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Solo diving is a lot like rock climbing without a rope. People do it for the right reasons, as well as the wrong ones. Unless in specific applications, it's usually done for the wrong reasons. The "reasons" and "right" or "wrong" are only the generally accepted and promoted opinions of...

The operation, and the leaders are at fault. Too many of this profession whine, "but they were certified!" Certification does not make an expert. When a CLIENT is paying for a SERVICE (i.e. a guide), the professional is responsible. No, we can't change the weather, but when divers come up...

Don't think you'll have much luck, as thermal underwear is designed to work in air, usually by friction of movement. The only way to keep her warmer is by the insulating properties of neoprene. What you could do, is instead get her just an additional "core warmer" which will cover the core...

They will generally "escort" you out of the area - and only bite if they feel their eggs are in immediate danger. If you get too close, you will know it - I have never heard of the ones at Porteau biting divers, but I have had them charge. If you know where the nests are, keep your distance...

Actually, these knives are usually quite good - try a spritz of silicone spray, or better yet, take it to your dealer - they're usually very good with replacing stuff. As for titanium - IMO, it's a "luxury" thing - the advantage being less rust (but this can be easily prevented on steel...

thanks for the reminder that there's always two sides. Now, back to Jen and Brad...

Mr. Clean Magic Eraser works like a dream in cleaning your slate - all you need is water...

ditto on the above - turpentine will do it too. You can try Mr. Cleans Magic eraser - works like a charm on slates!!!

I was inspired to take up diving as it was the only option for a school "outweek" where I could still stay in town and party. um....I mean...of course...that I could PARTAke in learning about our fabulous marine ecosystems and learn more about the grandfather of scuba, Jacques Cousteau...

If this guy is an actual ice instructor (this being pretty important) ice diving is absolutely AMAZING...absolutely do it. But the course is a bit more than just dipping in, and alarm bells start ringing when I hear that there's paramedics on site (but then again, it is in Quebec, isn't it -...

why not take him to small claims? It's cheap, no lawyers. There's a maximum limit (usually 10 Grand in canada, dunno what it is there) but if there are two partners in the business, and you both split the cost, you can both sue individually for $10,000 each? Maybe you can even get on Judge...

hmmm...here's one for becoming vegetarian... you'll never see two vegetarians in a heated debate about carrots...

Being a professional is knowing what the line is. The joke was unprofessional, and not even amusing. Both the guide (who remained silent) and the divemaster acted unprofessionally, and both should be counseled on this. I would suggest bringing it up to the owner, perhaps mention that you...

occasionally? I get this all the time..thot it was just the way it was!!

You maybe have thought of this already - but perhaps email DAN. A few years ago both asthma and diabetes used to be a no-no, but now more is understood and many people do dive safely while having these conditions. Having info from DAN might assist her physician in making a decision.

If you start hearing voices telling you to do very bad things you might want to mention that too. ....hope all is ok...keep us posted....it's no fun being an armchair diver..

I think it's the spelling on this thread that's getting everyone up in arms.. er... ahh think itz da speling on dis thred thatz gettink everywon up in armz