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    Big Island, with a family of non-divers. where should we stay? and more...

    Hi, My wife offered that we'll go to Hawaii for the kids' winter break in a couple of weeks. (Yay!) We know nothing about Hawaii, and we're thinking of staying at the big island, in a hotel on the shoreline that is kids friendly. I will bring my dive gear with me and plan to squeeze a few dives...
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    How important is a test dive before choosing a drysuit?

    The last couple of dives in a two-piece 7ml with water in the low 50s made it clear that wet suit season is ending any day. Air temps are now below freezing, and it doesn't help as well. I know that in an ideal world, I should at the very least try different styles of suits before deciding on...
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    A fake BPW for a small child, ideas?

    Hi all, I want to build my 5-year-old a BPW (and a regulator + tank and pretty much all other accessories such as lights, compass, slate, etc.) as a toy/ costume. He's small, so probably going with 1-inch webbing for the harness. Will sew Cordura fabric into a donut shape for wings. Any...
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    Nato strap on I330R - how to wear it?

    I have to admit that it took me some research to learn that "nato strap" is a thing. Not sure how I missed that, but... Anyhow, I goy a new I330R, used it a couple of times, but I want to believe there is a reason for choosing nato straps. In other words, am I wearing it wrong? Can anyone...
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    Used Legend, new Core, or new DGX regulator?

    Hi all. What makes more sense? A used Legend in excellent condition, serviced, about seven years old, around 400$. A new DGX regulator that would cost 50-150$ more (depends if D6 or XTRA). A new Aqualung core supreme set, ~800$. I assume many of my dives will be in cold (60 and lower for fall...
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