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  1. Jack Scuba

    Trip to Roatan and Utila April 26 to May 10th

    First off sorry about the delay in posting. It has been a very hectic few weeks! I feel that if I don't put this down now I will procrastinate and never put it up. We stayed at Turquoise Bay Resort on the North East side of Roatan from April 26th until May 1st, then went to Utila's Utopia...
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    Hollis Elite shoulder strap issues

    Have used a hog harness for the longest time with my drysuit. Recently I have been travelling with my BP/W so wanted something with adjustable straps as I switch my exposure protection from dry/wet. Bought the Hollis Elite and for the life of me I can't get the left shoulder(when wearing)...
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    assumptions true

    I leave for my trip on Monday for 2 weeks. Monday to Saturday in Roatan, Saturday to Saturday in Utila. Using Vern to travel from Roatan to Utila. Then depending on the experience going with him again on the return to Roatan the following Saturday, or using the ferry to the mainland and then...
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    LOB question about sea sickness

    I don't suffer from sea sickness normally. But when I was doing my AOW a couple years back the instructor had us do some final readings while en route to our first dive. All I remember of that trip is putting on 1 piece of gear -- running to the side and throwing up -- putting on another piece...
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    Multiple nosebleeds = doctor checkup

    Did more than 40 dives with no nosebleeds and then they started on every dive. At first I thought it was just the typical blood vessel breakage. Had it on my to do list to see a doctor for a referral to get it cauterized, but the first time I went the doctor recommended nasonex to see if that...
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    equipment question for the bay islands

    Hey, So I will be in Utila and Roatan for 2 weeks - April 26th to May 11th. Looking at thermal protection I was going to use my pool gear - rash guard under a shorty, reef gloves and my regular booties. Then I realized my shorty was 'misplaced' at a resort in the Philippines. Talking to...
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    Must do ice dives this winter?

    Hi, Curious to know if there are some highly recommended ice dives I should do this winter? Thanks. Jack
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    Scuba shows in GTA?

    New to Toronto and I am curious to know if there are any major SCUBA trade shows coming up in the TO area? I found some info on an Outdoor show, but I don't know how much scuba stuff will be there. Also interested in knowing if there any 'HUGE' local sales/events that I should be aware...
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    Recommend a LDS between Pickering and Vaughan

    Hi guys and gals, I have a co-worker who is looking to get certified with his son and daughter. Having just moved here two weeks ago I have no opinion on any dive shops in his areas (between Vaughan and Pickering). Any recommendations? I'd say his biggest focus is having a shop that will...
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    Neoprene sleeves on neoprene drysuit

    Just wanted to post this after trying it a few weeks ago. The issue I was having is getting my hands out of my sleeves after diving. The cuffs were tight and to get my hands out I usually had to ask a buddy for help to unfold the neoprene. (I have added some weight over the winter) I didn't...
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    Donsol in December?

    Hey, Planning a last extended weekend trip diving in December and I am wondering if it is worth the long trek/flight to Donsol in the hopes of seeing whale sharks. Based on what I have read it looks like it is 50/50 on whether or not you see them in early December... What are your...
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    In Manila for two months

    Hi, I am sure you get asked this a lot, so bear with me please. :) I will be in Manila for 2 months starting on Oct. 12th for work. I won't have much room for gear, I was going to bring my prescription mask, dive camera, and my reg, but I don't have room for much else. So that's one...
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    chaffed chin fix?

    So I have a pet peeve and wondering if someone has already solved it? I wear a 7mm hood and my chin is chaffing like dry baklava (not sure if that simile works :P) for days after diving. I have tried diving with and without stubble to see if that was the issue and no luck. It definitely...
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    Nova Scotian diver needs colour in his life!

    Hi, All I am going to say is - why didn't someone mention scuba to me 10 years ago?!?!? I started my OW course in March and hit the ocean in April. I still laugh when I recall how it felt like I had been punched in the face when we did our mask removal in 34F at 20 feet. Since then I...
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