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I just came back from 2 weeks in the Philippines, adding up to 9 days of diving, and thought I'd share my experience here. Feel free to ask questions. Inbound flight: I flew Delta from Seattle to Seoul, had a 4hr layover, and then flew Korean Air from Seoul to Manila, to land in Terminal 1. I...

I'm just back from a trip in Puerto Galera, diving with Asia Divers all around Sabang (plus 3 trips to Verde Island). I used my iPhone 15 Pro Max in a Divevolk housing to take videos. My light was the Sola Pro 15000, and I had the whole thing on a Nautical Flexitray with the right handle only. I...

Below is a very brief (and yes, pretty bad) footage. I filmed the nudis using the standard cameras lens on my iPhone 15 Max Pro (in Divevolk housing), then switched to the 5x zoom lens. The phone refused to focus with the zoom lens. Why is it? (I'm using a Sola Pro 15000 on the default setting...

I'm going to buy a red filter for a Seatouch 4 housing. I can buy the 67mm Divevolk filter, which is $22, or I can buy the 67mm Keltan filter, which is between $100 and $200, depending. So, my question is, does the premium Keldan pricing comes with a material difference in image quality? What do...

Please help me select a few options for a video light. This will be for a trip to Puerto Galera. I will be filming with the iPhone 15 Pro Max in a DiveVolk Seatouch housing. I will be using a single light (I know it’s suboptimal) and I don’t really expect to be able to light a wide angle shot...

I'm going to Puerto Galera, where the recommended wetsuit is 3mm. I do not have a 3mm suit but I do have a 5mm wetsuit (Henderson). I have normal cold tolerance compared to other divers. So, is there an issue with diving in a thicker suit than required?

I am planning to buy a 3mm. I'm going to try several models, but I don't want to boil the ocean, nor do I want to limit myself to what local dive shops have on hands. I'm lucky enough to have very average measurement - most everything M will fit me. With that in mind, what are some of the best...

I'm curious which of those 2 rigs would be best for a complete amateur. I realize that there's a massive price difference, and the Hero12 also has the edge in terms of bulk. The iPhone probably (?) has the edge in terms of image quality, but I don't know if it's a night and day difference or an...

I've been scoping flight and stay options and this is what I'm thinking about. Please tell me if something doesn't seem right: - Monday - Depart US West coast on Air Korea flight. Land in Seoul on Tuesday, 3h45mn layover, then fly out from Seoul and land at Manila Terminal 1 at Midnight. Sleep...

I'm looking for suggestions. I'm an AOW with a long experience of diving, but I haven't spent any time in Asia. I'm a fit 52 yr old guy and I'll be traveling solo. I will be looking for a live aboard (preferably) or a diving-focused resort for 7-10 days in the first 3 weeks of April. My best...

We're going to Hawai'i this winter and I just got a Hero 10. We'll do a bit of snorkeling including one night with manta rays. Questions to you all: - Do I need a housing for snorkeling? I expect to go no lower than 30 ft / 10m (max!) - Do I need a filter, or set of filters? If yes to any of...

All - I have a Seaquest Pro QD+ BCD (tag says "made by Aqualung"). Recently, I stupidly damaged the fast inflation button part at the end of the powerline and now the BCD leaks when I'm surface swimming on my back (so when the air pools in front of shoulders). The air is pushed from the BCD...

I was in Bonaire for 1 week, ending July 23. Here are some quick notes: Hamlet Oasis: The resort is convenient and is located close to Buddy’s & Captain Don’s. There’s a drive through Dive Friends place in situ, so getting tanks couldn’t be easier. I was in a 1BR apartment (which is really 2/3...

It's my first time here, so I'm completely flexible as to dive sites. PM me if interested and I'll give you my phone number. Cheers!

So I've booked my flights and room at Hamlet Oasis for the week of Sun 7/15 - 7/23. I now need to book (1) air supply and maybe some boat dives and (2) car rental. Some quick questions: What car rental agency should I use? What do people do with their car key (and maybe a credit card) when...

Could anyone point me to a super lightweight hood I could wear for sun protection? I have short (and few...) hair and I sometimes get scalp sunburns. Ideally I'd like something rashguard-weight like....

Apart for price, what are the pros and con's of spending a week at Buddy or Don's versus renting everything separately / piecemeal? This is for a dive-focused trip with unlimited shore diving + a few boat dives. Also planning to do UW photo if this is relevant.

I'm considering Bonaire for an impromptu trip the week starting July 15 or 17 (I'm flexible). I'm looking for people with who to dive, and maybe share car expenses. I plan to do some UW photo and to dive nitrox, but I'm flexible. Cheers!

Title says it all. I'm flexible on destinations but my trip has to be week of Jul 15. My experience of liveaboards is limited to the Red Sea Aggressor 3 years ago. I'm in the US, and I will be on my own. Thank you!

All - what would be a good GoPro set up for snorkeling in Hawai? I'm assuming that I need a handle or tray, a light, a GoPro (+ housing?), and a filter holder + red filter. Is that correct? If so, what would be good quality models of each? Many thanks, Joss