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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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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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ScubaBoard Invasion 2021 Belize
Join us as we go to Belize for an unforgettable trip!
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Latest: ScubaBoard Invasion Central 2021 Belize DebbyDiver, Dec 30, 2020 -
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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 Invasion Central 2020 Roatan cardzard, Jan 10, 2021
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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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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: Nitrox course. What's the point? mc42, Jan 18, 2021 at 6:28 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: Reel for Dive flag/Surface Marker Buoy? scubadada, Jan 18, 2021 at 1:54 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: HMHS Britannic aue-mike, Jan 18, 2021 at 6:02 PM -
Accidents and Incidents
This forum is for the discussion of diving Accidents and Incidents and has Special Rules. Please post your surprise, indignation and any memorials in the Passings Forum.
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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 many line markers do you carry? Manatee Diver, Jan 18, 2021 at 8:27 PM -
Rebreather Diving
Find out everything you ever wanted to know about rebreathers.
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Latest: liberty rebreather scrubber time. broncobowsher, Jan 18, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
Snorkeling / Freediving
Discussions about snorkeling and freediving from recreational fun to a competitive sport!
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Latest: Natalia Avseenko …10 min in water -1.5 °C with belugas flyboy08, Jan 17, 2021 at 11:40 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: Siebe Gorman Mistral and Scubapro Pilot herman, Jan 18, 2021 at 7:31 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: Scuba Cowboy Pens Original Song For Diveheart... DiveHeart, Jan 18, 2021 at 11:52 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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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: Transmen and P-valves rjack321, Jan 1, 2021
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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: UWLD for mid-Atlantic diving? UCFKnightDiver, Jan 18, 2021 at 7:57 PM -
Apparel
All the latest styles and fashions for today's Scuba Diver...
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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: backplate in carbon fiber? Compressor, Jan 18, 2021 at 9:03 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: The "Proper" way to store a Shearwater Teric? Brett Hatch, Jan 18, 2021 at 5:39 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: About Coltri..... TTPaws, Jan 18, 2021 at 4:34 PM -
Dive Propulsion Vehicles
Everything you always wanted to know about DPVs and Scooterbut were afraid to ask...
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Latest: 1st Dives With The Traveller DeepSeaDan, Jan 17, 2021 at 9:09 AM -
Exposure Suits
Custom or off the rack? Wet or Dry? Skins! Find everything you want to know about exposure suits.
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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: Servicing Mixed Brands of Regulators jakehbk, Jan 18, 2021 at 7:12 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: Can I clean an air tank to make it oxygen compatible? How? jale, Jan 18, 2021 at 7:14 AM -
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: Inflator oring size. Scubagaskets, Jan 18, 2021 at 5:39 PM -
Boats and Boating Equipment
Renting a boat? Own your own or perhaps you're considering purchasing a new toy? Talk about it here!
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Latest: Multi-Day Dive Boat Buying Suggestions soldsoul4foos, Jan 14, 2021 at 8:38 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: Perdix AI Stolen Robbyg, Jan 12, 2021 at 12:26 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: Made in the USA Bob Evans, Jan 18, 2021 at 7:04 PM
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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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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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Latest: Assistance in Gathering Diver Log Databases for Research Purposes scubadada, Nov 7, 2020 -
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: PADI Scuba Instructor Deep Blue Long Beach, Dec 11, 2020
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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: Good Canon DSLR for UW and others @$2k-3k oly5050user, Jan 18, 2021 at 5:11 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: Sharing My Music and Sound FX - Over 1000 Tracks Eric Matyas, Jan 13, 2021 at 7:28 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: Bottles n' Crocks n' Pipes - Oh My! calabash digger, Jan 18, 2021 at 8:01 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: Has anyone had Covid and went diving when they were better? stiebs, Jan 18, 2021 at 6:28 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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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: A new kind of long stay visa Centrals, Jan 18, 2021 at 7:35 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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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: Anyone with Arctic Diving Experience? shoredivr, Jan 18, 2021 at 2:38 AM -
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: PCR and Antigen tests in Bonaire drrich2, Jan 18, 2021 at 5:58 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: Bay Islands COVID-19 Testing Thread drrich2, Jan 18, 2021 at 7:56 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: London/Midland/North of England Scuba Diving Holiday Club Londonscubaclub, Jan 16, 2021 at 6:18 PM -
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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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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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: Where/when is it safe to dive? Norwegian Cave Diver, Dec 7, 2020
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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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Latest: Basic gear from mid-twentieth-century Italy: Mares and Pirelli WeRtheOcean, Jan 17, 2021 at 11:47 PM -
Scuba Industry News
Find the latest announcements and information with regard to what's happening in the Scuba industry.
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Latest: DAN or Aquamed??? ginti, Jan 18, 2021 at 1:21 AM
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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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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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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: new Application "Gas blender toolkit" taimen, Jan 4, 2021
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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: Retirement job driving dive boats? Ghost95, Jan 3, 2021 -
Commercial Divers
Hard Hat, Saturation and all other types of commercial diving.
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Latest: Warning about dive schools Alex Kral, Aug 7, 2020 -
Public Safety Divers/Search and Rescue
EMT's... Fire... Police... share knowledge here. Also Search and Rescue operations,
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Latest: PLBs Can Save Your Life Dunk_c, Dec 22, 2020
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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: If I replace my lead dive weights with gold, how much do I need? lowwall, Jan 18, 2021 at 12:54 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: Endometrial Ablation ScubaGalOutToSea, Oct 22, 2019
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