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ScubaBoard Site News (2 Viewing)
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Invade the Keys 
by Jax
November 15th, 2009 02:33 PM Go to last post
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Scuba Industry News (4 Viewing)
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Shows and Events (4 Viewing)
Past and present, local and global Dive Shows and Events including Beneath the Sea, Boot, DEMA, Duikvaker, Our World Underwater, SCUBA Show, and others! Read it all here.
by RickI
Today 06:09 PM Go to last post
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A place for reviewing books, cinema and interactive media related to Scuba, Free Diving, Oceanography and Limnology.
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New to Scuba? Or maybe just new to these forums? Well, by all means, start off here with a quick hello to introduce yourself. We promise, we don't bite... much...
by k ellis
Today 07:44 PM Go to last post
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Passings (2 Viewing)
Memorial threads for SB members (and other divers) who are no longer among us. Please note: this forum is not meant for accidents threads. Those threads can be posted in the Accidents and Incidents forum.
by cruiser
November 17th, 2009 11:47 AM Go to last post
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Team Scuba is a dedicated collection of sponsors, supporters, race professionals - and one of the youngest drivers in NASCAR history. Together, they work to not only win, but also to introduce hundreds of thousands of NASCAR fans to the world of diving.
May 4th, 2009 08:57 AM Go to last post
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Scuba Diving Central
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This is the place to ask that Dive Agency about their classes!
Dive Agency and other industry reps: Discuss your products and services. Tell us about any new products you might have. Ask for constructive criticism of your products and services. Share any other information you feel would be of interest. Please contact the ScubaBoard Team if you want a private forum for your agency.
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New to Diving? Have a question about training? Want to find out more about this thrilling activity? Post your questions here for other divers & instructors to help you on your path!
Please note: This forum has special rules. This forum is intended to be a very friendly, "flame free zone" where divers of any skill level may ask questions about basic scuba topics without fear of being accosted. Please show respect and courtesy at all times. Remember that the inquirer is looking for answers that they can understand. This is a learning zone and consequently, any off-topic or overly harsh responses will be removed.
by herman
Today 07:45 PM Go to last post
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Have a Scuba related question? Get a Scuba related answer here.
Please note: This forum has special rules. This forum is intended to be a very friendly, "flame free zone" where divers of any skill level may ask questions about basic scuba topics without fear of being accosted. Please show respect and courtesy at all times. Remember that the inquirer is looking for answers that they can understand. This is a learning zone and consequently, any off-topic or overly harsh responses will be removed.
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Instructor's Panel (46) 
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Have a Scuba question that's beyond a 'basic' one but not really 'technical?' Get it answered here.
Please note: See the Special Forum Rules / Terms of Service thread.
Today 05:31 PM Go to last post
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Advanced and focused aspects of scuba diving with a technical training edge, ranging from caverns and caves, public safety diving, wreck penetrations to decompression diving and everything in between.
8,102 140,363
Rebreather Diving (4 Viewing)
Find out everything you ever wanted to know about rebreathers.
November 16th, 2009 02:13 AM Go to last post
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Not into SCUBA yet or perhaps looking for a different take on viewing our underwater world? Discussions about snorkeling and freediving from recreational fun to a competitive sport!
by RickI
Today 04:30 PM Go to last post
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Pre-1980 "Vintage" SCUBA Gear, including Double Hose Regulators, Conshelfs, Voit, Aquamaster, Horsecollar BC's and other classic pieces of gear. Sea Hunt, Jacques Cousteau and the early history of this great sport.
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History of Diving Museum (9) 
by couv
Today 07:46 PM Go to last post
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Discussion about the special needs for those who want to submerge, but have physical or mental limitations.
114 1,157
This forum is for the discussion of diving Accidents and Incidents. Please read the message at the top of the forum before posting threads or responses. Memorial threads can be posted in the Passings forum.
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Underwater Activities and Specialties
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Underwater Photography (60 Viewing)
Discuss Underwater Photography from taking photos to photo equipment, sell your old gear, see what your favourite camera manufacturers are coming out with or just find something fascinating to view.
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Discuss Underwater Videography from taking videos to video equipment , sell your old gear, see what your favourite camera manufacturers are coming out with or just find something fascinating to view.
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Underwater Hunting (2 Viewing)
Spearfishing, underwater fishing, lobstering, hunting and gathering underwater - it's all here. Come share your fish tales, photos, tips and techniques!
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Underwater Treasures (4 Viewing)
Shipwrecks, archaeological sites, underwater mysteries, fossils, geological sights and all the treasures of the deep!
by siikik
Yesterday 09:24 AM Go to last post
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Post all medical questions related to decompression or diving here. Questions and discussions about the marine life we love to share the ocean with and how to protect them are also welcome.
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Manufacturers Forums
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An official repository for Scuba Equipment Manufacturers' recall notices and safety announcements. New threads in this forum require a moderators approval.
by lnjohn
November 12th, 2009 12:56 PM Go to last post
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A place where users can communicate directly with manufacturers of equipment for scuba diving! Think of these forums as a FAQ for many of the companies listed. Keep in mind that some manufacturers are busy people, and can take up to a few days to respond to your question. This forum has special rules.
Manufacturers: Please contact the ScubaBoard Team if you are interested in adding your company to our Q&A Forums.
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The Equipment of Scuba Diving
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Accessories (13 Viewing)
This is the place to get the scoop on all those nifty gadgets, gizmos and accessories that go along with diving.
Today 04:12 PM Go to last post
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Point your weighty "BC" questions and input here. Tell others what you use and what you do and don't like about it etc...
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Classifieds 
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Looking for a computer? Don't feel like trusting "Paid Adverts" style reviews? Feel free to ask your questions and also, tell us what you use.
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Classifieds 
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This is where we talk about the machinery used to fill our scuba tanks!
Today 06:41 PM Go to last post
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Everything you always wanted to know about DPVs but were afraid to ask...
by RickI
Yesterday 04:06 PM Go to last post
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Exposure Suits (14 Viewing)
Custom or off the rack? Wet or Dry? Skins! Find everything you want to know about exposure suits.
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Classifieds 
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The inside scoop on this basic gear.
Today 04:33 PM Go to last post
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Got a question on scuba gear? Ask the Pros!
by Peter_C
November 18th, 2009 05:09 PM Go to last post
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Regulators (31 Viewing)
What brand? Which one? What type? The in's and out's of scuba diving regulators.
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Classifieds 
Today 07:46 PM Go to last post
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Big tanks, small tanks, steel tanks, aluminum tanks and pony bottles. Find out which one is right for you.
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Classifieds 
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Do It Yourself - DIY (18 Viewing)
Think you're pretty handy at building things? Check out tips and instructions for DIY Scuba stuff.
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Boating Equipment (5 Viewing)
Renting a boat? Own your own or perhaps you're considering purchasing a new toy? Post your boat equipment questions here.
November 17th, 2009 07:44 PM Go to last post
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Regional Travel and Dive Clubs
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Have a Travel question? Get a Travel answer here.
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Canada (11 Viewing)
Diving for those folks in the Great White North from East to West, fresh water to salt water, wrecks to caves and anything else you can think of.
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United States (137 Viewing)
Diving in the fifty-nifty-united-states from Alaska, California, Texas, Florida, North Carolina to New England and all those other states in-between.
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Mexico (48 Viewing)
Traveling to Cancun, Cozumel, Akumal, Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, Ixtapa or another local island? Want to find out more about that dream vacation? Well, it's all here so come, join us!
by fishi
Today 07:25 PM Go to last post
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Bermuda, the Bahamas Islands and destinations in the Caribbean Sea, including Cuba, the Cayman Islands, Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao and the islands in the Eastern Caribbean Sea.
by alaxias
Today 06:48 PM Go to last post
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Central America (17 Viewing)
Get the scoop on where to go, where to stay and who to dive with in this region encompassing countries from Belize, Honduras and the Bay Islands, both coasts of Costa Rica, heading south to Panama.
by ncchuck
Today 07:47 PM Go to last post
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South America (1 Viewing)
From Colombia to Venezuela, Brazil and Argentina whilst not forgetting the Galapagos Islands, Easter Island as well as the Falkland Islands.
by Blaine1
Yesterday 07:05 PM Go to last post
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Europe (2 Viewing)
Get the scoop on where to go, where to stay and who to dive with in this region encompassing countries from Iceland and the UK to Greece, the Mediterranean and Western Russia.
by flw
November 17th, 2009 06:21 PM Go to last post
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Get the scoop on where to go, where to stay and who to dive with in this region encompassing the continent of Africa from Israel, Egypt to Madagascar and South-Africa.
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Asia (39 Viewing)
Get the scoop on where to go, where to stay and who to dive with in this region encompassing countries from Eastern Russia to Japan and the Philippines.
by mase
Today 07:41 PM Go to last post
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Get the scoop on where to go, where to stay and who to dive with in this region encompassing countries from Papua New Guinea and the Great Barrier Reef to New Zealand and French Polynesia.
2,578 22,585
A great way to get the whole family on vacation and dive too! Liveaboards, boats and charters are included here too.
Today 01:49 AM Go to last post
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Non-Geographic Clubs (7 Viewing)
Clubs and travel groups that span the world including our singles group, the grumpy old divers and all military divers!
by simonds
November 18th, 2009 10:43 PM Go to last post
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Scuba Marketplace
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Hot Deals (5 Viewing)
Direct from the manufacturers, distributors and dive shops, Hot Deals is the place to find limited quantity, inventory clearance and other special deals. Only businesses who advertise on ScubaBoard or who have become ScubaBoard Business Sponsors may start threads in this forum.
Today 11:27 AM Go to last post
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Sell, trade and buy new and used Scuba Diving Gear. This forum is open to all members for posting scuba related offers and requests.
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Today 07:27 PM Go to last post
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Sell, trade and buy new and used items. This forum is open to members with 25 or more posts for posting non-scuba related offers and requests as well as any e-bay links.
November 18th, 2009 02:24 PM Go to last post
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Find dive trips (group and singles), cruises or a resort for your next vacation. This forum is open to all members for posting travel related offers. Click here for cruise discussions.
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Special Announcements (2 Viewing)
News & Announcements from shops, manufacturers, club owners and other divers pertaining to events, sales and much more.
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Employment (1 Viewing)
Looking for a few good DMs, Instructors or employees or are you interested in a new challenge in the dive industry? Find what you need on ScubaBoard's own job market.
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Have an idea for a product or services and want to know what your fellow divers think? This is the place to ask.
November 17th, 2009 10:47 PM Go to last post
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Scuba Shops, OEMs, Travel Agents, Boat Operators, Hotel / Resort Operators, and others engaged in the scuba business - this is your place to network, share tips, ask questions, and discuss issues germane to the scuba business privately. Not a member? Click here to find out how to join.
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Community Forums
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Discussions about things other than Scuba (it doesn't get any simpler than that). Please keep your discussions within the ToS.
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Where licensed Captains meet to discuss nautical topics. Click here to request access to this PRIVATE forum and get your Captain's badge. You will be asked for verification of being of licensed Captain. If USCG license Captain please provide license number, tonnage, and expiration date. This information is only used for verification and not stored or shared with anyone.
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Scuba Teens (1 Viewing)
A place for parents and youth leaders to discuss certification, (family) travel and other issues involved in introducing youths to this wonderful sport.
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Dive into Fitness (6 Viewing)
A place to help each other continue healthy lifestyles.
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A home for good causes, petitions & solicitations.
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Got a funny clip, a good joke, a story, a tale, a neat game or anything else fun, interactive and not-so-scuba related to share? Post it here for the rest of the community but remember to keep everything within our ToS guidelines. Thanks!
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Scuba Poetry (44) 
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Know someone that did something special? Start a 'Kudos thread' to honor them!
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November 12th, 2009 10:11 PM Go to last post
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Whine and Cheeze (5 Viewing)
Gotta a beef... wanna whine? Cheezed off... by the swine? Here's where... to opine.
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Women's Views (3 Viewing)
Women related topics pertaining to diving and general issues.
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