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Glad to find this thread. I have just started contemplating a pontoon dive boat project. Shopping for used boats. Minimum length of boat: say 21-foot? The bigger the better, I guess, within a budget of, oh, $10K for a used boat. And they get wider as they get longer - - - I only have so much...

Thanks, again, everyone. I have discussed this with my instructor. If I can get my doctor to attest that the exertion level I achieved during my stress test meets or exceeds the 10 - 13 MET criterion, I'm OK to go. (BTW, the 13 MET standard is stated on the back of the NAUI Medical Evaluation...

Thanks, all. Very informative, and hearing from you, my fellow "old guys," makes me worry less about it being nuts for me to take up the sport at my age. I will see my instructor on Thursday. We'll work out whatever I need to do to get my certification. He is something of a fitness nut, but...

Thanks, Bill. I had a similar test, using technetium 99m in lieu of thallium. Got my heartrate well over 130 on the treadmill during the stress test. I'll have to call the trainer and find out exactly what he's looking for. - Don

Hello, all! I'm 61, took NAUI Open Water training, getting ready for OW checkout. Had no problem with the pool training. My trainer wanted me to get a stress test before the checkout dive. So I had one, passed it, no problem, flying colors, all that. NOW he wants to know how many METs I...

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Hello, all! First post. I'm a 61-year-old guy, planning to take my NAUI Open Water checkout dive soon. Scubaboard is a treasure trove of information! I'm glad I found it. Also a great place for exchange of ideas. Good diving, everyone! What's the equivalent of "break a leg" in...