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    Medtronic Pacemakers and Scuba diving

    Sorry, did not mean to "tell stories". I was told in writing by Medtronic that all of their units were pressure tested to 100' without failure although they publicly suggest 50' as the limit. I could have worded my post a little better and am not a show off or a risk taker. Also I am not trying...
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    Medtronic Pacemakers and Scuba diving

    I have a Medtronic pacemaker (no defib) for electrical blockage, heart is strong and I swim and exercise regularly. I am aware that Medtronic's legal position is that the device is safe to 21/2 ATA but that all of their units are pressure tested to 100' during production and there has never been...
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    Wetsuit advice

    I have been very pleased with the "Proteus" wet suits manufactured by Fourth Element - I have a 3mm and a 7mm. Suits have a built-in neck seal and are very warm and durable and come in a size "long".
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    Is he dead??? No, the Kraken continues to live!!!

    I am surprised that you have survived this long living in the proximity of Atlanta.
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    DSS Trim Weighting/Harness pinching questions

    John, I carry all of my weight on the cam bands and the pockets are pushed as far toward the wing as possible. Lean back on the wing like riding a tube down the Hooch.
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    Empty boat sinks during dive

    Where I live, because of the occasional currents, diving without a tended boat is pretty close to a death wish.......
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    BP/W Build

    No stay required with Golem wing.
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    I'm your instabuddy!

    Good to go with me.......
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    Liftbag Bungeed to Bottom of Backplate

    I carry mine vertically (it's a smb) and it is bungeed through holes in the plate and bungees are held in place with stainless washers on the back of the plate. SMB rides in a vertical position under my right arm directly above d-ring on waist belt.
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    10cm short knives?

    Golem Gear
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    I am a nervous and new diver!

    Gavin, you have used the words "thrilling", "terrified", and "nervous" in three short sentences. None of these is really compatible with safe scuba diving and it does not sound as if you have even the basic open water certification. A dive that begins with the diver "working up his courage" is a...
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    Are scuba regulators life-support equipment?

    If you have to ask ...........
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    Tech gear - good condition

    Golem Gear 55# wing $180 Aluminum plate/harness/strap $90 Custom DUI 30/30 Signature $800 Tropical dry suit (I am 160 lbs, 6'0") w bag,lpi,wax,talc,hood Pinnacle fleece temperate $90 jump suit Xerotherm (Fourth Element) $140 upper and lower undies Please respond to: tsunami@darientel.net
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    Golem doubles wing, plate, DUI dry suit

    The following equipment was lightly used for deco certification and is in good condition: 1. Golem Gear 55# wing $190 2. Aluminum plate with harness and crotch strap 100 3. Custom DUI 30/30 Signature Series tropical weight 900 dry suit, stored hanging in closet with AC. I am 160lbs., 6'0" in...
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    Tech gear - lightly used

    Golem 55# wing $200 Aluminum plate w harness 80 Crotch strap 10 7' regulator hose 15 Hog 1st stages (2) 200 Hog 2nd stages (2) 145 Aluminum 40 deco bottle 80 Dive Rite stage kit 20 Steel 130 XS tank 150 Will sell all of the above for $700. All of the above was used in mostly in fresh water and...
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    Key Largo recommendations wanted

    Horizon Divers is a very good option.
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    How old is "too old"?

    I will be 70 in a month and am still going strong. Completed dive #2000 a few months ago and am still completely comfortable in the water. I am convinced that scuba keeps me alive and healthy,except for the cast on left foot for tendonosis, 9 more days and 32 minutes and I will be out of that...
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    Help me decide: Little Cayman or Saba?

    I have not been to Saba but Little Cayman is my favorite Caribbean destination - have been maybe 6 times and stayed at Little Cayman Beach Resort. Wall diving is extraordinary, visibility almost always 100+, very pleasant people......
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