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I have had the opportunity to do a little hard hat diving on the side and have had a blast. Also, I have run into some real CHARACTERS! I would love to hear some funny, crazy or more likely, disgusting stories of divers you have known.

My brother was looking to get a hat recently and came across some on craigslist in London that were substantialy less expensive than in the states. These were kmc hats in good shape and recent inspections. Are these legit and if so why thousands less?

I was finishing up a class this weekend at Morrisons and saw something I still have a hard time believing. It was the final dive for my students so I was just hovering at the log and watching them mill around when I saw someone heading for the cavern entrance. I turned to make sure it wasn't...

I was reading a post the other day about various methods of fluid intake while cave diving. Everything from Capri Suns to underwater fluid bags was mentioned. However, one thing I did not see mentioned got me to thinking. Does anyone know the water quality for most caves? Would just removing...

I have a Poseidon W-100 BC for sale. Has been used for approximately 15 freshwater dives. Integrated weight pockets included as well as extra D-rings. Asking $400 obo

I have a Seaquest Balance BC (L) with integrated air source for sale. BC has been well taken care of and looks very good. Asking $200 obo.

I have a Genesis Phantom BC (L) with TUSA integrated air source for sale. BC has been well taken care of and looks very good. Asking $200 obo.

I have 5 AL 80s for sale. Hydro/Vis within the last two months. All were made in the 90's. Asking $100 a piece. Please pm for pics.

I have been asked by family members for gift ideas and I would like to get some Diving books and need some suggestions. I would like to know what books you have read (mostly non-fiction but will look at fiction as well) that you really enjoyed and were educational. Anything will do, cave and...

While swapping stories with an old navy diver he told me about the double hose he used in the navy. He said that it was a aqualung Aqua-Navy and had a very interesting (to me at least) feature. According to him the exhaust area of the regulator was filled with cork to cut down on bubbles. He...

I was sitting around swapping stories with an old navy diver the other day and he went and dug in his shed for a little while and came out with an old canvas bag of gear. In it were two aqualung aqua-master regulators. From my research I have determined that they are circa 1967-8 models. The...

I was talking to a friend in Florida today and they brought this to my attention. Man attacked by alligator near Silver Springs amusement park Considering how many times I have been in the water with gators I found it very interesting.

I had a student ask me about diving in Suriname and I had nothing to tell him except that I would ask the SCUBA gods. This new diver will be there for a couple of months as part of the Air Guard and wanted to get some diving in if at all possible. Has anyone had the opportunity to dive...

I am getting all new gear and need to get rid of my current stuff. All of this gear is a year old or less. MSRP is in parenthesis. MK25/S600 Reg -- $400 ($682) Classic Plus -- $500 (with AIR2 $882) Galileo Sol -- $1100 ($1980) Twin Jet Fins -- $100 ($179)...