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Scubapro announced very recently that they are reducing the retail prices for their dive computer line. The price reductions are substantial just in time for the new 2024 dive season 😊 I don’t know how long this price reduction is going to last or if it will be permanent, but it is the most...

What does the "Follow" member feature do? If I "follow" somebody or they "follow" me, what does that mean and/or do?

I had the honor to represent my country, Libya, for the second time as a member of the Libyan National team (sole member actually) in the third annual Open Arab Championship for Underwater Photography that was held in Hurghada in Egypt, February 21 – 25, 2024. By the Grace of God and with lots...

I haven't seen Happy on SB for a long time and he isn't responding to PM's. This is very unlike him. Anyone here knows anything about him? I hope that he is well and is just diving and enjoying himself and being very happy and safe. @happy-diver

I'd like to hear from somebody who has been to Lahami Bay Beach Resort & Gardens and used their Barakuda Diving Center Lahami Bay Dive Center in South Red Sea Egypt. https://www.lahamibay.com https://barakuda-diving.com/lahami-bay-dive-center/?lang=en What did you think of the resort, the...

Hello and Happy New Year to everyone! Does anyone here have any experience with and/or information on the MY Ghazala Explorer in Egypt? I see that it is a fairly very new boat with no reviews about it. I saw mention of it on Alex Mustard's website but I don't see any mention of it anywhere...

I am considering one of these 3 wet lenses to use with my OLY 12-50mm lens to add a rectinlear wide angle option in my kit: 1. The MWL-1 with 150Deg FoV. This lens can be used with the 12-50mm and the 30mm macro lenses. It is the most expensive of the 3 options but has the widest FoV, 150Deg...

Scubapro just announced the availability of blades for the Seawing SuperNova fins in different colors. You can purchase blades separately from the foot-pocket. There are also two new colors for the Seawing S-Tek coming out later this year. Two colors of the open-heel foot pockets you can buy...

Has anyone had their olympus omd em-5 shutter stuck closed or know one that had and got it fixed? My spare camera shutter got stuck closed and wouldn't budge. I get a dark screen and can't do anything. I have searched on the internet but the very little information there didn't help. Please let...

Scubapro just announced the release of their very long awaited two new dive computers. One version is Air Integrated and one isn't AI. Both come with a choice of 2 algorithms: Predictive Multi-Gas Bühlmann ZH-L16 ADT MB PMG, or ZH-L16 + GF (Gradient Factor). (You can buy the AI version with or...

Scubapro just announced the details of a new watch style advanced dive computer, the G3. This dive computer is Air Integrated and comes with 2 algorithms: Predictive Multi-Gas Bühlmann ZH-L16 ADT MB PMG, or ZH-L16 + GF (Gradient Factor). Summery Description: With a vibrant color display for...

I am looking for information and feedback on the quality of Meandros-Sub Spearguns (and their other products); the good, the bad and the ugly. Their guns are priced in the middle to higher scale among European made guns but I hardly see any reviews or mention of their products and I want to know...

Has anyone here ordered and received the new Seacraft Go! DPV? I contacted Seacraft in Poland few months ago about buying the Go DPV and was told that delivery was expected in October/November. Now they are saying mid-2024 for orders placed now. They are justifying this incredible delay by...

Excellent review by Backscatter of the new OM SYSTEM 90MM MACRO LENS based on actual use underwater (part 1 & 2): (I am getting this lens before I even get my OM1 camera!) https://www.backscatter.com/reviews/post/Olympus-OM-System-90mm-Macro-Lens-Underwater-Review

I'd like to know if the AquaProp L DPV has any way to show the remaining battery capacity please. If it doesn't, how does one know the remaining battery capacity/time/range left?

Atomic Aquatics is set to launch a new "groundbreaking" regulator, the "TFX," on June 3rd. The launch will be at the Scuba Show in Long Beach, CA this Saturday, June 3, 2023, 1pm PDT at booth #738! If you can't make it to the show, you can watch the launch live on Atomic Aquatics Facebook page...

Scubapro is releasing new/updated 4 versions of fins: 1. S-TEK FIN: The S-Tek Fin is a purpose-built, next-gen technical diving fin providing maximum power when you need it. Constructed of durable Monprene® for maximum durability and designed with an ultra-streamlined profile, the S-Tek Fin’s...

New Fins from Scubapro for Technical Diving, the S-Tek Fin The S-Tek Fin is a purpose-built, next-gen technical diving fin providing maximum power when you need it. Constructed of durable Monprene® for maximum durability and designed with an ultra-streamlined profile, the S-Tek Fin’s 30º...

SB member @Nemrod hasn't been on SB for several months now. This is unlike him. Does anyone here have any contact with him? Is he ok? I hope that all is well with him, diving and having great time. If anyone is in touch with him, please tell him I said hello.

I get the impression that CCr's are rated for 100m depth max but I also read that divers went deeper than 100m with their CCr's. I am confused on the CCr depth limits. Are different brand/model CCr's rated to a maximum depths divers can't/shouldn't exceed at all? If so, do manufacturers have...