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In my case, while I was working, the company where I worked required me to do one every 5 years from 50 to 65. The first one I did failed as I (in common with a percentage of other people) have what is known as a long and redundant colon - so the mechanical device doesn't reach all the way. So...

I assume that diving a rEvo is the same as diving with a weight integrated BC which raises the issue of how you're taking care of your spine prior to water entry. I also have a lower back problem and this is why I DON'T use a weight integrated BC in order to reduce the weight my column has to...

+1 for flaming. I must have flamed at least 8 masks over the last 45 years (yes, even the old rubber ones as well as these new-fangled silicone ones), never damaged any and always obtained good results. Also worth mentioning that most modern toothpastes are divided into pastes and gels and while...

I remember one dive trip where we were a large group which we split over 3 dive boats. But then on the second day 2 of them broke down with mechanical problems so we had to look around for alternatives. The only boat we could find available that was big enough was a very large schooner, high out...

This is not just a diving issue but applies to anyone that goes to the beach all the time like we do in tropical countries. In the trunk of my car I always have about a dozen large (100Liter) trash bags - the heavy duty ones, not the flimsy kind. When sliced open down the sides they have enough...

It probably depends very much on your attitude to risk, your physical capability and if you accept to avoid some sites. 45 years ago when I was single and had no responsibilities I would think nothing of rappelling down a cliff face directly into breaking surf to dive (solo) a good spot. But...

Not just applicable to diving but for all trips: "Never go back to what was an really exceptional enjoyable location". A few times I've been on trips where everything was perfect, the group, the weather, the accommodation, the vis, the dives, so much so that we booked another trip. It never...

I would have thought that the Malta Extradition saga discussed in detail on SB would be enough to discourage anyone from presenting a higher certificate. Stephen Martin went through hell just because he was the more experienced and qualified diver on the trip even though there was clearly no...

Yes, I have tried using a lycra skin with my semi-dry and it did break the seals. The semi-dry turned into a normal wet-suit. As for getting in and out of an exact fitting heavy 7mm it is all a question of developing an efficient technique. This is a from a post I wrote back in 2009. I still...

My experience is that using a skin with a semi dry completely defeats the object of the semi dry because it breaks the seals at the ankles and wrists and cold water gets in. The 2 semi dry suits I've used so far have both had wrist and ankle seals as good as any dry suit and the only water...

Just my opinion. After each trip, thorough soaking in fresh water with occasional manual agitation for at least 24h followed by 2 days drying hanging inside out then another 2 days hanging right side out. Once fully dry, fresh beeswax on the brass zipper. Then stored on the hanger with the...

I'm not sure you need to know the chemical details. The Head Jaguar goggles are advertised as being "Hypoallergenic". If you Google for "hypoallergenic diving mask" or "hypoallergenic scuba mask" this brings up a few brands/models that also claim to be hypoallergenic. If you buy one of these...

Maybe I've been lucky but I'm now on my second semi dry suit and neither my first nor my second let in a drop of sea water. My first was a SEAC Firedry and my second is a CRESSI Ice. Both 7mm, both had/have excellent neck, wrist and ankle seals and I always took great care with the seals. The...

Things just become obsolete. I stopped using my Beuchat Maestro Pro because: - air only, no nitrox - interface is DOS only and it becomes a pain to have a dual boot arrangement on my latest PCs which all run Win 10. Note that the interface is obligatory because if the let the batteries run down...

When we were there, the rental agent said that the only important thing in the case of a complete vehicle theft was to be able to hand over the key with the claim to prove that we didn't leave the key in the vehicle.

I prefer real aluminium/silver wheel paint and a fine artists brush. A very small can will last you for years. It reflects beautifully UW. On absorbent material like BCs & gloves it will last for many years. Hard plastic like masks & dive computers it will last for some years. Flexible...

Just curious why you think he's sitting on his BP/W? There are no shoulder straps visible when he's in the water. I get the impression he's dumped all his gear and is just floating there buoyed up by what looks like a 5mm wetsuit.

In that configuration I imagine my main problem would be staying awake to keep an eye out for potential rescuers. :thumb:

I really don't understand this statement. I mostly use a BCD and only part of the inflated cell is under me when I'm on my back with the main cells being at the sides. Lying/swimming on my back is much easier than when I'm using a wing where I'm trying to balance on top of the single cell. A...

I just started a thread about why he would remove his equipment in such a situation. BCD vs Wing in adrift situation.