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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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    142
    Messages:
    2,509
    Latest: Can anyone help me choose which used computer to buy?? Dr. Deep, Aug 18, 2019 at 1:12 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: Padi online yle, Aug 15, 2019 at 2:22 PM
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    TSandM -- Her Greatest Posts

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    Welcome to Basic Scuba: Please read before posting!

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

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    Ear plugs for scuba diving, a mini review of the 2 different types

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    GreggS
    Aug 18, 2019 at 9:43 AM
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    UK scuba training - my experience so far

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    Graeme Fraser
    Aug 18, 2019 at 8:42 AM
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    Diving old air in your tanks

    lowlysubaruguy, Aug 17, 2019 at 12:45 AM ... 2
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    Aug 18, 2019 at 5:45 AM
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    Bluetooth issues with G2 computer and Apple devices

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    f4erhinogib
    Aug 18, 2019 at 12:02 AM
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    Did diving put me in the ER?

    Nathan Doty, Jul 30, 2019 ... 2
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    Aug 17, 2019 at 10:13 PM
  12. Scubaboy17

    Discovery Scuba Dive and fins

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    TMHeimer
    Aug 17, 2019 at 10:06 PM
  13. Robert Kahler

    Algal Cloud in quarry

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    Aug 17, 2019 at 9:37 PM
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    Caribbean Shallow, Accessible and Abundant Sea Life

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    Aug 17, 2019 at 9:27 PM
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    New dry suit and diving in UK

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    Aug 17, 2019 at 8:14 PM
  16. Roy_W

    OOA after only a few minutes with a full tank at 17m

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    Dan_T
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    Nitrox and Fatigue: the Evidence

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    New with ear problems

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    Aug 17, 2019 at 3:15 PM
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    Converse All-Stars (Chuck’s) for diving

    hroark2112, Sep 20, 2018 ... 3 4 5
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    JohnnyC
    Aug 17, 2019 at 11:17 AM
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    Ohana, Aug 17, 2019 at 8:51 AM
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    Diving with 2 different computers?

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    Aug 17, 2019 at 10:26 AM
  22. HKGuns

    PADI Nitrox Course Question

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    HKGuns
    Aug 16, 2019 at 11:17 PM
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    scubadada
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    Bauer Utilus 10 runs but no air at the filling valve

    Ramos, Aug 15, 2019 at 7:42 PM
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    Ramos
    Aug 15, 2019 at 7:42 PM
  26. Jay

    How much easier is Nitrox 32% / EAN32% on your body?

    Jay, Aug 14, 2019 at 12:42 AM ... 5 6 7
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