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I'm in the market for a new 5mm wetsuit and I've heard some pretty good things about Waterproof wetsuits. Anyone own or have any experience with this brand and specifically with the Waterproof W1 5mm? Thanks.

Mask clearing, finning techniques, shooting up an SMB, and as mentioned buoyancy. Keep in mind that there will be a buoyancy shift at greater depths and this is where you can practice how much gas to add to your BCD at depth and as you ascend how to gradually let gas out. This will give you a...

Ok then, I'll rephrase for you... "I CHOOSE not to dive with AI"

I'm all for progress and embracing new technology that I feel I can really benefit from, but to me the AI thing just feels more like a solution to a problem that doesn't exist. I'm not so much opposed to its use and I do recognize the potential redundancy aspect, but I personally don't really...

That's exactly right. I have a pair of Scubapro Mk2+/R195 Nitrox regulators I purchased from Europe and they are fitted with the M26 male so they will not work with DIN 300 or DIN 232 BAR cylinders. You can change out the M26 to either DIN, however I opted to go for an M26 female to DIN 300...

I've been diving Scubapro regs for over 20 years and they've been very reliable. I noticed you chose the MK17 first stage which is a balanced diaphragm design... if it were up to me, I would go with Scubapro's balanced flow-through piston design like the Mk25. This is the design they are...

Overweighting and poor trim and streamlining of equipment is something I see with inexperienced divers that can become a bad habit if not addressed. It can make a big difference when you've got all that dialed in and you'll find you move more freely in the water and have better air consumption...

Are you certified yet? Do you have an idea what kind of diving you'll mostly be doing - tropical? cold water? I would suggest if you want to spend your money wisely not to go out and buy everything all at once. Try renting from a few dive centers and get to know what's available and what...

+1 for the Trilobite. It's compact, easy to mount, and very effective. Although I have some other cutting devices, I have rarely needed anything more than the Trilobite.

Diving theory and technique books: Staying Alive: Risk Management and Techniques for Advanced Diving - Steve Lewis The Six Skills - Steve Lewis Deep Into Deco - Asser Salameh Deco for Divers - Mark Powell Doing it Right: The Fundamentals of Better Diving - Jarod Jablonski Getting Clear on the...

There have been studies where certain physiological factors my have an effect on the body's ability to off-gas N2 - Through body content analysis and doppler measurements it seems factors such as cardio vascular fitness, body fat content, lean muscle mass and other physiological factors all...

I was introduced to the DragonSub Megalithium 5 during a tech course. It's a relatively unknown but excellent primary light. I think they're made in Murcia, Spain. They're a small operation so I expect they're better known in Europe than in North America. The cost is up there in the 200 Euro...

For NDL dives I just dive one computer, but for anything that requires mandatory deco I'll take down a Petrel and a Bottom Timer with custom tables for backup.

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Why is totally relevant... it determines if you do it or not. Your motivations and psychological state precedes everything, It's what informs your decision to make or not make the dive that you know is not safe. That's why we choose not to drive drunk. You are responsible for the decisions you...

True but i'ts the psychological factors that put them there in the first place. Deep air will only kill you if you let it... don't do it at 75m, worry about something else killing you.

I would also wager testosterone had something to do with it. Good divers may have the skill set to undertake some pretty big dives but ego, desire for notoriety, "China fever" whatever you want to call it... are all strong psychological forces that can push even the most experienced divers...

Exactly my point.

You make some good points, especially about being equipped to dive in cold, zero vis conditions, but conversely let me ask you... if you were in warm water with no current and 40m vis in a country or area where Trimix was not available, and you had a chance to dive to say 50m to see a classic...

I think you may be missing my point. The issue is not C02 retention or being impaired under those very adverse conditions and at those depths... of course that will happen! It's the decision making process in of itself prior to diving that was flawed and they should never have been making...