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To piggy back the best way I know of to learn glottis control was practicing the valsalva maneuver during heavy squats. You have to learn how to clamp your glottis shut to effectively do it.

Please don't misunderstand I'm not advocating for flippant violation of safety protocols, simply stating that ever rule learned in open water isn't really a rule and with proper execution many "unsafe" things are perfectly safe.

Everything taught in OW is taught because OW divers are like challenged children who's only goal in life is to kill themselves. In reality every rule you learned: No Deco Limits, Air is toxic below 189ft, air is toxic above a ppo2 of 1.6, don't hold your breath, always dive with a buddy, don't...

Is it just underserved or or there no diving to be done here? No dive shops, no dive charters, no dive clubs...

Bad SA isn't a training problem

Oh and twinsets just ask your local tec instructor for an orientation.

How my tec road map went (all courses tdi ( except apprentice cave) because the tdi instructor near me is awesome, not because I favor tdi over any other agency) Advanced Nitrox - Intro to Cave - NSSCDS Apprentice Cave - Deco Procedures - Extended Range - Full Cave - Trimix - Advanced Trimix...

Neoprene has actually come a really long way. Today's 5mm one piece are as warm as 15 years ago 7mm two piece. Modern insulating linings also help, many wetsuits now have a soft piling liner over the core, as opposed to only nylon. Wearing less neoprene will drastically reduce the weight you...

I plan on donating my primary at all times, but I also carry a secondary that is in plain view and on a breakaway connection that a panicked diver can pull free if they need to.

I firmly believe that anyone can throw a thumbs up and that's it, no questions asked the dive is over. However if someone does throw a thumb I'm sure as going to have a sit down with them and discuss what happened, and how we can not end a dive early in the future. I want to understand what...

Most insurance agencies will require that someone offering a guided dive at least be a divemaster. The USCG currently has no regulations in place either way.

It's such good advice that I want to echo it agian.

The most expensive piece of gear is the piece you buy twice. I always recommend against "intro" or "beginner" gear packages for this reason. The best advice in this thread is to do your research before you buy your gear. There are credible reasons to choose almost any configuration of a scuba...

Why not dan Does your homeowners / renters not cover your equipment? You need a better insurance agent.

Well most divers are adults and capable of making informed and adult decisions. If you feel comfortable hiding behind uniformed decisions and cert cards that's fine, but it isn't "horrifying" that people are presented an option to dive like big boys and big girls.

I go toothing all the time. You can swim out to the reef blocks and get your fill of lemon, sand tiger, bull, hammerhead, nurse, reef, and blacktip shark teeth. You gotta see the shape in the sand, they are all at the bottom or just barely covered in sand but the outline shape is still visible...

I absolutely can, just have some waivers what will need signing. Oh shoe sizes would help immensely too I'll bring an extra bcd or two, fins, reg sets, computers, lights. They will need to rent wetsuit / booties and have their own mask.

Just my lonesome and a car full of gear. I can bring eggs, bacon, and coffee. Don't mind cooking or cleaning up after meals.

Worst case scenario you'll have to buy a longer quick release system from scubapro for a tank strap.

Honestly roll cages, a seven point harness and Hans devices absolutely would prevent a majority of auto-wreck injuries. I'm advocating for safety you're advocating for danger. Stop and ask yourself why you're advocating against safe practices.