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I live on the south end of Vancouver Island. There are 3 shops in my local area, 2 of which have Facebook Groups, for finding dive buddies. There is also a local Facebook group, for divers from my city, and a local (to the island) Facebook group for divers from the island. The groups that...

Hello hive, just over 2 yrs ago, I purchased a pr of 5yr old Faber, 100HP tanks, with fresh Hydro and Vis. Last yr, both tanks passed their vis, this yr, I was told both tanks needed tumbling. I have just under 300 dives in 25 months, and have only used my local dive shop for fills. Is...

Thoughts on Rescue; must have cert or not? I have chosen to go a different route. I have no desire to go for MSD, as it seems like any 5 certs can get it for you, althpough, one of them must be Rescue. Not planning on going the DM route, as Rescue is also a pre req. I see, deep, AN/DP...

Where I dive, virtually everyone has their octo, or alternate, on their right side. I know a diver who likes hers on the left side. Quick investigation shows me, right or left for octos, changes all over the globe. I have heard the reasons for left side, and actually it makes sence to me...

I have been diving for just over a yr now, and I find I am having a hell of a time, performing a Frog Kick. I have been guilty of leaving the silt trail behind me as I flutter kick along. I have gone diving with some local GUE divers, one of whom, his feet seem to be the only thing moving in...

Recently, I went on a local shore dive at a site that is a wall dive, spots over 100' deep, and wicked current if not at slack tide. (I should mention, this is a cold water, drysuit dive location) I dive as a self reliant buddy, and my dive buddy for the dive, packs twins; so we are both...

Hello Hive Mind, New diver here, on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Got my OW last Sept, 11 days before my 59th birthday. (bucket list engaged) and my AOW last November. I had 40 logged dives in before I started my AOW, and in a couple of hours, I will be heading out for my 142 dive...