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    Going for OWSI in 2024 - Dual Agency PADI/SSI or SSI only?

    I am a 63 year old SSI Divemaster who is retiring from my career job this Friday. I work part-time in the local dive shop (mid-west USA) that has both PADI and SSI agencies. Our student ratio is 10 SSI to 1 PADI. The shop owner offered the current DM's to send them to IDC (PADI) and cross them...
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    Computer and Backup Configuration for Rec Diver?

    So, I own a Shearwater Peregrine and an Aqualung i550C. Both are great for old, aging eyes. BUT I wish I had AI so I could see tank pressure on my wrist computer. Buy right, cry once...I know... FWIW, I am strictly a rec diver and will be working on/getting my DM rating in 2022. At age 61, I do...
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    Apeks WTX Surelock weight pocket placement question

    I have an Apeks WTX BPW with the Surelock quick-release weight pocket system. There are three mounting positions for the weight pockets. As can be seen in the picture below, the positions are closest to BPW, a little further out, further still. How does one determine the correct position or...
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    Quarries - 7mm or 5mm + Lavacore?

    Looking for advice on first wetsuit purchase. I recently purchased a Lacavore (Polytherm) long sleeve shirt and pants for an upcoming trip to Coz. I wish to purchase a colder water wetsuit for quarries in the Midwest, lakes, Bon Terre Mine....etc. Water temps low 50's to low 60's F. Would you...
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    First Regs - AL Core Supreme vs Apex XTX 40/50 vs Apex ATX40?

    Greetings Scubaboard. As many here in this subforum, I am looking to invest into my first set of regs/bcd. In searching I see many recommendations for HOG, Deep 6...etc. For the regs, being life support, I am more comfortable buying new through my LDS where they can be serviced and tested in my...
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