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Have a dive rite SS Backplate, harness and classic wing.

We were thinking of carrying the line. Brighter than the line we presently carried, better price point, ordered 6 to see how they held up. 100% failure rate. Bad run at factory, 6 more finally sent to replace. 90% failure rate on second batch. All kinds of excuses, still waiting for rep. to pick...

I would hold off and wait for the Mantis II. I never buy a first generation anything. We'll know more after DEMA.

Just my two cents, I notice the issue of giving the old parts back to the customer after the service in multiple posts so far. I've worked in several shops in various areas of the world. The thing I've noticed is a Mom and Pop shop will give the old parts back. A shop that is run like a REAL...

When I train a DM, one of the first things I look at is the log book. How much REAL world experience do they have in REAL world conditions that they might be working in. Wreck dives are very popular. Wrecks need to be put in water deep enough to keep them from being rolled around and broken up...

When I want to learn something, I look for an expert in the field. First, the person has to have the real world experience I'm looking for. I'm not talking about some book learning teacher. I'm looking for someone that has years of experience and would be considered an expert in their field by...

Air2 type alternates have a higher vol. hose, (it has to deliver enough air too breath off of as well as inflate your BCD).The connection may also be bigger. Scubapro is know for funky off standard size connections. Length would also be a consideration. Too long a hose for a shorter corrigated...

Last winter we had the second largest number since they started keeping track. Many were pregnant females that are having calves late spring to early summer. Our normal 35-40 resident summer population is much larger than it would normally be. We are still seeing manatees morning and afternoon...

Everyone in that area will be PPBlending. You could go up to Bird's in Crystal River, they do tons of cave stuff so will be familiar with the doubles and they have premix so no O2 clean needed.

There was a note with it that said not to clean it with any paste or gel. He took it home and washed it in a dish pan with Dawn and used a liquid spray defog before the class dives. Don't know about using a lighter on a tinted, mirrored lens. I usually use soft scrub on the clear lens masks and...

Had a student in class that just bought a mirror lens Scubapro mask. Good fit, looks cool, cleaned before class, as per directions. Most of his time was spent trying to keep it from fogging. He got LOTS of mask clearing practice but was constantly distracted by not being able to see clearly. I'm...

Bill Oestreich, up in Crystal River, would be worth checking out. You can contact him through bird@birdsunderwater.com

Contact Birds Underwater in Crystal River. E- learning classroom part ( call for code ), 2 REALLY long days for pool and open water. I think it was 225-250, all gear was included. Only other cost was entry fees for whatever open water dive site the class decided on, usually 46- 58. I think...

Just changed jobs, new operator requires employees to have shop brand equipment. Amphos 4 months old, make offer.

Just transfered to new operation. Need to change out gear from Sherwood to Scuba Pro. Make offer.

Crystal River, Florida: SDI O/W $270.00/ includes everything but entry fees to open water dive sites. ( $6.00 to $45.00 )2 students+ 50 private double.

If the guide is doing his job, each tour should be a Manatee Awareness class and is included with the tour price. ---------- Post added December 5th, 2013 at 09:21 AM ---------- Wider the better. Turn off strobes, hope for a cold night and a sunny day. Be patient. Ask for the resident...

Keep an eye on the gulf temp. 30 days after the gulf drops to mid 70's, call to book trip. Mid 70's will trigger the groups in the coastal area around the mouth of the river to move up toward the bay. Give them 30 days to get accustomed to the new behaviors. You'll stack the deck in your favor...

You want to be very careful about the armpit thing. Anytime you are rubbing under an animal it very easily looks like you are LIFTING the animal closer to the surface. Remember it's what the situation looks like to the Ranger standing on shore. This activity has got people and ops. in trouble in...

Mark, if you are making a trip just for the manatee encounter, you need to consider several things. A manatees life revolves around water temp. Night time temp. 40's or less will ensure plenty of animals in the clearer water of the springs the next morning. The behavior of the animals will be...