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I’m the diver who’s not going. Clearly, this operation is struggling. Non-functioning equipment, blind eye to safety, drop in food quality. I can‘t believe anyone is getting rich these days from a diving operation due to inflation, COVID, etc. Still, this is a seriously unsafe boat IMHO. We...

Which manual are you referring to? Because I don't remember seeing anything about DM responsibility in the OW, AWD or rescue PADI manuals. Got a page number? I'm happy to be proven wrong. Dive operations are not forthcoming about what DM responsibilities are - specifically that they are NOT...

Good points. I wish more shops and operators would communicate that the DM is NOT your saviour or lifeline.

Two things I've learned about scuba trip operators in communities where diving is an economic driver, they: tend to clam up when someone dies. They claim death details are nobody's business and how dare anyone believe the facts should be disseminated. tend to expect divers to know — by...

Enlighten me...esp Cozumel dive shop operators on this thread -What exactly is a DMs responsibility to divers he/she is guiding? -Is this something the dive shop or individual DM determines? -How is this communicated to divers who pay for your services? Seems to me the industry wants to have...

I'm an inch shorter than you. I also dive a Halcyon Infinity with drysuit. I have a steel HP 80. it's great. That said, the chilly water temps here in B.C. means I can't stay down longer than 40 minutes. So, an 80 has enough air. I also carry a 30 cf aluminum pony.

I've just returned from Galapagos liveaboard. I dove my drysuit on all dives other than Wolf and Darwin where I was advised to use a 7 MM. The guides were concerned the current would cause my drysuit to be ripped on the rocks. I'm happy I brought the drysuit for the rest of the dives. The ship...

Scary. I planned to dive with Alex and Gaviota Cayo Santa Maria in late August. Didn't happen due to the tropical storm. The scuba equipment Alex was using in pool training was in terrible condition. After reading these postings, I''m glad I didn't get to dive. I won't be going back there.

Pls add me. I live in Vancouver.