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Hi there - I may be moving from Australia to Vancouver for work. Just curious if any shops offer 300 bar fills, or even if 300 bar tanks are recognized or certified by TC/DOT? Also - Can my collection of 232 bar Faber tanks with ISO 9809-01 certification be filled by commercial operations in...

Steven moved back to the US a few years ago. China has some great sites hidden in its lakes, but as L2M mentions the sites are not set up for diving and you need the right contacts to dive them.

I try to avoid exposing my sausage when out in public - so I second 2airishuman's approach: a pocket zip-tied onto the base of backplate: it's streamlined and keeps my sausage discreetly out of sight and out of the way until I need to use it. I try to avoid danglies on my sides and front...

I'd just get a PCV duffle bag: they are light and waterproof, so good with wet gear. Get one with shoulder straps that are preferable stored away in a zipped pocket. Its also advisable to not have it marked with diving gear brands for security Fins, wetsuits, drysuits and undergarments are...

I’ve dived compressed neo (northern diver) and trilam (scubaforce). Trilam – better on the surface: easier to don by yourself, less restrictive feeling, less uncomfortable on hot days, with neo socks can turn suit inside out when washing/drying and very fast to dry. Compressed Neo – better...

I didn't know these bubble/sound alarms existed. Useful if diving in no-vis conditions as intended - in all other situations it's not required. Most divers get the hang of checking their air after a dive or two, and he should be very good by dive number 200. Just invest in good buddy...

Folks - I came across this post from NASA marketing their solid state CO2 detector chip, and was wondering if any rebreather manufacturers are looking at incorporating them into their units - or if they are suitable at all? Solid state CO2 detector, using carbon nanotubes and a metal oxide...

Depends what you are after - 1) A bright, narrow-beam light used to peak under ledges and signal/get the attention other divers. Typically 4-8* beam angle and 1000-2000 lumens. I used a twist action Diverite BX2 for a long time, but replaced it with a button Orcatorch 570 GL which has a green...

When my dive computer went off for repairs a month or two ago I started diving my local shallow haunts with just a watch, and only so I would know if I'm missing lunch or beer o'clock. I've gotten so used to it I'm not sure that I need the computer for the sort of dives I do (shallow solo...

You don't stop diving because you get old. You get old because you stop diving. I dive regularly with folks in their 70s and 80's, and they have the outlook and appearance of people 10-20 years their junior. I visit folks in their 70s and 80s who have given up on being active, spending their...

What brand rings? I used to use the official lube for my Kubi's, but find spit works better: just give them a lick when putting on. The comments you'll get while licking your gloves will be an added bonus... I find the edge of my plastic reel/spool the perfect size to pry the gloves off...

Is this an advantage or a disadvantage? 🤔

I just use Ansell heavy duty gloves from the local supermarket. Works like a charm and easy to check fit/get replacements. Cheers Rohan.

To help narrow it down are you after: 1) Venomous Australian marine life that will kill you, 2) Poisonous Australian marine life that will kill you, or 3) Marine predators of Australia that will eat you (and kill you)? I don't believe I missed any other categories of Australian marine life?

Marc - As you are in Europe I would suggest you look at Heinrich Weikamp OSTC computers: Large, bright color display that can be customized. User-replaceable 14500 rechargeable battery that is recharged in the housing Can use standard AA's in a pinch. Open-source firmware that is updated...

Is the Abyss faceplate metal or plastic? I have some metal and plastic Mares Protons from that era with a similar 'sieve' look - the plastic faceplates became brittle over time and cracked/broke off when purged. The metal ones are still fine. Otherwise just get it serviced and dive away...

I was thinking about exactly this camera earlier today: so OM Systems - that's two of us who will buy it: get cracking. Please add a body that is waterproof to 60m, bayonet mount for wet lenses and built-in fiber optic sockets/led flash trigger. You can thank me later. I truly do not...

Does anyone here shoot with Olympus's circular fisheye converter (FCON-T02) accessory lens, and if so, care to share some photos? Also - for folks shooting wide angle with a TG (and any wet lens): how does it go with sunbursts? Does the lack of manual control and small sensor size mean...

Thats correct - if you are in the terminal transit hotel you stay in the airport, and don't go out through customs. Thats not a bad thing: ICN is a great airport. If you want to lounge around the Hyatt (or another hotel in the area) and/or go into town then head out through customs, grab you...

Seoul has some great restaurants. If you love Korean food (and you should) I would check into an airport hotel, then catch the train into Seoul (or taxi into Incheon) and try one of the better Korean barbeque places. You will likely need a taxi and the location in Korean (ie google map on your...