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  1. ScubaBoard Central

    1. ScubaBoard Site News

      Check here for official ScubaBoard Announcements.
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      2,754
      Latest: Changes to the Tek to Tek Forums diversteve, Jan 26, 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:
      34,187
      Messages:
      226,893
      Latest: have buddy will travel! TMHeimer, Mar 24, 2019 at 4:48 PM

    3. Site Support

      The ScubaBoard Support Forum. Post all your questions, suggestions and problems here.
      Discussions:
      5,188
      Messages:
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      1. Feedback

      2. Suggestions

      3. Photo Gallery

      4. Testing Forum

      Latest: Folders For Watched Threads dflaher, Mar 24, 2019 at 5:22 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:
      447
      Messages:
      4,810
      Latest: Death of my Son, I need some help Superlyte27, Mar 24, 2019 at 4:55 PM

    5. ScubaBoard Articles

      Comments from our article portal.
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      Latest: Backscatter M52 Wide Angle Air Lens Review Aqua-Andy, Mar 20, 2019 at 4:32 PM

    6. ScubaBoard Invasion 2019 Fiji

      Stay tuned for the big announcement.
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      Latest: Do you have a list of medications to take to Fiji? CBPaige, Mar 23, 2019 at 6:20 PM

    7. ScubaBoard Surge 2020 Little Cayman

      ScubaBoard Surge 2020 Little Cayman
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      Latest: ScubaBoard SURGE Central 2020 Little Cayman cardzard, Mar 22, 2019 at 9:29 PM

    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 SURGE Central 2019 Curacao zrsteve, Mar 24, 2019 at 4:57 PM

  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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      1,139

      1. Avenue of the Divers: Scuba Legends & Pioneers

      2. History of Diving Museum

      Latest: Pride or Brag Jackets Laurie S., Mar 23, 2019 at 12:34 AM

    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:
      1,609
      Messages:
      5,035
      Latest: Introducing the Inflatable DIve Platform Scuba Lawyer, Mar 19, 2019 at 5:00 PM

    3. Scuba Related Court Cases

      This is the place to discuss court cases and legal matters that affect the SCUBA industry.
      Discussions:
      155
      Messages:
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      Latest: Korean instructor gets two years for groping underwater chillyinCanada, Mar 15, 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:
      1,195
      Messages:
      8,686
      Latest: Demo Day Events for Everyone from the "Tech Curious" to the Hard Core Techie Richard FDC, Mar 21, 2019 at 3:31 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:
      356
      Messages:
      3,615
      Latest: Blue Planet Live on BBC1 UFOrb, Mar 24, 2019 at 5:24 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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      4,435
      Latest: Diving photos Chrome extension GeekFitGuy, Mar 23, 2019 at 7:01 PM

  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. 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: PADI MSD tursiops, Mar 23, 2019 at 11:24 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:
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      Messages:
      197,121
      Latest: Medical release, how long are they good for? kelemvor, Mar 24, 2019 at 5:24 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.
      Discussions:
      30,487
      Messages:
      776,858

      1. Diving Into New Gear

      2. Dive Flag Awareness

      3. Going Pro

      Latest: Randomly feeling panicky and anxiety -opinion TMHeimer, Mar 24, 2019 at 5:10 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.
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      3,685
      Messages:
      128,665
      Latest: Optimal Buoyancy Computer rsingler, Mar 24, 2019 at 1:54 PM

    5. 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.
      Discussions:
      12,140
      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: Ideas on a good tec dive shop Florida? liverock, Mar 24, 2019 at 3:44 PM

    6. Rebreather Diving

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

      Latest: Sentinel Rebreather for Sale $1000.00 reddiver970, Mar 23, 2019 at 11:52 PM

    7. Snorkeling / Freediving

      Discussions about snorkeling and freediving from recreational fun to a competitive sport!
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      1,274
      Messages:
      10,969
      Latest: Sunburn bad what to wear when snorkeling rhwestfall, Mar 23, 2019 at 9:54 AM

    8. 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:
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      Messages:
      26,085

      1. Trips and Marketplace - Vintage Equipment Diving

      Latest: Basic gear from mid-twentieth-century France David Wilson, Mar 24, 2019 at 7:28 AM

    9. Divers with Disabilities

      Discussion about the special needs for those who want to submerge, but have physical or mental limitations.
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      1,892
      Messages:
      5,394

      1. Diveheart

      Latest: Advanced Adaptive Scuba Training Wrapping up Today in Tampa! DiveHeart, Mar 24, 2019 at 1:40 PM

    10. 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:
      16,575
      Latest: Cressi Leonardo Dive Watch claims no one complains about band size Kimela, Mar 21, 2019 at 11:08 AM

    11. 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: LGBTQIA divers welcome zugbug99, Mar 15, 2019

    12. 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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      Messages:
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      1. Near Misses and Lessons Learned

      Latest: Accident & Incident Discussion - Northernone - aka Cameron Donaldson BRT, Mar 24, 2019 at 5:44 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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      Messages:
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      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: Where is Olympus going U/W and above? Wisnu, Mar 24, 2019 at 9:41 AM

    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:
      6,226
      Messages:
      46,420

      2. GoPro Video

      3. Production

      Latest: Filter Frame Dimensions runsongas, Mar 24, 2019 at 3:53 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!
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      2,371
      Messages:
      17,852
      Latest: Spearfishing tuto #4: Hogfish Johnoly, Mar 12, 2019

    4. Underwater Treasures

      Shipwrecks, archaeological sites, underwater mysteries, fossils, geological sights and all the treasures of the deep!
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      Latest: Yooperlite spheres <*)))><, Mar 22, 2019 at 12:09 PM

    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:
      13,674
      Messages:
      130,425

      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: Motion sickness ??? LiveaboardCom, Mar 24, 2019 at 5:43 PM

  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:
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      492
      Latest: PADI was sold to Mandarinfish Holding: Who really owns PADI? muzikbiz22, Mar 16, 2019

    2. Becoming a Captain

      What's behind the myth, legend and anecdotes about becoming a licensed Captain.
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      59
      Messages:
      482

      1. Trips and Marketplace for Captains

      Latest: Experience or license - What makes a Captain? Hank49, Jan 15, 2019

    3. Commercial Divers

      Hard Hat, Saturation and all other types of commercial diving.
      Discussions:
      333
      Messages:
      3,105
      Latest: Last Breath... Heliumthief, Mar 13, 2019

    4. Public Safety Divers

      EMT's... Fire... Police... share knowledge here.
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      1,628
      Messages:
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      1. Training, Practices and Equipment

      2. Ideas and Stories

      3. Dive Related Accidents and Problems

      Latest: Tell me about your PSD team Resqdivemedic, Feb 17, 2019

  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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      Latest: Sherwood Avid BC Tank Strap Brackets Failed iamrushman, Mar 13, 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:
      18,042
      Messages:
      116,786

      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: Black R380 Dive "Button" or Dial on Front Cover?? rsingler, Mar 24, 2019 at 5:31 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:
      5,179
      Messages:
      53,303

      1. Gear Bags and Cases

      2. Knives and Cutting Tools

      3. Lift Bags, SMBs and Reels

      4. Lights

      Latest: How do you care for your torch post-dive TrimixToo, Mar 22, 2019 at 7:50 AM

    2. Apparel

      All the latest styles and fashions for today's Scuba Diver...
      Discussions:
      108
      Messages:
      1,035

      1. Chammyz

      2. Scuba Do Rag

      Latest: skinsuit bottoms (swim tights?) Anthony A., Feb 27, 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:
      9,974
      Messages:
      139,954
      Latest: Which wing do I need ? Storker, Mar 24, 2019 at 5:27 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:
      11,444
      Messages:
      124,519

      1. Dive Software

      Latest: Gradient Factor Presets by Manufacturer/Computer tursiops, Mar 24, 2019 at 5:41 PM

    5. Compressors, Boosters and Blending Systems

      This is where we talk about the machinery used to fill our scuba tanks!
      Discussions:
      1,435
      Messages:
      13,866
      Latest: For Sale: Bauer Capitano 5hp/6cfm iowacavediver, Mar 23, 2019 at 7:54 PM

    6. Diver Propulsion Vehicles

      Everything you always wanted to know about DPVs and Scooterbut were afraid to ask...
      Discussions:
      550
      Messages:
      5,606
      Latest: Dive Xtras Sierra DPV Battery George F Casey, Mar 10, 2019

    7. Exposure Suits

      Custom or off the rack? Wet or Dry? Skins! Find everything you want to know about exposure suits.
      Discussions:
      10,151
      Messages:
      100,489
      Latest: Flex Seal glue trilam drysuit boat sju, Mar 24, 2019 at 10:55 AM

    8. Fins, Masks and Snorkels

      The inside scoop on this basic gear.
      Discussions:
      5,426
      Messages:
      63,363
      Latest: Which treatment for jet fin D_Fresh, Mar 24, 2019 at 5:15 AM

    9. General Scuba Equipment Discussions

      Got a question on scuba gear? Ask the Pros!
      Discussions:
      4,882
      Messages:
      67,094
      Latest: Anti-Fogging Treatments for New Masks. (a comparison of techniques) lowviz, Mar 24, 2019 at 3:01 PM

    10. Regulators

      What brand? Which one? What type? The in's and out's of scuba diving regulators.
      Discussions:
      11,360
      Messages:
      144,001
      Latest: where to buy 1/2" flex hose for regulator (mares Abyss DFC port) herman, Mar 24, 2019 at 3:39 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:
      5,524
      Messages:
      82,391
      Latest: Moving to Europe.....tanks? Zef, Mar 23, 2019 at 7:56 AM

    12. Do It Yourself - DIY

      Think you're pretty handy at building things? Check out tips and instructions for DIY Scuba stuff.
      Discussions:
      4,027
      Messages:
      43,722

      1. Making your own Gear

      2. Repairing your own Gear

      Latest: Strobe Buoyancy Arms (Foam?) tursiops, Mar 22, 2019 at 6:26 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:
      753
      Messages:
      9,996

      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: What is a good, small boat? DreadnoughtNH, Mar 12, 2019

    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:
      651
      Messages:
      1,615
      Latest: FOUND GoPro @ Maldives Guraidhoo 7th Feb 2019 BraCuru, Feb 12, 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:
      3,053
      Messages:
      24,762

      1. Africa

        1. South African Divers

      2. The Gulf

      3. Red Sea

        1. Red Sea Shadow

      Latest: Any update on the Brothers Islands diving moratorium? scubadada, Mar 24, 2019 at 12:32 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:
      15,679
      Messages:
      201,579

      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: Triton Bay and Forgotten Islands cindysoo, Mar 24, 2019 at 5:02 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:
      5,053
      Messages:
      42,694

      1. Australia

      2. New Zealand

      3. The Pacific Islands

      Latest: Cruise Ship Diving? KJHorton, Mar 23, 2019 at 7:39 PM

    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:
      6,604
      Messages:
      58,938

      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: Victoria Vis conditions? Divegoose, Mar 22, 2019 at 3:41 PM

    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:
      14,264
      Messages:
      142,410

      1. Bahamas

      2. Bermuda

      3. Greater Antilles

        1. Cayman Islands

      4. Lesser Antilles

        1. Curaçao

        2. Bonaire

      Latest: March 2019 Curacao Trip Report tarponchik, Mar 24, 2019 at 5:05 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.
      Discussions:
      6,611
      Messages:
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      1. Bay Islands

      2. Belize

      Latest: Dunbar Rock room question mgreider, Mar 23, 2019 at 11:02 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: Mallorca (Spain) - Isla Dragonera, Diving Video m_BK, Mar 24, 2019 at 4:39 AM

    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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      1. Cozumel

      Latest: Another Missing Diver in Cozumel Brules, Mar 22, 2019 at 12:32 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: New GALAPAGOS AQUA VGdiver, Mar 22, 2019 at 12:34 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 Diving

        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: DIVE DRY WITH DR. BILL #805: LIZARDFISH BUFFET drbill, Mar 24, 2019 at 12:30 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: Real ID driver's license for US Vets mmerriman, Mar 13, 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 Interchangeable Competition II Freedive Fins MAKO Spearguns, Mar 13, 2019

    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

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      3. Classifieds: Exposure Suits

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      6. Classifieds: Photography

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      9. Classifieds: Videography

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      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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      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

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      1. Help Wanted

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      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

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    2. Dive into Fitness

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

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      1. Kimber Watch

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      Latest: University student doing a survey for a potential diving app Edward3c, Mar 23, 2019 at 12:12 PM

    4. Humor, Games, Clips, Yarns and Tales

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      1. Scuba Poetry

      Latest: Share a music vid? АлександрД, Mar 24, 2019 at 10:06 AM

    5. Kudos

      Know someone that did something special? Start a 'Kudos thread' to honor them!
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      Latest: Northernone - aka Cameron Donaldson RainPilot, Mar 21, 2019 at 2:42 AM

    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: Gay Women Divers diversteve, Jan 27, 2019