Acronyms

[FSU John]

Hello all!

I have been reading many many stories here on ScubaBoard and have seen SO MANY acronyms. Can we build a thread of Acronyms that people can think of? I appreciate the help of de-crypting some of the stories people are writing!

Thanks! FSU JOHN

 

[Doc Intrepid]

What does FSU mean?

"Freaky Strokaphilic Unit"?

 

[superstar]

Do you mean like LDS-local dive store or PITA- pain in the *****. theres also PADI-put another dollar in. and for the finest divers there is GUE and DIR.

 

[Doc Intrepid]

Just jerking your chain!

There are a number of threads on exactly that topic, already in the archives. Check the control bar at the top of the page, just beneath where it says "Welcome, FSU John", third button from the right is 'Search'. click on that, then click on Advanced Search, then use keywords 'Acronyms'. I think you'll find some clarification...

Here are a few to start you off....

FWIW = for what its worth...
YMMV = your mileage may vary...
IIRC = if I recall correctly....

Welcome to ScubaBoard! Have fun.

 

[www.scubamazing.com]

this is kinda funny. I"m good at just ignoring whatever I don't understand (of course I'm not sure if that's good or not) so it's good to see these acronyms posted once in a while I suppose.

Any Doc, I think you're a pretty funny guy.

 

[dandrian]

Let's see.......

ROFL=Roll on floor laughing :rofl:
ROFLMAO= Roll on floor laughing my *** off :laughing:

Certifying Agencies and Instruction and Conventions
TDI= Technicial Diving International
SDI= Scuba Diving International
ERDI= Emergency Response Diving International
PADI= Professional Association of Diving Instructors
GUE= Global Underwater Explorers
DIR= Doing It Right
NAUI= National Association of Underwater Instructors
DAN= Diver Alert Network
OW= Open Water
AOW= Advanced Open Water
DM= Dive Master
BTS= Beneath the Sea
OWU= Our World Underwater

Brands and Manufacturers and Equipment
DR= Dive Rite
OMS= Ocean Management Systems
DUI= Diving Unlimited International
SP= Scuba Pro
HID=High Intensity Discharge
BC= Buoyancy Compensator
SMB= Surface Marking Buoy
BP/W= Back Plate with Wing
LP= Low Pressure (Tank)
HP= High Pressure (Tank)

Ok, getting kind of bored now....hope this helps

David

 

[Walter]

There are several threads like this, some with links to huge lists. You'll be able to get lots of info with a search. Actually, the board automatically searches now. Scroll dowb to the bottom of the page, you'll find links to some of them.

 

[Don Burke]

This is probably the best thread of the bunch:

http://www.scubaboard.com/showthread.php?t=39645

 

[terrasmak]

Cant forget "H" for halcyon