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ScubaBoard Site News
Check here for official ScubaBoard Announcements.
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Introductions and Greets
New to Scuba? Or maybe just new to these forums? Well, by all means, start off here with a quick hello to introduce yourself. We promise, we don't bite... much...
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Site Support
The ScubaBoard Support Forum. Post all your questions, suggestions and problems here.
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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 Surge 2018: Bonaire!
Where's it gonna be? You'll have to watch this forum to find out.
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Latest: ScubaBoard SURGE Central 2018 Bonaire Insta-Gator, Jul 27, 2017 at 9:37 AM -
Past ScubaBoard Invasions & Surges
Here are all the former invasions. Come and relive the fun.
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Latest: ScubaBoard Invasion 2017 Sponsors Kelly Mine, Jul 10, 2017
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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: A little Deep Diving Lore PrinceDakkar, Jul 24, 2017 at 12:40 PM -
Scuba Industry News
Find the latest announcements and information with regard to what's happening in the Scuba industry.
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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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Latest: Drunk cop busted traveling to dive training - Utah Scared Silly, Jul 26, 2017 at 10:35 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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Latest: The Great Florida Bughunt Tuesday Midnight Beach Dive Off LBTS johnl45, Jul 24, 2017 at 4:04 PM -
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: Chasing Coral - Netflix Documentary UFOrb, Jul 26, 2017 at 12:40 PM -
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: League of Extraordinary Divers pod cast flyboy08, Jul 20, 2017
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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: Gear Advice for Novice Divers From Novice Diver ams511, Jul 27, 2017 at 11:27 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: Advantages to Imperial units SecT, Jul 28, 2017 at 2:45 AM -
Advanced Scuba Discussions
Have a Scuba question that's beyond a 'basic' one but not really 'technical?' Get it answered here.
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Latest: Bottoms up! mnjhuz76, Jul 28, 2017 at 12:52 AM -
Technical Diving Specialties
More advanced and focused aspects of scuba diving which require technical training. This ranges from caverns and caves, wreck penetrations to decompression diving and everything in between.
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Latest: What do you wish you could change about your (rec) wreck diving class? Schwob, Jul 27, 2017 at 9:10 PM -
Rebreather Diving
Find out everything you ever wanted to know about rebreathers.
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Latest: Prism2 vs rEvo? doctormike, Jul 27, 2017 at 9:34 PM -
Snorkeling / Freediving
Discussions about snorkeling and freediving from recreational fun to a competitive sport!
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Latest: Lightweight hood for scalp sun protection? gwklein, Jul 22, 2017 at 10:53 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: Looking for Scuba gear from the movie JAWS Vckie133, Jul 27, 2017 at 1:57 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: Have a friend or someone your know with Autism??? DiveHeart, Jul 27, 2017 at 9:55 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: JUST FOR GIRLS: Do you feel creeped out when...? gypsyjim, Jul 27, 2017 at 9:12 PM -
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: Umbilical severed at 80 meters in North Sea KevinNM, Jul 28, 2017 at 12:16 AM
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Underwater Photography
Discuss Underwater Photography from taking photos to photo equipment, sell your old gear, see what your favourite camera manufacturers are coming out with or just find something fascinating to view.
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Latest: can a panasonic 25mm 1.7 with dry diopter replace a Olympus M.ZUIKO 60mm f2.8? taffynet, Jul 28, 2017 at 12:23 AM -
Underwater Videography
Discuss Underwater Videography from taking videos to video equipment , sell your old gear, see what your favourite camera manufacturers are coming out with or just find something fascinating to view.
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Latest: What's a good step-up from GoPro? ronscuba, Jul 27, 2017 at 10:53 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: Things you've found under water Duke Dive Medicine, Jul 24, 2017 at 4:11 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: Nudibranch Lovers MaxBottomtime, Jul 26, 2017 at 11:57 PM
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Business of Diving Institute
The Business of Diving. Let's make a good living out of our passion for diving! To do so, let's raise the bar on customer service and dive shop marketing & management.
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Latest: Welcome to the Business of Diving (BODI) discussion forum! Octopusprime, Jul 25, 2017 at 6:36 PM -
Becoming a Captain
What's behind the myth, legend and anecdotes about becoming a licensed Captain.
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Commercial Divers
Hard Hat, Saturation and all other types of commercial diving.
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Latest: New Facebook Group For Hull Cleaners fstbttms, Jul 23, 2017 at 1:49 PM -
Public Safety Divers
EMT's... Fire... Police... share knowledge here.
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Latest: New PSD from NJ here drexelpike, Jul 27, 2017 at 11:17 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: Shearwater Desktop Dive Log Using a LOT of disk space Stoo, Jul 28, 2017 at 1:14 AM
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Accessories
This is the place to get the scoop on all those nifty gadgets, gizmos and accessories that go along with diving.
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Latest: ScubaPro BCD Knive Alternatives AdAS, Jul 26, 2017 at 5:47 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: Backplate and Wing Round Table CJS, Jul 28, 2017 at 12:51 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: Wanted Old Cochran Computers RonR, Jul 28, 2017 at 12:25 AM -
Compressors, Boosters and Blending Systems
This is where we talk about the machinery used to fill our scuba tanks!
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Latest: Converting a hydraulic accumulator into a filter stack. couv, Jul 23, 2017 at 12:56 PM -
Dive Propulsion Vehicles
Everything you always wanted to know about DPVs but were afraid to ask...
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Exposure Suits
Custom or off the rack? Wet or Dry? Skins! Find everything you want to know about exposure suits.
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Latest: bare dry suit questions Aqua-Andy, Jul 27, 2017 at 8:59 PM -
Latest: Ocean Reef gDiver vs OTS Guardian decompression, Jul 28, 2017 at 12:21 AM
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General Scuba Equipment Discussions
Got a question on scuba gear? Ask the Pros!
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Latest: Double Braided Flex Hose from DGX stuartv, Jul 25, 2017 at 5:36 PM -
Regulators
What brand? Which one? What type? The in's and out's of scuba diving regulators.
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Latest: First reg, need to buy two, rec diver buddhasummer, Jul 28, 2017 at 1:36 AM -
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: Steel scubapro 95 question Jondjames, Jul 27, 2017 at 5:54 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: MK2 Din M26 to US conversion buddhasummer, Jul 28, 2017 at 1:30 AM -
Boats and Boating
Renting a boat? Own your own or perhaps you're considering purchasing a new toy? Talk about it here!
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Latest: Rebate on chartplotter to prep for Mini Lobster Season LunaBuna, Jul 21, 2017 -
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: Lift bag off the coast of Mass emack, Jul 26, 2017 at 12:31 PM
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Africa and the Middle East
Get the scoop on where to go, where to stay and who to dive with in this region encompassing the continent of Africa from Israel, Egypt to Madagascar and South-Africa.
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Latest: Why is Red Sea so expensive this year? flizzy, Jul 27, 2017 at 5:33 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: Questions about Cebu and area around Freewillow, Jul 28, 2017 at 2:56 AM -
Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands
Get the scoop on where to go, where to stay and who to dive with in this region encompassing countries from Papua New Guinea and the Great Barrier Reef to New Zealand and French Polynesia.
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Latest: Brisbane Instructor Recommendations for female students Tbar, Jul 27, 2017 at 10:53 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: St. Lawrence River - The Robert Gaskin Wreck rhwestfall, Jul 27, 2017 at 9:05 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: Trip Report: My First Visit to Bonaire, Early July 2017 Rainer, Jul 27, 2017 at 10:35 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: Belize in Sept. Hank49, Jul 28, 2017 at 2:51 AM -
Europe
Get the scoop on where to go, where to stay and who to dive with in this region encompassing countries from Iceland and the UK to Greece, the Mediterranean and Western Russia.
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Latest: Drysuit Diving Froggle, Jul 25, 2017 at 1:14 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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Latest: Bad Booze in Mexico scubafanatic, Jul 28, 2017 at 1:06 AM -
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: Pensacola: San Pablo Freighter and Ocean Wind Tug Clark Fletcher, Jul 27, 2017 at 5:36 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: Confessions of a Card Collector MaxBottomtime, Jul 8, 2017
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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: Kraken 2800 Video Lights - Special Savings Now $399! JackConnick, Jul 27, 2017 at 1:10 AM -
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: Canon G16 with Fantasea Housing w/Closeup Macro Lens and Tray Rich-D-Fish, Jul 28, 2017 at 12:40 AM -
Q&A For ScubaBoard Business Sponsors
A place where users can communicate directly with ScubaBoard business sponsors regarding any number of topics, or customer service questions. Think of these forums as a FAQ for the companies that participate.
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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: Divetech Grand Cayman is hiring now Divetech Cayman, Jul 11, 2017
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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: I need your help! Son might get married in an awesome way Russjstewart, Jul 18, 2017 -
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: "Diving" at the airport Neilwood, Jul 24, 2017 at 8:14 AM -
Kudos
Know someone that did something special? Start a 'Kudos thread' to honor them!
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Latest: Thumbs up Leisure Pro! scubamarketing, Jul 25, 2017 at 11:14 AM -
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: Fuel Your Dive Habit - Adelaar Women's Dive Day Adelaar Cruises, May 18, 2017
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