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I definitely will try a live-aboard at one point in my life, but they key here is diving is just like one of many 'hobbies' (golf, mountain biking, skiing) to me. We're not 'dive nuts'. Plus on some trips, I'll have a 6-yo and 8-yo in tow (although usually not on a trip focused around diving)...

I should mention, we might make an exception on the 'water drinkable' requirement if the place is a great value. Just from previous (non SCUBA) trips, when the tap water isn't drinkable, it's typically not a good sign.

I just got back from Taveuni, Fiji. Great place to dive. Most colorful, healthy reefs I've ever seen. First time I dove in my swim trunks and a swim shirt (I'm warm blooded) - as water temp was 85! Underwater photographer's dream destination. Aquatrek ran a pretty good operation. Only thing...

I had to buy an Aluminum backplate and lighter (separated) single tank holders to keep bag under weight limit. I've only setup the harnesss one time. When I first did it I found some good diagrams of how to setup the harness (and adjust it), how to thread the waist buckle and the tank threads...

Well without having the underwater case, I can't tell which one feels best in my hands. Remember, this camera is only 1/3 or less used for underwater. It's primary purpose is topside P&S. I refuse to invest in two cameras. My Canon S50 did fine underwater. Like you said, most pictures okay...

Neither shoot manual. Find me a ultra compact digital with a 28mm wide angle lens with manual and I'll buy it. Both can manually set white balance. How do you pull that off, bring a white piece of plastic with you and keep setting it at varying depths as the color spectrum changes depending...

Thanks for the reply. I think my S50 does full manual but I hardly ever use it. Took pretty good shots underwater, only probably was capturing moving objects when zoomed out at depths below 40 ft. That's an issue of the lens not being fast enough not inability to use manual controls or raw...

I'm looking at two cameras. I won't say which ones as a lot of people have strong brand biases. I will just give some key specs and findings that I've discovered testing both cameras topside. This camera will be used for underwater only about 1/3 of the time. I'm tired of having two...

Well considering I bought the unit used and it is a very important instrument that I rely on (I have a backup analog pressure and depth gauge), It probably would be wise to send it in for a "check up" I don't do a lot of diving, maybe 12-20 dives a year. How long do the batteries typically...

I've got a VT Pro hoseless computer. I've found on my last few dives the depth is locking up on me while the other functions still work. It is NOT losing signal. About 10 or 15 min into the dive the depth indicator just freezes at whatever depth I'm at, usually for the rest of the dive...

I know the standard rule of thumb is to not fly within 24 hrs of your last dive. I did a short 35-min dive on Nitrox 32 spent about 60% of the dive at about 65 feet and the rest higher than that. My VT Pro computer had a no-fly time I think exactly 24 hours after I entered the water for the...

You put me on the fence again. While your response is in the minority, it was what my gut first thoughts on this was when I initially considered the issue. I've donned and doffed the suit at home since installing with inner seals once. They are a pain to get on and off your wrists with those...

I got a pair of those Diving Concepts dry gloves. 90% of the time I'm going to be just Rec diving in the 60-110 foot range. I'm contemplating whether to install the glove rings with the latex inner wrist seal or not. I like the insurance if I get a puncture in the glove the suit won't flood...

I'm thinking of buying a used Atomic B2 Reg. Has only a couple dozen dives on it, less than a year old. Service interval is 2 years/300 dives. I know it is a good idea to have any used reg serviced before using it. What I'm wondering is, if I'm diving Nitrox, regardless whether I have it...

I talked to Atomic today. They said the Atomic comfort swivel made for the Atomic second stage is no more reliable than the universal one. At least with the universal one, you can easily attach whatever length hose you want and don't have to pay extra for a hose you don't need. (You can...

Oh by the way, I saw a post that the swivel should be installed by a dealer. Isn't it as simple as using a crescent wrench to install it or is it more complicated than that?

I just called my LDS today about the swivel (the one that only fits the Atomic second stage, not the universal one). They want $120 for it including hose! (Retail is $140). You can't buy them without the hose. That's dumb because can't you just screw in any length hose you want anyway? I...

I'm trying to reduce jaw fatigue on my Atomic Z1 regulator. I'm using a 5' hose going under my arm then around my neck. It constantly pulls. I'm thinking it would be the perfect length though if I put the Atomic swivel on. Maybe I should just try a 6' hose instead and then get the swivel...

What are the biggest wetsuit booties out there with the bulkiest soles. Want to get something that fills up my fin pockets well. I've dove with my 7mm wet booties in warm water before, worked fine, but am thinking of getting a low-cut for warm water and wondering who makes the bulkiest soles.

I've got a Bare CD4 with Size 10 (XL) Hard Boots coming. I'm looking at buying some Bio-Fins. Dealer that sold me the drysuit says the XL 10 hard boot won't fit in a size L Bio-Fin and that I need to go with a size LL (XL). Apollo lists the LL as size 11 Wide - 13+. I've been wearing my size...