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After supplying your previous diving history, I'll second the suggestion of Tobago (Speyside North end). It is simply not a place for new divers, but...
You should take the HP hose off, hook up the bc inflator hose and then press the purge on second stages and the inflator and let air come out the HP...
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Yesterday, 11:40 PMEastEndDiver, PM me on the housing. I might be interested in a backup to my current housing8 replies | 134 view(s)
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Yesterday, 06:46 PMI hope you come here before I move, would love to dive with you...can't believe I just missed you when I was in Key Largo!19 replies | 636 view(s)
