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I'm using OSS rings, which I love, but I cannot use regular gloves under them because the wrist cuffs on most gloves are too long and end up bunching up and getting in the way of the ring connection. To correct the problem a buddy cut the wrist portions off a pair of medium weight Thinsulate...

Just wanted to post about a neat appliance I found recently: The Reynolds Handi-Vac vacuum sealer. Scuba uses: - I store my Salvo li-ion battery in the fridge to extend it's life, but some people advise against this because it can result in condensation that may hurt the wiring. However...

1. What type of tanks do they rent and how much are the fills? How long does it take to get a tank filled? 2. I hear it goes down to 120' but others say that the deepest sites on the map are at 90'. So are there deeper sites that are not on the map? Where? How do I find them? 3. Why is Access...

I often see comments about how ringless dry gloves are a hard to don, so I asked my dive buddy to take some pics and video of the process last weekend. Equipment: Deepsee Dry Comfort 4mm neoprene gloves (with protective wrist covers cut off) + KY-jelly + a piece of neoprene (the wrist cover)...

What's the difference? Both systems look about the same to me.

I was at Dutch Springs yesterday, and bumped into 3 guys taking fundies. One was an instructor (for other agencies), all were experienced divers. We talked a little bit and they mentioned having to relearn various things. In particular, the guys said it was demanding to learn to use the drysuit...

I use (bee)wax on my drysuit zipper but it builds up between the teeth. What's a good, fast way to get it off? I don't mind washing the zipper with a sponge or something if that gets it clean efficiently. I've tried a toothbrush, but that's not working for me. Toothpicking the wax is too...

The idea (courtesy of mo2) would be to put the SK7 into the DSS boot, and then use the holes meant for bungee to bolt it onto a wrist slate. I'm about to order one of these boots now for that purpose and wanted to check if there was any reason why this wouldn't work? What diameter (screw...

I like wrist slates and I'd also like to get a proper wrist mounted compass (Suunto SK7), but my forearm gets too crowded, especially since I have a watch there too. I'm wondering if anyway has had success in combining a wrist slate with the Suunto Sk7? I'm thinking of something along...

I just got my new wing this morning, and since it's a brand new model from Oxycheq I thought I'd post a few pics and thoughts. In general it's a super slick bladderless wing with a slight rear bias in lift. STA is not required, but I will use one anyway. I do have a few concerns concerning the...

I sometimes see bladderless wings recommended for warm water diving and the more rugged wings with an inner bladder and a protective outer shell recommended for colder water. But why? In terms of weight and packing the difference between my Oxy Razor 30# (bladderless) and DSS LCD 30# (inner...

I'm putting this up because I promised freebie necklaces with some items I'm trying to sell at the classifieds section and someone asked me for instructions on how to make one. I think it's sort of obvious if you've seen one, but otherwise for new divers it may not be and especially they may not...

My neck is about 14-15" in diameter. My neoprene neck seal is probably about 14" in diameter (when pressed flat one side is 7"), though you have to fold it back in so that the smooth side is against your neck, wihch of course makes it tighter. Its pretty easy to pull it one and off. Here's...

Looking for tips and tricks for bladder maintenance? After a dive trip I like to fill my wing/s 1/4 to 1/2 full of tap water and shake it around before draining. Of course some water is left behind and I get most of it out by using the OPV and inflator/deflator valves to purge it after...

Here's the problem: When using independent doubles I need to position the cam straps just right with AL80 type tanks or else the strap will end up sticking out off the side. For future reference I want to mark the spot where the cam strap goes through my inverted STA I use to rig the doubles...

I get newsletters from leisurepro every now and then, and this morning I got one advertising a wetsuit hanger with a fan on it for $45. I'm going to dutch springs tomorrow and I'll use a 7mm wetsuit because that's what the diveshop recommended. At the same time it's raining and cold outside...

I noticed this product on ebay: Sea Pump - Underwater Drinking Device for Scuba Divers - (eBay item 150169271323 end time Oct-14-07 02:40:02 PDT) The attachment method seems a bit crude and I'm not sure if it would work with a 7ft hose, but I like the basic idea of an underwater drinking...

This is part of the description of Oxycheq's AL plate: "All of our aluminum plates are hard coat anodized to keep the aluminum from oxidizing and turning to powder." link: backplate So I have to ask: What's with the anodizing and are AL plates without it (or without any mentioned of...

The manual says "Do not remove O-ring. Do not grease O-ring" which is exactly what I've done for the past 3 years (nothing), and it has worked fine so far, but I doubt it can survive forever on its own. Plus I bought the camera used so who knows how long this O-ring has been sitting there...

I've been looking for cheap lead shot to use for soft scuba weights. Saw this on ebay: Raymond Lead Co. drop shot 25# cloth bag - (eBay item 160160346472 end time Sep-28-07 12:43:03 PDT) The seller doesn't know anything, so can anyone here help tell me what drop shot is and would it do for...