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For all of my training and rentals so far, I have used a console with an integrated compass. However, now that I am thinking about buying a set of gear, I am considering getting a basic brass and glass SPG and a separate compass, as opposed to a console with a compass integrated within. Do you...

I am a fairly new diver living in the San Diego region, and am currently looking at buying some gear during the holidays. I am planning to purchase gear from the major brands, such as Aqualung, Atomic, and Zeagle, to name a few. I am willing to travel up to Orange County for a day to browse dive...

Hi all! A group of mixed friends/family are planning a trip to dive/snorkel/bird watch/lounge/fish. Some divers (experienced and brand new), some snorkelers, and some beach lizards. Which of these would be best for a diverse group like this? Thanks for the info!

Hello! I'm a new scuba diver with just 6 dives under my belt. My last dive was in September in Caye Caulker, Belize. I'm really excited about scuba diving and can already see my travel plans changing. With that said, I would like to go on a budget scuba diving trip for 4 days/4 nights in...

Hey there divers! I am new to owning my own equipment, and have been practicing at my place of work in Norris lake Tennessee! I have a great local dive shop, and picked up some a very nice set of goggles. The freedom HD by tusa, it fits GREAT! My problem though, is that it leaks from the bottom...

Hey everyone! My name is Alex, and I'm 22 years old. I joined this site to obviously connect with other divers in my area and have my questions about SCUBA, answered. I became certified 10 years ago when I was very young, and never continued it. Taking my refresher course and Nitrox, I want to...

Hi everyone! I'm Caitlin and I just finished my open water certification in the Keys a few weeks ago. I absolutely loved it and I am so excited to get diving but I need some direction. I am having a hard time finding dive buddies in my area(Englewood, FL) but I am willing to travel. Also I am...

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...

Hey guys! My name is Lizzy, I'm a new diver in Texas. I'm a student working towards my aquatic science degree. I want to work at an aquarium or with a coral/reef conservation. My goal for now is to log enough dives and increase my experience to take the Spring Lake Dive Authorization Course...

I was certified to dive in March and absolutely love it! I'm at 50 dives now and have 7 certs through PADI, and have a lot to learn. Kwaj has a very strong diving community and it's the perfect place to get into it! We have such amazing dive opportunities here, from reefs to wrecks, with...

Hi divers, I am Joseph and I got certified with the OWD this summer, in Thailand. I also got the deep diving, night diving and computer and multilevel diving specialties. I wanted to thank you all, I actually checked the forum a LOT and looked for advice, also I think in one of the dives I got a...

Power Scuba Member, I remember my first few years as a diver distinctly. I learned in the Philippines many years ago. I was fearless, fit, and young. (Can be a good... or a dangerous... combination!) I toured around SE Asia and the Western Pacific for six months after that and built a strong...

Hi guys, I am brand new to the Scuba Board. Getting scuba certified has been a life long dream and I am finally getting the opportunity in the next coming weeks. I start scuba training next week. We do our certification dive in a spring and then a week later they do an open water dive in...

I am in class right now working on my Cert for OW and Nitrox. I have the basic kit that all classes make you get. I am looking at slowly starting to get the rest. I will mainly be looking at diving at ship wrecks off the coast of North Carolina USA. I am trying to find information on the...

Hi everyone, I appreciate you taking a moment to read my post and provide any suggestions/insight you may have based on your experience. I am travelling to Negril, Jamaica in May 2016. I was planning on completing my classroom and pool part of the PADI open water diver course in Canada and...

Hey Everyone, I need some advice... So, I've been diving several years in lots of great locations, and I have finally convinced my boyfriend to get certified (he is an experienced free diver, and has always hated the idea of wearing all the necessary gear). He is completing his classroom and...