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Did you sell this? If not, what size is it? Jay

Is it the large backplate? jay

There was a thread a few weeks ago on the use of friction pads. Some like them (me), some don’t. If you are going to dive with one tank band, this would be $2 well spent. My wings have two straps, and I use a friction pad on each. It’s not that I can’t fix the problem during the dive….I just...

I use them. I also use double cam bands. I think they are more important on single band systems but on single band systems when the cam band gets dry and shrinks a little, these will prevent you from being the guy that either had to have a buddy tighten his tank, move is tank, or reattach his...

My advice, and what I tell students, is to pump the brakes on major equipment purchases right out of the chute. Right now, you don’t really know what you like, don’t like, or might like because you’re just too new. I started buying gear before I was even certified and ended up with a good...

My point was, regardless if you test negative 24 hours in advance, when you are in multiple airports, airplanes, restaurants, and other public spaces with thousands of other peope in the next 24 hours, the odds are pretty good you will be exposed. Not whining, don’t care one way or the other...

We had to have a negative test within 24 hours of boarding. Our group all tested negative and boarded on a Saturday. Tuesday evening one of our group was feeling a little like allergies were kicking in. By Wednesday, a few others we having mild symptoms similar to allergies as well as two of...

I think it may have been St. Maarten that required the test. As far as diving is concerend, my typical dive is in an Oklahoma lake where true 6 foot visibility would be an amazing dive. Usually I’m either helping with classes, or training for victim or evidence recovery, often by feel. I...

I think the base cost per person was around $2200 each. The breakdown for both of us was Port and Marine Park $230, Fuel Surcharge $430, and Nitrox Fills $300. The additional $90 each on the fuel charge was a surprise. It apparently changed in August but I didn't get the memo. Total out of...

Part 2- Entry is done by giant stride with a 4-5 foot drop then grab a line and pull yourself to the front of the boat to the mooring or anchor line. Then the group descends together...more or less. You are free to do your own thing as well during the dive. Dives are limited to 45...

We are back from our trip and I wanted to wait a bit before posting. While there were many wonderful attributes to the trip, this vacation didn't pan out as hoped. Me, my wife, and 16 other friends all booked the Caribbean Explorer II out of St. Maarten. Our group had the entire boat. I had...

For a three week cruise, it would be a lot of research effort, but what we did was find a dive company on the particular island with a good reputation that understands the problems of cruise ship divers and dive with a company using 6-pack boats. I HATE cattle boats, short dives, crap...

Price of shipping to 73089? No hurry. I'm interested in the Hollis. Thanks, Jay

It’s Mexico…we all pay the gringo tax. It‘s Mexico…there are no rules, only suggestions. It’s Mexico…if there are rules…those are suggestions as well. It‘s Mexico…if a rule become a suggestion but then reverts back to a rule…it’s still a suggestion, unless it is also simultaneously a rule, in...

Thanks for the replies. I consider Lycra socks to be part of my regular scuba gear, but I think I actually prefer regular cotton ankle socks though. Rinsing them along with my peed in wetsuit in the camera or mask bucket is a must after the dive is important or they get pretty rank after a...

How long is the plate? I think they made 3 sizes. Jay

I've read most of the posts I can find on the topic, and read the All Star Live Aboard blog about packing, but we are about to head out on a minor bucket list live aboard and would like to know if there is anything uncommon that you either wish you would have brought or saw someone with it and...

What to do?????? Dive 10 dives a day on the house reef! It’s one of the best wall dives I’ve done. Our trip in April as not as good as it should have been because we were plagued with wind and currents so I didn’t get near the dives in I wanted. A bad knee and strong currents are not a good...

I thought Noche Buena was only available during October, November, and December. It’s a great beer as well and I’ll alternate between the two when we are there for a day of the Dead. It’s been a year and a half since I have been to Coz. Never thought I would say that…… jay

Other than a 2010 post on the same issue, I did not see anything more recent. We are a small volunteer evidence and recovery team with a small county budget. Currently we use the vest type PFD’s which are miserable to wear if it’s more than 60 degrees. We have a little money left in the budget...