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  1. Markdone

    How to find a good dive shop?

    Dive shops are in a difficult spot. Most have historically made their money as exclusive distributors of gear, and now that is widely available at a lower price through the internet. However, the internet can't easily sell training, air or help you manage your development as a diver...
  2. Markdone

    Hearing about Kimber has really shaken me up

    When I hear about my friends being hurt, I hurt. When they are involved in an activity that I also do, it makes me hurt more, since I share more with them. Sometimes it is the "there but for the grace of g*d go I" feeling - like the innocent driver who gets slammed by a drunk - I don't think...
  3. Markdone

    Your last SCUBA purchase ?

    For the diver who has everything.... Underwater Undertaking
  4. Markdone

    Max depth for new divers

    Zinnia7 - I really like your attitude, and your posts. It's an interesting thread. Just curious what happened to the two that went out of air. Did they free ascend (CESA)? Did they have to share air with someone? Thanks again for the great posts!
  5. Markdone

    ending pressure: different size and pressures

    Just remember an AL-80 is actually a 77cf tank. I believe stamps on all other tanks indicate the real capacity at rated pressure.
  6. Markdone

    Divers and Pilots?

    My favorite politically correct one was: Gravity hath respect for neither rank or experience. We can probably substitute the sea for gravity
  7. Markdone

    Best Dive Watch Ever...

    I've had a Submariner since 76, always dive with it. Max was 190' when I was younger and more foolish. I have it serviced every 5 years.
  8. Markdone

    Divers and Pilots?

    Shorter runways, otherwise pretty much the same. Less Per Diem than AFPs.
  9. Markdone

    Divers and Pilots?

    Naval Aviator
  10. Markdone

    Equipment for upcoming Live-aboard

    Don't repeat my mistake and buy a low-end sausage. Get one with an Over Pressure Valve and buy a finger reel. Like someone mentioned earlier, practice deploying at depth BEFORE you need to. The really nice ones have a holder in the top for a chemlight for nights. The scenario is you're...
  11. Markdone

    Overweight concerns

    Rosewater. I am very impressed. I think you will do just fine. You will also discover new friends, and new activities. Keep in touch with your doctor, diving has risks, but the upside of being more active and involved far outweighs them. Just let your doctor be your guide on your personal...
  12. Markdone

    I feel a bit guilty....would you?

    Please don't torture yourself with second guesses. The good news is nothing happened, and I think I would have done the same in your fins. I've done this myself (ascended solo) without consequences when I had a situation that caused me to thumb the dive but was not concerned about my own...
  13. Markdone

    to become an PADI rescue diver

    Just a reminder. Hang on to your CPR card. If you go through PADI Divemaster training, you must 1) show your card to your instructor and 2) PADI will require a copy with your Divemaster package submittal. They recognize any CPR card (as long as it is current - within 24 months), but must...
  14. Markdone

    well you think its too early?

    Great job, and it sounds like you have a real taste for diving. Advanced is the next logical step - in my personal opinion it really should be called "open water - part II". You might want to take a couple of dives before hand, so you can ask your instructor to help you with particular...
  15. Markdone

    In search of Divemaster Certification

    I am sorry I assumed too much. From your post, it appeared you thought Divemaster certification was simply an acquisition of dive skills and academic knowledge, and should not take too much of your time beyond taking appropriate written and skill examinations. You said you had read all of...
  16. Markdone

    In search of Divemaster Certification

    Save your money, save your time. You don't understand what being a Divemaster is all about. You might want to think about DIR-F for skills, but I don't think you have that mindset either. Good luck.
  17. Markdone

    Which Harness?

    I looked at a lot of rigs before I bought the DSS kit with a Hog harness. I'm just an ordinary user, but have to agree with Tobin. Plus, it's cheaper and easier to replace when you get some wear. There are some folks out there who will talk about "failure points" too. I don't have any data...
  18. Markdone

    Poll: "TEXAS Dive Flag" License Plate

    Scott - I should have said this in my earlier post - MANY MANY thanks for your untiring efforts on this. Mark
  19. Markdone

    Poll: "TEXAS Dive Flag" License Plate

    1. H*ll yes (four cars between me & my grown, diving, kids) - plus it'll match my tattoo 2. Absolutely, since they probably wouldn't buy me new gear with it 3. Double H*ll yes
  20. Markdone

    Need help with DSS rig

    As a real user, and a real person who has interfaced with Tobin both in emails and by phone, I can attest to his patience and dedication. First, when I got the gear, not being a tech diver, I was asking some pretty simple, entry-level BP/W questions. His response was thorough, and not the...
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