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I went pro to further my passion for diving to the nnew cat generation of divers AND to further my desire to expand my own skill set as a diver. I have no regrets about going pro. The road there though, that was the best part of it.

Hmm, I hate it.. The BC is a MONSTER, way too bulky IMHO, Minimalist is my preference. Retractors are "okay", I prefer "clips" as I HATE danglies. The baseball hat is dorky, all of the bottles of different "goop" are unnecessary, I use dish soap to clean up my gear. The hanger is cool but I've...

Nothing will physically prevent you from solo diving (Depending on local, it might be a lifeguard), for a recreational diver, the notion should lend to hesitancy in so doing. Diving with a competent buddy lends to safety, this is the biggest reason you're taught to dive with certain...

This seems to pop up from time to time. EVERY dive agency has it's claim to be "best". The TRUTH is, your diving competency will in part rest upon the shoulders of your instructor, the other part of it rests upon your shoulders as a student. Ultimately, YOU decide what kind of diver you will...

Glad you had a good experience from your LDS, I am glad you pointed out the customer service aspect, an LDS has a reputation to both promote and protect, where a large chain plays a numbers game, but please remember, there are those within SC that WILL provide the same level of CS. I should...

Like ANY place where SCUBA is taught, there are great instructors and then the occasional not so great instructor. OP, sorry you ended up with one that was of the later, I am glad you continued on somewhere else to get the instruction you sought, SCUBA is a BLAST! As to Sport Chalet...

I carry one as well, but only for the fashion statement. I can't say I carry 24/7, in my PJ's, if I lay on it, it chafes. :crafty:

Donald is a SISSY LA LA, end of story. Live like you're never going to die, drive it till the wheels fall off. Blub, blub, bub, I'll dive long after I'm dead. ETA: I'm 40, AND an inslulin dependant diabetic and I STILL say DONALD is a sissy!

Ummmm, okay. 1st, 1. Are you currently Nitrox Certified or are you currently taking a Nitrox Cert class? Inquiring minds wanna know.. ETA: After planning out my dive, I've got firm idea of how far down MAX I'll go keeping with the 1.4 ATM rule, I do a little math and come up with BEST MIX...

No, I didn't go to Halls. I completed my ITC locally in the waters where I've been diving for some years and now teach in those same waters. On a footnote, my daughter's mother struggled through a year at Halls, I'm not sure as to why, but she did finally complete the program although she is...

Tip # 1. STOP being so complacent! Tip # 2. Let your equipment dry. Tip # 3. Toothpaste, and..... A TOOTHBRUSH to reach those "hard to reach" places.. Tip # 4. NO, you can NOT... Instead, might I recommend a tub of luke warm water with a table spoon or two downey fabric...

Ahhhh, been there, done that! And... "Student X" got to remediate (a couple times), recieved some one on one counseling in regards to her outbursts and skill performance that was filled with "make up" work that included extra pool time that consisted the remedial skills. (Pain and TIME are MY...

This could easily be called "Free Willie"! *snicker*

Mine was pressure induced diving maladies.

Lead Carrier makes some good points. Courtesy goes a long way. However, if I have moved to a secluded portion of the boat, and light up, and I am approached by someone who's decided to invade my space then hassle me about my smoking, I feel annoyed, when pressed, I feel angry. These things...

I think you right! I should have put a book down my pants, I just know it. Can we make that diet sprite? I'm not really a big beer drinker. I used the "beer" comments for kicks -n- giggles.

Nope

Ok, can we semi-politely rib eachother in fun? *wink*

Michael, Not all smokers toss the butts out the window. I do in fact use my ashtray, and when full, I even empty it in my trash can. Do I see cigarette butts on the ground nearly everywhere I go? Yup, sure do, but I don't call those people "smokers:, rather, I call them SLOBS. Of course, I...