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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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    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: Female fins for frog kicking Esprise Me, Oct 31, 2020 at 2:22 AM

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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: Do you need a dive flag for shore diving? Scraps, Jul 9, 2020

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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: Complete Your SDI DM and IDC/IE in Jacksonville, Fl. Islandheart, Oct 19, 2020
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    TSandM -- Her Greatest Posts

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    Scuba Diving Acronyms

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  5. The Chairman

    Welcome to Basic Scuba: Please read before posting!

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    The Chairman
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  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. Eric Sedletzky

    Is dive certification really necessary?

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    Marie13
    Oct 30, 2020 at 8:14 PM
  8. The Chairman

    ScubaBoard needs your help...

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  9. Ollie Carter

    A Development for Asthmatic Divers: Development of An underwater Inhaler

    Ollie Carter, Oct 27, 2020 at 10:55 AM ... 3 4 5
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    Oct 30, 2020 at 6:12 PM
  10. Dragondiver1

    Advice on where to go pro

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    Zef
    Oct 30, 2020 at 10:01 AM
  11. Macan

    A Noisy Way To End A Dive. Is There A Better Way? Let’s Find Out.

    Macan, Oct 27, 2020 at 10:01 AM ... 2 3 4
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    Julius SCHMIDT
    Oct 29, 2020 at 10:53 PM
  12. ross9

    Holding a safety stop - the effect of breathing/weighting

    ross9, Oct 29, 2020 at 7:30 AM ... 2 3 4
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    boulderjohn
    Oct 29, 2020 at 5:04 PM
  13. Dennisrl84

    Blue Heron Bridge, (West Palm) Riviera Beach FL

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    Oct 28, 2020 at 4:36 PM
  14. jagfish

    Calling Diver’s Alert Network (DAN) USA and Japan

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    Oct 28, 2020 at 7:23 AM
  15. Coral Diver

    Dive knife for solo diving at CocoView?

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    OTF
    Oct 27, 2020 at 10:37 PM
  16. Keechy

    Good cheap backup mask

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    Barnaby'sDad
    Oct 27, 2020 at 8:46 PM
  17. Eyegore

    Favorite pic(s) from most recent dive--post 'em up here!

    Eyegore, Jun 13, 2020 ... 10 11 12
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    davehicks
    Oct 27, 2020 at 8:24 PM
  18. Mark Carrig

    Question about light absorption - Depth vs lateral distance

    Mark Carrig, Oct 27, 2020 at 2:54 PM
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    tursiops
    Oct 27, 2020 at 3:04 PM
  19. Aaron Lambright

    Mask leaks

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    Oct 27, 2020 at 10:08 AM
  20. BassO

    Good websites to keep an eye on?

    BassO, Oct 26, 2020 at 3:08 AM
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    Scared Silly
    Oct 27, 2020 at 12:23 AM
  21. AndyNewman

    Does sea sickness medications effect airtime?

    AndyNewman, Oct 20, 2020
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    Oct 25, 2020 at 5:03 PM
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    Have you reached a Diving "Plateau. "

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    ofg-1
    Oct 25, 2020 at 8:58 AM
  23. Daniel M. Thomas

    How i ruined my brand new 2K Bare drysuit..wondering if i can salvage it?

    Daniel M. Thomas, Oct 21, 2020 ... 2 3
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    Oct 24, 2020
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    Record deep dive challenged

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    Floaty feet with Seawing Novas

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    Oct 24, 2020
  26. scuba2you

    Liability Waivers

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    Oct 23, 2020
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