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I couldn't agree with Jill more. I've heard many recommend "getting more dives under your belt" before taking Advanced Diver, while this isn't bad advice; truth be told, there's really never a better time to take Advanced than right after your basic open water certification. Naui's Advanced...

I couldn't agree more, this has got to be my all time pet peeve. Nothing is worse than bringing a new diver into this sport, sending them out into the "real world" only to be bullied by some jackass who seems to think his/her skills are the shiz-nit. I've listened to countless conversations...

New England Divers (located in Long Beach at the corner of Clark and Spring) will fill 32 %, they can do up to 40 % but you must call ahead to have the banks switched and mix prepared. Standard price (for 32 %) is $16.00, but with a local club/student discount the fill is $12.00. Tanks are...

My "Girl"

My "Girl"

I knew there would be a lot of opinions on this. In 2001, I had a motorcycle accident that shattered my right leg, (Tibia, Fibula and Femur), it also shattered my back. After having surgery for the leg and being in a cast for the better part of 9 months, and therapy for a year learning to walk...

Well, nice to see this thread has degenerated into this....;) I have in fact received a "sample" pack of wide bands and will be using them soon. Here in Ca, the water is getting chilly now...so, seeing how I dive 365 (or want to) I invested in said drysuit. Yes, there's a learning curve...

Ok, I've read every one, and now it's my turn. I'd tagged along on a tour dive through Casino Point Dive Park on Catalina Island. My friend was taking his client through the reef and kelp as I trailed along. At one point they'd stopped and my friend was pointing something out to his client...

It's all related to the safe operation. Flags, believe it or not, are designed to convey messages.... I know, I know, what message does my beer stein flag convey...."here's the party", and if I run out of beer, I hang it upside down... Ok, getting back to my point, Flags are displayed more...

I also took several courses when I began spending so much time on the water. I took the USCG, and the BoatUS online course. I think we're a couple of the few who have. That's another good point, with all the auto-pilots and auto-helm, that boat is tracking a planned course, dive flag or...

My gosh, I realize this topic is old, but it's never one that's far from any diver's mind. I have a number of opinions about boat laws and I'll offer one real quick as a side bar; California has no restrictions on boat ownership/operation when it comes to private boats. With the exception...

I've got the O'Neill Goretex one piece body suit, a light flannel shirt, and a big pair of wool socks. I've got 30 lbs on my BC, and a steel 100. I was just about perfect, no trouble dropping, and no trouble at the end of the dive with 500 left over. As stated before, wear what you need to...

The plaque placed in Casino Dive park, Catalina Island, California.