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Thanks for the quick reply and recommendation, I appreciate it!

Hi all! I'm new to Hong Kong and to this Greater China forum. Wondering if you have a recommendation for a good store in Hong Kong where I can buy basic equipment (mask, fins, mesh bags, etc.) and get excellent scuba equipment maintenance service. I just moved from NYC where I was spoiled by...

hi! I have not been to Cozumel, but I am going to Playa del Carmen soon and I've done some research. I have a 3 year old, so I can answer some of your questions on that topic as well. I've read that this time of year, a 3mm wetsuit is recommended. If you get cold easily, I'd say go for a 5mm...

Bespoke is the only way to look good under water unless you buy all your gear at the same time, which many people don't. And typical to any industry, the Scuba manufacturers tend to specialize in one thing, making it difficult to go with one industry for all your diving needs. Then again, you...

Thanks to all for the tips; you've made it an easy decision!

I'll be in Ft. Lauderdale for a weekend in early December and was contemplating some diving. What is the weather and diving conditions in early December? Any recommendations for a short weekend of diving? Do you know of any small dive operators that get high marks for service or ones I should...

There was a thread about this a long while back. As you found out, there is no consensus on this and the DM should communicate his/her preferred method during pre-dive briefing. HOWEVER, many folks prefer the one handed signals that is used by the Navy SEALS, Coast Guard Rescue Divers, pilots...

Eagle Creek sells the best luggage that is durable and light weight. If you are feeling fancy, Tumi has a rolling duffel line that is great too. In my experience, it's best to have unassuming luggage though, so they are not targets.

Hi! Just got back from a trip to PV where I was able to dive 2 days with Pacific Scuba. They are an excellent operation if you are not into big groups. The DM (Paul) was excellent, informative, safe and pretty damned funny. As Chicago_Ben stated in the first post, don't expect too much...

I desperately need to turn off the sound on my Aladin, it's driving me nuts! Don't really want to pay $150 for a new memo mouse just to turn off the alarms. If you live anywhere in New York City, I'd appreciate the help!

FisherDVM, 5The 50% increase in survival rate indicates that providing chest compression is better than doing nothing at all. Most bystanders aren't willing (for whatever reason) to give traditional CPR, which involves mouth-to-mouth recussitation. Some facts: Less than 1/3 of people who...

OMS has a Signal Marker Bouy (SMB) that has 50 lb. lift, so it's dual purpose kind of. The difference between lilft bags and SMB's is plain, but I can see where you'd get confused by an SMB and Safety Sausage. SMB is usually deployed from depth (perhaps at your safety stop or while doing a...

1. Corruption is rampant throughout the PNG government and I'm sure some of that $600 goes into someone's pocket. 2. PNG economy is weak and they rely on visitor taxes/fees to help support their economy. 3. The FAA will not let flights into the US unless airports comply with some...

Travel time depends on type of transportation you take. You can either try to go direct or via Cebu, which is the central hub of the Philippines. Fly or take the SuperCat (Jet Ferry) and you'll be there in a few (3-4) hours.

SAC Rate = (DCR x 33) / (Depth + 33) Check these sites out for more information: http://home.flash.net/~table/gasses/sac.htm www.ndc.noaa.gov/pdfs/AirRqmtFormulas.pdf

Your fiance is thinking with the wrong head and I would put money on the fact that he's just looking for a little topside action "al fresco". Everyone who'se replied so far has a valid point. Be safe & dive safe. Enjoy the honeymoon!

These two threads have lots of PV information. enjoy! http://www.scubaboard.com/showthread.php?t=160339 http://www.scubaboard.com/showthread.php?t=176716

First of all you got the age wrong and furthermore, your statement above is complete nonesense and based on nothing valid that I am aware of. I was lintroduced to diving at 10 and officially certified at 13, back in 1984. The important thing is to get the proper education, a healthy respect...

I can't speak toward Apex (though they are highly regarded), but the benifit of the ScubaPro MK17 (first stage) is it's simplicity and durability, which is what you'd want to have for an ice diving reg. Either brand will do you right I think.

DAN membership and dive insurance gives you the peace of mind in knowing that you have an internationally recognized medical support network if you run into any trouble while diving, whether you accidentally step on a sea urchin, brush against fire coral or get the bends. If you prefer the...