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Never did get any more responses-- I ended up sending the camera back to pioneer research and getting a totally new one including the housing (for about $99 + shipping) Guess it was worth it...as the "new" camera is the improved (silverized) version--and have not had any problems with the...

See what happens--you get the answers to questions you don't even ask! And you get gear advice to boot! I remember the same thing happening to someone in my 1st open water class (in the pool) We had a discussion about it and it didn't happen again. (Everyone practiced above surface before...

That's why the wife and I are both medics--one can take care of the other and this argument would be null and void--- Why would one withhold O2 from anyone??? If they are conscious, they get a NRB @ 15 lpm (That's Liters per minute) mask, if not conscious, BAG'EM....(With a bag valve mask)...

Many states now license boat operators--Alabama was one of the 1st to require it. You have to complete a test either through the State Examiner or through an approved USCG Site and then have it added to your regular Driver's license at the Probate Judges office... Costs you an extra 28...

Wish I still had my 500 Jolly---It even had wicker seats!!!

I do the same thing here...The shop is a good drive away--but the service they provide is so much better I will not do anything more from the local ones. Guess when I found out the "service" from the local shop was being sent to the one I now go to, that sealed the deal. I formerly co owned a...

Thanks for the responses--Followed up with a shop further out from the local area who is PADI and indicated what you said...Will be taking the class from them and avoiding the 1st shop all together. Even if it was a misunderstanding on their part--I feel like all they want is $$$ and not to...

Just wondering if anyone is a EMT? (Basic or Paramedic) Both the wife and I are...and one of the local shops wants us to take "their" classes on O2 provider and 1st aid before taking the rescue course??? Anyone else ever had this problem?

HEY! I resemble that remark! Ok, Just kidding.. But seriously, where do I attach my camera and speargun, along with the spare compressor and required rebuild kits? Does anyone consider that you don't have any pockets when you are using a backplate?

Completely agree--I run into burning buildings (often in a real hurry!) and we still have a quick once over before commencing the attack...Otherwise one or the other would become a crispy critter! (and being burned isn't fun). So why not take a few seconds to check if the air is on and the...

My wife is my only dive partner-and we both would be considered to be plus sized- We are both Firefighters, Emt's and Public Safety divers together. I admit, we do get upset and sometimes show anger to each other (mostly for safety violations or exceeding ones limitations) but there isn't an...

COLD! With a very distinct thermocline---other than that its fun

He could be cranky from the sudden temp changes there in the springs....I would be too... A friend from the Fire Dept. crews occasionally with them and always has good stories and things to say about blackbeards... Including how they put the crew down a hatch hole about 1'x1' next to the...

Get out your knife and cut their 2nd hose! hehehehee That'll get their attention....slackers.....

Just wondering if this thread will take the sinister tones that most others have in regards to bashing a particular agency? Was lucky to get a c card from a good instructor who taught from a good shop...really didn't matter what the agency was.

They were bought out by a specialty conglomerate (sp?) Publisher.According to the press release, the same writing/editorial team will remain...according to the previous posts--this looks like a bad thing. Dunno--I enjoy reading their magazine during "library hour" on the :flush: throne--it has...

If you are really in the back country think about this... an epi pen maybe lasts 10 or so minutes...and that is a big MAYBE...

What about a broadside salute from my converted BB (Battleship) to Dive Boat? Handguns...HA! Nothing Compared to 350000 Tons of Iron and Steel! hehehe....Time to return to the "Gut Scow"....

Did the same thing with my Fiat Spider years ago--Went on a weekend trip with the two of us with full gear and tanks and the dog---(took out the spare tire and tied the tanks on the luggage rack) Guess the only good part is the weather was good and we kept the top down the whole time! Just...

You are correct, ALS intervention would necessitate Online Medical Direction (or as we have it now protocol), However-- If it is a family member down and having problems (which is who we dive/take trips with), will do what is necessary and hopefully have the tools available to take care of...