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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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Latest: Hello from the Monterey Peninsula jimmyelq, Oct 20, 2018 at 10:04 AM -
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: 9 New Year Resolutions for the Adventurer in You! InsaneBrain7, Oct 20, 2018 at 8:00 AM
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Latest: ScubaBoard Invasion Central 2019 Fiji ROXANNE, Oct 15, 2018 at 9:31 PM
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Latest: ScubaBoard SURGE 2019 Crew T-Shirt Voting Suzie H, Oct 20, 2018 at 11:09 AM
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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 at 3:45 PM
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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: 7 Ways to Dive Like A Modern Pro Divemaster Internship, Oct 4, 2018 -
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: SUUNTO Recall tridacna, Oct 20, 2018 at 2:52 PM -
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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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 Superlyte27, Oct 20, 2018 at 2:51 PM -
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 Roger Hobden, Oct 12, 2018
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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.- Discussions:
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Latest: Starting PADI AOW with one shop and finishing with another BlueTrin, Oct 17, 2018 at 8:47 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 use a console under water when not screwed into a 1st stage ? divad, Oct 20, 2018 at 3:50 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: Questions on towing a dive flag. scubadada, Oct 20, 2018 at 5:11 PM -
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: The Pure Pleasure Of Diving Alone. [Poll] scubadada, Oct 20, 2018 at 4:21 PM -
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: How Convenient Gareth J, Oct 20, 2018 at 4:27 PM -
Rebreather Diving
Find out everything you ever wanted to know about rebreathers.
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Latest: Is anyone diving the Hollis prism? Cyborg Pirate, Oct 20, 2018 at 5:18 PM -
Snorkeling / Freediving
Discussions about snorkeling and freediving from recreational fun to a competitive sport!
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Latest: Deconcentration of Attention / Altered States diving Bob DBF, Oct 14, 2018 at 9:10 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: Hydroglove out of business Tina Sewell, Oct 19, 2018 at 10:41 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: Diveheart Team Rocks Orlando.... DiveHeart, Oct 20, 2018 at 1:43 PM -
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: Anything you don't like about BP/W rig? NaCl H2O, Oct 19, 2018 at 9:07 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: Junior OWD Violation or Child Endangerment 2airishuman, Oct 20, 2018 at 5:17 PM
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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: Canon 7d and Ikelite housing w/6"dome port package agentgs, Oct 20, 2018 at 5:03 PM -
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 bit of humor! Brian Gronberg, Oct 19, 2018 at 9:27 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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Latest: Truth Aquatics - Great White at Santa Rosa drrich2, Oct 19, 2018 at 9:22 PM -
Underwater Treasures
Shipwrecks, archaeological sites, underwater mysteries, fossils, geological sights and all the treasures of the deep!
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Latest: Scuba diving in Lake Superior~A clean up dive Diverdon, Oct 20, 2018 at 4:32 PM -
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: EtD or something else?? James horton, Oct 20, 2018 at 12:55 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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Latest: Advice needed on the best way to become a Captain captmike, Oct 14, 2018 at 7:42 AM -
Commercial Divers
Hard Hat, Saturation and all other types of commercial diving.
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Latest: Kirby Morgan EXO-26 Full Face Masks akdeepdiver, Oct 18, 2018 at 10:37 AM -
Public Safety Divers
EMT's... Fire... Police... share knowledge here.
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Latest: Kirby Morgan EXO-26 Full Face masks akdeepdiver, Oct 18, 2018 at 10:13 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: Suunto D4i Settlement JackD342, Oct 20, 2018 at 12:26 PM
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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: Looking for 2 Tusa TL-310 Backup Lights michael-fisch, Oct 20, 2018 at 9:18 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: BP/W... what will I regret rongoodman, Oct 19, 2018 at 9:34 PM -
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: Algorithms, Conservative Factors, Altitude, Planned Deco - Questions Diving Dubai, Oct 20, 2018 at 1:51 PM -
Compressors, Boosters and Blending Systems
This is where we talk about the machinery used to fill our scuba tanks!
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Latest: Old Bauer and Mako questions Wookie, Oct 19, 2018 at 10:52 PM -
Diver Propulsion Vehicles
Everything you always wanted to know about DPVs and Scooterbut were afraid to ask...
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Latest: Suex XJoy 2 for sale guyharrisonphoto, Oct 20, 2018 at 1:10 PM -
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: Drysuit for a year? Marie13, Oct 19, 2018 at 6:17 PM -
Latest: Nearly New ScubaPro Seawing Nova (Yellow) For Sale Jonathan Lane, Oct 18, 2018 at 10:45 PM
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General Scuba Equipment Discussions
Got a question on scuba gear? Ask the Pros!
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Regulators
What brand? Which one? What type? The in's and out's of scuba diving regulators.
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Latest: Reg for a newbie: Aqua Lung Mikron, Scubapro MK21, Atomic Aquatics B2, Apeks Flight or smth else? Cberni, Oct 19, 2018 at 9:47 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: DOT exemption for PST E7 Tanks? Expires Soon? Renewed? rjack321, Oct 17, 2018 at 12:03 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: Full Tank with Valve that Won't Turn On aalbert, Oct 20, 2018 at 5:07 PM -
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: Ogre Tank Racks rjack321, Oct 18, 2018 at 5:03 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 Aqualung i770R Maui Dthomas, Sep 29, 2018
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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: Red Sea with kids - Hurghada, Marsa Alam or somewhere else? UFOrb, Oct 19, 2018 at 6:09 PM -
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: 50 hr flight to/from Sorong - I must be crazy tridacna, Oct 20, 2018 at 4:52 PM -
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: Jellyfish Lake in Palau officially re-opens. stadevene, Oct 18, 2018 at 11:58 PM -
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: Missing Boy Rockport Search Felipe S, Oct 19, 2018 at 9:34 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: Airfare, ugh Snoweman, Oct 20, 2018 at 2:15 PM -
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: So... Is the Roatan Aggressor laurenceh, Oct 18, 2018 at 3:18 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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Latest: Portugal, what is the diving like? VanessaRossi, Oct 5, 2018 -
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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Latest: Cabo Pulmo/La Paz vs. Socorro liveaboard Disco King, Oct 20, 2018 at 4:48 PM -
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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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: Dive site parking on Cape Ann? Brilig, Oct 20, 2018 at 5:00 PM -
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 Chris Green, Oct 7, 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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Latest: MAKO Spearguns: Oct Bro-Deal - Yamamoto Wetsuits uncfnp, Oct 2, 2018 -
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: Back Plate/Wing System (a Frankenstein) bvanant, Oct 20, 2018 at 4:16 PM -
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 at 2:55 PM -
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: Diving Employment Indonesia davy j0nes, Oct 14, 2018 at 12:16 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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Latest: Time for Flu shots uncfnp, Oct 17, 2018 at 6:52 PM -
Dive into Fitness
A place to help each other continue healthy lifestyles.
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Latest: Exercises to enhance my diving johndiver999, Oct 16, 2018 at 3:36 PM -
Good Causes, Petitions and Solicitations
A home for good causes, petitions & solicitations.
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Latest: Giving back! donburde, Oct 18, 2018 at 5:32 PM -
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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Kudos
Know someone that did something special? Start a 'Kudos thread' to honor them!
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Latest: Carter Lift Bags RyanT, Sep 17, 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 PhillyDave, Sep 27, 2018
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