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This is the second tank boot that has split on me. By "split" I don't mean walked out the door, I mean it cracked. Now when I install them on I first put the boot in very hot water to soften it and then slide it on the tank nice and easy, so it's not like I'm beating them up or anything. And...

Okay, what's the deal again with putting the Cobra in Nitrox mode? I know you have to change the Model setting, but that setting only shows up in a particular circumstance, and I can't remember what it is. Under Set Pref Options I only see LIGHT and UNITS, not MODEL. Arghh.....

I'm kinda surprised that I rarely hear much discussion here about using dive simulator software. IMO it's an incredibly useful and educational tool. I also think that with these simulators you can get so much more insight about your dives than just focusing on tables. For example: My...

Something that's always been in the back of my head as a "just in case", and I got to thinking about it more seriously the other day after reading something related. Here's the hypothetical: You're at depth, and since your wetsuit is compressed you need to add some air to your BC...

The LA County ADP is almost here!! Less than 1 month away, and the first class is July 8th. Here's a schedule for this year's program:ADP 2006 Schedule. This is arguably the best advanced diving program around, and exceeds the requirements of a NAUI Master Diver class. You can also get a...

Just got an email from Sport Chalet: "NEW! PADI Enriched Air Nitrox is now being offered at Sport Chalet! Yes, that's right; you can now enroll in a Nitrox class at your favorite Sport Chalet. The Rancho store has a couple courses already booked. This is a great course for the traveler...

"Thumbs up" means "let's head for the surface". The implication is we're not going to noodle around. Just start ascending, where you are, at a safe pace. Could be that something's wrong, or maybe the viz sucks and everyone's bored, or you're back at the anchor line and it's time to head up, or...

Have a Cobra, a couple months short of two years old, been used on over 100 dives. Battery indication shows full battery. A week ago I was hooking up my computer and regs to the tank, and noticed that the depth reading incorrectly showed 13ft. deep while I was standing on the street. Also the...

Did anyone get contact info for Pasley?

Dude, I just found out (from a very reliable source :D ). How come you didn't tell me ??? Anyway, our own Ray the Radinator recently (like a couple weeks ago) became a certified LA County Instructor !!!!! Probably the toughest instructor program around, and he nailed it. Dude, I'm...

Well, we got back from Puerto Galera on Tuesday, and I've been out of commission for the past two days with a cold I got just before we left Manila to come home. But in the meantime I put together a report on our trip. Bottom line, it was the best vacation and best diving I've experienced...

This weekend I did the Basic Freediver clinic with Performance Freediving (www.performancefreediving.com), and for those who were considering taking it I'd HIGHLY recommend it. Frank O did a great report on his experiences a few years ago (http://www.inkbox.net/performancefreediving/), and I...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PHIL !!!!! :hb2: :hb2: :hb2: :hb2: :beerchug: :beerchug: :beerchug:

One of the benefits of hanging out in the Philippines forum... They're about 14 hours ahead of us, and they knew first that it's Christian's birthday tomorrow :D :D :D So let me be the first SoCal guy to wish you the happiest of Birthdays !!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!! :hb2: :dance: :chicken...

Okay, we're confirmed confirmed for our trip to Manila/Puerto Galera at the end of March. My wife will be visiting family in Manila area for a couple of weeks, then I'll join her on March 24 and then we're heading down to Puerto Galera. Gonna be with Action Divers and Deep Blue Sea Inn for 10...

To all ADP and UICC Alumni: The LA Co. UIA wants your old photos! If you have photos from your ADP or UICC, would you please share them with us? The LA County UIA (Underwater Instructors Association) is continuing our ongoing effort to preserve the history of recreational scuba diving, from...

Hey, I just noticed it's Ted's birthday !!! Happy Birthday :beerchug: :wave-smil :bigun2: :new_smili :jaws: :luxhello: :flowerkit :birthday: :rock_band :spaninq: Okay, I went a little overboard with the picture thingies...

I want to encourage anyone who is seriously interested in a comprehensive advanced diver program to consider the LA County ADP. It should start sometime in July, and is typically a 10 weekend (including both Saturday and Sunday) program, with every third weekend off (kinda…), and runs thru...