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  1. HeliMech

    Friendly Dolphin Encounter - Eilat

    Wow. What an experience. I am jealous.
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    Looking for a Zeagle FH7 DIN first stage

    Hi, I'm going into sidemount and am hoping some fine ScubaBoarder may have a Zeagle FH7 DIN first stage they wouldn't mind parting with for a reasonable price. Shipping will be to Canada. Thanks in advance. JR
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    Tech fins?

    I'd like to throw Apeks RK3's into the mix. Good fins cold water/drysuit but also good everywhere else (just got back from the Bahamas). I have the HD model and they are great. Like a mix of the Zeagle Recons and Scubapro Jet fins. I've only been diving for a couple of years but I'd recommend...
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    Is limited solo diving completely insane for a new diver?

    You don't sound brash - you sound like you refuse to read any of the previous parts of this thread. How many times have I mentioned my redundant air? (Also all the other steps I've taken gear-wise) You need more than just redundant air to dive solo safely. I will be creeping up on 100 dives...
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    Is limited solo diving completely insane for a new diver?

    Like I said, I have way more dives under my belt. I don't even know how many...I'd have to check my computer. It really doesn't seem like you've read much of any of what I've posted.
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    Is limited solo diving completely insane for a new diver?

    That's great advice. I purchased the SDI manual right after my initial posts and have read it probably 10-ish times. (It's not a large publication...and wow do they need a professional editor). I also use (or will) the SDI Solo Dive Slate planner thingy. They did a pretty good job of covering...
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    Is limited solo diving completely insane for a new diver?

    Those were pretty much my first words by the way...so no real argument here I've had far more dives than that now and have experienced a bunch of things not going right. I've also been able to deal with all of them underwater. I have also done emergency drills while somewhat narced. I've...
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    Any equipment buying regrets ?

    Bought a BCD and a cheap dive computer. Regretted both. Much happier with BP/W and better AI computer.
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    Pros and cons of various compasses ?

    Fair enough but that window doesn't make it any easier in my situation. (lots of layers and a drysuit plus position on lower forearm). Also can't rely on picking a point ahead because in most of my dives the vis totally blows. The only thing ahead is particulate or a jellyfish most days and...
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    Pros and cons of various compasses ?

    One compass consideration that I wasn't expecting: I dive mostly in cold water. Drysuit and multiple layers underneath makes bending your arm to align the compass lubber line an issue for me if I wear it on my wrist. I also have a wrist slate that also takes up the spot on my left wrist every...
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    Broken wireless (AI) transmitters

    Suunto Cobra has an AI console too. Or do you mean just the transmitter in the console that transmits to a wrist mounted computer? Like Scuba J7 says... Just put a 6 inch hose with a spool on your transmitter. I tie the hose in to the HP hose with my kid's elastic hair ties. So nice to be...
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    Starting out with bp&w

    Just switched to BP/W myself. Trim feels like cheating now. Super comfortable. I bought the Hollis Elite 2 harness with 45lb LX wing, dumpable weight pockets and stainless backplate. Not DIR but it's pretty great. Most comfortable diving I've done and very stable in the water. Best part is...
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    Hose retainers. Where and why?

    Same here. Must be some fancy feature for higher level membership.
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    Moving to Whitehorse...

    I'm moving from Vancouver to Whitehorse. Obviously my diving options are about to take a big hit. Any other divers in Whitehorse? I need to figure out what going to do for diving up there. :(
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    Xs Scuba Highland Sternum Strap

    Hi, I'm adding an XS Scuba Highland Sternum Strap to my Hollis Elite 2 harness. I need to weave 2 layers of 2" webbing through it. Anyone have any pictures of how they installed this thing? Thanks in advance.
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    Considering a new computer

    Lol....that's hilarious. Too true.
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    Considering a new computer

    Great post. I have a Shearwater Perdix AI now but my Leonardo is still my backup. I bought my girlfriend a Giotto. Honestly, not much wrong with either for rec diving. They both work as advertised with my slight preference for the three buttons on the Giotto. Leonardo is way easier to use with...
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    Zeagle Envoy Vs Zeagle Onyx

    They explain it all in the Zeagle regulator owners manual available on their website. It contains info and explains the differences on the envoy, onyx and F8.
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    'Must have' safety items?

    DIR...I like it.
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