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ScubaBoard Site News
Check here for official ScubaBoard Announcements.
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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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Latest: Can’t get on site? The Chairman, Nov 19, 2018 at 8:18 AM -
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: ScubaBoard Invasion Central 2019 Fiji cardzard, Nov 1, 2018
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Latest: Must Dive Spots at Curacao? guyharrisonphoto, Nov 19, 2018 at 6:07 PM
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Past ScubaBoard Invasions & Surges
Here are all the former invasions. Come and relive the fun.
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Latest: ScubaBoard SURGE Central 2018 Bonaire D&D, Oct 18, 2018
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History of Scuba Diving: Tales from the Abyss
Pioneers, agencies, gear and more: where did they all come from? What can we learn from their history?
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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: DEMA next week JackD342, Nov 19, 2018 at 11:40 PM -
Scuba Related Court Cases
This is the place to discuss court cases and legal matters that affect the SCUBA industry.
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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: We'll show a lot of prototypes at DEMA 2018 in Las Vegas!! EireDiver606, Nov 20, 2018 at 8:01 AM -
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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Latest: The Third Dive: The Death of Rob Stewart The Chairman, Nov 16, 2018 at 11:42 AM -
Apps, 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: WordPress Plugin GiantSeaCucumber, Nov 19, 2018 at 10:22 AM
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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: Can you switch over from SSI to PADI? Redfoot, Nov 18, 2018 at 5:44 PM -
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: Can I have fundive before I receive OW card? seadweller, Nov 20, 2018 at 10:46 AM -
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: PADI Advanced Open Water: Did you learn anything new? boulderjohn, Nov 20, 2018 at 10:15 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: DIR mental math for gas consumption _Ralph, Nov 20, 2018 at 9:43 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: DIR Standard Gases Logistics CAPTAIN SINBAD, Nov 20, 2018 at 10:28 AM -
Rebreather Diving
Find out everything you ever wanted to know about rebreathers.
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Latest: Questions on Rebreather Fills Caveeagle, Nov 20, 2018 at 10:27 AM -
Snorkeling / Freediving
Discussions about snorkeling and freediving from recreational fun to a competitive sport!
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Latest: Best dive flag for snorkeling and freediving Sbiriguda, Nov 17, 2018 at 6:17 AM -
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: Need help identifying equipment Mike Lev, Nov 20, 2018 at 10:23 AM -
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: No Arms couldn't stop Jessica Cox from her Scuba Training with Diveheart DiveHeart, Nov 20, 2018 at 4:58 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: What's in your bag, travel tips & tricks. NelleG, Nov 17, 2018 at 10:12 AM -
LGBTQIA and Friends perspectives
This is a forum where our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, queer/questioning, intersexual, and asexual (LGBTQIA) members are welcome to talk about ideas, concerns, and anything surrounding diving that their LGBTQIA counterparts may not experience, or care about. Please note: This forum has special rules..
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Latest: Be Cautious Diving and Traveling Abroad kafkaland, Oct 2, 2018 -
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: Shark attack, Egypt, Brothers islands InTheDrink, Nov 20, 2018 at 9:18 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: Black Friday Olympus Deals dwlmgold, Nov 20, 2018 at 10:29 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: A little video from Norway, Bergen mgjell, Nov 19, 2018 at 11:36 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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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: A fish from Roatan tursiops, Nov 20, 2018 at 8:32 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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Latest: Dive Center for Sale in Komodo Tis, Nov 19, 2018 at 5:56 PM -
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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Public Safety Divers
EMT's... Fire... Police... share knowledge here.
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Latest: PSD impersonator arrested flyboy08, Nov 16, 2018 at 10:19 AM
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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: Deep 6 Blue Friday sale cerich, Nov 20, 2018 at 8:15 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: Low Lumen night light suggestions inka, Nov 20, 2018 at 4:48 AM -
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: Halcyon Black Friday sales? partha, Nov 20, 2018 at 10:49 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: New Aqualung Flagship Full Color Dive Computer inka, Nov 20, 2018 at 6:07 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: Bristol 4S.7.40 stuart1957, Nov 15, 2018 at 2:41 PM -
Diver Propulsion Vehicles
Everything you always wanted to know about DPVs and Scooterbut 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: Wetsuit for 5 celsius water kasper wendelboe, Nov 20, 2018 at 9:16 AM -
Latest: Deep Six Outfitters Eddy Fin cerich, Nov 19, 2018 at 12:04 PM
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General Scuba Equipment Discussions
Got a question on scuba gear? Ask the Pros!
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Latest: Thoughts about this flashlight pocket with retractor? Bruce Justinen, Nov 19, 2018 at 6:28 PM -
Regulators
What brand? Which one? What type? The in's and out's of scuba diving regulators.
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Latest: HP hose with adaptor to lp port abnfrog, Nov 19, 2018 at 10:45 PM -
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: LP85’s vs HP100’s. Twinsets Compressor, Nov 16, 2018 at 4:26 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: Workbench Update! tbone1004, Nov 20, 2018 at 9:13 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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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 gear at Alhambra 2TH DIVR, Nov 15, 2018 at 10:31 PM
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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: Advanced diving course on a liveaboard Neilwood, Nov 20, 2018 at 8:23 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: Palau Hantu Singapore Dive Report Searcaigh, Nov 20, 2018 at 10:42 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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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: JH Jones coastal steamer wreck found in Georgian Bay Jared0425, Nov 19, 2018 at 4:25 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: Southwest Adds Nonstop Flights from BWI to GCM Starting in June 2019 KathyV, Nov 20, 2018 at 9:35 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: Scuba Diving in Roatán, Honduras - August 2018 (4K) EvilOtter, Nov 18, 2018 at 8:55 AM -
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: New regulation to enter Ecuador as of May 1, 2018 BAMA6977, Nov 18, 2018 at 8:44 PM -
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: SCUBATUDE BLACK FRIDAY SALE Scubatude, Nov 20, 2018 at 8:29 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: Military Members Roll Call Zef, Oct 31, 2018
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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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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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Latest: Dive rite Nomad XT side mount BC landonnin1, Nov 20, 2018 at 10:48 AM -
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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Latest: Why buy a drysuit from DRIS? Dive Right In Scuba, Oct 15, 2018 -
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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Latest: What do you look for in a vacation rental? BRT, Sep 17, 2018 -
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: Office job in Bali for diver/dive pro Adelaar Cruises, Nov 5, 2018
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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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Latest: On This Veteran's Day, Especially Those Who Saw Combat. . . Lorenzoid, Nov 12, 2018 -
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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Latest: Data collection for a capstone engineering project. northernone, Nov 16, 2018 at 11:41 AM -
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: This cracked me up... GreggS, Nov 17, 2018 at 2:37 PM -
Kudos
Know someone that did something special? Start a 'Kudos thread' to honor them!
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Latest: Kudos to Barracuda Divers Cartagena - best school for beginners Harrybells, Nov 3, 2018 -
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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Latest: Dive Flag epaulets (stickers) for your uniform The Chairman, Aug 25, 2017 -
Women's Community Forums
A non-diving related forum for women to discuss women specific things in life.
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Latest: Lost My Buddy Due to Divorce maat1976, Oct 22, 2018
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