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ScubaBoard Site News
Check here for official ScubaBoard Announcements.
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Latest: Welcome to the New ScubaBoard HowardE, May 30, 2016 -
Introductions and Greets
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...
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Site Support
The ScubaBoard Support Forum. Post all your questions, suggestions and problems here.
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Passings
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.
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Latest: TRUK LAGOON Peter69_56, May 17, 2017
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ScubaBoard Invasion 2017 Roatan
ScubaBoard's Upcoming Invasion to Anthony's Key, Roatan
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ScubaBoard Surge 2018: Bonaire!
Where's it gonna be? You'll have to watch this forum to find out.
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Past ScubaBoard Invasions & Surges
Here are all the former invasions. Come and relive the fun.
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Latest: Free NASE Nitrox certification course at Cayman Surge 2017 Moonie, Apr 15, 2017
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Scuba Industry News
Find the latest announcements and information with regard to what's happening in the Scuba industry.
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Latest: Wikipedia for Scuba? Reku, May 13, 2017 -
Scuba Related Court Cases
This is the place to discuss court cases and legal matters that affect the SCUBA industry.
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Latest: Filmmaker Rob Stewart's family files wrongful death lawsuit cathal, Apr 25, 2017 -
Shows and Events
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.
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Latest: 15th Anniversary of Spiegel Grove Sinking iamrushman, May 15, 2017 -
Scuba Diving TV & Movies
Post here about what you think on scuba diving in TV & movies on videography, safety diving, ratings, view points, etc...
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Book and Media Reviews
A place for reviewing books, cinema and interactive media related to Scuba, Free Diving, Oceanography and Limnology.
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Latest: US Navy Manual, Rev 7 muddiver, May 23, 2017 at 2:55 PM
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Q and A for Scuba Certification Agencies
This is the place to ask that Dive Agency about their classes!
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Latest: UTD Essentials of Recreational Diving - What graduates say roturner, May 26, 2017 at 4:44 AM -
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. This forum is not open for threads offering goods or services.- Discussions:
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Latest: Devil Ray Interest Sighting When Dive in Raja Ampat Papua Paradise1, May 25, 2017 at 10:52 PM -
Basic Scuba Discussions
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. This forum is not open for threads offering goods or services.
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Latest: Deepest Dive First, no exceptions? tbone1004, May 26, 2017 at 11:03 AM -
Advanced Scuba Discussions
Have a Scuba question that's beyond a 'basic' one but not really 'technical?' Get it answered here.
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Latest: Equipment for Cenotes Guided dive Lorenzoid, May 26, 2017 at 11:05 AM -
Technical Diving Specialties
More advanced and focused aspects of scuba diving which require technical training. This ranges from caverns and caves, wreck penetrations to decompression diving and everything in between.
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Latest: Looking for teammates for GUE Cave 1 in Florida. Rollenbor, May 26, 2017 at 9:36 AM -
Rebreather Diving
Find out everything you ever wanted to know about rebreathers.
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Latest: APD Vision Rebreather for sale!! tauch_jogi, May 25, 2017 at 8:01 AM -
Snorkeling / Freediving
Discussions about snorkeling and freediving from recreational fun to a competitive sport!
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Latest: Working as a Snorkel Instructor o0BigDave0o, May 22, 2017 at 4:47 PM -
Vintage Equipment Diving
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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Latest: Soviet masks: Russian models iamrushman, May 24, 2017 at 1:51 PM -
Divers with Disabilities
Discussion about the special needs for those who want to submerge, but have physical or mental limitations.
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Latest: Bullies changed his life at ten years old...but it didn't keep him from diving jmb, May 26, 2017 at 8:29 AM -
Women's Perspectives
This is a forum where our female members are welcome to talk about ideas, concerns, and anything surrounding diving that their male counterparts may not experience, or care about. Please note: This forum has special rules.
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Latest: Reef friendly sunscreen and hair products NYCNaiad, May 26, 2017 at 1:11 AM -
Accidents and Incidents
This forum is for the discussion of diving Accidents and Incidents and has Special Rules. Please read the Special Rules at the top of the forum before posting threads or responses. Please post your surprise, indignation and any memorials in the Passings Forum.
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Latest: West Palm Beach FL incident - 1 dead Steelyeyes, May 26, 2017 at 3:23 AM
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Underwater Photography
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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Latest: Nauticam External Battery pack jstrang, May 26, 2017 at 8:18 AM -
Underwater Videography
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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Latest: Image is really red underwater with red filter crzyfish, May 26, 2017 at 1:33 AM -
Underwater Hunting
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
Shipwrecks, archaeological sites, underwater mysteries, fossils, geological sights and all the treasures of the deep!
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Latest: Things you've found under water endorfin, May 24, 2017 at 4:12 AM -
Marine Science and Physiology
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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Latest: Can working out a few weeks prior to diving prevent a lot of medical accidents? Aviyes, May 26, 2017 at 9:03 AM
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Business of Diving Institute
The Business of Diving. Let's make a good living out of our passion for diving! To do so, let's raise the bar on customer service and dive shop marketing & management.
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Becoming a Captain
What's behind the myth, legend and anecdotes about becoming a licensed Captain.
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Commercial Divers
Hard Hat, Saturation and all other types of commercial diving.
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Latest: BBC Series "Real Men" Sat Divers lermontov, May 21, 2017 at 5:47 PM -
Public Safety Divers
EMT's... Fire... Police... share knowledge here.
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Latest: Aga Regulator Adjustment? abnfrog, May 24, 2017 at 11:50 PM
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Manufacturers Recall Notices
An official repository for Scuba Equipment Manufacturers' recall notices and safety announcements. New threads in this forum require a moderators approval.
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Q and A for Scuba Manufacturers
A place where SB users can communicate directly with manufacturers of scuba equipment and accessories! 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.
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Latest: Yoke version Zef, May 26, 2017 at 7:01 AM
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Accessories
This is the place to get the scoop on all those nifty gadgets, gizmos and accessories that go along with diving.
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Latest: Dive Caddy G3 Gear Bag diversteve, May 25, 2017 at 10:38 PM -
Buoyancy Compensators (BC's) and Weight Systems
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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Latest: Oxycheq bcd problem Wookie, May 26, 2017 at 7:19 AM -
Computers, Gauges, Watches and Analyzers
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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Latest: Why Are Wrist Straps So Long? diversteve, May 26, 2017 at 8:55 AM -
Compressors, Boosters and Blending Systems
This is where we talk about the machinery used to fill our scuba tanks!
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Latest: nitrox blending swamp diver, May 25, 2017 at 1:29 AM -
Dive Propulsion Vehicles
Everything you always wanted to know about DPVs but were afraid to ask...
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Exposure Suits
Custom or off the rack? Wet or Dry? Skins! Find everything you want to know about exposure suits.
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Latest: Looking for the best mask out there -- Seal + Vision dmaziuk, May 25, 2017 at 1:24 PM
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General Scuba Equipment Discussions
Got a question on scuba gear? Ask the Pros!
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Latest: Dive Caddy G3 - Thoughts? ScubaSteve85, May 26, 2017 at 12:04 AM -
Regulators
What brand? Which one? What type? The in's and out's of scuba diving regulators.
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Latest: Combining octo/inflator combo w/ bp/w Jim Lapenta, May 26, 2017 at 7:44 AM -
Tanks, Valves and Bands
Big tanks, small tanks, steel tanks, aluminum tanks and pony bottles. Find out which one is right for you.
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Latest: Price differences in tanks Rred, May 23, 2017 at 4:52 PM -
Do It Yourself - DIY
Think you're pretty handy at building things? Check out tips and instructions for DIY Scuba stuff.
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Latest: Viton 75 or EPDM 80 for valve stem O-ring? Pao, May 26, 2017 at 10:17 AM -
Boats and Boating
Renting a boat? Own your own or perhaps you're considering purchasing a new toy? Talk about it here!
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Latest: Free Webinar Jessica Anderson, May 25, 2017 at 1:40 PM -
Lost, Found and Stolen
Misplace something? Found something? Want to alert others about a stolen item? This is the place! Be sure to give your location!
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Latest: lost ocean reef full face LA Jolla cove BurhanMuntasser, May 26, 2017 at 3:22 AM
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Africa and the Middle East
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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Latest: Volunteers Wanted For Our Exciting Dive Durban Scuba Diving Tourism Expedition DuncanPritchard, May 26, 2017 at 9:36 AM -
Asia
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.
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Latest: New risk level ? Damselfish, May 26, 2017 at 10:45 AM -
Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands
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.
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Latest: Three week In Okinawa toris1968, May 26, 2017 at 3:55 AM -
Canada
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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Latest: Victoria Vis conditions? Divegoose, May 25, 2017 at 4:42 PM -
Greater Caribbean and Bermuda
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.
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Latest: Suggestions for must do dives in Grand Cayman Joneill, May 26, 2017 at 10:43 AM -
Central America
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.
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Latest: Coiba worth the trip spestonji, May 25, 2017 at 11:11 PM -
Europe
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.
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Mexico
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!
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South America
From Colombia to Venezuela, Brazil and Argentina whilst not forgetting the Galapagos Islands, Easter Island as well as the Falkland Islands.
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Latest: Cartagena Diving Recommendations Sunn, May 26, 2017 at 1:22 AM -
United States
Regional forums for the USA and all 50 states. Regions are broken up into main regional section, and sub-sections. Also included are local clubs, and local trips and marketplace forums.
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Latest: Keys Weather Report from Key Largo Dive Center Key Largo Dive Center, May 26, 2017 at 10:53 AM -
Non-Geographic Clubs
Clubs and travel groups that span the world including our singles group, the grumpy old divers and all military divers!
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Latest: 50+ year old divers jwilson05, May 5, 2017
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Hot Deals
Direct from the manufacturers, distributors, dive shops, and our business sponsors... Hot Deals is the place to find limited quantity, inventory clearance and other special deals. Only ScubaBoard Business Sponsors may start threads in this forum.
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Latest: MAKO Spearguns: May Bro Deal - Kona Kill Knife compressor, May 23, 2017 at 5:26 AM -
ScubaBoard's Classified Section
You are in the ScubaBoard Classified Items section. This area is for buying, selling, or trading of items. This forum has special rules
Buy, Sell, or Trade gear or other items.
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Q&A For ScubaBoard Business Sponsors
A place where users can communicate directly with ScubaBoard business sponsors regarding any number of topics, or customer service questions. Think of these forums as a FAQ for the companies that participate.
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Research and Development
Have an idea for a product or services and want to know what your fellow divers think? This is the place to ask.
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Special Announcements
This forum is closed to new posting, as it will be completely phased out starting July 1.
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Latest: Slashing Prices in our CLEARANCE SECTION... CCR Josh, Jun 25, 2012 -
Employment
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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Latest: Divers wanted to find golf balls $100,000 year BRT, May 25, 2017 at 1:36 AM
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Non-Diving Related Stuff
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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Dive into Fitness
A place to help each other continue healthy lifestyles.
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Good Causes, Petitions and Solicitations
A home for good causes, petitions & solicitations.
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Humor, Games, Clips, Yarns and Tales
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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Latest: There must be fifty ways to fail at Scuba The Chairman, May 22, 2017 at 6:21 AM -
Kudos
Know someone that did something special? Start a 'Kudos thread' to honor them!
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Scuba Teens
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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Women's Community Forums
A non-diving related forum for women to discuss women specific things in life.
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Latest: Fuel Your Dive Habit - Adelaar Women's Dive Day Adelaar Cruises, May 18, 2017
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