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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:
    172
    Messages:
    2,984
    Latest: What the Heck do I buy? Centrals, Oct 20, 2019 at 8:35 PM

  2. Sub-Forums

    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:
    979
    Latest: SEPTEMBER 22 Sam Miller III, Sep 24, 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.
    Discussions:
    726
    Messages:
    9,862
    Latest: Should I get PADI Dive Master? michael-fisch, Oct 9, 2019
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  1. Mike Boswell

    TSandM -- Her Greatest Posts

    Mike Boswell, Aug 26, 2015 ... 6 7 8
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    shoredivr
    Sep 19, 2019
  2. Akimbo

    Diving and Seamanship

    Akimbo, Jun 12, 2014 ... 8 9 10
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    RTC'83
    Sep 7, 2019
  3. Diver0001

    Most frightening moments

    Diver0001, Nov 28, 2017 ... 15 16 17
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    NAUI Wowie
    Jun 17, 2019
  4. LIVES4SHARKS

    Scuba Diving Acronyms

    LIVES4SHARKS, May 5, 2010 ... 4 5 6
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    Diving Dubai
    Jun 16, 2019
  5. The Chairman

    Welcome to Basic Scuba: Please read before posting!

    The Chairman, Apr 10, 2018
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    1,410
    The Chairman
    Apr 10, 2018
  6. 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
  7. Pianist

    Importance of diving equipment brand country

    Pianist, Oct 18, 2019 at 5:24 PM ... 2 3
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    629
    vovanx
    Oct 21, 2019 at 3:24 AM
  8. DXHI

    Suunto D5

    DXHI, Oct 21, 2019 at 1:07 AM
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    24
    DXHI
    Oct 21, 2019 at 1:07 AM
  9. DXHI

    Logging Dives?

    DXHI, Oct 20, 2019 at 10:22 PM ... 2
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    141
    DXHI
    Oct 21, 2019 at 12:40 AM
  10. lowviz

    Sea Glass

    lowviz, Oct 20, 2019 at 6:14 PM
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    117
    AustinV
    Oct 20, 2019 at 6:56 PM
  11. Goingforsound

    Venting from short dive time

    Goingforsound, Oct 19, 2019 at 5:30 AM ... 2
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    13
    Views:
    529
    loosenit2
    Oct 20, 2019 at 6:02 PM
  12. Aaron Lambright

    Remove battery from dive computer for the winter?

    Aaron Lambright, Oct 17, 2019 at 2:10 PM ... 2
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    342
    Diver below 83
    Oct 20, 2019 at 5:34 PM
  13. pauldw

    Bouyancy Mystifies Me

    pauldw, Oct 19, 2019 at 2:58 PM ... 3 4 5
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    EFX
    Oct 20, 2019 at 5:21 PM
  14. Sbiriguda

    Gear checkup before a dive - secret checks

    Sbiriguda, Sep 30, 2019 ... 2 3
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    Ayisha
    Oct 20, 2019 at 11:04 AM
  15. Sbiriguda

    Exercises without tanks

    Sbiriguda, Oct 16, 2019 at 6:14 AM ... 2
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    490
    NothingClever
    Oct 20, 2019 at 12:39 AM
  16. Duck Dive Darren

    Scuba Tank Size

    Duck Dive Darren, Oct 19, 2019 at 12:13 AM ... 2
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    262
    happy-diver
    Oct 19, 2019 at 8:05 PM
  17. Brian Huff

    Brain-freeze Headache in Cold Water

    Brian Huff, Oct 13, 2019 ... 2 3 4
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    tomfcrist
    Oct 19, 2019 at 7:52 PM
  18. BoundForElsewhere

    Why we dive

    BoundForElsewhere, Oct 17, 2019 at 7:41 AM ... 2 3 4
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    821
    Bottom Surveyor
    Oct 19, 2019 at 7:45 PM
  19. Corallium

    Using a flashlight as colour enhancer?

    Corallium, Oct 17, 2019 at 10:58 PM ... 2 3
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    414
    happy-diver
    Oct 19, 2019 at 3:38 AM
  20. Zef

    Backwards Kick

    Zef, Oct 17, 2019 at 4:35 AM ... 2 3
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    883
    BlueTrin
    Oct 19, 2019 at 2:23 AM
  21. CaveSloth

    Weighed some tanks at various PSIs and got unexpected results.

    CaveSloth, Oct 16, 2019 at 7:42 AM ... 2 3
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    690
    flymolo
    Oct 17, 2019 at 3:49 PM
  22. Nathan Doty

    A slow SPG is a bad thing?

    Nathan Doty, Oct 13, 2019 ... 2 3
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    852
    АлександрД
    Oct 17, 2019 at 5:31 AM
  23. Tahoe Gal

    Advanced Cert time frame?

    Tahoe Gal, Oct 12, 2019
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    328
    TMHeimer
    Oct 16, 2019 at 11:51 PM
  24. stepfen

    Dive Risk Factors, Gas Bubble Formation, and Decompression Illness in Recreational SCUBA Diving

    stepfen, Oct 11, 2019 ... 2
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    436
    FreeFlyFreak
    Oct 16, 2019 at 10:59 PM
  25. asaxon

    Yamaha scooter advice

    asaxon, Oct 16, 2019 at 10:54 PM
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    53
    asaxon
    Oct 16, 2019 at 10:54 PM
  26. MoistNeoprene

    Bucket list dive spots?

    MoistNeoprene, Jun 12, 2019 ... 10 11 12
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    115
    Views:
    5,614
    Ayisha
    Oct 16, 2019 at 10:31 PM
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