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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:
    2,186
    Latest: Simple hookah gear ?'s АлександрД, Jun 24, 2019 at 12:14 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:
    971
    Latest: Why the red and white "Diver down" flag? Diver0001, Mar 12, 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:
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    Messages:
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    Latest: Diving as a profession oly5050user, Jun 22, 2019 at 8:45 AM
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  1. Diver0001

    Most frightening moments

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

    Scuba Diving Acronyms

    LIVES4SHARKS, May 5, 2010 ... 4 5 6
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    Diving Dubai
    Jun 16, 2019
  3. Mike Boswell

    TSandM -- Her Greatest Posts

    Mike Boswell, Aug 26, 2015 ... 5 6 7
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    20,750
    Compressor
    Sep 2, 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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    9,112
    Coldbloodeddivers
    Feb 6, 2018
  6. Akimbo

    Diving and Seamanship

    Akimbo, Jun 12, 2014 ... 7 8 9
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    40,135
    Seamutt
    Sep 6, 2015
  7. Grateful head

    Something like Roatan

    Grateful head, Jun 22, 2019 at 11:59 AM ... 2 3
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    570
    KathyV
    Jun 24, 2019 at 11:14 PM
  8. jerrydascorpion

    First Time Calling a Dive

    jerrydascorpion, Jun 24, 2019 at 8:45 AM ... 2 3
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    570
    bowlofpetunias
    Jun 24, 2019 at 11:01 PM
  9. LiveFree0rDie

    Has anyone on the board repaired/replaced a Deep Sea Supply BP+W bladder?

    LiveFree0rDie, Jun 24, 2019 at 9:31 PM
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    30
    LiveFree0rDie
    Jun 24, 2019 at 9:31 PM
  10. 60plus

    Diving on TV

    60plus, Jun 24, 2019 at 8:01 PM
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    43
    60plus
    Jun 24, 2019 at 8:01 PM
  11. Sbiriguda

    Difference between PADI AOW and deep diver

    Sbiriguda, May 28, 2019 ... 4 5 6
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    2,230
    60plus
    Jun 24, 2019 at 7:54 PM
  12. MoistNeoprene

    Does the body get better at removing nitrogen?

    MoistNeoprene, Jun 10, 2019 ... 6 7 8
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    blake7
    Jun 24, 2019 at 7:12 PM
  13. First Time Diver

    Tooth squeeze?!!

    First Time Diver, Jun 21, 2019 at 7:21 PM ... 2
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    CT-Rich
    Jun 24, 2019 at 5:55 PM
  14. Robert Kahler

    Getting permission to dive private quarry

    Robert Kahler, Jun 21, 2019 at 12:18 PM
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    361
    rjack321
    Jun 24, 2019 at 4:39 PM
  15. 2airishuman

    In praise of using freediving gear for scuba diving

    2airishuman, Jun 20, 2019 at 6:12 PM ... 2
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    2airishuman
    Jun 24, 2019 at 1:42 PM
  16. avfcmichael

    Fins, Fins and more fins!

    avfcmichael, Jun 24, 2019 at 4:51 AM
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    Sbiriguda
    Jun 24, 2019 at 10:15 AM
  17. Snoweman

    Boogyman Effect

    Snoweman, Jun 14, 2019 ... 3 4 5
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    JamesBon92007
    Jun 21, 2019 at 5:41 PM
  18. Trailboss123

    Love:Hate relationship with Compass

    Trailboss123, Mar 28, 2019 ... 3 4 5
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    couv
    Jun 21, 2019 at 10:26 AM
  19. T Mogle

    Left handed?

    T Mogle, May 24, 2019 ... 5 6 7
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    1,989
    CuzzA
    Jun 20, 2019 at 8:00 PM
  20. dlndavid

    Undercurrent Magazine

    dlndavid, Feb 27, 2005 ... 2 3 4
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    Protondecay123
    Jun 20, 2019 at 7:25 PM
  21. CT-Rich

    GPS Tracking your dives

    CT-Rich, Jun 19, 2019 at 8:46 AM ... 2 3 4
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    845
    tursiops
    Jun 20, 2019 at 7:19 PM
  22. mockney

    ScubaPro Logtrak (Dive Map Location Not Working)

    mockney, Oct 20, 2018
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    5
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    575
    Stavrossi
    Jun 20, 2019 at 12:41 PM
  23. edwants2dive

    Question about PADI training standards for Open Water Certification

    edwants2dive, Jun 18, 2019 at 10:06 AM ... 2 3
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    23
    Views:
    846
    edwants2dive
    Jun 19, 2019 at 1:27 PM
  24. Frosty

    Whats normal on a dive boat?

    Frosty, Jun 13, 2019 ... 2 3 4
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    30
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    1,768
    Stoo
    Jun 19, 2019 at 10:47 AM
  25. MoistNeoprene

    Bucket list dive spots?

    MoistNeoprene, Jun 12, 2019 ... 4 5 6
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    1,912
    Bert van den Berg
    Jun 19, 2019 at 3:27 AM
  26. cburgert

    Scubapro Hydros Pro

    cburgert, Jun 18, 2019 at 6:11 AM
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    235
    cburgert
    Jun 18, 2019 at 8:12 PM
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