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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.

  1. Sub-Forums

    Diving Into New Gear

    This forum is dedicated to divers with questions on equipment that is new to them, from your first mask on up. Limit replies to on-topic opinions with rationales and/or questions. Special rules apply
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    Latest: Better to have multiple rigs or get one modular rig? Seaweed Doc, Apr 23, 2019 at 11:51 PM

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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.
    Discussions:
    80
    Messages:
    971
    Latest: Why the red and white "Diver down" flag? roturner, Mar 12, 2019

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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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    Latest: Komodo vs Penida for DiveMaster kgdiver, Apr 20, 2019 at 3:36 PM
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  1. roturner

    Most frightening moments

    roturner, Nov 28, 2017 ... 13 14 15
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    hook
    Apr 24, 2019 at 12:47 AM
  2. Mike Boswell

    TSandM -- Her Greatest Posts

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    Sep 2, 2018
  3. LIVES4SHARKS

    Scuba Diving Acronyms

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    EireDiver606
    Aug 16, 2018
  4. The Chairman

    Welcome to Basic Scuba: Please read before posting!

    The Chairman, Apr 10, 2018
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    The Chairman
    Apr 10, 2018
  5. 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
  6. Akimbo

    Diving and Seamanship

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    Seamutt
    Sep 6, 2015
  7. Manatee Diver

    Acceptable mix accuracy for Nitrox

    Manatee Diver, Apr 18, 2019 at 7:24 PM ... 2 3 4
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    KentB
    Apr 24, 2019 at 1:41 AM
  8. STEVE PLAISANCE

    Good Basic Boat Scuba First Aid Kit

    STEVE PLAISANCE, Apr 22, 2019 at 6:37 PM
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    STEVE PLAISANCE
    Apr 23, 2019 at 6:59 PM
  9. Joris Vd

    Long hose slipping out of the webbing while diving / Dive light task loading

    Joris Vd, Apr 18, 2019 at 10:00 AM ... 2
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    kierentec
    Apr 23, 2019 at 2:13 PM
  10. Mazang

    Descent

    Mazang, Apr 23, 2019 at 1:01 AM
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    Chavodel8en
    Apr 23, 2019 at 1:13 PM
  11. Kohanbash

    Suicide strap for recreational diver

    Kohanbash, Apr 7, 2017 ... 7 8 9
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    txaggie08
    Apr 23, 2019 at 6:22 AM
  12. emjaty

    Diving Panglao Phillippines and skin bends.....

    emjaty, Apr 21, 2019 at 10:15 AM ... 2
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    chillyinCanada
    Apr 22, 2019 at 10:12 AM
  13. BlueTrin

    GUE fundamentals

    BlueTrin, Apr 19, 2019 at 9:56 AM ... 2 3 4
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    Lorenzoid
    Apr 22, 2019 at 9:33 AM
  14. Kicker1866

    90 years old female diver. World record?

    Kicker1866, Apr 17, 2019 ... 4 5 6
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    Sam Miller III
    Apr 22, 2019 at 8:17 AM
  15. Zept

    How long is a dive?

    Zept, Aug 4, 2002 ... 2 3
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    Barnaby'sDad
    Apr 21, 2019 at 4:13 PM
  16. Shadow5868

    Transporting a Scuba cylinder

    Shadow5868, Apr 20, 2019 at 12:52 PM
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    Storker
    Apr 21, 2019 at 7:05 AM
  17. Trailboss123

    Love:Hate relationship with Compass

    Trailboss123, Mar 28, 2019 ... 2 3 4
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    yle
    Apr 20, 2019 at 1:31 AM
  18. northcave

    Shallow diving without a BCD?

    northcave, Apr 16, 2019 ... 2
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    nolatom
    Apr 19, 2019 at 2:55 PM
  19. Scubafanatic25

    Randomly feeling panicky and anxiety -opinion

    Scubafanatic25, Mar 23, 2019 ... 2 3 4
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    drbill
    Apr 19, 2019 at 11:49 AM
  20. anchochile

    How to tell the DM you're not a disaster underwater?

    anchochile, Apr 5, 2019 ... 7 8 9
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    Saniflush
    Apr 19, 2019 at 6:48 AM
  21. Chip Fong

    Altitude after diving in Hawaii

    Chip Fong, Apr 11, 2019 ... 2
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    diversteve
    Apr 18, 2019 at 6:42 PM
  22. Wbflyer

    Full Suit or 2 piece for cold water

    Wbflyer, Apr 10, 2019 ... 2 3
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    Saboteur
    Apr 18, 2019 at 8:41 AM
  23. Rainer

    Best DSMB?

    Rainer, Jul 27, 2006 ... 4 5 6
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    Todd Whitworth
    Apr 18, 2019 at 1:09 AM
  24. nolatom

    "Flippers, goggles, oxygen tank" -- cringeworthy, or useful??

    nolatom, Apr 10, 2019 ... 9 10 11
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    Kimela
    Apr 16, 2019
  25. Nicholas_R634

    New Dive Mask

    Nicholas_R634, Apr 13, 2019 ... 2
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    Neilwood
    Apr 16, 2019
  26. BlueTrin

    Change in buoyancy from 12l to 15l cylinder

    BlueTrin, Apr 9, 2019 ... 5 6 7
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    BurhanMuntasser
    Apr 14, 2019
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