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Being new to diving you are also new to your equipment - that is why you are asking. Check all of your gear before getting to the dive site or boat. The screws are tight on your BCD. All hoses are tight. Belts and shoulder straps adjusted to your size. No bent buckles. On some BCD's there is a...

Good words lowflyer - "not because women are inferior, but out of respect". same goes for anything - holding he door, helping with something heavy, or even picking something up - especially for the elderly - man or woman. It is pretty much in the days of long ago. Now people don't want to touch...

Dry bag for protection against rain and flooding. No swimming. Any bag or pouch will do also in an emergency.

Your experience will show in the water. Strength is not always the issue - leverage and height probably come into play more. Shore diving with waves is a very difficult situation for anyone - those that survive probably hit the waves right. Usually I hire a private guide cuz I have a big camera...

Current is where the big stuff is. Most of the areas for "hooking in" are in rocky areas - as stated earlier. It is an incredible way to get some spectacular shots. It leaves both hands free. In Palau I picked up a reef hook that was built by a guide on a live aboard. Not sure if he is still...

I have been traveling and diving by myself for 23 years. Believe me, I have more stories about bad buddies than I care to remember. What I have realized that picking your buddy is the best thing you can do. Jump right in there and ask. If you are diving abroad, few DM's or DG's will actually...

a must - a dry bag for your survival kit should you need to evacuate fast. Passport, money, meds and other important essentials.

Congrats

Sounds like ya got it together as that is important. Hope this has helped the original question. Time for me to move on to another topic.

Have we gotten off the subject of the original question from bvbellomo from the USA? "Is there anything I can do out of water to make my air go farther?" Possibly, you have found some answers through these comments. I hope so, as you acquire more and more experiences you will learn it is an...

Breathing shallow does not mean not emptying your lungs. Shallow breathing means just that.

I must have misunderstood your position in the water. Now I see all is in "specs" - I had visions of your fins above your head and your head down. I do not have the gift of writing so I don't always explain myself as I want to. I see most contributing writers want to do this and the ones that...

I enjoy hearing what is important to a diver - I find most do not want to "rock the boat" and keeping up with the pack and/or being an above "average" diver of the pack is absolutely critical. I do stress the trim aspect is still critical. Unless you have serious current or you have mileage in...

Thanks for the support, "Oh Snap" and happy fishes to scuba dada.

Many divers have proudly taken advanced courses and feel with that certification they are slightly "Above" others they are diving with. The people in the dive industry have their hands full with these divers. The newer diver usually listen because they know there is a lot to learn about this...

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Do you still have one cable available?

Mantagirl: I just found your reply today. if you haven't tried the Monk Seals go fot it. Usually it is only available in the summer months. Seasports has a fast boat - Marvin should be able to line you out. I got certified in Alaska only and decided very early in my diving that I only enjoy warm...

yes. you can purchase them through Reef Photo and Video. I sent them there because I wasn't getting any replies. You can view them on their site. Brand new they cost me over $700. i can send you the original sale receit from Backscatter.

Issues that could happen underwater will stay with you forever if you survive. I know you know that just as I knew that before my injury that will stay with me forever and I was in the safety zone - stuff happens even if you are in the safety zone. Going beyond that zone changes nothing as far...