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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
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    Latest: any benefit to dual AL40's Jackie Treehorn, Dec 14, 2019 at 6:26 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.
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    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.
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    Messages:
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    Latest: Not the best swimmer... TMHeimer, Dec 9, 2019 at 8:46 PM
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  1. Akimbo

    Diving and Seamanship

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    Wookie
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    Scuba Diving Acronyms

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  5. The Chairman

    Welcome to Basic Scuba: Please read before posting!

    The Chairman, Apr 10, 2018
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    The Chairman
    Apr 10, 2018
  6. GLOC

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

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    Modularized Training vs all-at-once

    tursiops, Dec 13, 2019 at 1:26 PM ... 2 3 4
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    Dec 15, 2019 at 8:01 PM
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    Do New C Cards Have a Disclaimer?

    pauldw, Dec 13, 2019 at 10:01 PM
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    loosenit2
    Dec 15, 2019 at 4:21 PM
  9. Corrupted_Diver

    Perdix & Deco time

    Corrupted_Diver, Dec 15, 2019 at 10:18 AM
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    Corrupted_Diver
    Dec 15, 2019 at 11:22 AM
  10. ScubaWithTurk

    Show That Face!

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    Marie13
    Dec 14, 2019 at 10:26 PM
  11. rob.mwpropane

    Looking for Practice Pool in Maryland

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    rob.mwpropane
    Dec 13, 2019 at 8:45 PM
  12. DXHI

    Suunto D5

    DXHI, Oct 21, 2019
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    Manatee Diver
    Dec 12, 2019 at 9:04 PM
  13. rob.mwpropane

    Fear Into the Abyss

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    Dec 12, 2019 at 5:07 PM
  14. cogito222

    Checkout dives are in Panama City Beach next weekend. Advice for a newbie?

    cogito222, Dec 7, 2019 ... 2 3
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    Hoag
    Dec 12, 2019 at 9:21 AM
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    HELP NEEDED ASAP FOR NAVY SEAL CANDIDATE...PLEASE!

    Jason Jezik, Dec 7, 2019 ... 4 5 6
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    Neilwood
    Dec 11, 2019 at 7:25 AM
  17. Silty Sam

    Estimating Current

    Silty Sam, Nov 25, 2019 ... 2 3
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    Dec 10, 2019 at 7:54 PM
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    Switching Certification Agencies

    OmarM, Dec 7, 2019 ... 6 7 8
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    Manatee Diver
    Dec 9, 2019 at 6:38 PM
  19. ScubaBunga

    Vance Harlow's OXYGEN HACKER'S COMPANION Site still live?

    ScubaBunga, Aug 31, 2019 ... 2 3 4
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    inka
    Dec 9, 2019 at 4:45 PM
  20. MrBlenny

    Freshwater Options for S-Drills Near Vancouver, WA

    MrBlenny, Dec 9, 2019 at 12:21 PM
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    MrBlenny
    Dec 9, 2019 at 12:21 PM
  21. Matvei

    Lungs underwater

    Matvei, Nov 25, 2019 ... 3 4 5
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    EireDiver606
    Dec 8, 2019
  22. KentB

    good fins for wetsuit diving

    KentB, Nov 24, 2019 ... 3 4 5
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    Nemrod
    Dec 8, 2019
  23. 2Bobbyo

    Security topside while diving

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    Dark Wolf
    Dec 8, 2019
  24. scubadada

    DEMA update

    scubadada, Nov 17, 2019 ... 3 4 5
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    Dec 7, 2019
  25. CAPTAIN SINBAD

    Teaching ascent to new divers

    CAPTAIN SINBAD, Nov 27, 2019 ... 6 7 8
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    EireDiver606
    Dec 7, 2019
  26. BlueTuna

    Nervous and Conflicted about my first actual dive.

    BlueTuna, Dec 2, 2019 ... 3 4 5
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    Jackie Treehorn
    Dec 5, 2019
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