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    Tongian Islands or Flores?

    Hello again Scubaboarders! Any feedback on which you've enjoyed more, theTongians or Flores? I realise Flores is MUCH easier to get to from Denpasar, but perhaps the Tongians are worth the effort... Whadaya think? Thanks so much Shivaya
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    Land based ops Flores???

    Hello Scuba Boarders! Is it possible to have a good experience from land based ops in Flores? Any recommendations on specific ops? Costwise I've checked out the websites of several, but none of them post prices. Price is not the whole of the issue, I like to come back to land after...
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    Key West area diving- whadaya think?

    My husband and I are considering a trip to the Key West area next year and thought some diving would be fun while we're there, but I'm not seeing much about those parts here on SB...why do you suppose that is? Am I not looking in the right place? What sort of diving does the Keys offer...
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    Metawai diving

    After hearing of the earthquake & Tsunami in this area I got curious- anyone been diving in the Metawai region? Did ya like it? Thanks Shivaye
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    anyone done Ambon and Pulau Weh?

    Salamat pagi Boarders! has anyone out there gone to both Ambon and Pulau Weh? I am trying to decide between the two for July 2011. I love beautiful corals, banyak fish, and swimming in schools of large fish, ie Sipadan style diving. Any advice or stories to share? Terima kasih banyak...
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    who's been to Derawan Island?

    Hello ScubaBoarders! Who's been to Derawan and surrounding islands in Kalimantan? Would love to hear any stories! thanks so much! Shivaya
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    Raja Ampat off season?

    Hello! My husband and I visit Asia in June/July. In 2011 we'd love to dive Raja Ampat, but hear it would be the off season....what exactly does that mean as far as diving conditions? Internet research turns up vague references to high winds....? Thanks so much for your helprful answers...
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    visual "disturbances" after much diving

    Hello! I've been diving recreationally for 4 years, and have always had this phenomenon when I have a dive vacation in which spend a couple of days in a row doing 3 or more dives. I just finished a week at Sipadan doing 3-5 dives a day, and the symptoms were quite pronounced... what...
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    switch to BP?

    Hello Scubaboarders! I've just been diving for 3 weeks in Borneo and have been very jealous of the BP divers. Seems like they have lovely trim plus the BP appears quite light to cut down on the plane baggage fees. Can anyone discuss the advantages and disadvantages over a hard backplate...
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    pointer/tank banger?

    Hello! There was a thread on this gizmo with the last posting in 2008...they decided at that time that this doo-hickey is called a muck stick but that name doesn't seem appropriate for what I want it for. It's one of those metal rods dive guides use to point things out and bang on their...
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    N.Sulawesi/Raja Ampat or Palawan?

    What should our next diving trip be? Indonesia (N Sulawesi/Raja Ampat) or Palawan, Philippines? Thanks so much! Shivaya
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    smuggling beer to Sipadan...

    are the beer prices high enough at the Sipadan area resorts to justify buying our tiger in Tawau and packing it over in our suitases? Thanks! Shiyaya
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    Heads up for Layang Layang

    You've heard all the good, about the fantastic pelagics and other big stuff....here's a few things to look out for, written on my last day at LL Resort... 1) the coral is bleaching like crazy, but not dead so it will hopefully recover, the water has been quite hot these last few months (dive...
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    Layang2 massive coral bleach?

    Hello! Im currently in Layang-Layang, having to sit out my second dive due to clogged sinuses...sigh... my question is....is there really massive coral bleaching going on here? On our first dive the reef looked pretty skeletal and dead...this must be fairly recent? I did see a turtle...
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    anyone out there done dive Bagus w/ Apa Kabar, Amed?

    looks like this question was last asked in May....anyone done it yet? We want to stay in Amed, prefer the environs so much to that in Tulamben. It would be easy to dive with Apa Kabar's house op, but know absolutely nothing about it.....seems like doing biz all the way down the road with...
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    Jakarta airport fun?

    due to an unfortunate rescheduling of flights, it appears we have an 8 hour lay-over at the Jakarta airport on our way to Kota Kinabalu. Any suggestions for big fun around the airport? Thanks! Shivaya
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    equipment repair Bali

    are there any shops in & around Denpasar/Kuta/Ubud that do good repair/mantainance work on SCUBA equipment? thanks so much Shivaya
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    Pom Pom resort Sipadan???

    Me again! Has anyone heard about or stayed at Pom Pom resort in the Sipadan area? It ranks as the #1 choice on TripAdvisor, but as it is new there are only 12 reviews, while Kalapai has 107- the main complaint against Kalapai which catches my attention is that the food there is BAD greasy...
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    Lankayan...?

    My husband and I have not dived since July 2008- we are making a trip to Sabah in June and I thought it would be good to spend a few days re-acquainting ourselves with life underwater before heading to the Sipadan area. I think Lankayan looks gentle and inviting, but he seems to think the...
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    driving in Sabah

    ...has anyone rented a car to drive around Sabah? Would love to hear any stories and/or advice.... Thanks Shivaya
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