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Thanks for the replies guys, but I was wondering how quickly the onset of a blackout can occur? What variables does it depend on? Are there definite signs of impending blackout or does it occur as quick at the click of your fingers? I tried reading your pdf npollock but it was a little too...

Okay so I've read that you shouldn't hyperventilate because you won't feel a blackout coming. What I do is breath slowly for a few breaths and then take a deep one and go under. If I'm down for a while I'll start feeling more and more uncomfortable (CO2 buildup?), but I'll have almost...

I bought my first wetsuit about 8 months ago. Before that I had been using my Dad's old suit from the 1970-1980's. I thought I had made a good buy, but a little while later I noticed something that really made me angry: the suit started to fray! This was because all the straps were made from...

Okay so bad idea?

Yeah, don't worry I've done my diving certificate. :) But I was just wondering if there were any other dangers besides blowing your lungs from compressed air. I'd never be able to get the bends on a small pony due to short bottom times right?

I love free-diving, but always wish that I could stay down for a few minutes at a time, moving around and looking at the beautiful aquatic life, before heading back up to the surface. So I was thinking of getting a little pony bottle to help me achieve that. Does anyone know who makes a good...

Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone knows where I can find a weather forecast site that also gives an infrared water satellite image of the area of interest, so that I can get a fairly good estimation of what the water temperature will be there. Cheers, thanks.

I went to the doc to check it out. He gave me a sinus spray and it sorted everything out 100%, I hardly have to equalize anymore, it's amazing!

Dammit, okay thanks, hope it isn't an infection. Do you think something like Sinutab would help?

Hmm, usually my ears are the things that feel the pressure first and I'm always able to equalize them.

I decided to go for a free dive yesterday afternoon at the local wreck, but when I got to only about 3 metres down I started feeling pain on the sides of my head that became more intense as I went down. In the end I decided to stop because it got too damn sore and I started getting a little...

I was thinking of buying a locally made suit from Derevko: Derevko Wetsuits | Join The Revolution !. Click on the features. Does it sound any good? That's their top suit.

Thanks cflJason, that sounds like a good plan, but how much would it cost? I read an article about different stitch types, but I think it was a little outdated. What would you guys say is the best stitch type for warmth and durablilty? I don't want my suit to come apart a few months down the line.

Hey guys, I've been wanting to buy a wetsuit but don't know what I should get since there are so many different types and brands. The water that I dive in is really unpredictable and a lot of the time there's an east wind blowing which makes the water pretty damn cold even in summer. So I was...

Hey guys, I've been wanting to buy a tank but I dunno what make I should get. I think I'm gonna go for an ali tank since I hear they're the best type. Can you please recommend some manufacturers? Thanks.

damn the dude gave me a good deal on an apeks xtx20 and matching occy! $600 AUD! i couldnt find any online reviews so i didnt buy it :(

I went to a few local dive shops this afternoon and the best deal I could find was an Aqua Lung Titan XLC and an XLC occy from $740 AUD (Australian Dollars) and that was after I bargained $150 AUD off the price. What do you guys think? It got some good online reviews, but did I get it for a...

I did some looking on LeisurePro.com. What I'm doing is looking for regs that have had at least 8 reviews and have at least a 4 star rating and are a good price. I've made a list so that when I go out later I can look for them. Can I trust the reviews? This is what I've got so far: Scubapro...

Hey guys, I know that regs are very important and I shouldn't go for cheap ones, but I'm on a tight budget so I was hoping you'd be able to help me out. I'm gonna go reg hunting with a mate later today and was wondering what you'd recommend for a beginner. I'm looking for something that's not...