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Reading the "Computer Diving" materials on SSI and it discusses ascent rate and how it relates to DCS. On the Inert Gas Elimination page the materials state that an ascent rate of 30 feet/per minute are necessary. My understanding has been that the limit is 60 ft/minute until a depth of 30 feet...

I have traveled to Florida to dive many times. I enjoy the artificial reefs quite a bit. When in the Keys, I typically dive with Horizon Divers and go wherever the Pieces goes that trip. Always been happy. This time, I am interested in putting together a week's trip diving various artificial...

I am sure ditchable weights have been debated a ton here, but I cannot find any old threads on this. I dive a BP&W. When I am not using an HP100, I have been adding two 2lbs weights to trim pockets attached to my cam bands. Works great with an AL80. I prefer not to use an STA, because I far...

I really liked Silo and highly recommend it to anyone looking for something to watch especially if you like the sci fi/post apocalyptic genre. I just started reading "Wool," which the series is based on and is the first of a three book series. Anyone else out there a fan? Please no book spoilers.

I am seeking input and experience from other professionals. After about 25 years of diving and retirement from my full time job being possible within the next five years, I decided to try to go pro with a LDS in the hopes of a second career as I approached retirement. I became a DM last year...

It's difficult to stomach the need to pay a rental car company $10-15/day to use tolls a few times while renting a car for a week. Seems like getting the Uni E-Pass, which is transferable between cars, should do the trick for all Florida tolls. Before I purchase the transponder, which costs...

Howdy all you spring breakers! Dan G+1..........3/25-4/1.........Aldora........Casa Mexicana

I just finished Section 3 of the Science of Diving course, which is "Decompression Theory." I read some content I have questions about. From the "Dive computer" section: The mathematical model works only with the correct dive profile, which is a multi-level profile with the deepest depth...

Curious about what people do. I've been with ops that give a glowstick to everyone and ops that don't. I am considering getting a small battery powered beacon for night dives. Feel free to elaborate on your answer in the thread.

We've been to Cozumel many times, but have never used or stayed with Papa Hogs. I know they've been around a long time, but do not see any recent trip reports mentioning them. Does anyone have any recent experience diving with them? How about staying at their hotel? Rooms at Hog Town Hotel...

Looking at the RMR forum here I see that most info about Aurora Res is dated. I will be going down there in a few weeks for the first time to complete a course that requires that I brief and guide a dive. I am hoping for some current info/links about diving there that others feel is useful. Thanks.

Planning a Mid-June trip to FL with the main focus on the Blue Heron Bridge which my buddy and I have never dove. The week we are looking at has high tide in the AM, so we plan to rent tanks and dive the bridge 2-3 mornings. It seems as if we would have enough time after those dives to do an...

I am looking for any insight from anyone who has used Ear Shield by Dive 1st Aid before I try it myself. I tend to get water trapped in my ears after water activities. If you have used this product, it would be great to know how effective you found it.

Booked for Coz for the first time since 2019. Been doing the bag drag for the past few trips, but with Southwest flying DEN-CZM direct... :yeahbaby: (one tends to rack up plenty of points during a pandemic) Dan G+1...July 26-Aug 1...Villa Aldora... Aldora

I have a yoke first stage for years and am thinking about getting my first DIN first stage. I would not need any hoses or regs, as I have those already. I searched this forum and did not find much that is recent about this topic. I am considering DIN because it is becoming more common and I...

I've been to the Keys several times and have been out with a variety of shops. I am hoping to get input for an upcoming trip about a few shops I have not been diving with, yet. I would appreciate any feedback about Deep Blue, Horizon, Silent World and /or Quiescence. If you'd rather not post...

The Edge 1100 looks identical to the DGX 600. I get that many lights of this type/price are rebranded lights and that's no problem. Does Edge just put in a brighter LED to get the extra 500 lumens? I also know lumen ratings can be a bit misleading, so perhaps effectively the two lights are...

I recently completed 5 days of IANTD Essentials and Cavern training for my first foray into tech diving. I loved the doubles and the gear configuration in general. The 7' hose felt great and I liked how manageable it was. I routed the 7' hose under the canister of my primary light and felt...

Dan G +1: July 29 - Aug 3 Villa Aldora/Aldora

Travel: Flying direct from Denver to Cancun on SW for a song compared to flying through Texas to Cozumel was a no-brainer. Plus, we had drink coupons that were set to expire, so… Our modified ‘bag drag’ meant that we pre-arranged a car with Playa del Carmen Tours to drive us from the airport...