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John, your true passion for the sport of diving is shining through your posts. I'm a firm believer you can do whatever you put your mind and heart to. I agree the gear may be an issue for you, so I would look to the possibility of a backplate and wing instead of a jacket style bc. I think a BP/w...

New Divers and Those Considering Diving New to Diving? Have a question about training? Want to find out more about this thrilling activity? Post your questions here for other divers & instructors to help you on your path! Please note: This forum has special rules. This forum is intended to be...

New Divers and Those Considering Diving New to Diving? Have a question about training? Want to find out more about this thrilling activity? Post your questions here for other divers & instructors to help you on your path! Please note: This forum has special rules. This forum is intended to be...

Dive Planning & Trust Me Dives * What would you do if you reached your agreed upon turnaround pressure and your buddy or the DM pushed on with the dive (rather than turning around)?Get their attention and jog their memory of our predive brief/dive plans. Give them the thumb. If they wouldn't...

* What would you do if your buddy started making fun of how much air you use? Typically, my first dive, I'm an air hog,so I just warn my buddy in advance. After that, my air consumption is excellent, so I'd never poke fun at my buddy who probably is drinking his air compared to me. However...

In no way was I looking for this one-on-one session to replace a primer or fundie class. I just wanted to know my gear first as I've never worn a BP/w before before I decided on primer or fundies class. Thanks for the tip; I am considering the primer first now. I would like more feedback...

Being able to do the kicks (is that called a backwards or reverse frogkick??) aren't really an issue with me as I've done lap swimming for years and kicking is a skill we are drilled on. The finesse of my kicks in the world of GUE; however, may be a different story. :-) As I said, both the...

Yes, I can swim backwards doing a "frog kick" (if that is what you mean). Granted not very fast, but then I'm not sure how "fast" one is expected to swim backwards this way either. Again, this style of diving, as well as the equipment, is all very new to me, and I am eager to learn it...

Thank you, Evad. You are right, that is why I posted the link to direct readers to the correct thread. My original post in this thread was in response to the helpful video link about the GUE-EDGE, as tha is what I was hoping to glean this past weekend as I prepare to take fundies (and am...

I'm getting inundated with PMs regarding my post on Whine and Cheese about my unpleasant experience with Extreme Exposure this past weekend. Although I'll be happy to answer as many PMs as I can, it is easier to read the thread, especially my second post where I unjumbled the numbered section of...

Yes, thanks for posting this link. I viewed it and found it very helpful. I am new to the GUE world of diving so I scheduled a one-on-one equipment orientation session this past weekend with Extreme Exposure in High Springs, FL. It did not go well and I need to find a primer class or another...

Hi everyone, I have a dilemma and wasn't sure where to post, so I just searched "GUE fundies," and this thread displayed. I would appreciate anybody assisting me / pointing me in the right direction to where I can figure out my dilemma. Thanks..... I want to take the GUE fundamentals class...

Maine Diver, so............how was your trip to Bonaire? Did you get to eat a molasses croisant? Hmmm, how about the iguana stew? Oh, and the diving too...hahah! :)

I went in October and I only wore skins. I get cold easily, but I have to say I was very comfortable diving in skins at Little Cayman. When the boat was moving, I did peel my skins off and sit in my suit and shorts in the sun and was just fine. At night, I wore a light jacket and light running...

Maine Diver, Right across the parking lot of Sand Dollar on the side closet to the dive shop is a small shopping center: Chat and Browse, Lover's Icecream, and Bonaire Bakery. The owner bakes EVERYTHING fresh each morning. However the molasses coissants sell out quickly. They look like burnt...

Thanks, BubbleTrubble and Diver85. I read all of the links you both shared. I think giving ankle weights a try is a good decision. This problem just started when I got the new hyperstretch suit. At first I didn't know where the problem came from, then one day I dove without the suit, and viola'...

Darcey, yes I was on the same flight! haha!! We got there 1 1/2 hours before the flight thinking this plenty of time...and it would have been had inconsiderate travelers had to redistribute their weight in the luggage b/c they had no idea how they packed on the way. I always weigh and record my...

Oh I agree with the other posts....we took an outfit per day and then a few nice things to wear out and that was way too much! We lived in our bathing suits and shorts and tees we bought there. PACK LIGHT! You really want need much clothes...and everything dries really fast if you do wash it and...

We just stepped off the plane from Bonaire yesterday! And yes, we stayed at Sand Dollar. We enjoyed our stay. Very nice, quaint, and comfortable. I will say NO ONE in town would take a $100 bill due to several counterfeits in circulation in the past few weeks. We ended up going to a bank to get...