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Hi fellow divers. I'm looking for some advice on how to best use my limited diving budget while I'm in the Mesoamerican reef region. I have lots of time, but not a lot of money. I don't mind traveling about for the best diving. Experience level: I have about 150 dives under my belt, but only 2...

I'm based in Paris now and the urge to get underwater has returned, but where to begin? I'm primarily looking for inexpensive dive options, but I'm open to travel or local and long (up to a couple of weeks) and short trips. Are there viable weekend trips for someone with no car? Would it be...

Hi HK Divers, I arrived in HK in January and with my brain still in US midwestern snow and ice and winter mode it didn't initially occur to me to start looking for dive opportunities as soon as I arrived. So... what sites should I aim to dive in HK? Is there any shore diving? What shops do...

Hi Suunto Experts. I just dropped a new battery in my Vyper. They carry the 2450 battery at Walmart, which made life easy. But I'm feeling paranoid about the seal now. I put the O-ring back in, but should I have put some lubricant/sealant on it before putting it back? Also, I got my battery...

IIRC Buckeye Dive School used to host pool sessions on a regular basis, but I don't see any sign on that on their website. I also believe the quarries are pretty darn cold this time of year and I don't have the wetsuit for those temperatures. Any suggestions on testing my new gear at this time...

Is there a way I can tell the difference from the photos?

I'm considering buying a set of travel gear. I'm also considering buying tech gear. It's clear from looking at online shops that it's possible to do both at once, but I wonder if it will end up being practical. Am I going to end up duplicating almost everything anyway and then have my rig still...

Hello fellow divers. I'm planning a trip to Phuket in December. As always, I look to scubaboard for advice. We have 9 days in Thailand, although that could potentially be increased a tiny bit. Anyway, I am looking for beach-front accommodations on a budget. Actually, I'll sleep anywhere, but...

Will be diving in Sabang next week. Wondering if there will be anyone there whose interests might mesh with mine. My interests include: spending time under water. :D Yeah, I'm down for just about anything that doesn't involve swimming fast. I actually don't even know what I should try to see...

Hi folks. I just flew into Singapore yesterday morning and I'm ready to dive. I could really use some info on what's good this time of year. I will be here until the second week in May. I would like to spend as much time under water as possible, but also keep my budget on the smallish side, if...

I am in West Palm Beach on business starting the 14th and have arranged to stay over the weekend. I'm hoping to get some diving in. Actually, I'll be there all week and wouldn't mind trying to squeeze in some evening diving during the week if at all possible. Considering a few shore dives and...

I'll be in Houston over the weekend and was wondering if there's any diving to be done this time of year. I'm from Ohio, so I'm not really sure what to expect in the spring. Thanks! Edit: I will have a rental car, so I can get myself places, offer rides, and haul gear around as needed. :)

Hi Caribbean experts! I need to buy a plane ticket pretty soon and I am wondering how cheap I can do Tobago. Most of the lodging options I have seen recommended here are quite expensive. All I really need is a place to rest my head and the security that my gear is not going to walk away...

I arrive TPA around 11am and I need to be in Ft Lauderdale for a dive on Saturday. I was thinking maybe I should just drive there directly from the airport and try to get a dive in on Friday. Anyone wanna dive on Friday? Anywhere between Tampa and Ft. Lauderdale sounds good to me.

Hi all, I'm flying in. Arriving Tampa, FL (TPA) at 10:36 AM. Would like to dive on Friday if I can, but I'll need to be back in the Tampa area by Saturday morning in order to leave for Ft. Lauderdale. What can I do in a day? Ideas? Anyone I can join? Or should I drive straight to Ft...

I'd like to do a Monday (earlier the better) spring dive in the Gainesville area. That could be Ginnie Springs, Manatee Springs, or Devil's Den... I'm open to suggestions. Buddy needed! I will probably drive north from Tampa Sunday night for this one.

I hope you won't take offense at a new guy questioning the way you do things, but I'd like to ask.. Why is there a 12hr time limit on editing posts? I like to edit my top post to keep it up to date. For example, in this thread it would be nice to be able to keep the top post updated with the...

Jan 27-30 I have to work in Tampa. It would appear that flight prices are remarkably similar whether I fly in the 24th or the 26th, as is the price of a rental car. :D So, I'm looking for ideas on two topics: where to dive and where to stay on an almost non-existent budget. I'm willing to drive...

I googled this and found a lot of happy customers, but all of the posts were quite dated, so I was wondering if anyone has experience from the past couple years doing divemaster training at Utila Dive Center. They seem like a pretty nice shop. Any thoughts highly appreciated! :popcorn:

Hi, my name is Chris. I was trained by Jerry at Bako Divers on Majuro Atoll in the Marshall Islands. I've done nearly all of my diving there. I was extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to dive Bikini Atoll while I was there and I dreamed of working there someday. Well, Bikini is having...