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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: Opinions on dive gear for someone who wants to get back into diving. Tyler Goetz, Oct 19, 2020 at 7:36 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: 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 at 11:49 AM
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  1. Mike Boswell

    TSandM -- Her Greatest Posts

    Mike Boswell, Aug 26, 2015 ... 6 7 8
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    Tassie_Rohan
    Jun 16, 2020
  2. Akimbo

    Diving and Seamanship

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    Brett Hatch
    May 11, 2020
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    Most frightening moments

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    skippy311
    May 6, 2020
  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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    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. Jafo19D

    Inconsiderate and Bad Divers

    Jafo19D, Oct 19, 2020 at 4:09 PM ... 2 3
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    Vicko
    Oct 20, 2020 at 12:44 AM
  8. Eric Sedletzky

    Is dive certification really necessary?

    Eric Sedletzky, Sep 18, 2020 ... 30 31 32
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    BRT
    Oct 19, 2020 at 11:53 PM
  9. TX_TC

    Cenote Diving near Playa Del Camen

    TX_TC, May 21, 2020 ... 3 4 5
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    KDAD
    Oct 19, 2020 at 10:04 PM
  10. jvogt

    Survivor Bias

    jvogt, Oct 18, 2020 at 10:25 AM ... 2 3 4
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    100days-a-year
    Oct 19, 2020 at 8:53 PM
  11. Vibenz

    Best Dive Log App - Recommendations

    Vibenz, Sep 30, 2020 ... 2 3 4
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    jonhall
    Oct 19, 2020 at 7:41 PM
  12. alleyrlt

    Help with Mares Puck Pro, please

    alleyrlt, Oct 19, 2020 at 4:48 PM
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    Bert van den Berg
    Oct 19, 2020 at 7:30 PM
  13. stepfen

    equipment logbook suggestions

    stepfen, Oct 18, 2020 at 12:55 AM
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    JMBL
    Oct 19, 2020 at 5:13 PM
  14. Michael Whitehead

    Leisure pro

    Michael Whitehead, Sep 8, 2020 ... 4 5 6
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    Anthony in NC
    Oct 19, 2020 at 4:48 PM
  15. Chris Richardson

    Light stick for a DSMB

    Chris Richardson, Oct 18, 2020 at 5:36 PM ... 2
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    Graeme Fraser
    Oct 19, 2020 at 3:31 PM
  16. boulderjohn

    Record deep dive challenged

    boulderjohn, Sep 2, 2020 ... 16 17 18
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    Boston Breakwater
    Oct 19, 2020 at 3:15 PM
  17. Boston Breakwater

    Have you reached a Diving "Plateau. "

    Boston Breakwater, May 22, 2020 ... 7 8 9
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    Boston Breakwater
    Oct 19, 2020 at 2:27 PM
  18. Gary_Ward

    The Importance of Logging your Dives. The Advantages for new divers (and old)

    Gary_Ward, Jul 6, 2020 ... 9 10 11
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    Dizzi Lizzi
    Oct 18, 2020 at 12:52 PM
  19. Roberto Inzerillo

    Heavy legs. Suggestions?

    Roberto Inzerillo, Oct 6, 2020 ... 3 4 5
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    chillyinCanada
    Oct 18, 2020 at 6:54 AM
  20. Esprise Me

    Your most expensive dive

    Esprise Me, Oct 3, 2020 ... 6 7 8
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    JMBL
    Oct 17, 2020 at 12:57 AM
  21. jagfish

    Advanced buoyancy drills Valve drill and EQ removal midwater

    jagfish, Oct 13, 2020
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    jagfish
    Oct 16, 2020 at 8:01 PM
  22. DivingColeridge

    Dumpable weight vs trim

    DivingColeridge, Oct 9, 2020 ... 9 10 11
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    boulderjohn
    Oct 16, 2020 at 1:15 PM
  23. spitfiremac

    An actual legitimate use for spare air???

    spitfiremac, Sep 17, 2020 ... 15 16 17
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    kelemvor
    Oct 15, 2020 at 3:37 PM
  24. Aloha Joe

    Dive light recommendation - daytime, small, warm spectrum

    Aloha Joe, May 30, 2020 ... 2
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    Diving Dubai
    Oct 15, 2020 at 1:01 PM
  25. Mgtawt

    Tank paint

    Mgtawt, Oct 14, 2020 at 10:20 PM
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    CuzzA
    Oct 14, 2020 at 10:23 PM
  26. OTF

    Cost per Dive?

    OTF, Sep 29, 2020 ... 5 6 7
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    TMHeimer
    Oct 14, 2020 at 5:09 PM
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