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    Carbamazepine and Diving?

    What are the medical concerns for the following types of diving while taking Carbamazepine (Tegretol)? 1. General/Deeper (100ft - 130ft) diving like the Florida Keys? 2. Deeper (100ft - 130ft) diving in cold water (<40 degrees F)? 3. Underwater Search/Recovery Operations? A few...
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    Aeris, Atmos-AI Computer, lost at Haigh Quarry on May 25th/26th

    On the weekend of May 25th/26th, I was helping out with an OW class for my Nieces and Nephews at Haigh Quarry. I had my wife's regulators with me as a backup set, and I had pulled the Atmos-AI off with the quick disconnect so I could check the settings on it. I could have sworn it was on the...
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    Action Divers & Adventures - Ambergris Caye (My Review/Endorsement)

    Not that "MY" endorsement actually carries any weight, but from one diver to another, I have no reservations in recommending Action Divers & Adventures for your diving needs around Ambergris Caye in Belize. :cool2: Disclaimer: I'm NOT being paid/compensated for my review. I spent the last...
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    AERIS Customer Service - Thanks!

    I just wanted to take a moment to recognize AERIS for their great customer service. Thanks AERIS ! ! ! My issues were not complicated, and they could have been addressed with a couple of short, to the point, type of emails, but Doug and Ron took the time to respond in a manner that made me...
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    Intova Sport HD Edge - Batteries

    Talking with my LDS about purchasing an Edge, and one feature is the removable/rechargeable battery. Are extra batteries available for purchase?
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    Ambergris Caye - Trip Planning Info?

    I will be traveling to Abergris Caye next year in June, and I'm trying to gain as much info as I can about the island and what to do there. Diving is obviously an activity that will be done. Hell, I'd be happy with just diving and then relaxing with a few drinks for the whole week, but it's a...
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    Full Face Mask - Anxiety/Claustrophobia?

    This past weekend, I was wearing a full face mask (Ocean Reef Neptune) while doing some training as a Public Safety Diver with our local dive team, and I started having anxiety while wearing the mask. After this, my breathing rate accellerated, and I had to work hard, mentally, to get it back...
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    Fun Times! Our Community Project

    I'm a PSD for Scout Leaders Rescue Squad in Kenosha Wisconsin, and this past Sunday we did a project for the community trying to clean up the Lincoln Park Lagoon. Our plan was to dive, using our search/recovery skills, and remove trash and debris from under and around the pedestrian bridge. We...
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    Where & How to start learning the skills for GUE?

    Hello :cool2: I've been lurking around the Tech forums for a while, and I've been reading a lot of the Fundies reports, and also watching some GUE skills videos. Now I'm curious about where to start learning some of the GUE type skills for bouyancy, trim, stability, and kicks to begin with. I...
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    Newbie Here - Hello!

    Found SB while doing a search for some Divemaster info. I like what I've seen so far, so I decided to join up after lurking around a bit. I got certified PADI OWD back in '03, and since then, I've become addicted to it. I had a year lapse while deployed to Iraq, but after returned, I...
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