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    Diving in Dallas area?

    So, I'll be visiting my daughter in Forney mid-September and I want to get wet. My son-in-law plans to get certified between now and then, so I guess I'll have a buddy. But I thought thought I would ask SB members familiar with the area where they go. Also, what thickness wetsuit is used...
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    Wide angle lens - Which one?

    I'll pick up an Ikelite housing and flat port for my G9 when I visit my daughter in the States in a few weeks. But I am trying to decide which wide-angle lens to buy. Is there a visible difference between them? Thanks in advance for your recommendations! Phil
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    Ikelite G9 housing question

    I am trying to find out if the arm supplied with the Ikelite G9 housing is removable and if it is, is there a standard tripod socket on the housing itself? Reason being, I have a set of YS-60s I would like to use, along with H-W TTL adapters instead of buying new strobes. Thanks in advance for...
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    In praise of Golem Gear

    I recently placed an order for a discounted Oxycheq wing from Golem Gear. After a couple of days, I received a very friendly letter from Jakub letting me know that as it turns out, the wing I ordered was no longer being made. But before writing, he took it upon himself to search for one. Failing...
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    Dahab Tech Training...

    I've been working pretty hard this year and am playing with the idea of rewarding my efforts with a week in Dahab in early January. I am also thinking about taking a couple of tech courses while there. The TDI Advanced Notrox and Deco. Procedures classes. I'd like to have recomendations for...
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    Looking for a good deal on Sartek

    I've been searching for a new light for some time and posted a question regarding dimmable hid's some weeks ago. I've finally narrowed my choices to a Solus LED, Metalsub or a Sartek 21/13 light. The prices on the Solus and Metalsub are rather higher ( both around 1100 euros) than I would like...
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    Dimmable HID?

    It's time for me to consider a new light, so naturally I've been reading the posts here and looking at manufacturers websites but what puzzles me is that none of them appear to offer a dimmable HID light. Do they even exist? There may well be reasons why it's not possible to make a dimmable...
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    Double bladder wing recommendations?

    I'm in the market for a double bladder wing and would like to get recommendations from divers who either use them or have buddies who use them. I'm considering a Diverite Classic, Oxycheq 70# or an OMS 60#. Are there others I am overlooking? My reason for wanting a double bladder is that...
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    What's the reason for 500psi/50 bar?

    I don't know why I never gave it any real thought, but it just occured to me that I don't know WHY we are so often told to end our dives at 50 bar/500 psi. Following a fruitless search, I thought I would ask the question here. I fear that I have learned the reason somewhere, but do to advanced...
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    Dive operator near Montpelier? Urgent!

    Well, it's not exactly urgent for me, since I am at home, but a buddy just called me from a small village near Montpelier and asked me to post this request for information. He's on vacation there with his family and desperately needs to dive. He's got his gear with him...just need to rent...
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    Dive Africa and Holiday Sharm hotel?

    Just found a killer deal for a last minute flight and hotel package to Sharm in 2 weeks. I've tried searching the forum and have posted a pm to one of our resident Red Sea experts, but I'd like to throw my questions out for any replies about the operator and hotel. I've been to Sharm before...
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    The Med in winter?

    Some of my buddies and I are considering a road trip to the Med in January or February for a long weekend of diving. Considering the equipment we have to carry (drysuits, double sets, and so on ) we plan on driving a couple of vans instead of flying. We figure that a destination within 15-16...
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    Wood or aluminum floor?

    I'm planning to buy an inflatable boat and have narrowed down my choices to three possibles. All of them are available with wood or aluminum sectional floors. I'll be deflating the boat and carrying it in the back of my van between uses. I am uncertain which deck material to choose. Aluminum...
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    Lloret de Mar

    I'm going, along with my kids, to Lloret for a week beginning this Saturday. What I'd like to have are opinions as to the diving there, along with any suggestions for a dive operator there. Thanks! Phil
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    Quick dive near Barcelona?

    I'll be in Barcelona Mid-May for a Saturday evening broadcast and am looking at the chance to get in a quick dive that morning. I'll fly in with the rest of the crew Friday evening, then start work Saturday at about noon. Any recommendations or suggestions? Thanks in advance! Phil
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    Single dad with young son

    I'll be taking my son on vacation this summer and am looking for a child-friendly location where he can participate in activities during the day while I get in an occasional dive. Someplace in the Med would probably be best. Any recommendations? Phil
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    TX100 first stage problem

    This morning, while preparing for a dive, I hooked up my tank and my Tx40 second began freeflowing. I thought it was some grit or something in the second stage. Nothing there. So I removed it from the first stage and re-pressurized the regulator. To my surprise the TX100 second began...
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    Apeks servicing

    Hi Arjan, Both SeaBuy in Zeist and Lucas in Nijverdal sell and service Apeks, unless you have definitely decided against Apeks. Haven't used the Aqualung, but love my Apeks TX-100. The BRA is handy, but not essential in my opinion. I set it once and haven't fooled with it since. Got...
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    Solo to Dahab in January

    I'd like to get some tips/advice regarding a trip to Dahab I am planning for early to mid-January. I'll be traveling alone since my buddies either can't afford to go then or don't have the vacation time. I'm wondering how difficult it will be to hook up with another diver while there. I'd...
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    Has this been done elsewhere?

    Yesterday afternoon a friend and I went to an entertainment complex in the east of Holland. In addition to the multi-screen cinema, several restaurants and the bowling alley, there is a 10 meter deep tank run by a dive shop which is open from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. for diving. It's a...
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