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    Tinnitus & high frequency hearing loss due to inner ear damage

    Hisham/others Would be interesting to find out how you ear / recovery is going. In my case, my tinnitus is still present, 15 months after my incident. It's annoying, but manageable. I've developed an intolerance to loud noises so I've had to make some lifestyle changes (my bar tabs are a lot...
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    Tinnitus & high frequency hearing loss due to inner ear damage

    Hisham, go see an ENT doctor ASAP, if induced by barotrauma this should be treated as an ear emergency. From what I've been told you have a better chance of recovery if treated early. Similar to the original poster I experienced inner ear barotrauma 3 weeks ago. It happened in an 18ft deep...
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    Apeks DS4 / XTX50 reg set for deco

    Looking for a gently used ds4 / xtx50 (DIN) reg combo. Plan to use it for deco so if you have a full setup with the spg on a short hose I'd be happy to take that too. Let me know what you got, how old, in what condition, and how much you want. Thx/Rik
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    Photos of Freediver at Dutch Springs Sikorsky on Saturday 09-25-2011

    Barclay --contact Dana on the ECF board. She ran into the photographer who took her email. Rik
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    Learning to dive doubles?

    I think the official diving term is "taco", although it looks more like a hotdog in the pic. :D I was there once myself (and I was diving doubles!)
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    Warm water? I'll try it....finally.

    Re equipment, I actually lug my ss b/p plus STA with the 6 lbs weight in my suitcase which is enough weight for me (3mm shortie) so no need for weight pockets. Pair that with a Halcyon eclipse 30 lb wing and long hose!
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    Warm water? I'll try it....finally.

    Warm water you're gonna hate it........... NOT! I second diving North! I'd do all diving there if I could. The walls are more spectacular with sharp drop offs vs sloping walls in the South and West. Depending on the weather/wind it can be tricky getting out there. If you make it out, the...
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    Halcyon and other misc stuff for sale

    Looking to unload some gear, so I can by some more! 1. Halcyon Explorer Doubles Wing, 55lbs, excellent condition, 2 yrs old with less than 30 freshwater dives. $195 (retail $435). ----SOLD! 2. Halcyon Single Frame Scuba Mask in box, less than 10 dives, $40 (retail $72) 3. Scubapro Crystalvu...
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    Halcyon BC for sale, never used

    I'd take the b/p and harness if willing to split up... (and the price is right!) :D
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    How safe is freediving?

    Unfortunately there is no pool diving going on in Philly, as most of the "regulars" live in New York or northern NJ. Note that, pool training is typically centered on dynamics (swimming lengthwise under water) and statics (timed breath holds), warming up by swimming regular laps. When we dive...
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    How safe is freediving?

    Ari, The greatest risk with freediving I see is loosing interest in scubadiving.... it happened to me. All other risks can largely be mitigated by proper training, diving within you own comfort levels, and with a sound buddy system in place. Shoot me a pm when you get back if you want...
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    Halcyon Explorer Wing

    Selling a 2 year old Halcyon Explorer doubles wing (55 lbs lift) in excellent condition, 30+ freshwater dives at Dutch Springs. Asking $195 ($435 retail) + shipping, or can meet up at DS if interested. Willing to trade/reduce price/pay the difference if you have any of the following items...
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    Ikelite single handle tray.

    Ikelite single handle tray. Can be used with either Ikelite housing or non-Ikelite housing. Not sure what the part number this is. Bought this used but ended up never using it. $30 + shipping, prefer paypal. Can meet at Dutch Springs if interested.
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    Halcyon and other misc stuff for sale

    Looking to unload some gear, so I can by some more! 1. Halcyon Explorer Doubles Wing, 55lbs, excellent condition, 2 yrs old with less than 30 freshwater dives. $195 (retail $435). 2. Halcyon Single Frame Scuba Mask in box, less than 10 dives, $45 (retail $72) 3. Scubapro Crystalvu Mask with...
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    Halcyon Explorer Wing

    Price reduced to $200.
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    V - Weight 11 lbs

    Looking for an 11lb v - weight for doubles. Shot me a pm and tell me how much yo want. Thx!
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    Neosport Wetsuit

    Hi Selling a gently used Neosport, 3mm wetsuit, shortie for $35 Item is available for pickup/inspection in Philadelphia/Dutch Springs or I will ship at buyers expense w/in continental U.S. Prefer Paypal. Cheers!
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    Misc Halcyon and other gear

    Looking to unload some gear, so I can by some more! :D 1. Halcyon Explorer Doubles Wing, 55lbs, excellent condition, 2 yrs old with less than 30 freshwater dives. $225 (retail $435). 2. Halcyon Spring Heels, size XL, never used still in package, $45 (retail $60) 3. Halcyon Single Frame...
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    Halcyon Explorer Wing

    Looking to unload some gear, so I can by some more! :D I'm selling a Halcyon Explorer Doubles Wing, 55lbs, excellent condition, 2 yrs old with less than 30 freshwater dives. $225 (retail $435). Willing to trade/reduce price if you have any of the followig items: Hollis M1 Mask, Halcyon...
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    scuba diving with go pro... what is the best way?

    I use a tripod mount and a mono stick ($20 from leisurepro) when freediving YouTube - Freediving Dutch Springs For scuba I'm using a setup built around an old UK light cannon hid light that was laying around taking up space. The hardware is from BTS and cost me $144 (+ $10 for the...
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