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Citation, please. Thanks. Rick

When deciding on what prescription to use underwater, it's useful to consider the optical qualities of the standard mask/water interface. There are a couple of ways to look at it, both having to do with the "closer & larger" phenomenon we learned back in the OW class - (1) "Infinity" underwater...

Please see the Mishap analysis & "Blamestorming" sticky at the head of the A&I forum...

@ Insta-Gator - it is appropriate for those whose time is taken by miscreants on the board to decide the fate of the miscreants. @ CuzzA - A democracy is two wolves and a sheep deciding on what's for dinner. FWIW, except in very rare cases of direct, intentional, gross violations of the TOS...

Talking about it? Perhaps... doing it? Usually.

Depends on the day & the place. If one is astute & has a pocket full of both, the exchange rate can work in their favor. Currency is fickle stuff, it's value - especially outside the US - can fluctuate wildly, and quickly. One day a few years ago, I happened to be in Kenya when there was a local...

In Alabama one must have a "V" (Vessel) endorsement on their driver's license. When they first passed the law, folks my age (I think born before 1950) were grandfathered in & automatically got the endorsement, as we'd been driving boats for years (perhaps the FL law is new & 1988 is the...

Hmmm... hopefully one could get the hull number. Then there's a whole bevy of defenses available that could be very convincing - and motivating - to the boater to be more careful and respectful of divers. How 'bout this one, once you've tracked 'em down. "Hey bud, How's about letting me treat...

Thread has drifted way off topic. Thread closed.

Because they want US dollars. :) Rick

Hmmm... hmmm... interesting... I have no idea if my sidemount rig conforms to anyone's standards or not. It predates any of the new dedicated sidemount stuff, so I'm pretty sure it doesn't. And AFAIK there were no sidemount instructors or courses around; maybe I ought to grab me one, take a...

Interesting thread... Just a couple of thoughts. First, from a safety perspective, I have no problem with someone else using AI transmitters. I personally prefer brass & glass. Custom tables in caves... if I'm doing a cave dive that requires deco I'll run as close an approximation as I can in...

My bride the Lovely Young Kat says she is less fatigued when using Nitrox than when using air. I, on the other hand, can't tell a speck of difference. She sez I'm insensitive :) Bottom line... YMMV. Rick

Just did a week with Quiescence in Key Largo. Strictly six-packs. We had a great time; the boat captains were accomodating & found the dives we were after. Highly recommended. :) Rick

It's an interesting question, and my answer is "it depends..." Some trash is just trash and can be removed without harm, and even with positive impact. But the ocean is a soup filled with critters looking for a home, and much of the "trash" we see, especially if it's been down for a while, is...

The discussion on possible regulatory and/or legal action has been moved here.

---------- Post added August 17th, 2015 at 07:38 PM ---------- Thread reopened... the discussion on setting records has been moved here. -- This thread is closed for moderation. Many of you will see your posts disappear. - All the blamestorming, righteous pontification, character...

Welcome aboard! Happy diving... :) Rick

That too! :) Rick

Just so ye'll know... in the interest of full disclosure... it's COLD! :) Rick