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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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    Dive Flag Awareness

    A forum to discuss the various US state and international laws about Dive Flags, how to meet them and how to inform boaters to avoid them when on the water.
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    Latest: Why the red and white "Diver down" flag? Firebar, Apr 6, 2018

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    Going Pro

    Everything Dive Master Candidates and future Dive Cons always wanted to know but were afraid to ask... If you are interested in taking the next step in diving and going pro, this is the forum for you.
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  1. roturner

    Most frightening moments

    roturner, Nov 28, 2017 ... 6 7 8
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    CT-Rich
    Jun 3, 2018
  2. LIVES4SHARKS

    Scuba Diving Acronyms

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    GQMedic
    May 26, 2018
  3. The Chairman

    Welcome to Basic Scuba: Please read before posting!

    The Chairman, Apr 10, 2018
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    The Chairman
    Apr 10, 2018
  4. GLOC

    Incompetent And Unaware: We Don't Know What We Don't Know...

    GLOC, Apr 28, 2016 ... 2
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    Coldbloodeddivers
    Feb 6, 2018
  5. Mike Boswell

    TSandM -- Her Greatest Posts

    Mike Boswell, Aug 26, 2015 ... 5 6 7
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    compressor
    Aug 27, 2017
  6. Akimbo

    Diving and Seamanship

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    Seamutt
    Sep 6, 2015
  7. Dogbowl

    Where/how to practice for currents

    Dogbowl, Jun 20, 2018 at 5:11 PM ... 2 3
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    Dogbowl
    Jun 20, 2018 at 8:23 PM
  8. Rick004

    Can’t breathe !!

    Rick004, Jun 20, 2018 at 5:50 AM ... 2
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    flyboy08
    Jun 20, 2018 at 8:17 PM
  9. 2airishuman

    Guides (DMs) getting lost

    2airishuman, Jun 20, 2018 at 7:00 PM ... 2
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    johndiver999
    Jun 20, 2018 at 8:14 PM
  10. Beau640

    Don't fart in your drysuit

    Beau640, Jun 19, 2018 at 12:09 PM ... 2 3 4
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    DanielRJones
    Jun 20, 2018 at 6:34 PM
  11. hammet

    Buy my Perdix silicone protective cover and Diveheart gets $$$!

    hammet, Jun 20, 2018 at 6:23 PM
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    hammet
    Jun 20, 2018 at 6:23 PM
  12. roturner

    Launching a DSMB

    roturner, Jun 3, 2018 ... 3 4 5
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    Sbiriguda
    Jun 20, 2018 at 5:03 PM
  13. Marie13

    Maybe hanging the fins up

    Marie13, Apr 26, 2018 ... 12 13 14
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    dewdropsonrosa
    Jun 20, 2018 at 4:17 PM
  14. MarcoSteve

    Scuba gear for Southwest Florida?

    MarcoSteve, Jun 19, 2018 at 10:20 PM
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    ReefGuy
    Jun 20, 2018 at 6:42 AM
  15. chris kippax

    Halcyon Eclipse wing shell repair

    chris kippax, Jun 18, 2018 at 9:55 PM ... 2
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    g1138
    Jun 20, 2018 at 6:28 AM
  16. 2airishuman

    Story of shipping cylinders for a week of diving

    2airishuman, Jun 17, 2018 at 9:02 AM ... 2
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    2airishuman
    Jun 19, 2018 at 9:45 PM
  17. divad

    Where can I buy a replacement bladder for an Halcyon Evolve 30?

    divad, Sep 23, 2017
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    Charles2
    Jun 19, 2018 at 2:58 PM
  18. John Pate

    Redundant air supply

    John Pate, Apr 25, 2018 ... 2 3
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    Adiron
    Jun 19, 2018 at 12:48 PM
  19. Ap0phis

    Dive computer comparison

    Ap0phis, Jun 16, 2018 at 6:02 PM
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    CT Sean
    Jun 19, 2018 at 8:55 AM
  20. Sbiriguda

    Controlling and reducing air consumption

    Sbiriguda, May 10, 2018 ... 20 21 22
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    Sbiriguda
    Jun 19, 2018 at 3:51 AM
  21. Dogbowl

    Retirement plan to support my "habit"

    Dogbowl, Feb 21, 2018 ... 19 20 21
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    Azur Salino
    Jun 18, 2018 at 11:44 PM
  22. scuba-flea

    Pigeon Toed Woes

    scuba-flea, Jun 18, 2018 at 11:54 AM
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    Doc
    Jun 18, 2018 at 10:29 PM
  23. IncreaseMyT

    Diving the Spiegel Grove

    IncreaseMyT, Jun 15, 2018 at 10:26 AM ... 2
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    IncreaseMyT
    Jun 18, 2018 at 7:32 PM
  24. SentinelAce

    Change Yolk Valves to Din?

    SentinelAce, Jun 18, 2018 at 5:57 PM
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    SentinelAce
    Jun 18, 2018 at 6:03 PM
  25. Dogbowl

    Recent volcanic eruptions

    Dogbowl, Jun 17, 2018 at 2:33 PM
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    JamesBon92007
    Jun 18, 2018 at 3:10 PM
  26. tridacna

    ”Brilliant” product!

    tridacna, Jun 15, 2018 at 9:05 PM ... 2 3
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    gcarter
    Jun 17, 2018 at 11:39 PM
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