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    Oceanic Oci- Switch gas while Deco diving

    Hi, I know how to switch gas on the computer while in surface mode. Can someone tell me how to switch from Gas1 to Gas2 when my computer is in dive mode,WHILE I do my switch from Bottom to Deco gas during my Deco dive???? Thank you in advance!
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    FIRST TECH Course

    Hi. I recently completed my RAID DECO 40 course. I have a few questions. 1. What would you do if the instructor did not teach/do/complete all of the skills/tests/requirements documented in the written course materials as requirements? I realized 1 or 2 had been missed, but did not confront the...
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    OCEANIC OCi dive display question?

    I am the very happy owner of a new to me, used Oceanic OCi. The dive display screen shows NDL time, current depth, algorithm, and nitrogen load+ascent rate bar graphs. Question- is there a way to add dive time to this main screen? Currently I have to push the Select button to see it on a...
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    Retirement

    To the retired divers out there, how did you know when it was time to hang up your fins for good? I hope I have hundreds left, but one never knows.
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    To camera or not?

    Please answer yes or no, and why? Me NO- I used to, dives 10-240. To early I know but didn't know then. Lost my camera last June. Since then, my diving has improved beyond discription.. I have better control, air use, awareness, etc. I now dive simply for the love of being underwater and seeing...
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    Dive concepts Bali

    General input on these shops? I am encountering a bizarre situation with thier amed/tulamben shop. They include rental gear in thier price. I am avid diver with my own gear. I asked of course for some relief considering I won't be using thier stuff. They offer a discount to dive pros, but to...
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    What do you love besides diving?

    I will start 1. Family and friends 2. Travel/learning new and different cultures 3. Live music-classic rock, metal, blues, and reggae. 4. Motorsports- my life before travel and diving 5. My cats 6. Retirement/living in the coral triangle 7. Would love to find a way for all humans to work...
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    Trip planning help

    Doing visa run from Dauin, PH in may to Bali. Is May a good time to come? We will have about 2 weeks, modest budget. Looking for economy rooms, only need AC and queen or bigger bed. Better to stay in PJ or Gilimanuk in that area? I am AOW, Nitrox, 300 dives, fine with sporty conditions. I dive...
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    Lightweight scuba tanks

    Has anyone ever heard or seen any attempt to build a lightweight scuba tank? It could be made from titanium, unobtainium, other exotic metals, carbon fiber or nano fibers. I realize it would be cost crazy. I also think someone will say "what a dumb question". However they build Indy cars out of...
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    Who not to fly with in Indonesia due to their safety record?

    What airlines do you feel do not have a good enough safety record to fly with? I know I have heard Lion air mentioned for this list (along with them have horrible customer service?) Thanks!
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    Bali vs Thailand(Similans) vs Red Sea

    If you could spend some time and dive at one of the three which would it be? I like Pelagics, schools, interesting creatures, fish, macro, and muck. I am experienced and my favorite places so far are Philippines, Cozumel, Roatan, and Jupiter FL. We also like above water islands, beaches...
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    Bali vs Thailand(Similans) vs Red Sea

    If you could spend some time and dive at one of the three which would it be? I like Pelagics, schools, interesting creatures, fish, macro, and muck. I am experienced and my favorite places so far are Philippines, Cozumel, Roatan, and Jupiter FL. We also like above water islands, beaches...
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    Bali vs Thailand(Similans) vs Red Sea

    If you could spend some time and dive at one of the three which would it be? I like Pelagics, schools, interesting creatures, fish, macro, and muck. I am experienced and my favorite places so far are Philippines, Cozumel, Roatan, and Jupiter FL. We also like above water islands, beaches...
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    Inmate Thriller video makes CNN website top 10 headlines

    Had to let all you pinoys/pinays know, the whole world is being entertained by your boys now!
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    Apo reef-Day trips from Sabang?

    Matt Reed-when are you getting the high speed boat to do these??
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    Philippines-Canon S1-IS maiden voyage

    Just wanted to write a quick note-I just got back from the Philippines and took about 300 UW pictures with my new Canon S1-IS and Canon housing. It took some great pictures which I will get on the net soon and 14 dives with no flooding issues. Special thanks goes out to taxgeek and all the...
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    PG-Sabang Trip report-as promised!

    I Arrived in Sabang on the ferry about 10am, and headed for Angelyns resort. Being a budget traveler I had arranged a fan room. I found the room unacceptable- no toilet seat, one working outlet in the room that was hanging out of the wall, etc. I spoke to the desk girl and they seemed...
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    PG trip report-------

    is coming soon. I just got home. I had the greatest time. The diving was fantastic. Missed you Mags, hope it was nothing serious.
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    How to carry the safety items?

    How do you carry the mirror, whistle, sausage, shears, flashlight, etc when diving? I assume there are small mesh bags that you can clip onto your BCD? Does this ruin your streamlining by having a bag hanging down when youre in a horizontal position? or do they clip on top and bottem to...
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