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Just a quick update. The lens came out pretty well after a lot of cleaning. but the surface of the lens is shot! a few tiny scratches, and the protective coating is nearly gone. I called up INON and they told me that they could re-polish and re-coat the lens for about a hundred bucks!! Not too...

I'm not yet sure if there is any damage inside, but the 'stuff' is most definitely on the outside. Hard to see in the picture but its like a powdery coating on the surface that is a bit rough to the touch. For the time being I'll keep it in fresh water and vinegar baths and see what...

Hi folks, I found an INON UWL-100 lens that had obviously been lost to Davy Jones for quite sometime. After three days of warm fresh water soaks and some diluted vinegar most of the crud and other deposits have nicely cleaned up. However, the glass seems to have a 'film' on it. Can it be...

Awesome !!!

because its a japanese gov't test. The number of non japanese who teach here is so limited there is little motivation for them to offer multi-lingual exams. I politely disagree. Diving is a global sport that you can do anywhere. If every country had their own system of what is and what isn't...

I haven't decided if I'll go that route or not....... but definitely a big thanks for the write up. If I do it'll help! p.s. congrats

every centimetre??? cheeky :eyebrow:

300 bar in Okinawa!! thats fantastic. In izu I get excited if the tanks are more than 190 bar!! In fact I'm going to Okinawa next week for a few days.... (I'm an air hog, would love 300) :D

I punched in the address into google maps (I love google maps) that should give you an idea. Its halfway between the airport and amami town. You can also use googlemaps for any other places you find. you don't need to read the japanese, just cut n past the address. Best O luck.

I used Native Sea when I went to Amami-Oshima about 2 years back. They were standard japanese style, but did allow self diving from the beach (ie on your own, no guide) - no idea about their english ability however...

If you can read and write Japanese, you're best bet is mixi.jp otherwise our little zen diver forum on SB is a good spot. You can also hit up any local dive shops in your area for advice.

I look forward to hearing responses to this one, as I have never heard of such a thing....

That is a great shot Nori. Next time we meet you'll have to tell more about the trip (its high on my list of must dives) Happy new year!

Relax Bill... it was not an attack just a comment as I was surprised that it got that low in the bay.

8.3 !!!??? I've never seen it drop below 14 around izu, which is within a short drive south of Tokyo....and the quick search I did for hayama in feb last year said about 12... you sure?

Congratulations!! now go celebrate with a dive and some shochu !!!

Hi Dr Bill, At least at first glance I can't think of seeing that kelp in any particular density near tokyo. But a quick search reveals that the Japanese common name is (シダモク) Shidamoku, and it can be found in the south parts of Japan (found references from Kobe and...

and pictures too please ! (in and out of the water)

Hi and welcome to Japan ! Izu diving is great! and yep, we're moving into drysuit season. Any one of the three big gaijin groups should be able to sort you out. All three are active here in the zen divers group, or check out their websites Japan Underwater Explorers, JUE Discovery Divers...

It was a great weekend of diving ! I think the highlights had to be the boat dives off the east coast and the three night dives. Thanks to all those who came and helped make it a great weekend.