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    Iberostar and Dressel Divers

    Just got back from a week at Cozumel. Previously, we stayed in town and dove with Tres Pelicanos. This time, we tried the all-inclusive experience with Iberostar and dove with Dressel Divers. My thoughts: Iberostar: The resort is beautiful and well maintained. Food was very good, although...
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    Processing Sealife Micro 3 DNG (RAW) files?

    What's your go-to software for processing Sealife DNG files? I generally use DxO Photolab and/or Darktable, and neither of these can read Sealife DNG files. Does Lightroom and/or Photoshop work with Sealife DNG files?
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    Trip Report Disappointed by the Cabo Dive Experience

    Wrapping up a trip to Cabo San Lucas. Did a couple of days of diving. First day, we dived at Pelican Rock and Land's End. Both were very crowded. Must have been at least 20-30 boats in a very small area. Boats constantly criss-crossing above us during the dive. Tons of other divers in the...
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    Is this the best all-in-one compressor system

    I'm looking for a compressor system for installation on a boat. Something robust, easy to use, and well tested. Is this Bauer system my best option, or is there something better? Bauer Verticus Plus
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    What about a ScubaBoard mask try-on inventory?

    I went through a lot of masks trying to find one that fits. As a result, I've got a dozen masks of various types from various manufacturers that I have no use for. I'm wondering if it would be feasible to have a travelling ScubaBoard mask inventory that folks could use to try out, and then...
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    Probe Frogskins

    My wife and I have been diving in Probe Frogskins for a few dives now. https://www.probewetsuits.com/shop/category.asp?Cat=24 She has about 20 dives in them, and I have about 10. All these dives have been in warm, Caribbean waters, with low temps of 78 to 82. For warm waters, I don't...
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    Island Divers in San Pedro

    We spent the last week and a half in San Pedro. Dived with a shop called Island Divers. They were great. We got to do a lot of diving in spite of some rather challenging winds that were ripping the area outside the reef. The guy who runs the operations, Rudy, has a very good balance...
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    How much training is required for hyperbaric pressure chamber treatment?

    I've noticed that there are some boats that have their own pressure chambers for treating DCS. I suppose this makes sense if you are diving in a remote location, where access to shore based treatment is not feasible. It makes me wonder how much training is required to treat someone in such a...
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    Lubricate threads on 1st stage reg?

    Packing my scuba gear for storage until my next trip (in 4 months.) Everything is rinsed in fresh water and thoroughly dried. Wondering if I should put any sort of oil or lubricant on the threads of my first stage regs. If so, then what sort? (I have noticed that there is a tiny bit of...
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    Some Newbie Thoughts on Gear

    I’m new to scuba. Got certified this year, and have only been on a couple of dive vacations so far; a week in Jamaica and two weeks in Cozumel. 26 dives in total. Right after our “discover diving” intro class, I decided to purchase my own dive gear. I was not keen on using rental gear for...
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    Recommend a dive torch that is permanently sealed

    Looking to buy a dive torch. I want one that is permanently sealed with external charging. I don't want to have to unscrew anything or deal with o-rings or removable batteries when I am charging it. The Apeks Luna line of torches fits the bill, but before I buy one, I thought I would ask...
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    Question about experimenting with weighting

    Newbie question: When you are on a boat dive trip with new equipment that will affect your weighting, how do you make adjustments to your weight? We recently returned from a trip to Jamaica (our first time diving in salt water since we were certified.) There were some weights available on...
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    What is this thing?

    I received this from an online retailer as part of a larger order. Didn't order this. It appears to be a "freebie." No idea what it is. Helium Thing by ssssnake529 posted Jun 17, 2021 at 10:03 PM The middle is neoprene, with some sliding straps. Anyone know what this is for? I'm...
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    Why don't wings have shoulder dump valves?

    I have noticed that a typical wing for a backplate/wing set up generally has a single dump valve on the butt, and that's it. They don't have shoulder dump valves. Why is that? With my current BCD, I generally like to use my right shoulder dump valve rather than my inflator hose. I can...
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    Ever dived this underwater forest off the Alabama Coast?

    Just saw this video about an underwater cypress forest off the coast of Alabama. Looks really interesting. Has anyone dived this site?
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    Are zipties used for diving gear just regular zip ties?

    I've noticed that zipties are used for securing various things, including securing your inflator hose to your bcd and power inflator. Are these just regular, hardware store zipties, or are they specialty zip ties? They look like regular zip ties, but I'd like to confirm that. I'm putting...
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    Flight from Cancun to Cozumel?

    Trying to figure out how to get from Cancun airport to Cozumel. Mayair is a regional airline that supposedly flies between Cancun and Cozumel, but their website has been out of commission for weeks and they don't answer the phone or email. Any advice as to the easiest way to get to Cozumel?
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    How many masks did you go through to find one that works?

    I'm on my third mask right now, trying to find one that works. So far, I've used the Atomic Frameless 2, the Scubapro Synergy 2 Twin, and the Tusa CEOS. Out of the water, they all fit well. They suck my face like the critter in Alien, no air flow, good seal. As soon as I get them in the...
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    Can newbie divers enjoy diving in the Maldives?

    I'm looking for a trip to book in January. My wife and I are newly certified divers. We've already booked a week in Jamaica, and 2 weeks in Cozumel this summer and fall. I'm trying to decide on a trip for us in January. The Maldives looks like a beautiful spot. Considering staying at a...
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    How difficult is it to replace the (big) inflator hose with something longer?

    I'd like to increase the hose length of the inflator hose on my BCD. (Not the low pressure hose that provides the air, but the larger hose that channels air into the BCD.) Not sure if this is going to be feasible, or more trouble than it's worth. The BCDs I've seen all come with a large...
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