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Working in an LDS, my advice is to stick with Seavision. I used one of their masks for years with great results. They're efficient, fast and I've never had a complaint on their product. I've also seen too many masks that had "drop in" or "moulded" that have been very heavy, had lenses that...

NukeHed: SDI allows an instructor from any agency to conduct certification dives with the appropriate referral from your instructor. SDI also requires the use of a dive computer with it's training, so you'll need to have/rent one for your certification dives. Their course does not teach...

Lynne: There are several options; 1. There are 50 cf tanks, made of aluminum, which are considerably lighter, but are also obviously hold a lesser supply of air. 2. There are steel 80 cf tanks, we call them "Super 80s" which are smaller and more compact but still hold the same amount...

Great to see that MCPO Carl Brashear is remembered by our community. I had the honor of meeting him, as his son was a member of my National Guard unit. He was truly a great man. Here's a link to a tribute that we published upon his death. A Tribute to Master Chief Boatswain’s Mate...

Some great advice here in this thread. Remember that any computer will give you bottom time thus far, bottom time remaining (based on nitrogen loading, unless air integrated), ascent rate warning and water temp. Some display all these on the primary screen so there is no moving about. The...

Trying on rental suits, particularly 7mms, can be a real experience. Unfortunately most have had a lot of use and aren't normally top of the line suits to begin with. A lycra suit does help, but nothing has worked for me like a regular plastic shopping bag over the feet. Put it over your...

Fact of the matter is you're right. Government or industry regulation is not the answer as it simply doesn't work. We still ask for c-cards for any life support equipment or air purchases, but it does create a problem when it's a spouse, friend, etc. purchasing for a certified diver. I also...

The least expensive new regulator you can buy, at least from any of the "major" manufacturer's is a good, usable, serviceable regulator. Buying near or at the top of the line, except in the rare case of a manufacturing defect, will get you something that thirty years ago we could only dream...

So, in order to be good, you have to be the cheapest? Moreover, it's the outlets that are selling below MAP that are causing this issue to begin with. I don't expect to be ripped off anymore than anyone else. I can also give you dozens of instances where consumers come into our shop for...

What is competitive? Adhering to manufactor's pricing limits reputable dive shops from competing with the internet, not to mention inferior products that are sold on line that we see all the time. It's easy to sell something cheaper that's inferior and bet that the customer won't return it...

What you have to remember is that your LDS is a business, like any other. It has to be profitable to survive, or all the support you enjoy goes away. All pricing is governed by the manufactorer as to maximum and minimum, which is intended to put shops on a level playing field. This field is...

Try Bill and Nadine Beard of Bill Beard's Safaris. I dove with them in February and had the time of my life. They've been in Costa Rica for 20 years and know everyone.

By all means hook up with Bill Beard's Safaris. He and his wife Nadine pioneered diving in Costa Rica, and know every nook and cranny there. I was there in February, dove the Catalina Islands and was treated like royalty by Bill. It's a wonderful place to visit; clean with great diving and...

They were all rescued today, having drifted to Rinca Island. ScubaJennifer called it right about making it to a local island. Guess they didn't plan on having to fight the Komodo dragons on the island...

Retired CSM, Infantry US Army, ARNG 1977-2005 82nd Airborne 5th SFG (A) Greetings to all out there. My prayers and gratitude to those still deployed or deploying. Godspeed and return home safely. Let's go divin!!!!