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Discuss everything from snorkeling, training, & Basic Scuba through tech diving. Old name: Scuba Diving Central Old name: Scuba Diving Central
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New Divers & 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 read the Special Rules before posting.
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Snorkeling & Freediving
Everything from casual snorkeling, advanced freediving, to a competitive apnea diving. Please read the Special Rules before posting.
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Basic Scuba
Got diving questions? Get answers here. Please read the Special Rules before posting.
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Diving Physics, Physiology, & Medicine
Post information and questions about diving physics, physiology, and medicine here. You can ask questions about medical conditions and suitability for diving in the Diving Medicine Q&A subforum. The Decompression Theory subforum is a great place for advanced discussion on decompression and treatment. These forums were split off from the old Marine Science and Physiology forum. Please read the Special Rules before posting.
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Latest: My Equalization solved happy-diver, Apr 14, 2021 at 1:36 AM -
Advanced Scuba
Have a Scuba question that's beyond a 'basic' one but not really 'technical?' Get answers here.
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Latest: Where Do You Keep Your Spare Mask? happy-diver, Apr 14, 2021 at 6:01 AM -
Technical Diving
Very advanced and focused aspects of scuba diving which requires technical training. This includes caverns and caves, advanced decompression, and complex dive planning.
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Latest: Does anyone know if Danny is still teaching in the Yucatan? rjack321, Apr 14, 2021 at 3:03 AM -
Rebreather Diving
Find out everything you ever wanted to know about rebreathers.
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Latest: The New Dive Rite Optima CM - My 30 Hour Review Pod Diver Radio, Apr 9, 2021 at 9:47 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: Adaptive s DiveHeart, Apr 13, 2021 at 9:58 AM -
Vintage Diving & Equipment
Pre-1980 "Vintage" SCUBA methods and gear. Double hose regulators, horsecollar BC's, to long training programs. Sea Hunt, Jacques Cousteau and the early history of our sport.
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Latest: New Vintage Scuba YouTube Channel Pacediver, Apr 12, 2021 at 7:35 PM -
Diving History: Tales from the Abyss
Pioneers, agencies, gear and more: where did they all come from? What can we learn from their history? Old name: History of Scuba Diving: Tales from the Abyss
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Latest: Basic gear from mid-twentieth-century Italy: Other manufacturers David Wilson, Apr 14, 2021 at 6:24 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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Latest: What to wear immediately after a dive? Divrtim, Apr 5, 2021 -
LGBTQIA 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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Accidents & 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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Latest: Carbon Monoxide kills two - Eforie, Romania DandyDon, Apr 14, 2021 at 2:25 AM -
Scuba Certification Agency Q&A
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. Old name: Q and A for Scuba Certification Agencies- Discussions:
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Latest: Where to check the teaching status for a SDI instructor VikingDives, Apr 11, 2021 at 6:52 PM