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I'm trying to locate an old instructor. His name was Roger, last name Miller, I think. Back then he was instructing with Fritz at Capt Bruce on Oahu. All my contact info is outdated and comes up blank. PADI says they are unable to help. I'd like to get in touch with him. Anybody able...

A regulator was stored in a Rubbermaid container 2 years ago. It was stored immediately after a complete overhaul. It looks just fine with no corrosion or odd looking things. Hooked up to a cylinder it seems to breathe and operate just fine. Is it safe to dive?

I am trying to get a handle on the biomechanics of finning. There is a large quantity of information on techniques and what the various kicks look like. But, a paucity of information on just what muscles and bone structure are used for those kicks. Any information on the biomechanics and...

Just confirmed that I will be down in Homer Sept 16, 17, 18 and 19. There are some periods during that time I will have obligations. But, for the most part I am free. I haven't been in Homer for a lot of years. Sure would like to do a couple dives. Anybody local diving? Any pointers?

On and off over the past I've commented on how difficult it is to log in and use SB from mobile devices. Now that I'm spending a lot more time away from my primary machines how much I use SB, or not, depends on whether this ongoing problem can be solved. >So how about something to...

I'm in a frequent travel mode again so I try to access SB with my BB or iPaq. Frankly that is a PAIN. I wonder if you could do what several of the other web sites do? They seem to detect what browser and operating system is being used and automatically switch to a "mobile site" that is...

I recently bought a new dive computer. Because the dealer said the Nitek Duo and the Zeagle N2iTion were "...the same computer", as did other advertising I picked the cheaper, the Zeagle. Then I found they use different algorithms. The DiveRite uses a "Buhlmann ZH-L16" where the Zeagle uses...

I'm doing this critique/feedback publicly because it is by and large positive. I have a new LED500 light with the optional extension. I didn't use the extension on the last trip, mainly because the flap on the pouch the setup comes with has the cord cutout on the wrong side. When mounted on...

Ok, how do I toughen the skin over the sides and tops of my toes and arch so I am less prone to blisters? I know what I can do about the soles of my feet; just walk a lot on rough surfaces. But, what about the sides and tops?

Just what effect does a dive light have on fish? Same for all species? What brought this up was an experience I recently had. A barracuda was swimming a few feet away, sort of keeping an eye on me the way barracuda do. Usually when I get a bit nervous about it I just make a small movement...

Today I achieved my goal that was set in March. The goal was to lose 25 pounds while improving my overall athletic performance. I started the end of March. As of this morning my weight is down the 25 pounds. My performance is significantly up in every category except lifting very heavy...

In an otherwise unrelated thread the HID dive light manufacturer posted that there is an eyesight danger from UV produced by an HID dive light if that light is viewed on the surface. This is the statement: "As for a 10W HID, these should never burn out of the water. HID throws off dangerous...

Received my LED700 upgrade today. I have a couple questions that others may have also: >From the DiveRite web site and posts on SB the light can be used either on the surface or underwater. When I turned mine on the body of the light got uncomfortably hot after about 20 minutes or so. It...

Going through threads there seems to be a frequent and recurring theme of criticizing training for new divers. One aspect of OW training that I haven't seen mentioned at all is: "How to be a good buddy". Everyone is taught they are supposed to dive with a buddy. Often dive operations...

Last March after a time of comparing my strength and fitness to others and deciding that I was doing OK I woke up. I realized it wasn't that I was doing so good; it was that most people were doing so bad. Then I remembered some years ago when I had no trouble at all running 10 or 12 miles just...

The login redirect page worked this time for the first time in many, many months. What happened? Wonder if it will work again? Whatever, it is a convenient improvement.

Received the newsletter today. Only problem is I can't read it. Apparently the entire thing is in a picture format that is blocked by security features of our software. So, for us who are in security or privacy sensitive environments how about just sending it in HTML, or Text?

I'm healed from ripping up my toe when I was down south in July. My chores are just about caught up and it has been way too long since I was wet. So, I'm thinking of a trip to the Big Island in late October or early November, depending on airline schedules and prices. That is the one time...

Like many questions this one grew from an injury I sustained due to my being a klutz for just a moment. That cost me taking the hide off the bottom of one of my great toes from the ball of the foot to the first joint; ending in a laceration. Bloody Meat! Now I don't mind blood, after all...

I've sent a couple PMs about this which got the suggestion to clear my cookies; that they may have become corrupted. I always clear my computers cookies before visiting a web site; and mine too for that matter; just a bit of time difference. Anyway, starting a few days ago everytime I...