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    Water temps in Fiji in early Feb?

    Hi guys! I'm headed off to Fiji in a couple of weeks and was wondering if I should bring my 3mm suit or just a dive skin? Anyone know the water temps at this time?
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    matching topside video and uw video from different cameras?

    Hi guys! I'm taking a trip soon to Fiji and want to use my Olympus e-m1 topside and my Gopro 4 silver underwater. The e-m1 will only shoot at 1080p@30fps, so I'm assuming I should use that setting on my gopro to match up the video quality. Is that a correct assumption? Also, if I use...
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    Gratuities in Fiji

    Thanks!
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    Gratuities in Fiji

    I'll be traveling in February for a week on the Fiji Siren. Does the consensus think that a tip is required (I mention required, because I was on a live aboard in Mexico where they "suggested" the required tip would be 10-15% of the weekly rate) or would it be assumed like the above--for extra...
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    Truk Lagoon Outer Reefs Worth Diving?

    Can you extend your time in Truk? Some of the best wrecks are deep and getting in 3 decent dives a day might be difficult due to no-decomp limits. Bear in mind there are about 60 wrecks in Truk, so three days will only allow you to visit a small number of the wrecks there.
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    accommodations in Nadi?

    Hey thanks guys! I've been out of touch for a few days so am just getting back to this thread.
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    accommodations in Nadi?

    Hi guys! I haven't been on here in a while. I'm doing a one-week trip on the Fiji Siren in February and will be flying in a day early. What is a good hotel in Nadi to spend one night that is safe and comfortable and doesn't cost a huge amount? Thanks!
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    Hawaii suggestions?

    Hi NZAnna! I've got a couple of friends who live on Oahu who dive all the time on that island. There is some great diving on Hawaii, but as mentioned above, it's not exactly "warm water" diving, as in tropical. Water temps range in the high 70's (23-26C), although the water's been a little...
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    Dollar Exchange Rate and Peso Prices

    I'm leaving for Coz on Saturday. Is there any reason to go to a local exchange here in Vegas to get some pesos before I leave? FYI--their current exchange rate is 15.7 per dollar (I'm assuming that includes their fee)
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    Once again, batteries in carry-on or checked bags?

    Okay, thanks guys, I guess I'll put my batteries in the checked bags for leaving Coz and swap them in Dallas to my carry-on. And I'll put the focus light in the checked bag, which shouldn't have to be swapped out to my carry-on.
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    Once again, batteries in carry-on or checked bags?

    Okay, so I know about putting batteries in your carry-on bags when traveling in the US, as per TSA rules. However, I'm a bit confused by the regulations when leaving Mexico. I have a focus light that I put on my camera housing. It has a rechargeable battery enclosed in it. While it can be...
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    monterey dive boat recommendations

    thanks guys!
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    monterey dive boat recommendations

    Hi Guys! I am pretty well acquainted with the dive boats in SoCal, but have never dived Monterey before. I've got an opportunity to dive in Monterey on Jan. 8 and 9. Any recommendations on dive boats on those days? I'll be by myself so not interested in shore dives. Thanks!
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    switching gases on an Aeris A300ai

    Hi guys! I've just got my nitrox rating and am trying to figure out how to switch gases on my Aeris A300ai. I can get gas 2 set to 32% (just a test), but can't get the computer to read anything but gas 1 (air). I'm sure I'm doing something wrong, but the online manual is no help. Help!!!!
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    Longest month and a half of my life

    Only six weeks? You're lucky! I have had a rotator cuff surgery followed by cataract surgery in both eyes. I haven't been in the water since Aug. 1 and won't be able to get back into the water till mid November. However, when I do get back in the water, I won't need the mask with the lenses in it!!!
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    Chances Of Seeing Whale Sharks Around La Paz During Season?

    While I haven't dived La Paz, I was on the Rocio Del Mar July 25-Aug 1 in the northern Sea of Cortez. They advertise whale shark sightings in the 90-95% range. And in fact, we dived with numerous whale sharks in Bahia de Los Angeles on July 31. I estimate that the three pangas holding our divers...
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    Socorro March 10-20th!

    Bear in mind that all the weather people are calling for the biggest El Nino ever for this winter. Temps in the Pacific may be much higher than normal. It would probably be best to wait until late Feb before making a decision on what wetsuit to bring.
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    what not to bring a backup of?

    Just returned from a trip on the Rocio Del Mar in the Sea of Cortez. None of the areas we were diving were inhabited so I figured I needed to bring backups to anything that might hinder my diving if lost. Besides the standard "save a dive" kit, I also brought an extra computer and since it...
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    Monterey diving

    Runsongas and 3D diver--thanks for your help!
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    Monterey diving

    Quick question for you guys who live and/or dive Monterey frequently. How do you secure your onshore equipment when you are beach diving?
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