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    Dropping weights

    I have a Sea Quest Black Diamond BC with (2) releasable weight intergraded pockets in the front and (2) non-releasable buckled rear weight pockets. I need 12 lbs of weight in salt water. In order not to float face down at the surface I put (2) 4 lbs weights in the rear pockets. This only allows...
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    Dir ?????????

    Will some please tell me what DIR is in the diving world?
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    IST Gauges good or bad

    I am using a wrist computer with air integration. I need a compass and would like to have a analog back up pressure gauge. Any recommendations for this? What is the general consensus on IST mini pressure gauges.
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    St John (USVI) ??'s

    I will be traveling to USVI (St. John) end of June for 10 days. I want to know if there is any good location that would be recommended for shore diving. :confused: We will also do one or two boat dives most likely ½ day trips. Are there any suggestions for must do/don’t miss boat dives...
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    Hello from New Orleans

    Great board has a wealth of information. We just got back from our weekend open water Scuba Certification in Destin, Florida. It was a miserable weekend with rain, cold water in Vortex Springs and rough seas, low visibility and strong currents in the Gulf of Mexico. The company was good as we...
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    Scuba bag vs. Standard duffel bag

    I would like to know the pros and cons regarding the use of a gear bag designed specifically for scuba gear vs. a standard duffel bag? Most of our diving will require us to travel via commercial airliner. If anyone has recommendations for a dive bag preferably for (2) sets of equipment (BC...
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    Traveling with gear on airplane.

    Our next dive trip will be to the Caribbean requiring us to travel via commercial airliner. What items are recommended to be carried on? As a note I will also be traveling with (2) two sets of gear (1) one Wife and (3) three Kids. I will definitely carry on our computers and Kids. Any input...
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    Modifying a wetsuit

    Anyone knows the possibility of modifying a Body Glove Thermolator COMP 3/2mm wetsuit. The wetsuit fits fine BUT it’s too tight around my neck. I tried on other sizes and found them to be the same on my neck. Suit INFO: ·Future Flex: Super soft, super flexible, velcro resistant material...
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    Modifying a wetsuit

    Anyone knows the possibility of modifying a Body Glove Thermolator COMP 3/2mm wetsuit. The wetsuit fits fine BUT it’s too tight around my neck. I tried on other sizes and found them to be the same on my neck. Suit INFO: ·Future Flex: Super soft, super flexible, velcro resistant material...
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    orders with leisurePro

    Anyone place recent orders with leisurePro. If so I would like to know how quickly they ship orders?
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    Yes or No analog pressure gauge

    When using a wrist computer with air integrated is it a good idea to have an additional analog pressure gauge (back up) if so please recommend some?
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    Buoyancy at safety stop

    I am taking my OW certification dive in a week, and I have a buoyancy question. I understand that you’re supposed to start your dive with no air in your BC while holding a normal breath and you should float at eye level if properly weighted. After the dive is complete, when ascending to the...
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    ? buying 1st set of equipment

    My wife and I just started diving and I am in the process of choosing some gear. The areas we will be diving in mostly are: Gulf of Mexico, Panhandle of Florida and the Caribbean. I don’t think I will be in cool water too often or water less than 70 degrees. I should also mention I live near a...
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