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    K01 VS J2 OR XEROTHERM FE

    The J2 has practically zero insulation. That isn't the job of your base layer. It supposed to be breathable and wick away sweat, the J2 is great for that. If you need insulation, wear that over your J2. The Xeotherm isn't going to be enough for those dives either, at least not enough for me...
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    SCUBA Specific Composition Tips

    Get eye level or below your subject
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    New to DIN, what do I need to know?

    To reiterate what others have said, be careful not to over tighten. Two fingers should be enough. Also be careful when threading the reg to the valve. With rental tanks it can be very easy to cross thread. The reg should screw in fairly easily, if not back it out and try again.
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    Crazy to use a Mares Puck as my SPG on a pony bottle?

    I would vote, overkill. If this pony is purely for redundancy and safety, then in the event you have to use it, knowing how much gas it currently holds is irrelevant. Check it before you get in the water and be done with it. Adding another hose, o-rings and a computer is adding more failure...
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    Bendigo , Victoria Australia looking for dive Buddies

    Welcome. I lived in Bendigo a few years ago. I doubt there's going to be much diving there, but Melbourne and the coast aren't too far away. I lived in Bali a bit as well, so if you are heading that way I can certainly point you in the right direction. Cheers, mate.
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    Solo diver vs Self-Reliant diver

    There are shops that do not allow any solo/self-reliant diving from their charters. My shop allows solo diving, so I would assume our insurance covers it. We are a PADI shop, so we certainly recognize the self-reliant card. It matters less about what the cert is called, and more about the...
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    Question Nitrox considerations when buying regulators

    I dive the MTX-Rs for my sidemount primaries. I have an Atomic M1 that can be used for 21% - 50% and a dedicated dive rite O2 reg. The MTX-Rs without any special handling or extra cleaning can run 40% and lower.
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    U/W housings for IPhones?

    I have the Kraken housing for my TG-6 and my shop sells their phone housings. I've gotten to play with them a good bit helping students for U/W photography classes. I highly recommend the brand as a whole from their housings to their lights. great quality products.
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    Best way to deal with random cuts on knuckles?

    Try sports/athletic/first aid tape. wrap the spots that get cut before you dive.
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    Newly minted OW Diver - Florida Panhandle Trip Review

    I was in the back of the cave Sunday. There is a locked gate, so you have to show your cave card to get the key.
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    Buying my first gear (Help needed!) 12l doubletanks

    I would hold off on jumping that far into getting your own tech set up. There are many variables and considerations that your instructor will guide you through. Such as the difference between a donut and horseshoe style wing. You can get a backplate and single tank wing. Get that set up and...
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    Question Boot buying advice, please / how much do boots stretch?

    Check out the fourth element amphibian boots those are my go to's. Also I'm a half size as well and round up, then wear dive socks to reduce wear and rubbing.
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    Fin color visibility underwater

    Yeah, I would say the standard rk3's would be enough. I dive them single tank in a 7mm with no problems. Some people prefer stiffer fins, but I think these are a good middle ground. Not too heavy and not too stiff. They definitely have some flex to them, but not so much that they lose...
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    Fin color visibility underwater

    What's the rest of your kit look like? Single, twins, SM, multiple stages?
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    Fin color visibility underwater

    I went for the hollis F1's for my teaching fins. I have a pair of standard rk3's as well, and I really like them for a mid weight set. I haven't had a problem with them being too soft until I was sidemount in a drysuit with 4 tanks. Short of that, they aren't too soft.
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    AL40 vs Steel 50 for deco gas?

    In theory, stage/deco tanks should be AL to reduce excess weight. I'm sure there are exceptions to this rule but it is a generally accepted practice. If steel tanks work better for your configuration and requirements, then go for it.
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    Getting into "dive" shape

    I have two leg days per week. Last two exercises for each of those days are calf raise variations. Work on range of motion and endurance. Slow reps with a pause at the top.
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    DSMB with valve

    I have a few different DSMBs, my favourite so far are the DGXs. -one way/semi-open bottom -small d-ring on the top and bottom -SOLAs tape -bungee and velcro already built in -LPI/oral inflate valve, plastic but haven't broken one yet
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    Key Largo OW Training

    Check out Sea Dwellers. Great shop and team. I've dived with them a few times, my dad got certified through them and now one of the guys I worked with during my DM internship teaches there.
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