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Hey Scubaboarders, I've got a spot on the Kona Aggressor II next week. I originally planned on bringing a 5 mm wetsuit + gloves and hood, but I've now heard enough recommendations for exposure gear (ranging from a 5 mm to a drysuit) to leave me thoroughly confused and worried about warmth...

Hello!!! I will be visiting the Big Island January 26th through the first of February and would love to do some shore diving. I have booked a few charters but would love to do some shore diving with my own gear for a lower cost. I want to explore the underwater world as much as possible while...

Looking for pointers from Big Island Vets. Going to the Big Island to explore with my wife for 5 days. We are landing in Kona and plan to have Kona be our home base. We both dive, but she will be sitting this one out and be snorkling since she will be 5 months pregnant. With that said, I will...

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My wife and I had a fantastic two week trip to the Big Island (5 nights), Maui (6 nights), and Kauai (3 nights) in July. The islands are quite different from one another, but each has a lovely and unique vibe. I have family on the Big Island, so we visit relatively frequently and have fallen in...

hello! So for starters I am very new to snorkeling. I went snorkeling in Cabo a couple years ago and it was the best experience of my life. Now its all I want to do! So if you have any tips for a beginner like me please feel free to share. I found that last time I got really cut up on the rocks...

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Executive Version: Did five dives over three days with Hawaiian Eco Divers. Dive Master Ryan. Intern and DMC Joanna. Water temperature ranged from 78 down to 73. Visibility ranged from 90+ down to 25-ish. Dove Shark's Cove twice, M/V Mahi (USS Scrimmage), Makaha Caverns, Three Tables @...

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Where in Hawaii can you use your GI Bill benefits to get Diveheart Adaptive Scuba Training? Just ask Ken at Lahaina Divers for more info 808-667-7496 or ken@lahainadivers.com

Hello everyone! New to the board. Have a trip in planning to Hawaii over New years . Tried to do some research online about best islands to dive during Christmas /new years and couldn't really find what I'm looking for. The idea is to rent a home, but want to make sure I stay on the correct...

Finally got around to editing my GoPro footage. Stayed at the Sugar Cottage/dove with Gary and had a great time (check it out on VRBO). My wife and I dove two tanks/day for 6 days. Dive sites included Milolii, Pebble, 2-step and Ke'el. Pebble and 2-Step were our favorites. Saw a big...

While reading the NYT Magazine, I came upon this statement: Of the 1,280 endangered animals and plants listed by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 557 are from Hawaii, including the short-tailed albatross, the Hawaiian hoary bat and the Kauai cave wolf spider, as well as four species...

I am heading to Maui in two weeks with my 13 year old son. He has more than 50 dives under his belt including night diving and shore diving in Hawaii. We live on Oahu and shore dive frequently. I am considering doing a night dive on Maui at Black Rock. Any suggestions on how to best do this...

I'm more of a snorkeler right now but I'm getting into diving. I've had a snorkel blog and review site for many years. Glad to be part of the community. I hope to help and be helped as much as possible. I am in Hawaii so if you have questions, please let me know. Ken

I will be going to Hawaii this July with my girlfriend to visit her father's family who live in Kahuku. Her father grew up and went to highschool in Kahuku but he isn't a diver and doesn't go back very often. Can anyone recommend where to stay for easy access to shore diving? Walking distance...

Aloha from Oahu Hawaii! I’m looking to purchase a new mask, I haven’t been diving in a couple of years and my mask looks funky. I know what company and what model I want to buy but......Is the clear silicone mask body better than say black silicone? I read somewhere that the clear let’s in more...