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It was a spur of the moment 20' dive and some how, one of my stage bottles got disassembled and placed with my air tanks. Normally I check them before going, but it was rushed and only 20'. There is no such thing as a voided warranty for bad O rings. That was the only thing that happened...

OK, first off, I will admit that there are a few post in that thread that do not add up. But if one reads the info from the very knowledgeable DA Aquamaster and Greg Barlow it is plain to see that Ti is just a waste of money. So since they believe they're a waste of money, that's it? No more...

I work at a ScubraPro dealer and we ask the same question. It seems like it's the luck of the draw when it comes to getting a good one. I know it sounds quirky, but that is what we have seen here. We used to have them on our rental gear and finally gave up on them. The Atomic is just a...

I've read this thread and most of it is a bunch of Urban Legends. Newer titanium regs (SP and Atomic) are good up to 40%. Other regs are good up to 100%, but anything over 40% require O2 cleaning. Simply put. I read one post where he read the reg burst into flames with a 30 something %...

Here's some thoughts on the AirII. You either going to buy a bad one or a good one. The bad ones free flow and become more trouble than they're worth. If you get lucky, you'll get a good one. They are far and few between, so make sure you keep it. For about 5 years, my wife's worked like a...

I had about 20-25 feet on Sucia Island. That's not good for that area. Southern San Juans wer trashed

Here's a few of my favorite: Lawson Bluff on the western side of Sucia Island N48 31.835 W122 47.294 Has tons of gigantic boulders w/ swimthroughs and outstanding vis. Lots of crab and nudies. Sares Head western point on Fidalgo Island (look for a giant bird poop covered rock) N48 25.532...

I agree with these guys. Dry is the only way to go. While you're saving your money, there are other options. Go to a LDS and see if they'll sell you a used wetsuit or one out of their rental dept. Check to see if they have used drysuits as well. It's kind of pricey to spend $200-$400...

A) No B) No C) I'd love to see them try. Couple can get real defensive when an "outsider" perceives a problem and trys to help out. I taught my wife and have dove with her for years and she make the most competent buddy I've ever had. I think spouses that are comfortable in the water make...

Opps... replied to wrong thread.

I have dove both for many years and I have had more problems with a SPG than I have ever had with any computer. It's hard for me swallow the "in case my computer dies" theory. Depending on the computer, this shouldnt' be an issue. I have never had a computer or transmitter problem ever. I've...

If you're diving in the PNW, there is nothing that can compare to the wonderful feeling of "letting it go". The smell later is bad, but I can deal with that. Peeing in a dry suit is not as wonderful. In fact it's pretty upsetting. Not that I would know.

Cozumel at 120'. It was amazing! You could see the snorkelers on the surface along side the boat.

US Navy AOC(AW/SW) E-7 NAS Whidbey Island 1988 - Present

....sorta like kicking the tires when purchasing a new vehicle (I still see this being done). Today (this changed many years ago) SPG are equipped with ports that prevent the cover from breaking. I've never seen one ever blow up, but for whatever reason, everyone, including myself, still...

Living here in the PNW, I needed a hobby that I could do year 'round and something that could give me some peace and quiet.

DMs can review skills provided the skills they are reviewing were previously evaluated by an active status instructor. Same rules applies to the pool, they can't introduce new skills without supervision, but they can review anything previously introduced.

Lots of varibles in this scenario.... Depending on the type of dive, (i.e. no deep training) the instructor only needs to indirectly supervise or oversee the dive. The DMT is obviously a certified diver. The student taking the AOW course is certified. If there's no standards...

I have to agree with you on this point. Kinda like the Computer Specialty or the Equipment Techniques specialty. I think you can get the same valuable information from other divers that use doubles instead of a class.

A giant stride entry is an entry you can perform when you're on a swim platform of a boat, side of a pool, or a dock. Basically you face the water with your BC inflated (optional) and your feet at a 90 degree angle. With your back leg, take one large step (stride) into the water. Hand...