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You mean these? ==> Accessories Alternatively, you can sew some ears on. I've seen divers who have sewn on Shrek ears on their hood. Looks great!

Plain old water works as well, if you have access to a shower. Pull your foot through the wetsuit, let the water run down your leg and pool a little (the ankle seal will keep the water in), then pull it up. The water acts as a lubricant. Repeat where necessary. Just don't forget to let excess...

With only 12 dives in your pocket, it might be better if you hung back and tried out different BCDs, just to get a feel. As mentioned in the thread, rushing off to buy a BC might mean a more expensive purchase later when you have figured out your diving style, likes and dislikes. This time is...

Wholly agree on the strength training bit. Just remember that sometimes you not only have to carry your gear, but you may have to hoist yourself up the ladder WITH your gear after your boat dive. Of course you can always hand your BCD up to the boat boys, making it easier to get up the ladder...

I'd say that it's just something that you have to deal with. It's pretty minor compared to all other skills you have to accomplish. As for your eyes watering, I'd say that's a pretty good indication that your eyes are working fine. After all, tears do the job of washing away debris, salt water...

I love my booties for several reasons: 1) When diving with Kapalai, one of your surface intervals will be on Sipadan Island. Booties make the trek to the toilests easier (they are located further inland, about a 2 min walk depending on where you dock). Some roots and pebbles in the way =)...

Just a quick update for anyone considering buying dive gear in Singapore: The Concourse will be torn down and all the shops there will have to move out by March 08. However, there are dive shops directly opposite the Concourse (as well as shops selling basic dive gear like wetsuits, torches...

Great trip report! A little too much time spent travelling to places for me but hey, divers are a weird bunch =). We'll travel obscenely long distances to dive one site =) I strongly suggest you spend more time in Tulamben next time. My friends and I stayed at Tauch Terminal (they are...

Hi Ed! Great shots! Do you happen to know the names of the dive sites? I've been to Redang and a trip to Perhentian might be in the pipeline. Thanks!

According to the Atomic website, split fins are designed such that they kick up less sand and silt when used properly (i.e using small flutter kicks). I haven't really experienced that myself nor compared to other fins as I can't really turn around and look any my own fins when I'm kicking...I'm...

How about the Atomic Liquid Blue Split fins with the spring strap? The Liquid Blue fins (they are blue and semi translucent white, very fashionable) are lighter than your regular split fins and slightly positively bouyant (i.e. they float!). I've tried my buddy's pair and it takes lesser effort...

Hi guys! Thanks for making me feel at home and I definitely hope to be a better diver by learning from you guys. Catch you around the forum :)

For me, I had some trouble clearing my mask during my confined pool dives. I tend to inhale through my nose :(. So for me, a mask with a purge valve really gives me a sense of calm to know that I won't inhale water when clearing my mask. That said, I use a great defogger and have never had to...

Hi all! Just wanted to drop by and say hi :D. I've been following your forum for some time and I have to say, I'm really impresssed by the advice and tips I get here! I guess I'll be sticking around to learn more :14: By the way, I am AOW certified and currently have 35 dives and counting....:D