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Unfortunately I am currently unemployed since approx. 6 months. Therefore I have no medical insurance, nor can I afford it. However I do need a root canal and a crown. Been living with tooth pain for some time now and taking pain killers. The dentist is just so expensive, he's asking $1500 as a...

Hey everyone! I'm going to be visiting friends and family at the end of the month and I really want to check out Anilao's dive spots while I'm there. My issue is that I'm going to be the only one diving so I don't want to spoil everyone's fun by having them deal with the rocky beaches. Anyone...

Hello folks, New diver here who wants to find his very first dive computer. I did my research, but still cannot decided. Please help me to narrow down one. I do wish my dive computer has features below: 1. multiple air mode 2. 100-150meters depth 3. digital compass 4. wet activation 5. safety...

I've been a photographer for a while, but only recently started diving. I've been wanting to combine the two... but just don't have the budget to get a DSLR housing. On the other hand, I have a ContourRoam action cam I've been strapping to my right hand. On a recent dive, I also found a perfect...

Hello friends! I am planning a 3 months diving and sight seeing trip to central america. I am planning to start in Mexico Can you reccomend me on good diving places to visit? Maybe help me build the trip (where and for how long to be at each place) I admit that I don't find a lot of...

Ok. New diver here. I was reading Should I Purchase VPM Deco Algorithm With my Perdix AI? thread. I too just bought the Perdix AI as my first dive computer, but I didn't see the thread above before coughing up my $55 for VPM. Obviously I thought I should get all the bells and whistles on it in...

Hello all, I start to have a lot of dive, more I dive more I meet Sidemount divers, they are all telling me that's the best way to dive. I can understand the point in cave or wreck but not for fun dives. Can someone explain me why is that so great ?

I am trying to identify the manufacturer of a couple of doubles manifold valves that I own. Other than "300 Bar" on each valve, and a 8 number serial# on the isolation valve body, there is nothing else stamped into the valves. Can anyone identify these, or steer me to someone who might...

I'm currently a Divemaster in Honduras, working as a dive guide, but I eventually want to move into sidemount and cavern and am curious what gear is best suited for starting. I have the Zeagle Zena right now, and really enjoy it, and have a scuba pro mk250 evo.. Would I need to buy two new...

I recently qualified as a BSAC Snorkel Instructor and have wondered whether there is a potential job market in this sector, both UK or abroad. Does anyone have any knowledge or advice that they would be able to share about how I could career progress in this field please? e.g. any large snorkel...

Hey Everyone, I am looking to purchase my first set of gear for scuba diving. However, I have run into a few issues. My size is a major problem has been for everything I have ever wanted to do. I have a size 15 foot. however, I can only find gear that fits a size 14 or lower. Any help would be...

Hey everyone! My hand-me-down TLS350 is on its final legs, and I am in the market for a new drysuit. I recently moved up to Alaska, and am starting to get into technical diving, and I am hard on drysuits. I'm trying to choose between the CLX450 and the E-Lite. (I dive a BP&W) As for...

I'm heading to Florida in May and I've searched online for different dive shops and charter boats that go out to the best dive sites. I was hoping that I can get some help from locals or people that have passed through and have their stories if they are good or bad. I will be flying into Fort...

I have an ikelite housing for an older canon 350d I'm learning on. The button that engages the av button isn't engaging the button on the camera, so I'm not able to use manual mode. Is there a way to adjust the part that sets the engagement for the shaft so that it engages the button on the...

I am a rec diver here in Hawaii and want more air on my dives. (My air usage is pretty good already) My goal is to moderately longer dives in shallow shore diving spots. Currently I do about 1 to 1:20 hr dives for shore diving around 30 to 40 feet. I want to add another bottle to this and do...

Hi all, I am looking for a diver with an underwater camera that can shoot hd video at 60fps, ideally a canon 5d3 housing, I have the camera and lens. I have a 2 day shoot in lake george ny next week and need some help. I also need 2 divers to help with the model and lighting. I have a budget for...

I been certified for 10 years but just got back into diving and doing about 6 dives a month. Currently just use depth gauge and bottom timer with tables but I now think it is worth it to buy a computer. My budget is around $500 Currently only doing rec diving but might get into tech in a few...

Good morning fellow divers. First of all, my name is Guido Marinescu and I'm happy to be part of the forum. I'm in need of your help, and every idea counts. I am currently studying Industrial Engineering (finishing), and need to think of something for my final project. As you may imagine, I...

Hi all, my names Morgan from South Wales. I am newly qualified PADI OWD and am looking to purchase equipment. I am not looking to make huge purchases just yet and I am looking to buy a set or a few sets of second hand equiptment and then over time replace it bit by bit. Could anyone point me in...

Thanks for taking a look at this thread. I have recently moved and started going through my scuba gear. I have been given a tremendous amount of gear and I need to sort it out. I would like to get opinions on what I should keep and what I should discard. I have taken pics of all of the...