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    Oceanic

    I have an Oceanic FDX10 Delta IV with Alpha 8 octo that I bought used a few years ago. For various reasons I haven’t been diving with it. It had been serviced just before I bought it- the work order came with it. I read something about parts becoming hard to get for servicing. Is this right...
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    Key fob solution?

    Has anyone tried using a vacuum food sealer to vacuum seal the key fob? The buttons should still be useable. With the air removed it shouldn’t be a buoyancy issue and they can simply be put in a pocket. Seal it at home before leaving?
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    Dive after A-fib caused a stroke?

    Does a stroke caused by a-fib prevent someone from diving again?
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    Life after quitting smoking

    I quit smoking about 3.5 years ago. I had started a thread here about it and there were a few questions how my health was after 42 years of smoking. I have been having a yearly low dose CT scan as recommended by the American Lung Assoc. Until this year there was nothing to be concerned about...
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    Carnival is back

    I watched a live feed from Galveston and saw the Carnival Breeze leave port. I have been on 2 cruises and look forward to going again.
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    Vertebra compression fracture

    I had a step ladder shift out from under me on Easter Sunday. I fell in an upright sitting position and have a compression fracture of my T-5 vertebra. My dr. said to take it easy for 6 weeks/ no lifting over 10 pounds and not do anything stupid. I have no idea what he has heard about me...
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    I tested positive for covid

    Thanks to some irresponsible extended family my wife, daughter and I now have covid. Their symptoms have been like very bad colds/flu. So far I have no symptoms-it’s been several days to a week since my exposure. The steroid is making my pulse faster than normal, and I will be talking to my...
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    Battery life or how long does it stay charged stored?

    I dug down into my dive bag and “found” a light that has been missing. It’s a DHX 600. I last used it 2 or more years ago and I am sure it wasn’t charged before losing it. I twisted it and it came on- surprising the heck out of me, and slightly blinding me. How long do these usually stay...
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    Mistral?

    There is an Aqualung DW Mistral reg for sale locally. It is in fair condition and is advertised as being a 1958 model and pre serial number. Is this worth playing with?
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    SPG question

    I have an Oceanic reg set with a console. I think I would rather just have a SPG. Can i just remove the SPG from the console and use it or do I need to buy a stand-alone SPG?
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    Bottom Time Scuba?

    Anyone have any experiences with Bottom Time Scuba/Papaya Place? I think it’s on the Westend.
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    I quit smoking and have questions

    I finally quit smoking around the 1st of December. I am 60 and smoked from when I was 18. I am using a nicotine patch but so far it has not been difficult so I should stay wuit. I get a physical every year. I take a couple of low dose meds for slightly high blood pressure. My primary care...
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    Bicycle inner tube use?

    I have read a lot of posts about using bicycle inner tubes to keep gear under control. How do I attach it to a strap to use? Cut and tie it around the strap?
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    Luxfer steel 120?

    There is a Luxfer steel 120 tank for sale locally. It is painted-red, and stamped 3000psi. I haven’t bought tanks or checked into them for a while and don’t remember the goid ones and the ones to avoid. Most steel tanks I see talked about are Worthington. Are the Luxfer steel tanks good to go?
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    Hood thickness?

    I use a SP Everflex 5/4 suit. Would a 5/4 hood be the correct thickness, or thicker/thinner? I don’t plan on diving in water colder than my suit can handle. Some of the water I dive in has sharp thermoclines, especially in Spring.
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    Do DMs log their dives?

    I had a random thought. Do the dive masters who take divers out to guide them everyday log their dives?
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    Carrying gear underwater?

    I have read many threads on how to carry gear- smb’s, bags of stuff, etc. Is there any reason to not hang pouches or bags from a weight belt? I put my weights in the weight pockets of my Zeagle Ranger bcd and dont use a weight belt. Instead of wearing a thigh pocket or hanging stuff from a...
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    Roatan reef question

    A couple of years ago I went on a Carnival cruise and went diving at Roatan. The dive op was AKR. The dive boat left their dock and traveled west for about 5 minutes then tied to a mooring ball. When we started the dive we went west from the boat. The reef there was sort of a finger reef-...
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    Age of used Ranger?

    I can't find a thread I read recently about how to figure out the approximate age of a Zeagle Ranger going by some of the features on it. I bought one used a couple of years ago and just got curious after reading that thread. Mine has a rubber Ranger tab and flag, 2 metal d-rings and flat...
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    Ranger model/year question

    A couple of years ago I bought a used Ranger from a dive shop up in the Northeast- I bought it online. It is in very good shape and has served me well- but it is also my first bcd. I started diving back in the early '70s before they were in use and took a break from diving in the mid to late...
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