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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
    Discussions:
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    Messages:
    560
    Latest: Trimming new hood, best method? Bubblesong, Oct 19, 2018 at 8:47 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:
    965
    Latest: SEPTEMBER 22 Sam Miller III, Sep 23, 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.
    Discussions:
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    Messages:
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    Latest: Treading water? mmerriman, Oct 19, 2018 at 9:31 AM
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  1. roturner

    Most frightening moments

    roturner, Nov 28, 2017 ... 9 10 11
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    Clayton122
    Sep 12, 2018
  2. Mike Boswell

    TSandM -- Her Greatest Posts

    Mike Boswell, Aug 26, 2015 ... 5 6 7
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    Compressor
    Sep 2, 2018
  3. LIVES4SHARKS

    Scuba Diving Acronyms

    LIVES4SHARKS, May 5, 2010 ... 4 5 6
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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

    Akimbo, Jun 12, 2014 ... 7 8 9
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    Seamutt
    Sep 6, 2015
  7. Painter

    Night dive, divemaster air monitoring

    Painter, Oct 19, 2018 at 10:04 PM
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    Painter
    Oct 19, 2018 at 10:04 PM
  8. Roger Hobden

    Marijuana Use and Safe Diving.

    Roger Hobden, Oct 15, 2018 at 4:55 PM ... 3 4 5
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    gcarter
    Oct 19, 2018 at 9:54 PM
  9. john triggerfish

    Diving past recreational limits...with no deco

    john triggerfish, Oct 17, 2018 at 11:13 AM ... 2 3
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    sigxbill
    Oct 19, 2018 at 9:54 PM
  10. Photo Girl

    What nitrogen narcosis symptoms have you experienced?

    Photo Girl, Oct 19, 2018 at 12:32 PM ... 2 3
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    hroark2112
    Oct 19, 2018 at 9:51 PM
  11. Jasonb

    When buying second hand gear, do you want it serviced before you buy?

    Jasonb, Oct 19, 2018 at 4:18 PM
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    johndiver999
    Oct 19, 2018 at 8:33 PM
  12. SKMoss

    What is a logged dive?

    SKMoss, Aug 6, 2014 ... 4 5 6
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    gypsyjim
    Oct 19, 2018 at 7:43 PM
  13. DivingKDawg

    Diving in and around Puerto Morelos

    DivingKDawg, Sep 18, 2018
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    Beau M
    Oct 19, 2018 at 3:52 PM
  14. USCSS Nostromo

    bailout bottle and airport security?

    USCSS Nostromo, Oct 17, 2018 at 8:30 AM ... 2
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    Zef
    Oct 19, 2018 at 2:49 PM
  15. mcpowell

    Remember your first dive?

    mcpowell, Aug 21, 2018 ... 4 5 6
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    The Chairman
    Oct 19, 2018 at 2:33 PM
  16. Marie13

    Comparison of the buying online vs local LDS argument

    Marie13, Oct 11, 2018 ... 14 15 16
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    TrimixToo
    Oct 19, 2018 at 6:26 AM
  17. uncfnp

    Show me your Selfie!

    uncfnp, Apr 13, 2014 ... 15 16 17
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    northernone
    Oct 19, 2018 at 1:32 AM
  18. Landlocked123

    What are options to attach reel(s) to bottom of backplate?

    Landlocked123, Oct 17, 2018 at 3:45 PM ... 2 3
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    Landlocked123
    Oct 18, 2018 at 5:50 PM
  19. Soloist

    Divers go to a depth of 80 feet in raw sewage to unclog water system...

    Soloist, Oct 17, 2018 at 7:07 PM ... 2 3 4
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    txgoose
    Oct 18, 2018 at 5:29 PM
  20. M DeM

    Are full face masks “less chilly”?

    M DeM, Oct 18, 2018 at 11:47 AM
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    michael-fisch
    Oct 18, 2018 at 2:21 PM
  21. Anthony Appleyard

    Getting a diver's lifejacket ("horsecollar" type)

    Anthony Appleyard, Oct 16, 2018 at 9:27 AM ... 2
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    365
    USdiver1
    Oct 17, 2018 at 9:49 PM
  22. Land Fish

    Titan Triggerfish Attack [No injury thankfully]

    Land Fish, Oct 11, 2018 ... 2 3 4
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    JamesBon92007
    Oct 17, 2018 at 2:26 PM
  23. TooManyHobbies

    Where do you put all your stuff?

    TooManyHobbies, Oct 4, 2018 ... 2 3 4
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    seeker242
    Oct 17, 2018 at 10:30 AM
  24. A. Boyette

    Salt VS fresh

    A. Boyette, Sep 28, 2018 ... 2 3
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    Bob DBF
    Oct 17, 2018 at 9:31 AM
  25. Sean Walberg

    Alexa, what's the MOD?

    Sean Walberg, Oct 12, 2018 ... 2 3
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    Sean Walberg
    Oct 17, 2018 at 9:20 AM
  26. SteveL

    Carl Gage Scuba Centre, Key Largo--Who Remembers?

    SteveL, Sep 2, 2005 ... 2 3
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    jadairiii
    Oct 16, 2018 at 2:24 PM
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