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Off subject here, but.... SwimJim, buddy, be careful about throwing the word "rape" around casually like you did here- it's a very serious word representing a terrifying, destructive, painful, life-altering event for anyone who's ever experienced it, or loves someone else who has. This is a...

Ditto kdietz... I've done the trip both ways (air from Cancun to Coz and via the Cancun-Playabus-ferry route) and the "land" route wins hands down for me. MUCH cheaper than flying, usually a shorter time in transit (unless you get lucky and the puddle jumper is on time- not always a sure thing)...

Help! I'm heading back to Coz in 2 weeks and finally have the bucks to buy my first reg/BC/computer set, but I'm confused and worried about where to buy. My LDS doesn't carry my top 2 choices for a reg (Apexs and ScubaPro), but LeisurePro does and I live near their showroom in NYC. I keep...

Hi- Glad y'all had a good time in St. John- it's one of my favorite places! Next time you go there (if you do), see if your dive op will take you to Waterlemon Cay, a small cay about 100yds. off of Waterlemon Beach with lots of sponges, critters and good corals, and the "star"...

Hi Martin- Greetings from a fellow Kentuckian (grew up in Georgetown, went to UK- go Big Blue!- although I live in New York City now). Try the YMCAs in Richmond and, especially, Lexington. I did my initial training through the Y here in NYC, and they were excellent (and much less than $700-...

I log 'em all- it's like keeping a diary. I lost my first log book after I was certified in '92, and I always regret not having a record of my experiences when new to diving-it would be so cool to be able to re-live those first successes and rookie embarassments. Besides, the older I get...

The coolest thing I ever found? Neutral bouyancy!!! FastDen :rainbow:

Hi y'all- Thanks to the advice and recommendations from the good folks on this board, I decided I wanted to get Paul Humann's "Reef Set" guides before my next trip to Coz. But at $130 for the set (or a little less online) they're a little price-y for me right now. However, there's a terrific...

Wow- riveting story! I agree with NetDoc- true, you should in general always stick with your buddy, but...what's good for the goose... It seems pretty obvious that s/he also had a responsibility to stick with YOU, rather than drop off the line without communicating back to you. More to the...

Hi- I'm by no means even a semi-knowledgable diver on this subject, but for what it's worth: I ususally take a pretty long safety stop at 20ft, coupled with as slow an ascent as I can manage, since I've not heard or read anything so far that would indicate that a long safety stop is...

Hi UFGatorDiver- Greetings from NYC, previously Kentucky-Miami-Atlanta-Nashville-Memphis-Houston. No gators in the bunch- sorry! Have a great time on the board! Best, FastDen :rainbow:

Hi Chris! Welcome to the board- have fun! Were the dives you did with your dad off the coast in Wash. St.? If so- BRRRRRRR! I hope you wore a dry suit! Best, FastDen :rainbow:

Hey benncool- Welcome to the board- it's a great group to hang around! Best, FastDen :rainbow:

Hi MerKiwi! Greetings from New York City, and welcome- although I feel a little funny saying that since I just recently joined ScubaBoard myself! Hope you like it as much as I do- these folks are way cool and really know their stuff. Let us know what diving is like in New Zealand sometime...

LOL, Jarhead!!! Thanks- I needed a big laugh today! Best, FastDen :rainbow:

:blfish: :sharky: :turtle: :rfish: Hi y'all- I'm looking for a good fish/marine life guide :book: for my next trip to Cozumel- any favorites you can suggest? Thanks! FastDen

:embarrass: :embarrass: :embarrass: Wow, is my face red- there already IS a Neptune Divers room! Moral of this story- LOOK before you leap! FastDen :rainbow:

Hey Manhattan Mike! Welcome from another NYC diver! I'm fairly new to the Board, too, and already it's taken over my online life- it's the best! I don't post all that much ('cause I'm too busy reading and learning) but I already feel as if I know lots of folks in here even if I keep somewhat...

I had the same question before my trip to Cozumel in February, and all the advice I got was to go with a 3mm full, which I did (even though my partner thought the shorty was more "sexy"- like the fish care!). The water temps were 75+ degrees, and near the end of 6 days of 2-3 dives a day I was...

Great question(s), and one I've been posing to other folks, based on my experience (50+ dives, all warm water, max depth 110ft., no advanced certs.), as "what level diver SHOULD I consider myself"? At heart I consider myself an advanced beginner, and I agree with the folks who say they will...