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After many wonderful daytime solo's, the thought of a night dive while solo intrigues me. For those of you that do, are there any special precautions or additional equipment considerations? Where I live in Kona, visibility is usually excellent, and not an issue. Thanks for your replies. Happy...

There have been many posts, in many threads, comparing solo diving and solo flying. It seems to me solo diving is inherently more risky than flying solo. Perhaps some of you pilots can explain the analogy? It would seem to me diving offers far more risk from injury or death. Thanks.

Another survey question: When would you consider a site acceptable for you to solo? a) After assessing from the shore or boat. b) After one exploratory dive with a buddy. c) After several dives and feeling 'familiar' with the site. d) Only after many dives and becoming very familiar...

This is mostly a survey question: I have cancelled a solo dive due to rough surf; not feeling well after arriving at the dive site, and just for a general 'not a good day to dive' feeling. How about you?

Hi, I have a brand new Sherwood SR1 with about 5 dives. On every dive the 2nd stage makes a low 'wheezing/whistling' noise while inhaling. It doesn't do this on the surface. The reg. performs flawlessly in every other way, and I am very pleased with it but the noise is annoying...

Hi Folks, I will be visiting New Orleans in June, and was wondering where I might go diving? Thank you.

Hello, I keep my compass on the end of my console, which makes it 'leggy', and is fast becoming annoying. I use it maybe twice during my dives. Is it more convenient to wrist-mount it or put it on a retractor? Thanks.

Hi, I have about 50 dives on my bcd 5500. I enjoy this bc very much with the exception of the AWLS latching system. I find the buckles cumbersome and difficult to latch. Also, the weight pouches are hard to insert into the pockets; they are flimsy. Are there any plans to upgrade and/or...

Hi folks, I've notched about 40 dives, just completed AOW. About a third have been from a boat, the balance from shore. I'm curious what others think about the pros and cons of each kind of recreational diving. There are a couple of things I don't like about chartered boat dives in my area...

I came to diving relatively late in life (I'm 48, certified this year). However, I have been going into various wilderness environments, often solo, since about 10 years old. I have 100's of solo hikes, hunts, backpacking etc. I understand the risks, prepare for them, accept them, and then go...

Howdy folks; this is my first post. I'm a relatively new diver, have 30 dives (mostly from shore). I decided to take the Advanced Open Water PADI course a couple of weeks ago and wondered if my experience is typical. The instructor reviewed the knowledge review section for each kind of dive...

Hello Folks, I'm a newly certified diver (25 dives), have just signed-up for the AOW course, and wanted to say hi!