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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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    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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  1. The Chairman

    Welcome to Basic Scuba: Please read before posting!

    The Chairman, Apr 10, 2018
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    The Chairman
    Apr 10, 2018
  2. roturner

    Most frightening moments

    roturner, Nov 28, 2017 ... 6 7 8
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    Steelyeyes
    Feb 10, 2018
  3. 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
  4. LIVES4SHARKS

    Scuba Diving Acronyms

    LIVES4SHARKS, May 5, 2010 ... 3 4 5
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    xmass-Eve
    Aug 29, 2017
  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

    Akimbo, Jun 12, 2014 ... 7 8 9
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    36,446
    Seamutt
    Sep 6, 2015
  7. Dogbowl

    Stainless steel parts not good for liveaboards

    Dogbowl, Apr 22, 2018 at 11:31 AM ... 2 3 4
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    1,132
    Diving Dubai
    Apr 23, 2018 at 5:04 AM
  8. jsarche

    First low-air experience went great!

    jsarche, Apr 21, 2018 at 10:46 AM ... 2 3
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    1,506
    RayfromTX
    Apr 23, 2018 at 2:22 AM
  9. Veritably337

    Tec Diver Bouyancy

    Veritably337, Apr 21, 2018 at 7:03 PM
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    263
    KenGordon
    Apr 23, 2018 at 2:03 AM
  10. Painter

    Leaky BCD

    Painter, Apr 21, 2018 at 10:15 AM
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    171
    The Chairman
    Apr 22, 2018 at 11:48 PM
  11. Jayfarmlaw

    how do you dive a 7.5 mm full suit

    Jayfarmlaw, Apr 18, 2018 at 9:19 PM ... 2
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    520
    ratjn
    Apr 22, 2018 at 11:42 PM
  12. Luis_DLH

    Cold induced near-panic!

    Luis_DLH, Apr 17, 2018 at 8:38 AM ... 2 3
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    870
    TMHeimer
    Apr 22, 2018 at 11:28 PM
  13. Lucifer911

    Are sharks more likely to attack surfers, scuba divers, or snorkelers?

    Lucifer911, Apr 18, 2018 at 6:29 PM ... 6 7 8
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    TMHeimer
    Apr 22, 2018 at 10:07 PM
  14. Littlerayray

    Tank position during transport

    Littlerayray, Apr 22, 2018 at 9:44 AM
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    Jack Hammer
    Apr 22, 2018 at 10:01 PM
  15. ams511

    Why do some agencies recommend using a bottom timer instead of a computer

    ams511, Apr 21, 2018 at 8:38 PM ... 2
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    419
    dmaziuk
    Apr 22, 2018 at 9:48 PM
  16. lowlysubaruguy

    Any thoughts on why there isn’t a bounty on lionfish

    lowlysubaruguy, Apr 13, 2018 ... 5 6 7
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    BRT
    Apr 22, 2018 at 9:36 PM
  17. tridacna

    Omniswivel failure - yikes

    tridacna, Apr 22, 2018 at 10:52 AM ... 2
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    tbone1004
    Apr 22, 2018 at 4:40 PM
  18. poolecw

    Mistake on test material

    poolecw, Apr 21, 2018 at 9:19 PM ... 2 3
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    Lorenzoid
    Apr 22, 2018 at 12:49 PM
  19. Roger de Graaf

    Miflex hoses

    Roger de Graaf, Mar 11, 2017 ... 2 3
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    bill22
    Apr 22, 2018 at 10:58 AM
  20. Rob'o

    Mares 32T / 22X ? A-Clamp to DIN ?

    Rob'o, Apr 17, 2018 at 5:23 PM
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    57
    84CJ7
    Apr 21, 2018 at 8:08 PM
  21. snapperman

    BCD Recomendation

    snapperman, Apr 17, 2018 at 11:00 AM ... 2
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    pepperbelly
    Apr 21, 2018 at 4:56 PM
  22. Soloist

    Should all recreational BCD’s have two tank bands?

    Soloist, Apr 16, 2018 ... 7 8 9
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    2,592
    Steelyeyes
    Apr 21, 2018 at 12:33 PM
  23. RhodeDiver

    7mm Wetsuit recommendations

    RhodeDiver, Mar 29, 2018 ... 2 3
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    784
    sagesign
    Apr 20, 2018 at 8:24 AM
  24. scubaguy9

    zoop novo

    scubaguy9, Apr 16, 2018
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    165
    scubaguy9
    Apr 18, 2018 at 7:06 PM
  25. divinh

    Breaking-In Equipment

    divinh, Apr 16, 2018 ... 2
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    632
    АлександрД
    Apr 18, 2018 at 12:08 PM
  26. wildbill9

    What happens to my noodle at 60 feet?

    wildbill9, Apr 14, 2018 ... 2
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    nolatom
    Apr 18, 2018 at 12:00 PM
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