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    St Andrews conditions

    I'm in Nicecille for a week would like to take son (AJow) and daughter (JOW) Over to St Andrews in the next few days any condition reports or recommendations?
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    VEO 180 NX Algorithms

    Can anyone confirm if Oceanic changed the formula for NDLs at some point. The reason I ask is I own 3, 2 are used by my kids, other is a spare. I was replacing batteries tonite and my son noticed they display different NDLs in Dive plan mode. Computer 1 (spare) was manufactured in 05/06...
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    Diving near bridges ILLEGAL???

    I was down to the LDS to pic up my daughters tanks and mentioned we were headed to FL. Got to talking about dive sites and one of the guys said diving under bridges or around pilings was against Florida law. when I asked where he heard that he said the FL marine police told him Homeland...
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    Diving with No weights

    been thinking through this and would like some input on it. My daughter has been diving about 18 months (PADI JOW). Up until now she has used an AL63 tank. i also have Compact 80s ( xs scuba steels) which weigh the same empty (27.7 lbs) but have very different buoyancy specs. AL63 -3.0 to...
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    Son Completed JR AOW this weekend

    Well my son did his navigation dive Sunday to complete his Jr AOW. He is 13 and has been diving since he was 10. Before we agreed on him doing AOW he had to meet some of my (DAD) requirements. He has 50 dives in his log, and can hover vertically, swim horizontal while maintaining neutral. He...
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    Black Diamond Wieght Pouch coming out

    Was diving today and we were around 30ft when I felt a tug on my left side. Looked and my weight pouch had come out, BUT the velcro was still completely attached. It seems like the plastic reinforcement built into the pouch had flexed and the pouch slid out. Put it back in and continued the...
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    Choctawhatchee Bay Dive Sites

    Does nayone have a map, list of dives within the bay. Considering using a pontoon boat out of Bennings MWR site on the Bay Side of Destin. Only they restrict use to within the bay.
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    Editing my info (left of my posts)

    Can't figure out how to do this. I know I've done it before. Maybe I'm narc'd. On the left of my posts it shows Belairbrian ( my screen name) belairbrian hasn't set a status DiveMaster Candidate How do I change the DiveMaster Candidate Line?
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    DM Swim Tests whats teh big deal

    Seems there are a lot of post complaining about these. I don't think I did great but got 14 points. And I'm a chubby 47 year old. Got a 5 on the tread swim (maybe chubby is better here as it helps you float) Got a 3 on 800 meter swim with fins. (just settled in at a steady pace) Got a 4 on...
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    DM done Application mailed

    Well I finished up my last item this past weekend. the 400 meter swim. Got a 2. For a total of 14 on stamina. Put the application together and mailed it today. When I called PADI to make sure I had the correct address, they initially told me I could fax it or email it in. I asked how that...
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    Completed my DM well sort of

    Finished the interneship portion Passed all the tests Did three of the four Water Stamina Tests Got a 5 on tread/float (this is really a boredom tests) Got a 3 on the 800 meter Got a 4 on the tow So I have 12 points. But have not attempted the 400 meter swim.
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    Cut off date for OLD DM course?

    Trying to find out when the cut off is for the "OLD" PADI DM course. If you started under the old program, does your application have to be to PADI before July 1st? or Did you have to begin your training before July 1st? All I could find was this from the initial training bulletin: What...
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    Weight Movement Solution needed

    My son (13) is diving a AquaLung Balance and a Steel HP 80. Usually a 3mil suit. Well over the last 6 months he has grown over 6 inches and lost his baby fat or something, as he is now skinny and tall. That's where the issue comes in. Last season he need around 8 lbs in his ditchable pockets...
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    oringsusa website

    Several threads about o-rings mention this site. Well I ordered some last Tuesday (4/26) On 4/28 I got an email saying they would ship within 1 business day. No word since then. Status still showing will ship in 1 business day. if anyone else has actually ordered from them, how was your...
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    K valve Oring Durometer

    Generally 90 is used in high pressure locations and 70 in low. But ready through other threads and some websites I see 70 listed for the valve to regulator connection on Yoke valves. Any comments or thoughts appreciated.
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    Divemaster Tests Are Done

    Finished the last 2 tests tonite. Ended up with 4 100s and 4 95s Do some swims and I'm done
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    Fills over 80 Cuft

    Took a pair of HP 100's and an HP80 in for fill yestrday. The LDS is now charging $7.50 for tanks over 80 but less than 120. 80s are still $5.00 Is this a growing trend? Never seen a difference on fills based on tank size.
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    How old a hydro on new tank

    So what do you feel is acceptable for a new tank. I ordered 2 tanks one was born 07/10 the other 02/10. They only shipped the 07/10 and were going to ship the other when one with a better date came in a shipment they had due. Since it didn't show up and I was offered an 03/10 which i thought...
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    vx 200 valve

    What is the purpose of the small hole in the valve head on the knob side? Should it have occasional bubbles?
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    Mobile Alabama Dive Sites

    We are packing up the 5th wheel and heading to Dauphin Island for a week (arriving the 12th). Looking to get wet but need sights or boats that are workable for me and 2 junior OW Divers. Son is 13 (3 years diving, 2 dives from completing advanced). daughter is 11 (certified last year, still...
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