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  1. jstownse

    Reccs for January Dive Trip in Caribbean

    If you liked Belize, you could consider Caye Caulker instead San Pedro/Ambergis. For the most part they go to different dive sites. Caye Caulker is much less developed, very laid back, sand roads, some great beach bars, rustic restaurants with cheap lobsters. Not too much in the idealistic white...
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    Ideas after Blackbeards this October

    I suppose this is as good as spot as any to post my thoughts. I had brief inclinations of writing a full blown detailed review, but, well, you know. The trip was a lot of fun. First live aboard, I wasn’t really sure how much I would like it. Many of my previous trips have included diving, but...
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    Ideas after Blackbeards this October

    I just finished a Blackbeard's trip on 9/20, wasn't leaving until 9/22 and decided to do the Stuart Cove's shark feed dive. There was some pretty poor weather (rain, strong wind) which ruled out just lounging at the beach and I didn't really find Nassau all that appealing, so I figured the money...
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    Bahamas - Water Temp

    What did the water temp end up being for your August trip?
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    Ideas after Blackbeards this October

    I have a similar situation after Blackbeard's, except I have just three days. I was originally planning to do one of the shark feed dives with Stuart Cove's. Although, I haven't booked anything, partially because of price and also because I may be sort of "dived out" and just want to relax on...
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    Looking for Dive Buddy's Near Chicago

    Traveling this weekend for a show at Alpine Valley, I'd be on the way, but in no shape to dive! I'd love to know when you plan something again.
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    Looking for Dive Buddy's Near Chicago

    How's the temp been in the lake so far?
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    First Fins for Bahama Liveaboard

    I went from renting whatever was available for my first 50 odd vacation dives, ranging from full foot to sometimes wearing open heel fins barefoot. My last trip I had purchased Scuba Pro Go's, they fit me wonderfully and the bungee strap made donning and doffing incredibly easy. Even that slight...
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    I purchased a 3mm suit, was it a mistake

    I'm a novice compared to most of you, but I've been out enough to know everyone is different. I am comfortable and having fun doing 3 60+ minute dives in 80 F water in just my skin, while others on the same boat will have varying layers between 3mm, 5mm or just a hood and vest and that works...
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    Gradient Factor Presets by Manufacturer/Computer

    I don't have anything useful to add, just that I found the discussion interesting and civil. I appreciate the effort CandiveOz.
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    Nitrox: Should I be worried?

    This is a valuable discussion. I'm very much a beginner compared to many here. The thought of analyzing tanks had never occurred to me (I do not dive EAN). In all of my dives, I don't recall ever seeing a member of the crew or fellow divers analyzing the tanks. I like to think at least one of...
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    Trip Report Scuba Diving in Roatán, Honduras - January 2019 (4K)

    Very cool and really impressive footage!
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    Diving from Chicago in early May

    Thank you for such a thorough reply. I'd happily pay a fee for gear delivered right to the boat. Hopefully that remains an option. As for the buddy diving, your description of lake diving is what I was imagining based on my reading. My experience besides training has always been a dive master...
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    Diving from Chicago in early May

    Hello! First post on the board, but have been reading for a couple months now. This seemed like a good thread to post in given its recency rather than starting a new one. A little background, live in Chicago, no car, have some of the equipment needed for a Lake Michigan dive. I've figured out...
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