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  1. jdevic

    Question Galapagos Land-based Operator - Scuba Iguana or Academy Bay Diving?

    I booked a week to GPS in mid to late May. I couldn't find a liveaboard that fit my schedule and my recent poor experience to Cocos with Aggressor (both in terms of diving and onboard experience) made me decided to do land-based this time. I know I will miss out Darwin and Wolf but I can live...
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    Warning: Tetamanu Village, Fakarava

    If you are coming to Tetamanu Village for the full moon grouper sprawling next week - be warned - you probably won’t be able to dive unless you booked elsewhere already with Top Dive etc. The owner of Tetamanu Village Sane Richmond seems like a terrible boss and treated his dive instructors...
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    Best full foot fins for current: Atomic SplitFin or Sea Wing Nova?

    I have been using my Scuba Pro Go fins for most of my travel diving, but they are not very good in the currents. I did buy a pair of full foot Sea Wing Nova 2 years ago and used it during 1 trip to to Cozumel/PDC. As far as I could remember, it felt a lot more powerful than Go fins in Cozumel...
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    Kona reef diving worth it?

    I've just booked a short Easter getaway for 3 nights in Kona. My last time in Kona/Hilo was 17 years ago. I plan to do the manta night dive with either big island divers or Jack's, but I am not sure if the regular reef dives and "pelagic magic" are worth it? I've done mostly Cozumel and Cenotes...
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    Breathing wet and air leak during vacuum test for Aqualung Mikron ACD

    I recently got my UK-bought Mikron serviced at LDS for the 1st time. Mikron is not commonly sold in Canada, but I was told all AL regs are similar. After servicing, I noticed it breathed a bit wet when inhaling not looking forward (water seeping in even when Iooking straight down; both primary...
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    Barracuda/San Juan in late July?

    Hi there, I've done about ~40 dives at Cozumel in the last 3-4 years but I've never dove Barracuda/San Juan. I am going back to Coz last week of July and stay at the northern hotel zone for the 1st time. I wonder if I should try to get to Barracuda/San Juan this time. I hope I can get some...
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    Mares Abyss 22 Navy II modification?

    I bought a Yoke Mares Abyss 22 Navy II after I got my AOW in the cold Ontario lakes. After a few seasons of cold water diving, I have decided that it is not for me. I have recently sold my drysuit and bought an Aqualung Mikron for travel. Instead of selling the Mares Navy, I am hoping to modify...
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    AI hotel and onsite dive op recommendation?

    I usually stay at Flamingo in Centro and dive with Blue Magic and occasionally Tres Pelicanos. But now due to COVID, I'd rather stay in a resort and dive directly from the beach, instead of the daily taxi commute to the marina. Air Canada vacations have some good deals right now, and I've...
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    Late July to Early Sep: Warm water reg ok for Vancouver Island?

    Hi there, I used to live in Victoria and plan to pay a visit this summer since int'l travel options are likely limited. I am hoping to do some diving in Victoria and maybe Nanaimo if possible. I have a set of Mares Abyss Navy for Ontario lakes and Aqualung Mikron for warm water travel. I recall...
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    Dive shop/stay for 28 hour layover?

    I am having an extended layover in May in CUR, arriving from BON at 8:30am and leaving at 1pm the next day. Would love to squeeze in 2 dives and maybe some sightseeing. Any recommendation as to dive shop close by and area to stay? I am thinking about renting a car from Hertz. With Amex Plat, I...
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    AL Mikron (ACD 2018) for deep dives?

    I got the Mikron set last summer for travel and so far only used it in warm water in Malta and Mexico (Cenotes) up to about 30M. I am heading to Palau and Chuuk next month. I am not a tech diver but I suspect I will go deeper than 30M in Chuuk regularly. How reliable is Mikron for that? Should...
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    Snorkel cracking pressure?

    I cannot honestly recall when's the last time I actually used a snorkel... I accidentally dropped the mares snorkel in my dive bag last week and the dry valve cracked open. It seemed to be very simple mechanism and I put it back easily. Just to be sure, I tried it in the pool and I found it hard...
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    Nautilus Guadalupe July Season Openers - worth it?

    I've been thinking about doing Guadalupe cage dive for years. Nautilus has been consistently offering half off special on its July season openers on each of their boats. I understand the big females usually come late in the season. For half the price, I am ok seeing smaller males - as long as I...
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    Mermaid II (Bail-Komodo-Bali) vs. Moana (Komodo)?

    Earlier this year, I booked a cheap flight to DPS for a week in late May 2019. Bad planning on my part - I quickly discovered that most liveaboards to Komodo would not fit my flight schedule. After weeks of research, I've narrowed it down to two trips: 7N on Mermaid II from Bali for $3070...
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    Reliable dive shop near Grand Baie, Mauritius?

    I have booked a week in Feb 2019 at the Mauricia Beachcomber Hotel in Grand Baie. I emailed the onsite shop Diving World a few days ago and never got a reply (strike). It seems they don't have any reviews on tripadvisors and only 3 google reviews. Any other shops within walking distance (or...
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    Palau vs Chuuk vs Bikini?

    When I went to Micronesia a few years ago, I stopped along the Island Hopper route for sightseeing and ended up in Palau. I did my DSD 2nd to last day in Palau (fell in love with scuba), dived at Yap for the mantas under supervision, and then did my proper Open Water in Saipan. Now, I am...
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    D6i - temperarily turn off wireless connection?

    iI have an upcoming trip that I may squeeze in 1 or 2 dives. I don't want to drag my gears along. I will likely just rent for the day if I end up diving. My D6i is paired with my tank pod attached to my primary reg. I am only bringing the DC with me on the trip - 1) If I leave the settings...
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    Dive operator in Nuku'alofa, Tonga?

    I booked a 2-night stay in Nuku'alofa in mid-November. I understand it is too late for swimming with the whales but I would like to spend 1 day diving if possible. I emailed deep blue diving based on google search and tripadvisor reviews, but never got any reply. Is there any other reputable...
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    Suunto D6i novo with Oceanic Geo 2.0 backup - Algorithm setting

    Hi there, I just bought a Suunto D6i novo with AI and I've decided to keep my Geo 2.0 as a backup. I understand the default algorithm on Geo 2.0 is a lot more aggressive than Suunto (mine was the only oceanic and was the only one not beeping deco during a 145 ft group dive at the blue hole...)...
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    Diving near Nukuʻalofa, Tonga in mid November?

    I booked a 3N stay in Nukuʻalofa mid November as part of my 10 day escapade to NZ, Tonga and Fiji. I know the whale swimming season is over and I have no time to visit Vava'u. Is there any good diving from Nuku'alofa? i found a company on tripadvisor offering 1 day diving trip to Tongatapu...
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