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    Underwater GPS

    I did some looking around last fall. A company has a patent on a gps device for underwater use. I don't remember the company's name off the top of my head but I did find a pdf file of a flyer that talked about them demoing the product with a California dive club in the late 90's. The company...
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    SCUBA DIVING 2002 (Best and Worst)

    Best 1) Family getting certified this summer 2) Passing 20 dives 3) Making new friends at LDS and dive club 4) Finding this board - helpful people and information Worst 1) Having my wife get ill during certification in June and having to wait until August for her to pass 2) Not...
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    Akona BCD Prokit (Knife, Retractors, Light) For Sherwood Avid BCD

    I use the kit. Nothing outstanding, but functional. THe light is really only a back up and not that powerful but good enough to bring color back in objects/fish. $40 is a great price. The best I have seen is $79. The retractors go on the inside of my Freedom but the the one for a gauge...
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    Sherwood BCs

    Seems to be a lot of people using the Avid. Like I said earlier a friend uses it and loves it. I almost bought it. Just to give similar information of the Freedom, it does have to straps for the tank and a memory strap. Depending on the size (mine is a medium) the frount pockts hold 10 lbs...
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    Greeting to myself

    Congrats. I see that it did not take you long to move beyond 700. S
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    Threesome anyone?

    I put more the merrier, but I am probably inbetween that and rarely. I prefer to only dive with one buddy, but there are four of us (myself, my wife, and two daughters). If one can't make it the other three still want to dive. So far am have always been with the group when there has been...
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    Sherwood BCs

    My daughter and I both use the Freedom. We both like it. Very comfortable with more than enough lift for 7mil wetsuits. We use them mainly in local quarries but I was in Lake Michigan this summer with no problem. IMO the Freedom is more comfortable than a jacket BC like the Avid, but a...
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    Whose going Christmas diving?

    Morning snorkeling with the Manatees at Crystal River (daughters made the decision but at least I get to get wet) and an afternoon dive on the 23rd. Makes the drive down to the in-laws worthwhile. It is a bit cool here in Chicago right now, so looking forward to diving after a three month SI. S
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    Actual Emergency Rescues???

    Just a thought, but perhaps a new category could be created for emergency/rescue discussions? Masks and Lights were added recently. IMHO this is even more important. Just a thought, S
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    Actual Emergency Rescues???

    Great post. I hope this thread continues. I am planning on taking Rescue Diver this coming summer. Since I dive with my wife and daughters I am continually watching over them while still trying to make sure that they become confident, independent divers. Please continue with the scenarios...
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    Not sure why I'm posting this, but...

    As a frequent reader and a person who infrequently posts, I have to say that this board is very helpful. I wholeheartedly support the acceptance and acknowledgement theme. Happy Holidays to everyone here, S
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    Versa Pro & 12/24 hr time

    I have the same issue. The first dive of the day seems to have an incorrect start time when in 24 hour mode. I haven't heard of a fix. If I do I will post it.
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    Instructor to instructor communication

    As someone that does not post very often but reads a lot this is my second post on this thread. There are valid points to both sides. If the instructor forum is private, please think of some way to share relevant thoughts for the rest of the board. Obviously, the members of that section will...
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    Instructor to instructor communication

    Just my opinion (and I only began diving this past summer) but I think that an instructor forum should be open. I can see how there might some things that instructors should not give out or say in public (especially criticisim of students with identifying information), but in generally I feel...
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    What would you do with a J-valve?

    Leave it on. That is how it was taught in my OW class this past May. The LDS that I rent tanks still has some. With the current state of equipment, it really is just one more thing to think about. Plus I have seen others either forget to put it in the on position or turn it on and not the...
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    The Great local dive shop vs. online debate

    Just MHO as a new diver, but if you go to the LDS and try things on and ask for advice it would be unfair to purchase on-line. At the very least price things on-line and see what the LDS will do to lower their price. Some of the really local stores without an internet sales presence will not...
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    Chicago Diving

    I enjoy the warm water diving. While I am jealous, I won't hold it against you. S
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    Chicago Diving

    I almost ended up at Pearl, but at the last minute I was able to go on a charter on Lake Michigan. Right now I would like to dive on Labor Day weekend some time. I do not yet know if I will be able to go. Anyone interested in the Chicago area?
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    Dive Rite RG1200 Regulators

    I have only been diving since June of this year. I purchased this reg based on the shop owners comments based on personal use and what he had available in the shop (I was buying for myself, my wife, and two daughters). I have used it on the last 8 dives in local quarries and Lake Michigan. I...
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    Suing culture

    Just my two cents worth, but the suing culture is based on society. Everyone wants it their way or else. Or it has to be perfect or they are going to make someone pay. Here in the States at least some people have lost sight of how to fit into society. If something is wrong, it must be...
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