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    UW Camera gear tax and ferry help

    Hi! I'm hoping to go to Cozumel soon but also would like to go to the mainland for some sight seeing and cenotes. I heard that Mexico charges up to 60% tax on "professional" camera equipment and that has me quite concerned. If this is an issue, it's best that I go somewhere else. I have Sony...
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    For Sale Sea & Sea YS-D2 Strobe - Very Good Condition

    20201201_200708 by shallingsam posted May 12, 2021 at 5:34 PM20201201_181838 by shallingsam posted May 12, 2021 at 5:34 PM20201201_181728 by shallingsam posted May 12, 2021 at 5:34 PM20201201_181737 by shallingsam posted May 12, 2021 at 5:34 PM20201201_181807 by shallingsam posted May 12, 2021...
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    Cancelled/postponed trips due to COVID - please share your outcomes

    Thought this was a good article too: Help Dive Businesses Through COVID-19 With These Crowdfunding Campaigns
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    Cancelled/postponed trips due to COVID - please share your outcomes

    Well, they are offering 80%, which seems pretty generous. I think they could've taken more. I know it hurts a little, but as we're all in this together, it also helps to keep all of these operations from going under....and then none of us will be able to enjoy the lovely wonders that are waiting...
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    Cancelled/postponed trips due to COVID - please share your outcomes

    I just replied to someone else's post that brought up the same thing. I'm going to put what I replied here as well so you also see it. I'm very sorry to hear about your cancelled charter with Wallacea. I was fortunately/unfortunately on the last charter before operations halted. First, Indonesia...
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    Cancelled/postponed trips due to COVID - please share your outcomes

    I'm very sorry to hear about your cancelled charter with Wallacea. I was fortunately/unfortunately on the last charter before operations halted. First Indonesia closed the borders days before the charter (but luckily all of us had been traveling in Indonesia before the pandemic was declared) and...
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    For Sale Used Sea & Sea YS-D2 Strobe

    Used YS-D2 strobe 1.5 yrs old. Selling because I've upgraded one. Any questions, please ask away! Best offer and will ship flat rate so there's tracking and fast delivery to 50 states.
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    Mares excel vs hc pro full foot fins

    Unfortunately, Mares refuses to make the quattros in sizes smaller than 40... so I need to find a fin that's almost as powerful as those. I used to be fine with the volo races until I got a large camera rig. Found myself needing a bit more power when I was in the currents at cocos island. I have...
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    Fiji Airways - weighing carry-on bags at SFO?

    I have had issues in the past with Fiji airlines leaving Nadi weighing carry-on. This was before I got into carrying a large underwater camera. The last time i passed through there to go to the Solomon Islands, I didn't have issues...however, I upgraded my ticket at the last minute for my Nadi...
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    Ambai vs Aggressor vs KLM Mari - Raja Ampat

    Looking to dive raja ampat in March or April and looking at MV ambai, raja aggressor and klm mari. Ambai goes farther north than aggressor but otherwise similar itinerary. KLM is central and misool more. Have you had any experiences with these boats?
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    Raja Ampat Liveaboard choices

    I'm looking to go to Raja Ampat in March or April and have narrowed it to Raja Ampat aggressor, MV Ambai, KLM Mari and Raja Ampat explorer. It looks like the ambai goes farther north than aggressor but otherwise has similar itineraries 10-11 days. The mari is more central and misool and explorer...
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    Cabin Baggage and UW Camera Gear

    TRIP UPDATE: So I did end up having a lot of issues with Sri Lankan airlines in London. They asked to weigh my roller duffel with my housing in it and once that was found to be overweight, they weighed my backpack which was just as much with just my camera gear. They requested me to check my...
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    Cabin Baggage and UW Camera Gear

    Wow! Thank you all so much for the feedback! What I've been using has been a Patagonia backpack that I put a sleeve in for my camera equipment and batteries e.t.c and stow under the seat. Fits most of they don't have that footrest. My second bag is a roller duffel, while offering little...
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    Cabin Baggage and UW Camera Gear

    I have had this issue a number of times going to the south pacific, but each airline is different. I have to fly SriLankan Airlines and they have a limit on cabin baggage. One piece and a backpack is not considered a personal item. I usually carry my camera equipment in a backpack i can fit...
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    For Sale Aqua lung Soul i3 BCD medium

    Aloha, I'm selling my bcd as I've switched to another. This has been fully serviced and includes an extra inflate/deflate hose that may be used in addition to/instead of the i3 system. Have pictures on my computer. Contact me and Make an offer!
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    Backscatter vs Nauticam Vacuum system

    Looking to get a nauticam housing for my Sony A7Rii, but don't know which vacuum system to get. Thoughts? I've heard pros for both.
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    OWSI Seeking Employement around the world

    Aloha, My name is Kara and I am currently a natural resources conservationist and Open Water Scuba Instructor certified through PADI as well as SSI. I also can teach EFR, Deep and Enriched Air courses. I am seeking job opportunities around the world so that I may pursue my real passions of...
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    Best Wetsuits that keep their thickness

    I have a cressi castoro 5mm that I've used for a couple hundred dives but is no longer a 5, it's a 3. Also have an aqualung 7mm, but seems like it's not cold enough for it yet here. Just wondering if there are some suggestions of brands or models that tend to keep their thickness longer. I've...
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    What's the best IDC in the Caribbean?

    Thank you for all of the tips, this has been very helpful! I'm just looking to make sure that I get a good education from a well-run facility. I feel like I may have missed out on some things throughout my certifications at my current shop. I don't really need to have the nightlife. Just looking...
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    What's the best IDC in the Caribbean?

    I currently live in Hawaii, but would like to go to the Caribbean to get my instructor certification. I was just wondering how to pick a good IDC center? I'm looking at Belize, Honduras, Cozumel and Grand Cayman. Any suggestions?
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