advice needed

Hello! Apologies in advance if this isn't in quite the right place. I am a 19 year old diver out of Denver, CO and I'm wanting to continue my certification so I can (safely!) go deeper, longer, etc. I am absolutely fascinated by rebreather diving, both the science and the practical benefits -...

Would anyone recommend a skin suit instead of a shortie wetsuit for Raja Ampat in December. I think the water should be warm enough, but more for protection from jellies. We rent all gear except fins/mask, and it seems like the liveaboard has 3mm shorties... Also, what skin suit brands would...

Hello! I am starting a early search for 2025 over the Dec/Jan holidays for dive options in the Red Sea. I will admit that I am a bit of a snob when it comes to accommodations. We are doing ScubaSpa Zen in Raja this year, and looking at liveaboards in the Red Sea, I dont really see anything...

Hi everyone I was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism approximately 6 years ago, post international flight. I was told it was only very small and I was put on blood thinners for 3 months. In my post exam I was told I am all clear by my GP, but without any further tests (xray, MRI). I am 51...

Hi all, I’m looking at different places I visit around the UK and looking at if there’s a possibility to dive there. One of the most common places I visit is Sunderland and Newcastle-upon-Tyne as I have family there. I lived in Sunderland for 4 years while at uni and used to walk the coastline...

Hi all, I recently had my dive gear stolen out of my home, so I'm in the market for a new kit. Fwiw, both thieves are now in jail on felony counts of grand theft and home invasion; PSA: don’t steal dive gear! My old travel gear was a DIR harness with OMS AL & Hollis S25 LX wing. Have a good...

Hi, I am a new diver, have my OW and ~10 dives after that. Going to Cancun/Coz this Dec. I def want to do AOW during this trip, and already leaning towards doing it in Cozumel. Any recommendations for dive shops to do AOW/ general advice is appreciated as this will be my first time in Cancun/Coz...

Hello all! I am new to this forum and new to diving as well. I want to go to La Jolla to log a couple dives. I also want to try and make it to Wreck alley but I heard I need to be an AOW diver to get on the charter. I am trying to get my deep dive cert but I went through SSI and they require...

Hi everyone! Due to family issues, I had to stop diving after just a few trips many years ago, but now I'm finally able to start to get wet again. I was looking for a dive computer since my old Mosquito was lent out and never returned and found the above deal from an authorized retailer...

We will be taking a trip to Fiji next year . Planning to do a mix of diving and snorkeling. We will do 8 days LOB snorkeling with Nai’a. After we wanted to do another 7 days of land based snorkeling…. We are thinking of either VoliVoli in rakiraki…. Nai’i would drop us there direct! Or...

Hey all! just acquired a year ~2000 coltri MCH-6 am wondering if you guys can help me building up for all people (and our children ;)) a list of does and dont with your own compressor! Maybe there are some stuff which are brand/model specific and others which are general. Beyond the famous RTFM...

Hello All, I am hesitating and unsure where to go: The Maldives or Raja Ampat in Indonesia. Dates: End August - 2nd week of September. Here are the main criteria and some things I can't figure out: - Price: about the same, Maldives will run a few hundred dollars more - Marine Life: A...

Greetings everyone! This is my first thread on ScubaBoard. I am an OWSI with PADI and SSI. I have been using the same BCD for my entire career thus far. It is a Masterlift TEK from Beauchat size XL. Regardless of it being 1.5 - 2 sizes too large, it served as a great BCD for me. Although I will...

How many lumens do I actually need with a GoPro7 for UW Video in New England waters, mostly at 50-60 feet down to around 100 feet. I don't plan on sticking with the Gopro forever. I was thinking two 8k lumen BigBlue lights but that’s $1,500. Would I be better off just getting either: Two...

I bought a Cressi XS octo last year for about $80 because it was the cheapest one I could find after dropping thousands on all my other new gear and I figured I would almost never use it (not the best mind set, I understand that). I was given the chance to buy a 4yr old AquaLung ABS octo today...

I am looking to buy two Steel HP100 tanks but I am torn between going new or used. If I go new, I would go Faber so I think this is around $650-700. Do I have to then pay hydro and service on top of this price or are they good to go when I get new tanks? If I go used, I can probably find them...

Hey all! I was able to find some people posting that they have had similar issues with XDeep's NX Project wing, but was unable to find information on what worked for those people to fix the issue. For me, I love diving the rig in a wetsuit. I can maintain great trim and the fit is excellent...

Hey all! I was able to find some people posting that they have had similar issues with XDeep's NX Project wing, but was unable to find information on what worked for those people to fix the issue. For me, I love diving the rig in a wetsuit. I can maintain great trim and the fit is excellent...

Hi all, I’d like to get your views on drysuit choice. I know this is an often-discussed topic on this board and I’ve looked at most of the threads from the last ~10 years. Alas, this hasn’t given me the clarity I was hoping for so here I go. It would be great to draw on this board's awesome...

So me and my girlfriend have a trip booked to Bali (Amed) and Komodo (Lob). With all the Corona-panic in Europe it looks like there's a good possibility that she's not going to be able to enter Singapore (transit airport) or Indonesia. I am already staying in Singapore so it's not going to be a...