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Basic Scuba Discussions

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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: Way to go, Lifeguard blac86, Jul 24, 2017 at 9:24 AM

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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: Part Time Dive Master, Is there such a thing? Lorenzoid, Jul 26, 2017 at 3:23 PM
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  1. Mike Boswell

    TSandM -- Her Greatest Posts

    Mike Boswell, Aug 26, 2015 ... 4 5 6
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    bowlofpetunias
    Jul 21, 2017
  2. GLOC

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

    GLOC, Apr 28, 2016 ... 2
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    Per Abich
    Jun 6, 2017
  3. LIVES4SHARKS

    Scuba Diving Acronyms

    LIVES4SHARKS, May 5, 2010 ... 3 4 5
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    TMHeimer
    Mar 26, 2017
  4. Akimbo

    Diving and Seamanship

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    Seamutt
    Sep 6, 2015
  5. billt4sf

    Advantages to Imperial units

    billt4sf, Jul 26, 2017 at 5:26 PM ... 4 5 6
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    SecT
    Jul 28, 2017 at 2:45 AM
  6. Marie13

    Tried sidemount - good experience

    Marie13, Jul 26, 2017 at 7:53 PM ... 3 4 5
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    Marie13
    Jul 28, 2017 at 12:48 AM
  7. stepfen

    Past NDL. And then this???

    stepfen, Jul 22, 2017 at 4:34 PM ... 19 20 21
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    joe10540
    Jul 28, 2017 at 12:43 AM
  8. Dizzi Lizzi

    Tell us about your 50th Dive

    Dizzi Lizzi, Jul 26, 2017 at 6:02 PM ... 3 4 5
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    boulderjohn
    Jul 27, 2017 at 11:49 PM
  9. Orangutan Crab

    Scubapro MK11 C350 vs. MK11 S560

    Orangutan Crab, Jul 27, 2017 at 9:44 PM
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    Orangutan Crab
    Jul 27, 2017 at 9:44 PM
  10. billt4sf

    kids' book

    billt4sf, Jul 27, 2017 at 4:58 PM
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    billt4sf
    Jul 27, 2017 at 4:58 PM
  11. Marie13

    Lake Huron trip cancelled :(

    Marie13, Jul 24, 2017 at 4:06 PM ... 2
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    Marie13
    Jul 27, 2017 at 1:05 PM
  12. bowlofpetunias

    ScubaBoard's greatest gift

    bowlofpetunias, Jul 24, 2017 at 8:19 AM ... 2 3 4
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    Neilwood
    Jul 27, 2017 at 8:45 AM
  13. ScubaJill

    Shark tortured to death.

    ScubaJill, Jul 25, 2017 at 10:35 PM ... 2 3
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    tarponchik
    Jul 27, 2017 at 8:21 AM
  14. luis_lopezfhs14

    Capable of recovering regulator while drowning?

    luis_lopezfhs14, Jul 20, 2017 ... 2
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    Kevrumbo
    Jul 27, 2017 at 6:58 AM
  15. JT_McLovin

    Scuba kit package vs piece by piece

    JT_McLovin, Jul 22, 2017 at 5:57 PM ... 2 3 4
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    USMC CPL.
    Jul 26, 2017 at 10:35 PM
  16. billt4sf

    Explanation of ear issues from diving

    billt4sf, Jul 26, 2017 at 4:56 PM
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    billt4sf
    Jul 26, 2017 at 4:56 PM
  17. Scott Mclaughlin

    Gear purchase woe's

    Scott Mclaughlin, Jul 21, 2017 ... 2
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    CT-Rich
    Jul 26, 2017 at 4:30 PM
  18. Darren_

    Drysuit squeeze when fin kicking

    Darren_, Jul 25, 2017 at 11:35 AM ... 2
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    sunnyboy
    Jul 26, 2017 at 2:13 PM
  19. Marigrow

    Cameras On Sticks

    Marigrow, Jul 21, 2017 ... 4 5 6
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    CT-Rich
    Jul 26, 2017 at 11:06 AM
  20. ajtoady

    WHY Oh WHY????

    ajtoady, Jun 7, 2017 ... 13 14 15
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    Rechno
    Jul 26, 2017 at 9:32 AM
  21. Mndiv

    HOG Zenith vs. Dive Rite XT2

    Mndiv, Jul 25, 2017 at 7:01 AM ... 2
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    victorzamora
    Jul 26, 2017 at 9:25 AM
  22. IDCBali

    How do I find a job as a new PADI Instructor?

    IDCBali, Jul 25, 2017 at 4:34 AM ... 2 3
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    Ankush Mittal
    Jul 26, 2017 at 8:58 AM
  23. Marie13

    Inexpensive dry box

    Marie13, Jul 23, 2017 at 9:29 PM ... 2 3
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    Ankush Mittal
    Jul 25, 2017 at 4:53 PM
  24. divegirlcpt

    Opinions on dive fins?

    divegirlcpt, Jul 24, 2017 at 4:33 PM
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    217
    Doby45
    Jul 25, 2017 at 4:14 PM
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