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    PADI dropping dive tables?

    Well, here's my attitude. You should always plan your dive, and dive your plan. You can't plan a dive with a computer, and most people starting out can't afford the computer after paying 1600 or more for their basic gear.
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    Can someone explain this?

    Ok, So I've been talking to a LDS here in San Antonio and asked them if they were looking for help. Not only did they say yes, but So does their web site. I scheduled an appointment, took the time to generate a Diving resume, fought traffic, and showed up. I sat there for half an hour...
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    Recovery diver looking for work in S.A. Tx.

    Hi guys and gals, I've recently moved to the San Antonio Texas area and am looking for some recovery work. I've had some pretty interesting recoveries in Alabama and can bring up anything from watches and rings to boats, cars and planes. I service a 180 mile area around San Antonio so if you...
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    3000LB lift bag Salvage Tubes Carter Lift Bags $600 ea $1100 for both

    My recovery partner is very interested in the salvage tubes and would like to find out more about them. Is there anything you can tell me about them? We may have a very real need for them both so he is looking to purchase both. Feel free to contact me at 205-337-0954, or via the boards...
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    Hey there guys and gals!

    Ok, I guess I should introduce myself. My name's David and I've been a member here for a while now, just haven't doen much. I've been certified a little over a year now and I'm fixing to hit 275 dives. I'm a little embarrassed about that since I have counted several that were under 50 feet...
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    Hull Cleaning

    JUst a question, how do you clean a hull? I'm thinking about doing this as well in Houston...
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    Low visibility tips and tricks

    So here's the problem. I like many recovery divers out there make almost 95% of my dives in low/no visilibity an doutside of a DATAMASK it's darn near impossible to read guages, let alone locate items underwater. While there are many methods for locating items in black water, what are the...
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    Entanglement Training

    We have several instances where we have had to cut through rebar or other metals too think for shears. These cases became so prevalent that we started carrying a small carbide saw. I do agree that for most things the shears are the answer and yes, you should practice with them.
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    Entanglement Training

    I've been performing recovery dives for a while now and I would ad a note to Blackwaters thougth. I not only carry what he listed, but also carry a small single-hand hacksaw and 2 extra knives, located on my off arm and my BC. You can't always reach the leg.
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