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Just completed the survey as well. Would love to see where this research is going.

I know nothing about the decompression chamber thing, but I am sure tech dives can get down to 300ft. Though with a valve failure at that depth, she does not have much time to get to the surface. I am surprised she even made it. Interested to see what more experienced members of this board...

Does your son want a camera just for underwater photography? Although I do not get great underwater images, I have a simple point and shoot camera and underwater housing. It fits in my pockets and I use it more on land than underwater. It was a good option for me and most manufacturers make...

This may not be quite enough for you, but I wear Under Armour Cold Gear. It definitely helps me stay warmer for colder dives. Since it is the end of the winter season you may be able to pick some up on sale.

Crazy John Specials Scroll a little more than 1/2 the way down the page for a Dive Rite setup. I am not affiliated with them, nor have I ever used them. But came across this and thought it seemed pretty decent.

Welcome to the Board! As far as a bp/w you seem to have a back plate, harness and wing. Those are your major three parts. Figure out if you want a steel or aluminum bp. A lot of that depends on your exposure protection. Personally, I went with a Hammerhead back plate with a one-piece single...

In addition to what other of had, with a back inflate BC or BP/W just try to lean back on the surface. Just imagine you are in a big comfy rocking chair and your head should be well above the water. If you need to make a surface swim, just do it backwards. This should help make you feel more...

My diving has become progressively more enjoyable with every dive. At first you are too worried about your gauges, trim, equipment, buoyancy... to really enjoy the dive. As you dive more these skills become more and more second nature and you can focus more on simply enjoying what you are doing.

Hank658, I understand completely what you are saying, but wish they might have introduced more "tech" gear in the beginning. I know that most divers will no dive on vacation in warm waters or may not dive much after certification. Though, since I knew I was committed and would be living in...

I understand the argument against doubles for newer divers (I am just beginning to assemble my first set), but... I wish my LDS pushed more the "tech/DIR" from the beginning. In no ways do I think they were trying to mislead me when I bought my first gear setup, but I ended buying a BC, split...

Anyone seen "The Cave"? The movie is pretty awful, but the opening cave dive scene (about 15 minutes into the movie) is pretty cool.... And does Planet Earth count?

I also agree with learning to dive were you plan on diving. -Certified in Jamaica -Dive in PA I was not prepared for the cold water experience the first couple times. Actually, I only dove the cold water as part of an advanced class. Hated it day 1! I was not prepared for the experience...

Besides everyone just recommending what they dive with I have a few of questions: I know you said warm and cold water, but what type of diving interest you? Do you plan on ever getting into "tech" diving? What type of kicks do you like to use? Are you in decent physical shape? Cold water...

It got up to 9 degrees today in State College! I might be in a pool in the next few weeks, but most likely my next real dive will be to a 30 ft deep quarry with poor viz as soon as possible... February sometime I hope!

I have used both and definitely prefer the VT3. My eyesight is fine, but I tried the Atom and thought that it required too much effort to clearly monitor everything. The display is much nicer. I did not want to sacrifice my dive experience to have something to wear as a watch. Plus, if you...

Hey I would just watch out getting too cheap of an octo. I know it is only a backup, but I bought a very cheap octo for the same reason, but in an OOA situation it will be very hard to breath from my octo. Also, once you do get it, I like to breath from my and know that if I have to donate it...

If you decide to not go with a swim fin I would recommend a split fin. Even though I know longer prefer them for SCUBA, if you only intend to snorkel with them I find them significantly easier to on the surface. Though, I am sure any fin should work. Definitely look into rental or better yet...

Why are you against air integration? As far as the size is concerned. I would suggest using the larger puck-style dive computer. Typically the smaller sizer are thought of as a dive computer and a watch. I have used two very similar Oceanic air integrated computers, the Atom2 (small) and...

Why are you against air integration? As far as the size is concerned. I would suggest using the larger puck-style dive computer. Typically the smaller sizer are thought of as a dive computer and a watch. I have used two very similar Oceanic air integrated computers, the Atom2 (small) and VT3...

Happy Birthday! Enjoy learning to dive! It will be one of the best experiences of your life.