I'll have to say that the gear exchange was "easier" the second time; especially when there wasn't any "pressure," at least for me. 

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Study up on the DM manuals provided on the CD. It'll make the DM Conducted Programs exam much easier. I still need to take the Deco/RDP this Wednesday. It feels good to have the harder exams out of the way, including all the required diving, etc.![]()
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