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  1. avfcmichael

    Fins, Fins and more fins!

    Hi all, I am looking at purchasing my first pair of fins, but I am stuck with the dilemma! I need ones that are going to be ok for me in cold UK water and also good for me to take on holiday with me into the warm water. I have been looking at the Apeks RK3's - do you think this will do me...
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    PADI - Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver - Course

    Hi all, Don't know if any of you would be able to help me out... I see you can do this course online now with PADI from their website, and nearly everywhere sells this as a classroom only course (some with 2 dives with nitrox - which I know are not needed to get the cert). If you do the...
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    First Sea Dive Advice...

    Hi all, So I have completed 10 dives so far (OW & AOW), but all have been part as training and have been in cold water - in-land UK quarries. I travel to Mexico (Playa Del Carmen) in a couple of days for a wedding and have 2 dives booked so far: 1st dive depth ~13m 2nd dive depth ~27m The...
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    Rescue Course...

    So for the majortiy of the Rescue Courses, you require OW/AOW... How many dives would you recommend having completed before you take the rescue course? Also - what fundamental skills would you recommend you have nailed before booking on?
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    Starting to buy your own dive equipment

    Hi folks, This is probably a more UK/European based question! What are the best sites for deals on equipment for a beginner? I am UK-based so will soon have to purchase a drysuit to enable me to dive more than a couple of weeks a year. I already have snorkel/mask and soon will be getting a...
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    Scuba Diving Insurance

    Hi all, New to diving - completed my OW a few weeks ago, going into completing my AOW this weekend (as I felt the extra few dives with a trained instructor would help build my confidence massively). I am going to dive on holiday a couple of times this year, but will hopefully dive in the UK...
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