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Today, 12:21 AM
I think the suggestion to submit this as a course (at least, my suggestion to do so) was as a means to test agency response to the practice, rather...
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Yesterday, 10:17 PM
Does this always happen on the same cylinder, or is it consistent on varied cylinders?
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Yesterday, 11:24 AM
No. I thought I had made my thoughts clear - bastardizing an emergency drill into something completely different "dulls the response".
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Yesterday, 02:45 AM
It doesn't hurt to leave a 'trail' here in Basic Scuba... as it might show up in subsequent searches for future users interested in the topic - there...
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May 27th, 2012, 11:26 PM
I prefer to retain depth as (true) depth.
With regards overheads, I prefer the extra measurement/s of 'distance-to-surface' (meters) or even...
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May 27th, 2012, 11:15 PM
You might want to contact the guys at Team Blue Immersion - whilst based in Dahab, they often run courses up in Eilat. They're a very credible tech...
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May 27th, 2012, 10:57 PM
As Centrals said; both Subic and Anilao are very convenient from Manila - and useful options for maximizing dive opportunities on an otherwise short...
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May 27th, 2012, 02:32 PM
Are you actually trained/experienced with sidemount.... or just guessing?
Switching - a relatively simple skill, taught on the appropriate course....
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May 27th, 2012, 02:15 PM
The OP was considering back-mounted doubles for rec diving. In what way do you believe sidemount 'more complex' than back-mount?
There's a great...
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May 27th, 2012, 02:08 PM
Let's save those replies for the appropriate forum. :)
Solo diving has a dedicated discussion area. Basic Scuba is not an ideal location for...
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May 27th, 2012, 01:23 PM
I think the benefits of sidemount are still not truly understood amongst the dive community. Unlike back-mount, sidemount is now formalized as a...
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May 27th, 2012, 01:04 PM
In so far as 'skillset' - yes, it should be achievable. The actual skill to 'perform a safe ascent whilst sharing air' should be repeatable whilst...
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May 27th, 2012, 09:54 AM
Dammit! I gotta wait til fricking WEDNESDAY!!?????
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May 27th, 2012, 06:24 AM
As others have mentioned, solo diving is well beyond 'Basic Scuba' - so further debate and reading should certainly be conducted in the specialist...
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May 26th, 2012, 04:39 AM
Given current evolution in the tech scene - I'd recommend a cursory investigation of Sidemount diving options also. You can formally learn sidemount...
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May 26th, 2012, 02:35 AM
El Capitan is the Liberty Ship. I think you mean the 'San Quentin' - the Spanish vessel.
I should be up in Subic next week - I had hoped to be...
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May 26th, 2012, 12:36 AM
Divemaster: "You must be back on the boat with 50bar / 500psi. We have a strict policy on that!"
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May 25th, 2012, 11:54 PM
S.I.D.E.M.O.U.N.T
It enables every remote 'beach shack' dive center to supply the requirements for you to dive with double tanks.
No skimping,...
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May 25th, 2012, 02:13 PM
Yes, if based on an actual need - and definitive research.
No, if based on paranoia, lack-of-confidence, a skill deficit or cynical and...
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May 25th, 2012, 01:57 PM
I only tend to buy new kit when:
1. Old stuff is worn out and needs replacing.
2. It provides a capability I currently don't possess, but do...
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May 25th, 2012, 01:50 PM
PADI don't do a lot of things, until it's suggested to them - normally by means of someone writing a 'Distinctive Spec'. It becomes 'standardized'...
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May 25th, 2012, 01:10 PM
Then how does that explain my ability to effectively propel myself without fins, using bare-foot frog kick? Kick-and-glide isn't about power, or...
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May 25th, 2012, 01:04 PM
As mentioned/suggested - why not put it down in the form of a 'Distinctive Specialty' and see what PADI's reaction is? Or suggest it as an approved...
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May 25th, 2012, 11:41 AM
I concur with that - tried a 5' hose but it wouldn't loop properly, given that I'm of broad physique. Only 7' works nicely for me.
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