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Hi, I've been working as an instructor for an Aqualung Partner Centre for the past couple of years. I want to further my qualifications and experience by doing a technician course, but I've been getting conflicting information from my manager and the local Aqualung rep about the...

The Eon Steel is a big unit and takes up a fair bit of real estate on your forearm. However despite its size it is a competent computer with a good display.

Hi, sorry but I completely overlooked the comfobite part of your request, and the Apeks mouthpieces are certainly not that. As to whether they are comfortable or not is another discussion entirely.

Apeks have coloured versions that are the same size; black, red, yellow and green in a four pack, or individually.

Dimension has i3 and wrapture harness system, Balance has standard inflator and backpack harness system. Both are rear wing. You can downgrade a Dimension to a standard inflator, but you cannot upgrade a Balance to i3. The Balance packs in less space than the Dimension. The Dimension has octi...

Sharkskin looks and feels of a higher quality than Lavacore if you compare them together. Lavacore also ages faster than Sharkskin and doesn't have the longevity in my experience. Sorry I can't comment of Frogskin as I am not familiar with that product, but I have worked with and worn both of...

You don't need insurance here.

Hi, Have occupational dive medical - $250 Send medical for authentication to divemedical.co.nz - $100 Apply to Dept. Labour for Certificate of Competency - $150 Full medical and CoC application every five years. Online self-certification with divemedical.co.nz every year. Costs may be a little...

Hi, Professional liability insurance is not required for instructors working in NZ because of the ACC scheme. Due to the Scheme's no-fault basis, people who have suffered personal injury do not have the right to sue an at-fault party. However if you have worked abroad you would still need to...

Have a look at Blue dive. They offer short overnight trips out of Port Douglas, and cater for very small groups which should be better for your experience level than OQ.

230v 50Hz electical outlets in cabins and main saloon on Taka. Make sure your charger is compatible before lugging it around the world. The operator rents out cameras and strobes so will have a method of charging AA cells, but don't rely on being able to use that.

Blue Dive and Tech Dive Academy are all doing the same sort of thing so there wouldn't be much difference between them. One thing which would be worth pointing out is that they will also act as booking agents for the boats. I've met a few soon to be disappointed passengers who were expecting...

Sometimes I have the same problem. I know there is air in my bladder but I just can't seem to release it no matter what normal technique or orientation I use. When this does happen the best solution seems to be to get into a position that would normally vent ok, add air to the bladder, and then...

There is a chance of small group diving on Poseidon and Calypso, but it is just as likely to be a group of eight. To guarantee small groups I would recommend going with a company called Blue Dive. Slightly more expensive but well worth it imo. They actually use the Poseidon and Calypso boats...

I also have the Waterproof D1 hybrid and the inner lining makes the suit incredibly buoyant. Haven't dived with twins in it yet I'll need 26lb with a single steel.

For launching at Alva beach you must have a 4wd or otherwise suitable vehicle, in fact the majority of the locals use tractors. I'll also recommend a good deal of launch and retrieval experience. The bars are constantly moving and there are many patches of soft sand sitting on softer mud. If you...

I can't guarantee any sightings, but I have seen them at the following shore diveable locations: Camp Cove, North Bondi, Gordons Bay and Maroubra in the South. Little Manly, Shelley Beach and Fairy Bower in the North.

IMO the 4th element product is far superior to the Lavacore, but will offer no further protection against the neoprene. If the allergies are that much of a concern I would suggest looking at as trilaminate drysuit with silicone seals.

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As a DM, are you in a position to work for two weeks as a volunteer with Mike Ball? With Mike Ball, Kangaroo and Taka you could apply as a Hostie.