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My son, age 10, will be completing the "Adventure in Diving" program at the local dive shop in the next month or so. This will be his "yes I want to" or "probably not for me" day. He loves to read my diving magazines, watch the PADI videos and has a sincere interest in learning to dive. I am...

"Plenty of facts - the Japanese have exemptions to hunt whales in international waters under a scientific license. That is what they are doing. Morally - I have no problem with killing animals to research and eat. I happily eat pigs, cows, fish, dogs and plenty of other animals too. I...

This is the only information I could find closest to today's date from channel 7 news. " Updated: 8:21 AM Sep 14, 2010 Experts Don't Believe Missing Diver is Actually in Cave at Vortex Springs...

That is very interesting. I am on my boat usually from Thursday to Sunday night with kids and dogs etc. Diving for me on the weekends is difficult, but not impossible. I like to take off of work and/or leave early to dive during the week. I see many more females diving during the week than I...

I completed the Rescue Diver certification 2 weeks ago, along with First Responder certification. Yes, this was a PADI course as well, with 4DM's and 2 DM's-in training. Class had approximately 12 students, including myself. Very physically and mentally demanding, tiring but well worth it...

Yes under water the noise is gone. It is at surface, when I breath very lightly. It sounds like an old fashion gazoo.

I just completed my PADI Rescue Diver Certification and First Responder Certification. Prior to this I had my yearly service on my regulator (Apeks XTX 100 reg, Apeks XTX 50 octo). I noticed during training and drills that my reg. made this funny noise while "slightly breathing" at surface...

I am currently completing Rescue Diver certification via PADI. It clearly states in the book not to attempt in-water recompression for someone with DCS.

Just like the effects of TV ads for smoking........

According to the PADI open water video, the weight belt goes on first...

I am looking at the XTR air setup advertised on XS Scuba website (XS Scuba Product Guide) I mentioned this to two local dive shops I frequent and received very welcomed assistance, information and suggestions on size (13 vs.19 etc.), regs/octo to consider, pressure gauges to consider etc. Both...

IMO, do you think new divers have made it to this page?

I have a 8, 7 and 5 year old and three show dogs. Based on my experiences in travel, here is what I suggest. In my opinion, the airfare, food (B, L, D) and room are a given. Prior to leaving on the trip, I would develop a "contract" with the sitter in terms of how many hours per day (day...

You can purchase about10 feet of bungee cord, 2 brass snaps, and about a half a dozen or so of wire ties. Attach one snap at each end of the bungee cord with the wire ties and ensure that it is tight. Snap the bungee to yourself and the anchor line, and you’re clipped on to the line. I...

Love them-don't need to be a rocket scientist to adjust the three levels. My LDS let me try several before purchasing them.

Sounds like you are a great DI. I work in the legal arena and have seen many "bait" situations ( :angrymob:) such as this. You did not take the bait-well done!

I have the XTX 100 and XTX50 octo. My LDS allowed me to try the Apeks, Aqua Lung, Aeris, and Scuba Pro in the pool. By far the Apeks was the best, and I could notice a difference in breathing. The XTX 100 and 200 were pretty much the same - The main differences between them are form factor...

I would visit both, like an interview. See what they sell, quality of the store, discounts on equipment and further training etc. If one has an on-site pool and the other does not, I would go with the facility with the pool.

There have been many posts here concerning this topic, and as a new diver, I have read many stories (Life Lessons to name a few) about how divers handle this/these situations. Everyone here has given me a lot to think about, and at times I will close my eyes and place myself into these...

Worth more than two cents...