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Lopez, I'm considering the watershot. It seems too good to be true! Did you say you like the quality of the photos and video? Can you tell me any more?

Fantastic! Thanks guys! 50 is about the limit for my wetsuit :cold: but I like the idea of going ahead and trying it and just coming above the thermocline if I get too cold. Here's hoping my buddy won't be annoyed with that approach. The cost of renting a drysuit would put the trip out of my...

Need some advice for a dive trip I'm contemplating: USS San Diego off Long Island. I hear it's pretty cold and dry suits are recommended but I'd like to get more information. How cold? I'm planning to go September 14-15. I'm usually comfortable in my 7 mm with hood, gloves, boots, and socks down...

I have never bought a plain lycra dive skin and instead dive in a sharkskin, which is similar to a lavacore suit. Easily my favorite piece of dive equipment because its comfortable, keeps me warm AND cool (yes, I'm serious), and has a bit better "protection" than a skin-tight piece of lycra. I...

SMBs - so so so important. I'm going to unroll mine and practice with it this weekend, even though I'm just going to the quarry. Thank you Nathalie for your courage and story. Best wishes on your speedy recovery.

I wanted to report out on my recent use of promethazine. It's a first gen antihistamine and worked pretty well for me all by itself, even though I was prescribed a mild upper to use with it (to counteract promethazine's sedative qualities). I'm sensitive to uppers so I didn't use that part of...

Can anyone comment on how to get a good fit? I want to order one but the only size charts provided reference only height and weight. As an anthropologist, I can tell you that those two metrics have nothing whatever to do with head circumference. Any suggestions?

I am just discovering this unpleasant situation for myself. I have changed my name (recent divorce) and naturally wanted my cards to read my correct name. I can't believe PADI expects me to pay over $330 to get replacement cards. Ridiculous. :no:

Two reasons: 1) It really has less to do with the puking than the general inability to function. I want to be able to dive safely, competently, and without distraction. 2) I dive because I really like diving and because diving and being on the water are innate parts of my profession, so...

I had never heard of triptone, and I thought I'd tried it all. Then found this (thanks google). http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/basic-scuba-discussions/329071-triptone-2.html So, if I'm correct, Triptone = original Dramamine (50 mg Dimenhydrinate) Bonine = less drowsy Dramamine (25 mg...

I found this thread really interesting. I, like the wife mentioned by the original poster, also suffer severely from seasickness, airsickness, car sickness... anywhere is possible. I also have found that vertigo and/or severe sinus pressure around my ears causes the same nausea and, ultimately...

Wishing I had had TSandM as my instructor.

Every time I hear this I just get a sinking feeling in my stomach. I just watched a video about a near miss which began when the diver lost his buddy. Next stop, solo certification.

UGHHHHHHHH..... walked right into that one, didn't I?

Okay, so clearly silicone for the wrist seals (as opposed to neoprene or latex). Check. Would you say the same for neck seals?

Great advice. Thanks so much. Could anyone comment on the latex versus silicone versus neoprene seal options a bit more? I need to do so much more research (whew!)

I really have to second this. I'm a newbie myself, so take this with a grain of salt... I've found (after 25 dives on rental gear) that I'm still trying to figure out my preferences on reg, bc, computer, and etc. But with regard to my exposure suit, I really, really know what I DON'T want: an...

Whoa! What's an "insta buddy" and where do I find one? :blinking:

Though the comments on the original post location are closed, I'll offer one more idea here: protect the underwater cultural heritage that we all share by looking only at shipwreck sites and not taking pieces of them with you when you leave. We all want to dive these amazing wrecks for years and...

Thanks for this advice, raftingtigger, 00wabbit, and Peter_C. I really appreciate it.