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not cleared yet, I go in a month to the doc.

Thanks again everyone for the kind words. I do plan to continue diving as long as I am cleared by a doc regarding the whole asthma thing. I set up an appt for early Sept in Houston with a group of docs that are supposed to be some of the best in the field. Luckily their practice is on my...

Diver85, thanks for the info. This was actually the first dive of the day. I felt okay after a 45min SI so I went on a second dive later just for practice. While on the second dive, I practiced 5-10 times switching between my own primary and secondary just to get more comfortable. Being a...

Max depth was 14.4m, dive time was 51min, I am not sure exactly at what time I hit 1000PSI, I would have to guess somewhere around the 35min mark. At this same site on check out dives I usually hit 50bar at about 38-40 min.

I trained with PADI. Due to where I currently live (Qatar), it is sometimes difficult to have checked/convey certian medical issues when checked. I had a full physical 16 months ago, am an avid weightlifter and squash player, so I considered myself at a good physical fitness level. After...

This past weekend I went on my 10th and 11th open water dives and major screwed up, and now have lost all confidence as I feel that I almost killed myself. Just to give a little background - I just got my PADI OW about a month ago and had absolutely no problems. I then went to Maldives and...

Thanks everyone for all of the information. I am still very up in the air about the whole situation. The only reason I am trying to stick with ScubaPro for regs is due to their long-lasting stellar reputation. I do not plan on buying new gear for quite a number of years, so I am trying to buy...

I have a special deal with the US company that I work for here. They will ship me 80lbs per month for free from a US address to Qatar. We also have customs clearing agents hired by the company that handle any problems. The only thing I have had trouble receiving so far is a set of poker...

I was using a Canon Powershot A520 on its automatic underwater settings. Basically from what I understand, the flash only fires if you are within a few feet of the focused area. So yes, most were taken without flash. I am interested in learning how to change the color balance. I have...

Hi everyone, I am a new diver that got my OW in Qatar. After my 4 cert OW dives...the first place I dove was in the Maldives. I wonder if I am spoiled for life now! It's not everyday that on your first REAL dive, you are swimming with Manta Rays. Check out the pics I took: Photo Sharing...

Before I beat a dead horse....I have read for days all the threads on here dating back to 2003 about leisurepro versus an LDS. However I am in a bti of a unique situation and would like some input. I currently live in Qatar where we have two licensed dive shops. One sells exclusively...

Howdy SB Members! I am a Texas A&M Grad working in Qatar and will be finishing up my PADI OW in the next week. Just wanted to say Hi and introduce myself. Gig 'Em Ags, Brandon

Howdy Kelly, I have lived in Qatar for a year and a half but am just getting around to getting certified this week. By the end of next week I should have my PADI OW and would love to get together for some dives. I have a few colleagues here that are also certified or getting certified as...