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This survey made me sad. I have not dove in the past 12 months because I had a child, so it wouldn't let me take the survey at all. That's pooey, and it reminded me of how badly I miss being underwater.

I'm 5'2", so I totally know where you're coming from. I'd stick with the Henderson/Neosport wetsuits. They fit me just fine. I think the other brands you mentioned I think are mostly for surfing, so I don't know how they would do for diving. There may be design differences. And yes, you can...

If he's the pilot, don't take any chances. Wait the DAN recommended hours. ESPECIALLY if he's flying by himself. Way too many what if's in that scenario to take any chances at all.

I sell insurance for a company that is licensed in several states. The only difference between diver and non-diver is the insurance class... meaning your premium rate. Myself and my husband are considered basic non-smokers, and not eligible for the lower preferred rates. That's the only...

I had this problem in my open water class, and to resolve the issue in the shallow water, I just sat on my feet!

Welcome!! My experience getting certified was that hubby and I did all 4 required dives in 1 weekend. It was a blast, but I think I really did forget more than if they were spread out over 2 weekends. Our first dives after certification were VERY shaky. Just take your time, relax, and know that...

If you want to be safe, look at the tables, and calculate it as 5-10 minutes at 20-30 ft. The physiology is still there, no matter what you breathe from. Your body still circulates the compressed gas from your lungs while you are looking, and it will expand when you come back up. Yes it is...

I never really learned how to swim, per-se, just kinda learned to fudge it as I went along. I am a slow swimmer, but if you put me in a pool for an hour, tell me I can't touch the side or the bottom, and make at least x number of laps, I can do it. No one said you have to be fast, you just have...

Ding ding ding!!! Thanks! Yes that is it. I thought it was diving related because the place I saw it, they had the nitrox sticker on one corner, and this on the other, same size and shape. However, it makes sense, as he was an officer for a long time.

I've seen the diver down, the alpha, the nitrox, etc. However, I saw one the other day, it was 3 horizontal stripes, black, blue, black. Anyone know what this one is?

The point has already been made as to whether there is a moral obligation to do SOMETHING about the diver in distress. The only grey area I see is if the solo diver is near the end of his dive, and does not have sufficient gas to get himself and another diver safely to the surface. Yes...

We learned the rule of 1/3, as well as the group diving rule that he had set. The location we were, the instructor for OW told us to let him know when we were at 1000, then we all group up and ascend together, from 40 feet or 25, the rule was the same.

If Maine diving is anything like Michigan, go for the 2pc. You will get double coverage on your core, and it will keep you warmer through multiple dives. Like others have said, the style of the jacket may allow more water in through the neck, but if you are in that environment, you will likely...

There are two types of things I would like to see on my fantasy dive vacation. I would like to have activities close to shore so my family can stay nearby and we can meet up right after my dive. Things like restaurants, shopping, snorkeling, maybe an aquatic museum for some learning. Essentially...

Look on FlightAware - Flight Tracker / Flight Status / Flight Tracking and look up the flight number. You can see the other recent flights and what altitude they flew at. That's not to say at any time they could be told to go to a different altitude, but it gives you an idea of the typical for...

We are scoping out different shops, and trying to find one that has the atmosphere we are comfortable with. Like you guys said, taking a skills refresher would be a great idea. I think that once we have better access to a pool, he will be able to approach it at his own pace. I know it will take...

Oh, by all means, he wants to dive, he's just lost his confidence. He's an instructor in real life, so he's used to being the one with the answers, the one that is in charge. I'm going to try to get one of his friends to help him out. That way, he doesn't have to appear vulnerable in front of...

My hubby is also by dive buddy. Mostly. I have other friends that I dove with in the past, but now that we are in the same state, he's back to being my buddy. He has not been in the water much in the past 2 years because of a broken leg. The last time we were in the water, he was frustrated at...

Another Florida Map This is my personal favorite. It's got the sites, but it's also got the locations of shops, charters, etc.

I've been all over this boat! I've been to dive shops where their rental gear is maintained well, rinsed by staff after every rental, maintained, and they replace their stuff every year or 2. Great place to get used stuff. I've also rented from a place, that had I known what their rental gear...