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    For Sale ScubaPro Classic Unlimited Medium BC w/ Air2, Retractor Clip, and Dive Knife

    $400 + Shipping, OBO. Used, but in great condition. Last serviced in October of 2019. About 8 years old with around 100 dives, but it has always been cared for and maintained well. Minor scuffs/scratches to plastic components, but otherwise looks very close to new. Dive knife is the Deep See...
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    Grand Cayman dive profile

    My family and I are heading to Grand Cayman soon and some of us will be diving with Ambassador. I know that the typical dive depth is around 80-100 feet due to the walls, but how long are the dives. Surely they can't expect tourist divers (I category I do not particularly it in) to say at that...
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    no safety stop after 53' dive

    I was a victim to this lack of depth perception. It was my first local dive, and going from 100ft in the keys to 10ft and decreasing was a shock. I was simply not used to the diving environment and it can happen. However, ever since that day I had never had this happen, and it will probably...
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    So what takes your breath away...?

    Suddenly being enveloped in a large school of mackerel as they swim along, and then looking at my dad, both of us with wide eyes and smiles.
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    How to store tanks: Empty or Filled?

    Thanks for the quick responses everyone! I guess I just have to find a way to forget about them and diving in the meantime ;).
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    How to store tanks: Empty or Filled?

    My diving season has temporarily been suspended due to a broken collar bone, so i'll be dry for a least 2 months. I have 4 aluminum 80 tanks in the garage with psi ranging from 700-1100. So I ask, is it better to leave tanks with that amount of air or more in the range of 3000? Thanks!
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    new to scuba

    Very similar story to the start of my scuba certification, except the roles are reversed. I talked my dad into getting certified, and ever since we hit the water he has been "holding me back". I assume that you mean your air consumption/ comfortability in the water are inferior to that of your...
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    New to Scuba - Need Good Quality/Dependable/Mid-level Equipment

    First of all, you will get an overwhelmingly large number of people who suggest that you get a Backplate and Wing for you BCD. While I have no experience with one, the premise is quite appealing. Remove as much as possible from in front of the diver and relocate it elsewhere. From personal...
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    Easily-donned booties for thick thermal socks?

    I have a whites fusion drysuit and I prefer to use a pair of neosport 3mm dive booties. They are only ankle-high so there is no need to worry about zippers. The booties should be one size larger than what you would wear with bare feet( However you can go 2 sizes bigger with thick socks). I wear...
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    Canon G1X Bonaire 2012

    You wouldn't happen to know what dive site it is in the last batch of pictures where there is a diver hovering above you? That looks like a pretty serious wall!... At least for Bonaire anyway
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    Hog Regulator Combo or get something better ???

    Yes there was an issue reported by NetDoc, but the HOG reg he was using was a prototype.
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    I hit dive 200 yesterday! :-)

    You are so lucky living in an area like Florida. With all of the different environments it is so easy to dive a lot, and see a lot as well ;). 200 dives is amazing in just over a year and to get out and dive thy much is truly mind boggling. I just passed my 1 year certification anniversary and...
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    Best drysuit gloves for women?

    I would highly recommend the Si-Tech Quick Clamp dry glove system. It is a very simple design and has a lot of versatility. You can don or doff them whenever you want (may sound standard but is not possible with DUI zip seals). Also it is a very simplistic design in regards to putting them on...
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    SubGear SG-1000 same as ScubaPro MK17/S600 ??

    I have very little to no experience with plastic barreled regs so I was just going off of people saying that they can freeze and free-flow. I too have had my Mk25 to sub 50f waters with no issues. I wouldn't mind water a little colder than 43f, especially if I use dry gloves :).
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    SubGear SG-1000 same as ScubaPro MK17/S600 ??

    That is my understanding as well. So back to the OP. The SG-1000 is most likely a sold reg especially for warm water diving. However, if it is an Mk17/S600 plastic barrel than cold water diving could be an issue.
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    Hog Regulator Combo or get something better ???

    What ever your LDS will service, as long as it is one of the regs talked about in this thread (Scubapro, Aqua Lung, Apeks, Hog, Edge). Those companies' flagship regs are the top performers. Even though I own a SP reg I would probably switch to a HOG or Edge for my next one. I just love the...
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    SubGear SG-1000 same as ScubaPro MK17/S600 ??

    ^ Yes, my LDS is a Scubapro dealer and they told me this a while ago so I may have lost some details...or they could have been simplifying the situation as to not confuse me as a new diver. After a quick look around Subgear's website I found that the are owned by Johnson Outdoors. This company...
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    Hog Regulator Combo or get something better ???

    A VERY GOOD point which I was going to make. For those of you familiar with the automotive world Ferraris and the other high end car manufactures build cars to go as fast as they can. Because of the badges on the front of their cars they charge $300,000 dollars or more. However, Nissan builds...
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    SubGear SG-1000 same as ScubaPro MK17/S600 ??

    From what I have been told by my LDS, Subgear is owned by Scubapro and is where SP moves their old gear to be sold for cheaper, and thus extend it's shelf life. One example an employee gave me was the Subgear 3 gauge console. Also, if you take a look at Subgear's masks you will find a Sub Vu, as...
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    Scubapro Cousins

    Looks like a great reg... However, did anyone notice that the Scubapro "S" on the purge is upside down...;)
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