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  1. ScubaBoard Central

    1. ScubaBoard Site News

      Check here for official ScubaBoard Announcements.
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      2,755
      Latest: New Search and Rescue Forums diversteve, Apr 11, 2019

    2. 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...
      Discussions:
      34,277
      Messages:
      227,511
      Latest: Hello from Grey-Bruce County, Ontario, Canada rhwestfall, May 23, 2019 at 2:33 PM

    3. Site Support

      The ScubaBoard Support Forum. Post all your questions, suggestions and problems here.
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      5,200
      Messages:
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      1. Feedback

      2. Suggestions

      3. Photo Gallery

      4. Testing Forum

      Latest: Image test FindingMenno, May 18, 2019 at 3:55 PM

    4. 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.
      Discussions:
      448
      Messages:
      4,942
      Latest: Death of my Son, I need some help PatW, May 21, 2019 at 10:36 AM

    5. ScubaBoard Articles

      Comments from our article portal.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Olympus TG-6 & PT-059 Underwater Camera and Housing Review BackscatterUW, May 22, 2019 at 7:18 PM

    6. ScubaBoard Invasion 2019 Fiji

      Stay tuned for the big announcement.
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      430
      Latest: ScubaBoard Invasion Central 2019 Fiji G83, May 23, 2019 at 9:16 AM

    7. ScubaBoard Surge 2020 Little Cayman

      ScubaBoard Surge 2020 Little Cayman
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      Latest: ScubaBoard SURGE Central 2020 Little Cayman cardzard, May 6, 2019

    8. Past ScubaBoard Invasions & Surges

      Here are all the former invasions. Come and relive the fun.
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      1. ScubaBoard Surge 2015 Curacao

      2. Invade Cozumel 2012

      3. Invade Bonaire, 2013

      4. Invade Cozumel 2011

      5. ScubaBoard Invasion 2014

      6. ScubaBoard Invasion 2015 Cozumel

      7. ScubaBoard Invasion 2017 Roatan

      8. ScubaBoard Invasion 2016 Philippines

      9. ScubaBoard Surge 2019 Curacao

      10. ScubaBoard Surge 2017 Cayman Brac

      11. ScubaBoard Surge 2018: Bonaire!

      12. ScubaBoard Invasion 2018 Cozumel

      Latest: ScubaBoard Invasion 2018 Sponsors snowdog61, Apr 17, 2019

  2. The SPG

    1. 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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      112
      Messages:
      1,207

      1. Avenue of the Divers: Scuba Legends & Pioneers

      2. History of Diving Museum

      Latest: Anyone remember the The Scuba RoundTable on GEnie KoLanta, May 18, 2019 at 10:59 PM

    2. Scuba Industry News

      Find the latest announcements and information with regard to what's happening in the Scuba industry.

      Everyone is welcome to read, but only members of the Scuba Industry can post new threads!
      If you are a Scuba Industry Professional, and would like to post your news here, please contact the ScubaBoard Team.
      Discussions:
      1,610
      Messages:
      5,079
      Latest: Restoring Underwater Clarity OzGriffo, May 16, 2019

    3. Scuba Related Court Cases

      This is the place to discuss court cases and legal matters that affect the SCUBA industry.
      Discussions:
      156
      Messages:
      9,960
      Latest: What Happens When the Copyright Pirate Is State Government? Lorenzoid, May 3, 2019

    4. 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.
      Discussions:
      1,202
      Messages:
      8,718
      Latest: 2019 NSS-CDS International Cave Diving Conference Silverhippi, May 22, 2019 at 9:57 PM

    5. Scuba Diving TV & Movies

      Post here about what you think on scuba diving in TV & movies on videography, safety diving, ratings, view points, etc...
      Discussions:
      365
      Messages:
      3,714
      Latest: Aquaman CT-Rich, May 23, 2019 at 1:16 PM

    6. 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: АлександрД ---Russian Dive Manual 1968 David Wilson, May 21, 2019 at 2:55 AM

  3. Scuba Diving Central

    1. Q and A for Scuba Certification Agencies

      This is the place to ask that Dive Agency about their classes!
      Dive Agency and other industry reps: Discuss your products and services. Tell us about any new products you might have. Ask for constructive criticism of your products and services. Share any other information you feel would be of interest. Please contact the ScubaBoard Team if you want a private forum for your agency.
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      1,909
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      1. AUSI: Associated Underwater Scuba Instructors

      2. CMAS AMERICAS

      4. HSA: Handicapped Scuba Association

      5. ISE: InnerSpace Explorers

      6. NACD: National Association for Cave Diving

      7. NASE

      8. NSS-CDS: National Speleological Society - Cave Div

      9. RAID

      10. SDI/TDI/ERDI

      11. SeaSigns

      12. SEI Diving

      13. SNSI: Scuba and Nitrox Safety International

      14. SSI: Scuba Schools International

      15. UTD: Unified Team Diving

      Latest: Why is PADI sidemount specialty so much more $$$? Pedro Burrito, May 22, 2019 at 7:58 AM

    2. 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:
      9,097
      Messages:
      198,270
      Latest: Any advice for first wetsuit purchase? PhillyDave, May 23, 2019 at 3:11 PM

    3. 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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      30,581
      Messages:
      779,640

      1. Diving Into New Gear

      2. Dive Flag Awareness

      3. Going Pro

      Latest: New Diver fear of “the void” nolatom, May 23, 2019 at 2:54 PM

    4. Advanced Scuba Discussions

      Have a Scuba question that's beyond a 'basic' one but not really 'technical?' Get it answered here.
      Please note: See the Special Forum Rules / Terms of Service thread. This forum is not open for threads offering goods or services.
      Discussions:
      3,716
      Messages:
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      Latest: Is nitrox worth it for deeper rec dives? Manatee Diver, May 23, 2019 at 9:23 AM

    5. Search and Rescue

      A forum for the discussion of Search and Rescue Operations, Equipment, Procedures and an archive of past SAR Operations.
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      28
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      1. Active and Past Rescue Operations

        1. Past SAR Operations

      2. Equipment and Procedures

      3. Resource Lists

        1. Resource Lists

      Latest: PLBs Can Save Your Life DandyDon, May 22, 2019 at 12:42 PM

    6. 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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      12,192
      Messages:
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      1. Advanced Diver Magazine

      2. Cave Diving

        2. Trips and Marketplace... Cave Diving

      3. DIR

        1. Trips and Marketplace... DIR

      4. Hogarthian Diving

      5. Sidemount Diving

      6. Solo Divers

      7. Wreck Diving

        1. Wreck Exploration and Expeditions

        2. Artificial Reefs

      Latest: Single vs Double Bladder Wings - Pro's and Con's ? bakodiver391, May 23, 2019 at 3:16 PM

    7. Rebreather Diving

      Find out everything you ever wanted to know about rebreathers.
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      1,888
      Messages:
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      1. Trips and Marketplace for Rebreathers

      Latest: Effective DSV designs? victorzamora, May 23, 2019 at 2:40 PM

    8. Snorkeling / Freediving

      Discussions about snorkeling and freediving from recreational fun to a competitive sport!
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      1,279
      Messages:
      11,230
      Latest: How does it work? (Freediving/ Expansion) Diana Matthews, May 21, 2019 at 9:35 AM

    9. 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.
      Discussions:
      1,956
      Messages:
      26,355

      1. Trips and Marketplace - Vintage Equipment Diving

      Latest: Finding a good Calypso J reg set John C. Ratliff, May 22, 2019 at 9:09 PM

    10. Divers with Disabilities

      Discussion about the special needs for those who want to submerge, but have physical or mental limitations.
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      Messages:
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      1. Diveheart

      Latest: Our Collective Diveheart is Broken as we lost a Friend.... chillyinCanada, May 23, 2019 at 3:02 PM

    11. 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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      Messages:
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      Latest: Wetsuit for woman with large breasts... Serious question Mimsy, May 22, 2019 at 10:58 PM

    12. 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 txaggie08, May 19, 2019 at 9:21 AM

    13. 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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      1. Near Misses and Lessons Learned

      Latest: Accidental DECO and mild panic in a non tech certified diver. fsardone, May 23, 2019 at 3:12 PM

  4. Underwater Activities and Specialties

    1. 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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      27,492
      Messages:
      240,305

      2. Strobes and Lighting

      3. Photo Contests Around the World...

      4. Tips and Techniques

        1. Digital Darkroom

          1. Darkroom Tutorials

      5. Members Marine Art

      6. The Canon Corner

      7. The Nikon Niche

      8. The Olympus Outlet

      9. Panasonic Planet

      10. The SeaLife Station

      11. Sea&Sea Society

      12. Sony Snappers

      13. Q&A For Photography Equipment Manufacturers

      Latest: Rumored TG-6 specs uncfnp, May 23, 2019 at 2:52 PM

    2. 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.
      Discussions:
      6,267
      Messages:
      46,817

      2. GoPro Video

      3. Production

      Latest: Which would you choose-Go Pro 7 or Olympus TG5? ReefHound, May 23, 2019 at 1:54 PM

    3. Underwater Hunting

      Spearfishing, underwater fishing, lobstering, hunting and gathering underwater - it's all here. Come share your fish tales, photos, tips and techniques!
      Discussions:
      2,375
      Messages:
      17,959
      Latest: Paddle Wheeler R Tower Gravy Train - Video remante, May 9, 2019

    4. Underwater Treasures

      Shipwrecks, archaeological sites, underwater mysteries, fossils, geological sights and all the treasures of the deep!
      Discussions:
      1,043
      Messages:
      11,881
      Latest: Divers wanted for fossil diving the fossil ledges in North Carolina richardcasley, May 19, 2019 at 7:58 AM

    5. 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.
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
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      1. Ask Dr. Decompression

      2. Diving Medicine

      3. Marine Life and Ecosystems

      4. Name that Critter

      5. Ocean Conservation

      7. REEF

      8. Sea Save Foundation

      9. Shark Forum!

      10. We Are Water Project!

      Latest: Sharks: Enemies of Birds drrich2, May 23, 2019 at 8:51 AM

  5. ScubaBoard Pro

    1. 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.
      Discussions:
      43
      Messages:
      508
      Latest: Blackmail by 'professionals"? Zef, Apr 24, 2019

    2. Becoming a Captain

      What's behind the myth, legend and anecdotes about becoming a licensed Captain.
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      59
      Messages:
      490

      1. Trips and Marketplace for Captains

      Latest: Experience or license - What makes a Captain? nolatom, May 6, 2019

    3. Commercial Divers

      Hard Hat, Saturation and all other types of commercial diving.
      Discussions:
      336
      Messages:
      3,121
      Latest: Last Breath... Heliumthief, Apr 25, 2019

    4. Public Safety Divers

      EMT's... Fire... Police... share knowledge here.
      Discussions:
      1,629
      Messages:
      12,881

      1. Training, Practices and Equipment

      2. Ideas and Stories

      3. Dive Related Accidents and Problems

      Latest: Tell me about your PSD team Ice diver Alaska, May 22, 2019 at 9:18 PM

  6. Manufacturers Forums

    1. 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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      Messages:
      413
      Latest: Ocean Reef Neptune recall Sh0rtBus, Apr 5, 2019

    2. 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.
      Discussions:
      18,162
      Messages:
      117,906

      1. AERIS

      2. AireTex

      3. Akona

      4. Analox Analysers

      5. Apeks

      6. Apollo Sports USA

      7. Atomic Aquatics

      8. Aqua Lung

      9. Armor Bags

      10. BARE

      11. Dive Assure

      12. Bonica

      13. Brightstar Technology

      14. Christolube

      15. Cochran Undersea Technology

      16. Coltri

      17. Critical Aspect

      18. DARKFIN Gloves

      19. Deep 6 Outfitters

      20. Deep Sea Supply

      21. Desert Star Systems

      22. Dive Caddy

      23. DiveNav

      24. Dive Rite

      25. Dive Xtras

      27. DUI

      28. Dyron

      29. Edge Gear

      30. Equinox Video Housings

      31. Fantasea Line

      32. Force Fin

      33. Fisheye USA

      34. Genesis

      35. Golem Gear

      36. G-Dive

      37. H2odyssey

      38. Halcyon

      39. Henderson Wetsuits

      40. HOLLIS

      41. Ikelite

      42. Innovative Scuba Concepts

      43. Intova

      44. I-Torch

      45. JBL International

      46. KISS Rebreathers

      48. Lavacore

      49. Lawrence Factor Inc

      50. Leonard Maggiore Opticians

      51. Light and Motion

      52. Light Dude

      53. Liquivision

      54. Logic Dive Gear

      55. MAKO Spearguns

      56. Manta Industries & Highseas Millwork

      57. Mares... Just add Water!

      58. MB-SUB

      59. Men-Of-Diving

      60. Nautilus Lifeline

        1. Lifeline Tech Support Forum

      61. Nocturnal Lights

      62. Nuvair

      63. Ocean REEF

      64. Oceanic

      65. Omega Aquatics

      66. OrcaTorch

      67. OTS - Ocean Technology Systems

      68. Oxycheq

      69. Rapid Diver

      70. Reef Safe

      71. Paralenz

      72. Poseidon

      73. Princeton Tec

      74. rEvo Rebreathers

      75. Riffe International

      76. SANTI Diving Equipment

      77. Scuba Force

      78. Sartek Industries

      79. SCUBALAMP

      80. SCUBAPRO

      81. Sea&Sea

      82. See the Sea RX

      83. Sea Assassins

      84. Sea Vision USA

      85. Seac

      86. SeaCure

      87. Seadoo Seascooters

      88. SeaLife

      89. Seasoft Scuba

      90. SF Tech Drysuits

      91. Seatool USA

      92. Shearwater Research

        1. Shearwater Cloud

      93. Sharkskin

      94. Sherwood SCUBA

      95. Spectrum Diving Equipment

      96. Stahlsac

      97. Surface Marker Ltd.

      98. Stream2Sea

      99. Suunto

      101. TECLINE by Scubatech

      102. TillyTec

      104. Titan Dive Gear

      105. Thermo Valves

      106. Tovatec

      107. Tilos

      109. Tribolube

      110. Tryton Gear

      111. TUSA

      112. UEMIS

      113. USIA

      114. Vintage Double Hose

      115. Vision Rebreathers

      116. Vivid Pix

      117. Waterproof

      118. Wetsuit Wearhouse Inc.

      119. Wetwear

      120. Whites Manufacturing

        1. Whites Team Diver & Research Corner

      121. XS Scuba

      122. Xtar

      123. Your Bag Tag

      124. Zeagle

      125. Z Gear

      Latest: I'm the happy owner of a new-to-me Perdix AI Brules, May 23, 2019 at 2:33 PM

  7. The Equipment of Scuba Diving

    1. Accessories

      This is the place to get the scoop on all those nifty gadgets, gizmos and accessories that go along with diving.
      Discussions:
      5,200
      Messages:
      53,658

      1. Gear Bags and Cases

      2. Knives and Cutting Tools

      3. Lift Bags, SMBs and Reels

      4. Lights

      Latest: Helmet over Hood? (cold water wreck) Schwob, May 23, 2019 at 8:42 AM

    2. Apparel

      All the latest styles and fashions for today's Scuba Diver...
      Discussions:
      109
      Messages:
      1,036

      1. Chammyz

      2. Scuba Do Rag

      Latest: Octopus Diving T-shirt urmaddad, Apr 5, 2019

    3. 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...
      Discussions:
      10,032
      Messages:
      141,332
      Latest: Small Backplate uncfnp, May 23, 2019 at 3:04 PM

    4. 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.
      Discussions:
      11,494
      Messages:
      125,538

      1. Dive Software

      Latest: Let's compare our conservatism setting dmaziuk, May 23, 2019 at 3:13 PM

    5. Compressors, Boosters and Blending Systems

      This is where we talk about the machinery used to fill our scuba tanks!
      Discussions:
      1,446
      Messages:
      14,043
      Latest: What filter cartridges should I use? Two 32" stacks for a 6 CFM compressor tbone1004, May 23, 2019 at 11:48 AM

    6. Diver Propulsion Vehicles

      Everything you always wanted to know about DPVs and Scooterbut were afraid to ask...
      Discussions:
      561
      Messages:
      5,814
      Latest: DPV ban location michael-fisch, May 23, 2019 at 2:38 PM

    7. Exposure Suits

      Custom or off the rack? Wet or Dry? Skins! Find everything you want to know about exposure suits.
      Discussions:
      10,195
      Messages:
      101,166
      Latest: Santi did it again....New Elite Plus Drysuit Dive Right In Scuba, May 23, 2019 at 12:45 PM

    8. Fins, Masks and Snorkels

      The inside scoop on this basic gear.
      Discussions:
      5,443
      Messages:
      63,641
      Latest: Deep6 xxl Kareemovitch, May 23, 2019 at 10:28 AM

    9. General Scuba Equipment Discussions

      Got a question on scuba gear? Ask the Pros!
      Discussions:
      4,896
      Messages:
      67,063
      Latest: Equipment Failure Rates - real data? tbone1004, May 23, 2019 at 2:43 PM

    10. Regulators

      What brand? Which one? What type? The in's and out's of scuba diving regulators.
      Discussions:
      11,406
      Messages:
      144,858
      Latest: Cold water: Does 2.stage matter? texspeleo, May 23, 2019 at 3:13 PM

    11. Tanks, Valves and Bands

      Big tanks, small tanks, steel tanks, aluminum tanks and pony bottles. Find out which one is right for you.
      Discussions:
      5,545
      Messages:
      82,793
      Latest: Scuba Cylinder kills fire fighter iamrushman, May 23, 2019 at 2:31 PM

    12. Do It Yourself - DIY

      Think you're pretty handy at building things? Check out tips and instructions for DIY Scuba stuff.
      Discussions:
      4,057
      Messages:
      44,195

      1. Making your own Gear

      2. Repairing your own Gear

      Latest: Leaking camera housing stepfen, May 23, 2019 at 2:58 PM

    13. Boats and Boating

      Renting a boat? Own your own or perhaps you're considering purchasing a new toy? Talk about it here!
      Discussions:
      756
      Messages:
      10,011

      1. Dive Modifications

      2. Equipment & Accessories

      3. Marinas & Dockside

      4. Repair and Maintenance

      5. Handling & Safety

      6. Inflatables, RIB's, Dinghy's and Kayaks

      Latest: ZODIAC F470 Ocean 1, May 22, 2019 at 2:40 AM

    14. 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!
      Discussions:
      653
      Messages:
      1,620
      Latest: Cozumel-Lost go pro Palancar DiveToad, May 2, 2019

  8. Regional Forums and Dive Clubs

    1. 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.
      Discussions:
      3,071
      Messages:
      24,884

      1. Africa

        1. South African Divers

      2. The Gulf

      3. Red Sea

        1. Red Sea Shadow

      Latest: Advice - Red Sea vs. Raja Rampat Liveaboard trip Randy1974, May 23, 2019 at 12:47 PM

    2. 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.
      Discussions:
      15,780
      Messages:
      202,945

      1. General Asia

      2. Greater China

      3. Indonesia

        1. Corona Diving Club

      4. Malaysia and Singapore

      5. Maldives

      6. Philippine Paradise Divers

        1. Dive-O-Rama

      7. Taiwan

      8. Thailand

      9. Japan

      Latest: Upcoming Trip Malapascua and Alona Beach scubadiva729, May 23, 2019 at 12:32 PM

    3. 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.
      Discussions:
      5,076
      Messages:
      42,901

      1. Australia

      2. New Zealand

      3. The Pacific Islands

      Latest: Where to stay/dive in Fiji justwannadivenow3, May 22, 2019 at 11:48 AM

    4. 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.
      Discussions:
      6,620
      Messages:
      59,108

      1. Canadian Wreck Preservation

      2. Eastern Canada

      3. Northern Canada

      4. Ontario

        1. Coordinates

        2. SUC

      5. Western Canada

        1. Western Canada Dive Clubs and Groups

          1. Alberta Underwater Council

          2. Southern BC Spyhoppers

          3. U/W Archaeological Society of British Columbia

          4. Victoria Dive Club

      Latest: Tobermory Cottage for Rent Stoo, May 23, 2019 at 9:35 AM

    5. 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.
      Discussions:
      14,343
      Messages:
      143,763

      1. Bahamas

      2. Bermuda

      3. Greater Antilles

        1. Cayman Islands

      4. Lesser Antilles

        1. Curaçao

        2. Bonaire

      Latest: Ugh American Airlines and Bonaire Ministryofgiraffes, May 23, 2019 at 2:19 PM

    6. 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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      1. Bay Islands

      2. Belize

      Latest: Belize and Guatemala April 2019 Redfoot, May 21, 2019 at 10:55 AM

    7. 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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      1. General Europe

      2. Central and Eastern Europe

        1. Дайвинг в России

      3. Scandinavia

      4. British Isles

      5. Western Europe

        1. BeNeLux

      Latest: Mar Menor, Spain - Organised Holiday Dive? Danny Mac, May 14, 2019

    8. 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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      Messages:
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      1. Cozumel

      Latest: Taxi blockade at airport Brules, May 23, 2019 at 2:48 PM

    9. 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: Peak High Season Space $4295 cleung, May 17, 2019 at 5:17 PM

    10. 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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      1. California

        1. NorCal

        2. SoCal

          1. SoCal Dive Site Reviews

          2. SoCal Dive Clubs and Groups

            1. Beach Crabs

            2. Laguna Sea Dwellers

            3. LA Dive and Ride (LADR)

            4. Power Scuba

            5. Roddenberry Dive Team

              1. RDT Dive Trips and Events

              2. RDT Equipment and Merchandise

            6. Sharkbait Dive Club

            7. Slippery When Wet Divers

            8. SOCDC

        3. California Diving News

      2. Florida

        2. Florida Dive Clubs and Groups

          1. Florida Kayak Divers

          2. Englewood Dive Club

          3. The Greater Tampa Bay Area

          4. Lake County Golden Triangle Scuba Group

          5. Lake Mary Dive Club

          6. SFDJ Project Baseline Dive Team

          7. Tyndall Dive Flight

          8. Venice Fossil Divers

          9. Vero Beach Scuba Club

          10. South Florida Divers, Inc. Private Area

      3. Hawai'i

        1. Talk Story

        2. Local Reference

      4. Texas

        1. City of Houston Underwater Mariners - CHUM

        2. Bay Area Divers

        3. Laredo Scuba Diving Club

      5. Central United States

        1. Great Lakes Wrecking Crew

          1. Great Lakes Dive Clubs and Groups

            1. Chicago Aquanauts Scuba Association

            2. Grand Rapids Scuba Club

            3. Michigan Lake Divers

            4. Urge to Submerge

        2. Kentucky Piranha Patrol

        3. Mid-West Region

      6. North Eastern United States

        1. New England

          1. Dive Club of Rhode Island

        2. Pennsylvania / New York / New Jersey

          1. Lake Effect Divers

      7. South Eastern United States

        1. Deep Dixie Divers

          1. Deep Dixie Dive Clubs and Groups

            1. Blackbeard's Scuba Club

            2. Atlanta Reef Dwellers

            3. Gulf Coast Diving Society

            4. Lake Lanier Looney Birds

            5. West Florida Dive Club

        2. Mid-Atlantic States

        3. North Carolina

          1. Bull City Divers

      8. Western United States

        1. Alaska

        2. Pacific Northwest

        3. Rocky Mountain Region

          1. Rocky Mountain Dive Clubs and Groups

            1. Dive Addicts Anonymous

            2. FROGs

            3. Shark Bait Dive Club

        4. Southwestern Region

      Latest: Philly Diver with a wreck addiction...who wants to dive?! PhillyDave, May 23, 2019 at 3:14 PM

    11. 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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      1. Dork Divers

      2. Grumpy Old Divers

      3. Military Divers

      4. Worldwide Christian Scuba Diving Organization

      Latest: Military Members Roll Call Hoag, Apr 5, 2019

  9. ScubaBoard Marketplace

    1. 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 Sale: Professional Spearfishing Float MAKO Spearguns, May 22, 2019 at 7:50 PM

    2. 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.

      This top level forum is closed for posting. Please select one of the appropriate sub-forums to post your classified.
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      1. Classifieds: BCD's and Weight Systems

      2. Classifieds: Computers, Gauges, Watches, Analyzers

      3. Classifieds: Exposure Suits

      4. Classifieds: Lights

      5. Classifieds: Other Gear and Multiple Items

      6. Classifieds: Photography

      7. Classifieds: Regulators

      8. Classifieds: Tanks, Valves and Bands

      9. Classifieds: Videography

      10. Classifieds: Miscellaneous Items

      Latest: Atomic T2x with Ti2 Octo zrsteve, May 23, 2019 at 3:14 PM

    3. 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.

      If you own a business: Please contact the ScubaBoard Team if you are interested in adding your company to our Q&A Forums.
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      1. Dive Right in Scuba

      Latest: Arctic FREEZE - Come FB Live about it Dive Right In Scuba, Jan 30, 2019

    4. 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

    5. Special Announcements

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      Latest: Slashing Prices in our CLEARANCE SECTION... CCR Josh, Jun 25, 2012

    6. 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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      1. Help Wanted

      2. Seeking Employment

      Latest: Scuba divers wanted for Superyacht careers Cian O'Fearghail, May 14, 2019

  10. Community Forums

    1. 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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      1. Storm Watch

        1. Tsunami

      Latest: Plastic recycling Schwob, May 23, 2019 at 9:13 AM

    2. Dive into Fitness

      A place to help each other continue healthy lifestyles.
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      1. Diet strategies

      2. Strength Conditioning and Exercise

      3. Special Needs

      4. SB Fitness Challenge

      5. Food and Recipes

      Latest: My screw up is my motivation! RayfromTX, Mar 22, 2019

    3. Good Causes, Petitions and Solicitations

      A home for good causes, petitions & solicitations.
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      1. Kimber Watch

      2. Matt the Aquaman

      3. SUDS - Soldiers Undertaking Disabled Scuba

        1. OBT - Planning & Scheming

      4. Project AWARE

      Latest: Avaaz - pay divers to clean up ocean trash? Tygershark, May 10, 2019

    4. 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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      1. Scuba Poetry

      Latest: Just a story. DeputyDan, May 13, 2019

    5. Kudos

      Know someone that did something special? Start a 'Kudos thread' to honor them!
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      Latest: Northernone - aka Cameron Donaldson rabe, Mar 24, 2019

    6. 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: World Jamboree scuba staff needed mmmeenehan, Jan 18, 2019

    7. Women's Community Forums

      A non-diving related forum for women to discuss women specific things in life.
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      Latest: Post cancer diving Bratface, May 14, 2019