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Forum: New Divers and Those Considering Diving

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.



  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Who is responsible for what?

    Started by Jim Lapenta, May 4th, 2009 10:50 PM
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    May 13th, 2013, 01:39 PM Go to last post
  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: How to find an excellent SCUBA class

    Started by Walter, June 3rd, 2009 01:04 AM
    6 Pages
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    • Replies: 51
    • Views: 20,735
    April 21st, 2013, 10:50 AM Go to last post
  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: To weight or not to weight

    Started by BettyRubble, July 21st, 2009 04:43 PM
    21 Pages
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    • Replies: 207
    • Views: 48,143
    March 24th, 2013, 04:41 PM Go to last post
  4. Sticky Thread Sticky: What If...? What to do when things go wrong.

    Started by Cave Diver, March 24th, 2011 07:14 PM
    cd archive
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 8,461
    March 24th, 2011, 07:14 PM Go to last post
  5. Sticky Thread Sticky: Pet Peeves And Safety Concerns For New Divers

    Started by OE2X, February 14th, 2006 02:44 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 25,479
    February 14th, 2006, 02:44 PM Go to last post
  1. Finning technique advice

    Started by ESharp, April 16th, 2013 03:21 PM
    2 Pages
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    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 586
    April 17th, 2013, 07:29 AM Go to last post
  2. Question about PADI E-Learning, and training

    Started by wycacher, April 14th, 2013 09:10 PM
    2 Pages
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    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 450
    April 16th, 2013, 10:13 PM Go to last post
  3. Incident during OW training

    Started by Darkprincze, April 11th, 2013 04:59 PM
    3 Pages
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    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 1,559
    April 16th, 2013, 03:29 PM Go to last post
  4. Is Light DCS Possible with Very Shallow Dives?

    Started by aramid, April 10th, 2013 02:38 PM
    4 Pages
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    • Replies: 37
    • Views: 1,504
    April 15th, 2013, 03:51 PM Go to last post
  5. Some questions - Renting and Buddies

    Started by Brimstone, April 9th, 2013 11:44 PM
    2 Pages
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    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 753
    April 13th, 2013, 12:50 AM Go to last post
  6. Getting your C card with PADI

    Started by bburkes, April 12th, 2013 09:03 AM
    2 Pages
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    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 579
    April 12th, 2013, 01:55 PM Go to last post
  7. Starting Over After a Few Years and Terrible Experience

    Started by durham64, March 24th, 2013 09:14 PM
    4 Pages
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    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 2,111
    April 11th, 2013, 11:35 PM Go to last post
  8. how much weight do I need?

    Started by Bryant Law, April 3rd, 2013 12:43 PM
    2 Pages
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    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 767
    April 10th, 2013, 08:31 PM Go to last post
  9. New to diving, PADI OpenWater Question

    Started by JakeyFlower, December 9th, 2012 09:12 PM
    5 Pages
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    • Replies: 45
    • Views: 3,229
    April 9th, 2013, 02:44 AM Go to last post
  10. black ice bcd bouyancy and weighting advice

    Started by Travis Bourbeau, April 7th, 2013 01:57 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 491
    April 8th, 2013, 07:55 PM Go to last post
  11. Question about getting lost under water.

    Started by ajcyang, April 5th, 2013 06:51 AM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 1,078
    April 6th, 2013, 10:44 PM Go to last post
  12. PADI confined and open water skills list

    Started by Heatheroe, April 3rd, 2013 10:30 AM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 900
    April 6th, 2013, 10:12 PM Go to last post
  13. New Diver - Water in ears problem.

    Started by BoneCrusher, July 22nd, 2008 07:15 PM
    3 Pages
    1 2 3
    ear care
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 1,323
    April 5th, 2013, 08:12 PM Go to last post
  14. weight at depth

    Started by Rhino1701, April 1st, 2013 08:25 AM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 792
    April 4th, 2013, 09:47 PM Go to last post
  15. Liveaboards on a Budget- a Possibility?

    Started by Firebird2XC, January 2nd, 2013 02:01 AM
    2 Pages
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    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 1,656
    April 3rd, 2013, 06:50 PM Go to last post

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