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On two consecutive liveaboard trips my Vyper failed to automatically detect the presence of the cable and enter data transfer mode. Very frustrating if you urgently want to review what happened decowise on the last dive. Once home: no such issues, everything downloads just fine. Same laptop...

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So I'm off to Sudan next week for a liveaboard trip described as a "Deep south expedition" and looking forward to it so much that it hurts ;) I've already found some valuable information here, here, here and here, but any comments or advice will be gratefully accepted. How is the...

I'm planning to keep a blog of my upcoming week in Sharm. I know there's wifi access in the Camel bar, and there was a reliable open access point near the Eurosharm real estate agent across from the old taxi stand in Naama last time I looked. Any others you folks know of?

Hi all, We're off to Sharm el Sheikh in two days, on the cheap at 289 euro for the flight, 3* hotel and half board. They can't possibly feed us a proper evening meal at those prices ;) so I'm planning to eat out every night. I'm familiar with the the Indian restaurant in the Camel Hotel and...

My current 1st stage regulator is a Mares MRX12 with Cold Water Diving Kit. This CWDK is filled with a special mineral oil, a bit of which is lost every time I service the regulator. Mares doesn't supply the oil without a new CWDK. Can anyone point me to a supplier in Europe or the US? Or maybe...

Hi, Just booked a last minute flight to Sharm! :D We'll be staying at the Sharm Cliff Resort. I'm hoping this is just to the south of Naama Bay. Can anyone confirm or deny this? We'll be diving with our usual LDS, Dive Africa. Having already logged some 40 dives at Tiran, Ras Mohammed and...

Trip report liveaboard ‘Salsabel’ Some of you may have seen my post asking for information about this boat, which I booked on impulse after being offered a really low price. Well, I’m back and here’s my trip report. The offer entailed a week on this ship for 350 euro, an unusually low rate...

So here I am, already packing for the flight to Marsa Alam and due to board a boat in 48 hours, and now they tell me there's a safety crackdown going on and all safari ships have to undergo an immediate emergency inspection in dry dock to renew their license. Also, all dive sites beyond...

I just booked a pretty cheap week on this ship, going south out of Marsa Alam. I'm curious to find out anything about the ship, her owners, crew & guides. TIA, Art

Hi all, Thinking about a Sudan liveaboard in march or april. I spent a great week on Emperor's Asmaa on the 'deep south' route last year, but apparently Emperor doesn't have any ships in Sudanese waters at the moment. I know about the Don Questo, but surely there are more. All tips &...

Hi, I own one of these masks, and love it dearly because of its wide view. However, it keeps fogging up. The Sea Gold that came with the HydroOptix only does the trick when applied and dried far in advance, and I've often switched to my regular mask halfway through the dive. Regular spit...

Hi, While at the LDS for something completely different I spotted this suit. At only 299 euro (US$ 380), with a drysuit bag, a flask of Seal Saver and the LP hose it seemed a steal, so I took it home. Here's what Camaro's website) has to say about it: My suit is an older version, grey...

I've found several remarks on the web on the dangers of powder coating aluminum scuba tanks because of the temperatures involved. Apparently the heat alters the properties of the metal. Does the same apply to steel tanks?

Hi everyone, Love this board. Lots of experienced divers sharing their wisdom and anecdotes, and none of the incessant flaming you get on the Dutch boards and usenet group. About me: 37 yr old, started diving two and a half years ago, have logged some 250 dives since then, mostly in the...