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    Funny things heard on the dive boat

    Ok I will bite: These are all questions/comments said to me by customers whilst diving in the Similans/Koh Bon/Koh Tachai/Richelieu Rock Question: "What was that bit of broken coral you showed me?" Answer: "An Ornate Ghost Pipefish" Question: "What was that blue thing? It looked like a...
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    How much time to wait after doing an air-sport?

    Hi, I have done a bit of research and came up with this about diving after flying, sorry it does not answer the specific question but maybe you can use the link to check with DAN. https://www.daneurope.org/eng/faq46.htm Hope this helps
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    Looking to buy a computer

    I'm a big fan of Suunto. I love my Vyper as I have a nice watch, otherwise if you want a watch style think D4 or D6.
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    Classes using dive tables

    I believe that a knowledge of the tables is very useful for all divers. An over reliance on a computer can lead to problems, as can not knowing how to use the computer correctly. I have seen many people using their computers as a depth guage and only ascending when the dive leader does, this has...
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    Is there a shoulder entry?

    There are many different ways to enter the water, usually the easiest is best, although sometimes it comes down to personal preference. My preferred entry is a forward roll, but most of my customers find a giant stride easier. I have had customers doing backwards jumps, donning kit in the water...
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    Q: Re Photographing Whale Sharks

    In my experience, whale sharks tend to be scared off by the proximity of the diver in deeper water, in shallower water i have not found the need to use flash at all.
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    Fish identification

    Ok, The Andaman Sea covers a large area, where are you based, and when do you want to do the dive? If you are around Phuket: Shark Point, Anenome Reef, Koh Doc Mai Phi Phi: Koh Bida Nok, Koh Dida Nai Similans: ALL OF THEM Surin: Richeliu Rock Pm me for more details
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    Should I go for DM?

    Go for it, don't limit yourself to 1 place, become a DM and go and see the world. I know DM's that make a nice living by using their language/business/photographic skills to supplement their income. If you want to become an Instructor, why not? The whole idea of this sport is to encourage...
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    Newbie worries, Advice??

    If you have any concerns, speak to the instructor, they should already be aware of any problems and be ready to assist you in any way they can. You are paying to be taught and to be taken care of, this is a fun sport, you should not be worried about an individual skill. They should already have...
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    Worries about Rental Equipment

    I think the OP is dead right. Having properly maintained scuba gear is part of the service that the dive shop SHOULD give. I am very concerned that when you pointed out the problems you were given a very poor response. Our dive shop has approx 40 sets of rental gear, we stay on top of servicing...
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    Scuba gear found while diving

    After one season in the Similan Islands (Thailand), working on a live aboard I found: 10 masks 8 snorkels 3 Cameras in housings 2 Cameras without housings (dead) more smb's than i could count A suunto stinger (working) 3 reels 6 torches more weights than a dive shop needs! sunglasses by the...
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    new diver stronger currents

    Good answer, what would you think of as a strong current? I know that many of the good dive sites in Pattaya have very strong current, and we get them in the Similans also. I think you are worrying too much about the current, just come out here and dive. You are asking the right questions but...
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    Just finished "Discover Scuba" - where do I sign?

    Well done to you both. Get certified and join the club!
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    new diver stronger currents

    Ok Sufur, First, you will have no problems diving anywhere around Thailand with your skill level. I run a liveaboard in the Similans and have never had anybody have to miss a dive because of their experience level. With you being AOW you will be able to see all of the dive sites. The question...
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    Snorkle Use while diving

    Easy answer. A foldabale snorkel that fits in your pocket.
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    Message to new divers

    An excellent, well thought out and well presented post. I do disagree with you in one thing. You start your post stating that you do not believe you can call yourself a real diver. For you to have the understanding of the aquatic eco-system and a desire to protect it puts you as a real diver in...
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    Diving in Thailand

    Hello all, Thanks Mr Crowley for those kind words about my bar hopping tour. I am also a pretty good dive instructor, I should be as you taught me. The diving down here in Phuket is very different from the Gulf. I would also echo Crowley's view on Koh Phi Phi, not my favourite place to...
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    Newbie question about weighting/buoyancy

    Agree with Diver0001, although I would recommend you wear 1-2 kilos to account for tank at the end of the dive.
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    Scuba schools

    Sorry, do not know any in Florida. But you should have no problem transferring to PADI. I work for a school in Thailand and we regularly do crossover courses. I did my professional training here in Thailand and have many friends no working worldwide that did the same course. If you want ant...
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    Best beginner dives

    Red Sea, Great Barrier Reef, Similan islands (thailand), Cozumel, Maldives etc etc etc. The list goes on and on! Just go and explore the world!
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