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so an update. I did my AOW at Boyton Beach Fla. it was a 3 day trip, with a great instructor, and great water. no wind to speak of and 50-60 ft vis most of the time. I also got nitrox in the same weekend. I am preparing for my drysuit this winter since there is not a lot going on and when...

I took a trip with APDC 2 years ago to the manatees, and I can say that they were nothing but professional and informative. The captain of our boat, on the way out to the manatees gave us a lot of information about the manatees, and the migrations and history of them. we got out there, and he...

Thanks for the responses. how long are the classes, and what would the range of prices be? I will be in Panama city the 18th-20th for a football tournament, but not sure about how much free time I will have.

I am looking to get this specialty to be able to dive in the winter months here in Ga(lanier/Jocassee). I haven't seen many places offering it or any kinds of prices for the classes/dives, etc. anyone have any information that might help me out. Thanks in advance for your help.

That is a great video. Thanks for sharing.

I live in the atlanta area and was wondering if anyone knows of any shops that will rent BP&W setups? I loved the first one I tried, but it was a bit small for me, and a little uncomfortable, but I believe that if I can get one that fits, I will definitely want to buy one. or even in...

I have a question along these lines. I tried my first BP&W 2 weekends ago working on my AOW. It was much easier to control and no side rolling. and the bulging pockets that are on Jacket style that get in the way weren't there. Now as I really liked the BP&W I used, I am not 100% sold and so...

I took my nitrox and AOW courses this weekend and did the pool portion at GT. Although I do not want to jump on the bandwagon, because I am not Fully converted yet, I loved the BP&W I swam with. I was not ideally setup for me since it was my Instructors setup, but let me just say that as a new...

last august in South Carolina.

I am definitely going to be renting from all the dive shops around my area to see the different types of gear. just need to get out and blow some bubbles. I know I like the back inflate at depth as I have dove a hybrid, Atmos LX and it is great in the water.

so I have been looking around to get my own gear, and found a dive shop that the owners are very cool, they services all the equipment they sell, and have a package deal. I would like some advice on if it is a good price. also if this is good enough gear to last me a long time. Zeagle...

Hey Debbie, I think you should ask the instructor about sitting down, and explain the issues. maybe they will understand. I am in atlanta, and have been able to dive 1 time in SC. Lake Jocassee. it was a nice dive, and a great day t be in the water. it is only a couple hour drive for me...

Like a lot of people have already said. at my young "diving" age, I need logged dives to advance on with other specialties, but mainly it is because I want to remember and recall dives I have done, and places I have been and things I have seen and experienced.

Look online at any place you want to dive in the world and see all the different shops. where online would I look to find shops and what their affiliation is? I am in Atlanta and want to discuss options with all types of shops for what certification agency to work with. but I haven't...

sorry for double post.

started a year and a half ago at 34. have thought about dive shops, and opening one. would Have no idea where to start.

in the Atlanta aquarium it is $290 for non members and 10% off that for members to dive with the whale sharks. here is the website http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/swimOrDive/index.aspx

that is very cool. my AOW would have to be around here in the atlanta area. one of the quarries in TN or AL, or someplace like that. I am definitely wanting to get my bouyancy correct. I read more about that than anything and my next dive will on my stop at the end of the dive work on...

after hearing all the responses here and in PMs, I am definitely going to to the AOW and then rescue diver. My most important skill that I want to learn past AOW is nav, and bouyancy. those will come after rescue diver. I also want to get my deep diver, nitrox and dry suit. those are the...

Thank you for the responses. Yes, I plan on doing the rescue diver course after I get AOW. Just trying to get all my ducks in a row to be able to continue to learn and dive and get better at it.