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    Question on No deco limit @ altitude

    The AOW book talks about diving AFTER arrival from sea level: 'If you arrived from sea level and made the dive (@4000ft altitude) 15 min after arriving at the dive site, what is the no-deco limit for the planned actual depth of 15m/47 ft?' The answer is 36 min - BUT I don't understand how they...
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    Looking for a good DS to service my equipment

    In the Boston, southern NH area. Thanks Ray
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    Oceanic Atom 2.0 Problem

    Hi All, Been using the Atom 2.0 for some number of years now as a backup computer. Recently changed the battery as I was going on a dive trip and now get the flashing 'ERR' message when going into the dive mode. Oceanic has EOL'ed this product and sounds like the Atom 3.0 as well. They...
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    Is there a good Web site for last min liveaboard deals?

    We usually plan our own trips, but we have had some luck with last moment opportunities. Thease have nearly always been lucky, though. Thanks Ray
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    Thinking about visiting Komodo for diving

    and have a couple of questions. To begin with: We have been to Indonesia several times including Lembeh and Raja Ampat. We are now considering Komodo. We don't mind current, and really want a great experience. Is this best done by livaboard (tough on my wife due to motion sickness depending on...
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    Questions on Dunbar rock, Guanaja

    Hi All, We have done searches on Trip Advisors as well as this site and Undercurrent as well, not much information out there... In general it looks good, BUT have seen complaints on: Food Nitrox availability Hot water We have been to Utila a number of times and generally like it, but sadly...
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    Bad knees & fin questions

    Hi All, I need to buy a new set of fins, came with 2 and now only have 1... Oh Well... I had a set of Scubapro split fins because I have pretty bad knees. So the question is: Are the Scubapro Jet fins going to be hard on the knees or should I stay with the splits or is there another good...
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    Question on gear repair

    Hi all, This may be a bit heretical and a rant - so apologies... We live in Boston and like all good divers we get our gear serviced. EVERY time we end up with gear that has a problem. This has happened virtually EVERY time. I have a full machine shop in my basement, I service my race car...
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    My wife and I are going to Raja Ampat in the November timeframe - questions

    We have decided to put up with the travel nightmare that this will likely involve and are trying to decide where to stay: Does anyone have experience with: Raja Ampat Dive Lodge: Raja Ampat Dive Lodge | Dive Resor or Sorido Bay: Sorido Bay Resort - Papua Diving...
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    What are the issues with diving after a hernia repair

    I am starting with some Tech diving, so depths will be 150+ft. Are there any additional risks due to hernia repairs. TIA Ray
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    Looking for opinions on Waterproof-USA (brand) wetsuits

    Waterproof Any 1st hand experience that can compare against the standard fare? Heat retention is important to me... TIA Ray
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    Looking for opinions on Waterproof-USA brand

    Waterproof Any 1st hand experience that can compare against the standard fare? Heat retention is important to me... TIA Ray
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    Guanaja or Utilla or Roatán

    Hi All, My wife and I are trying to plan a trip for this March timeframe and are seriously considering off of Honduras We have been to Utilla and liked it, just wondering what folks would recommend between Guanaja or Utilla or Roatán. My wife and I are fit and like to be off the beaten path -...
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    Looking for a quick deal

    Hi All, My wife and I suddenly have a window of opportunity to try and piggy back on a trip. We are somewhat experienced and have dove most of the Caribbean but would like to leave literally in 3 or so days, so we are not that particular... Where could we find such last minuet information...
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    Looking for last minute dive trip info

    Hi All, My wife and I have suddenly got a window of opportunity and were wondering if there are places to provide last minute specials. We would need to leave in 3 or so days. We are somewhat experienced and prefer the Caribbean only because it is close to home. Any suggestions? TIA Ray
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    Need advice on Dive destinations

    Hi All, My wife and I are planning our next dive vacation and would like to go to the Caribbean area. We cannot do a live-aboard as my wife gets pretty bad sea/motion sickness. We have dove many of the big name places in the Caribbean (some many times) and we are looking for something...
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    Anyone dive East side of Bonaire with Larry's?

    Hi All, We are heading to Bonaire in a couple of weeks and we were considering diving the Easy coast with Welcome at Larry's Wild Side bonaire diving. Has anyone had good or bad or neutral experiences here? Thanks Ray
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    (2) Stahlsac Caymen Brac Dive Bags

    Hi All, I am selling two of these. My wife and I ued them once and no longer need them: From the Stahlsav site: "Another new item for 2006, the Cayman Brac Carry-On fits the bill for the light travelers out there! Sized to meet the maximum carry-on restriction, this carry on will...
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