how to dive" mornings. Surprise conditions when I ran by the beach last night after work. My goodness this is flat and clear. So a late call to Ken, a student in need of some navigation work, resulted in a plan to meet at Deerfield Beach at 8am...

Just got back from a trip to cold weather country (who in their right mind leaves Florida and goes to Ohio in the winter?) Day 1: Chris at COVCI sponsored a PSI inspector class and update. Day 2: He delivered a gas blending and O2 cleaning class through NAUI Tech -- Sweet! Two excellent...

No report - just water temps in Delray on the 60' reef lines. 76 degrees Not going to get warmer for a few months... oh well... break out the hoods...

Ms Wilma has put a twist into everyone's dive plans for the fall. Between the continuing winds, high seas, and poor viz, there were lots of cancelled dives in October & Nov. Knowing this we took a chance and scheduled a trip on Turkey Day to continue an old tradition... It was well worth it...

Jo and I spent a couple of hours exploring Deerfield Beach yesterday. This was our first dive on the site (Trespassers' Ledge, just south of Hillsboro BLVD) since Katrina. There has been continual sand shifting since last year's hurricanes, and the recent dredging of sand out near the 3d reef...

When folks are thinking about taking a nitrox class, the topic often turns to the question of whether training dives for nitrox are necessary. There’s always someone to advocate for doing it quicker, cheaper, and with fewer requirements. And some instructors advocate turning out more students...

Editor's note: This thread is split off from a thread about an accident in the Keys That's probably a poor choice. Trying to hang on to a buoy or line at the surface against a current will put you through a tough experience. Clipping on means you spend the entire time being beaten up as...

Congrats to Simon, Pete, and a bunch of new health & safety instructors. NetDoc & ScubaBoard sponsored an ASHI instructor course this past weekend for the Central FL Boy Scouts in Altamonmte Springs. Six new instructors to teach first aid, CPR, defibrillator use, emergency O2, etc. Nice group of...

You never know what you're getting into. After some weeks of dry time, I was hoping that conditions would hold steady for a couple of days, and my hopes have turned out! Saturday night beach dive; Sunday morning drifts including drifting into a wreck at 80' (Noula); Monday morning deep ledge...