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Also remember that on a wall dive the bottom is probably a long way down, which adds a major risk factor in case of BC failure or the like. Not sure where you were trained, but in our quarry it was very easy to tell when you got deep as it got really cold and dark. In the nice warm caribbean...

I am not exactly sure what they do, I joined the lowest tier just to get access to the Quest Forum. I have discussed with my buddies how useful it is and I doubt I would rejoin just for them. There are some good divers on there willing to share good info, but it is not like they are...

I would suggest just calling them up and asking what research they do. Tommy

If you want to try the bp/wing you can buy them from Extreme Exposure and use it for 30 days, if no likee, send it back and you are only out the shipping fees. Details on the site. There is an inherent confilct of interest in dive shops and training and gear, can you imagine buying a used...

The liberty ship is fairly close inshore so vis will not be anywhere near the offshore stuff. The temps are fairly warm even during winter comparatively. I think the Olympus site has the general water temps, Wilmington would be very similar. The conditions change rapidly, one of the...

A company called Extreme-Exposure.com will let you buy a bp/wing rig and use it for 30 days, then send it back no questoins asked if you don not want it. Of course not too many do. I liked that a lot because it gave me a chance to hold it and play with it before getting it wet, then diving...

Actually Suunto Vypers and Mosquitos at the very least use RGBM, and probably some of the others in their line. The table is published in the manual, but since one is usually using the computer, they are not that useful. They are more conservative on a square profile. There is a link to...

We talked about this in our DIR Fund class and JJ said they were considering getting a newbie friendly training oriented list going. I emailed him a while back and he said nothing definite was planned right now. The main deal was trying to find an instructor to monitor it. At this point I...

I had the same experience as Scubakims as a newly certified diver on the bp/wings. To me it is much, much more comfy and easy to dive. For any who want to try bp/wings or don't have local shops, or even those who do... Extreme-Exposure will sell you a rig and you can use it for 30 days...

Let's say you are at 70', OOA. Boom! Stress, deep breathing, getting everyone synced up and figuring what to do. Let's assume everything goes perfect from there though. 70' @ 2 seconds/foot= 140 seconds 3 minute stop= 180 seconds 320 seconds to surface round up for conservativeness, 6...

It depends on the dive. The main factor is: "how much gas do my buddy and me need to ascend safely, at any point in the dive?" Remember your buddy has YOUR backup air/gas. Do a search on "rock bottom" for the best procedure to do this stuff. Tommy

Grendel, next step is to get some pockets on that new wetsuit. One of the best investments I ever made in diving. The vis is actually amazing during the week or first thing in the morning. A night dive during the week would be pretty cool. I am still dreaming of an ocean night...

My first attempt at a coastal trip entailed of a 3 hour drive to find out the trip was blow out, followed by another 3 hour drive back. Yes, I am on the hotel bandwagon from here on out also. The only thing worse that having to wake up at 6am on a Saturday for a dive trip is having to wake...

I have bought a good bit from Leisurepro and DiveInn in Spain I think. Also Extreme-Exposure.com if you are into that gear can hardly be beat with their 30 day try and buy program. That alone to me is worth paying some extra for stuff. Tommy

where do you have your weights on your back, how much weight are you carrying there and on the belt? As far as equipment, is this your own equipment, and you want to keep it? There are some other types that would help you out quite a bit. (bp/wings) If the bc is slipping around, common...

I have only been diving a year, but have enought experience to answer your question about what is lacking in the basic OW classes by the current orgs. A basic failure to force students to learn and execute skills hovering in good/perfect buoyancy/trim. I learned the skills on my knees, on...

Hey Eric, I have the Caverns, Measureless book you can borrow if you want. He is the hardcore of the hardcore. It would be a good read on our trip down to Fla. in Nov/Dec. As far a writing ability and keeping interest I think some of the chapters are really good and some a little slow...

The DIR Fund classes tend to be kind of homegrown in that a group of divers get together, chip in and ask one of the instructors to fly in to teach the class. Once details get more solid the word goes out on the internet boards so people who had not heard of it can join up. If you get more...

I will be getting there Sunday morning around 10ish. White Subaru Outback with Yak Rak on top. Tommy

I don't think it is the proper place for classes. For a while there were a lot of DIR Fund classes being posted, which are a little different since they are not based anywhere, but don't think it is fair to let some in and not others. Maybe a separate forum on classes/education? At least...