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A little over a year ago I finally decided to pull the trigger and start diving. I picked out a local shop that was referred to me by a few people, and started my OW training. After completing my check dives I tagged along with my instructor whenever he had more classes, just to build on my...

Hello everyone. I'm looking for another dive computer as a backup/loaner for buddies. I'll be using it just as a bottom timer, but I would like something simple with standard functions that I can loan to a buddy from time to time as well. Let me know if you have anything like a mates puck or veo...

Hey Guys, I'll be heading to Lake George (NY) this summer, and was looking for some dive sites. I noticed there were some maps but the links are all dead. Does anyone have any current locations of the actual wrecks, interesting rock walls or formations, etc.? Thanks, BC

Hello All, I was looking through some video footage from New Jersey and found a few of these fish: I grew up freshwater fishing, but I'm limited when it comes to NJ saltwater. Can someone ID this fish for me? During night dives, I find these sitting on the bottom motionless unless you get...

Howdy folks, This past weekend, as many of you following my compass catastrophe and my Rhode Island inquiry likely already know, was the last portion of my SSI AOW certification. As many of you know, the SSI program requires training and experience as opposed to just taking a class and doing...

Hey guys, I am heading up to Jamestown and Newport Rhode Island (from NJ) to finish my AOW training. Anyone have any recent reports or potential expectations for the weekend? Visibility? Sea Conditions? We will be doing shore dives in both areas on Friday and Saturday. Thanks, -BC

Hey guys. I have been working on my navigation as part of my AOW series (SSI), and have run into some trouble. I purchased a slate/compass combo from trident through my LDS and have become frustrated with it. On various local limited vis dives I have used it without much difficulty, but also...

Hey guys, I just got an email from Divers two about their cleanup of the L Street beach on Sept. 28. They mentioned a "new" staircase "to the left of the tennis courts." I'm actually heading up there tonight for a dive and might use the new area. Can anyone direct me to where they are...

Hey Guys, I am heading out for my first NJ wreck dive. So far I have about 20 dives logged, and have spend a good amount of time working on my skills at Dutch Springs, as well as a few shallow shore dives. My buddy has done a bunch of dives, mostly in blue water, and has outfitted herself...

Hello All. I was ordering a few items from Dive Gear Express, and noticed that they had Navy Air Dive Tables (And deco tables on the back). Being that I hear lots of people carry these with them in place of their specific tables, and that all of the name brand tables are basically "born" from...

Hello all, I got a great deal on a pair of dive rite exp fins in size xl. I tried them on with my 5mm boots (size 11.5 foot) and they were good. They were a little too loose with my 3mm boots, so I ordered a pair of large fins which seems work well with both of my pairs of booties. I had...

Hello all, I got a great deal on a pair of dive rite exp fins in size xl. I tried them on with my 5mm boots (size 11.5 foot) and they were good. They were a little too loose with my 3mm boots, so I ordered a pair of large fins which seems work well with both of my pairs of booties. I had...

I introduced myself a month or two ago and listed out my basic plan. So here is an update on what is, sadly enough, the end of my first diving season. I obtained my OW in the middle of July, and since then have logged 17 dives. Mostly quarry dives, with depths up to 80', and a couple of...

Hey guys. I have a quick question relating to training at Dutch Springs. I have been out there a handful of times since my OW cert, but mostly just do basic dives and OW skills. I recently picked up a pony bottle/reg set, as well as a SMB and reel for use (eventually) on NJ wreck dives. Is...

Hello Everyone, I'm looking for some advice on what I can do to practice under the conditions that I have access to. I have my OW cert, and I am logging dives towards my AOW SSI certifications. I am planning on taking the requisite courses with my SSI instructor in September and October, and...

Hello guys. I'm looking for a 19cf pony bottle, preferably with a din valve. If anyone has one they are off loading please let me know. Thanks.

Forgive me if this duplicates. I tried to add it to another thread but it wouldn't let me update it for some reason. My previous issue was with a flooded depth gauge and finding a suitable replacement for my boot. I've pasted my question below relating to going with a stand alone SPG instead...

Hey guys I have a tusa gauge set with spg, depth, and compass. I also wear a computer on my wrist. My depth gauge has been acting up and not showing proper depth. Sticking at 20 feet and sometimes not moving again until 40 feet. I cannot find a stand alone depth gauge made by tusa to replace...

Hello SSI guys and gals, I have my SSI open water, and my card shows the yellow "5 or more dives." In my log book there are pages for level 2 and level 3 sign offs by my instructor. Does my card get replaced at these "levels" or do they perhaps add a decal to my card? Does the SSI website...

Hey guys, I have a Tusa SPG/Depth/Compass gauge set. The pressure gauge says max 3000psi, but it is marked to 4000psi. When I get an AL80 it is usually full to about 3200, especially if it is in the sun for a bit when I mount the regulator. If I use a steel, it is up around 3400. Am I...