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    Divers In Oklahoma

    just moved to stillwater if anyone knows any local diving groups I would love to know.
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    Back problems and diving

    I have had major back surgery in the past (spinal fusion of the lower lumber region). I have not noticed any discomfort diving other than climbing up and down a ladder with tank and weights on. It sounds like you simply were getting too much cold water into your wetsuit. I had the same...
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    "Boat Sitter" activities

    How about.... chum for sharks hand line fishing for divers spear fishing for divers fishing with dynamite for divers Essentially anything to get back at divers who can dive when she can't Seriously though the DVD idea is not bad. Even though she can't dive can she snorkel on the...
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    The Aqualung Discussion [ Moved ]

    Has anyone thought to contact Suunto and Apeks directly and let them know about this situation? That by association with Aqualung they are likely to lose business. If AL won't listen to us maybe they will listen to another company. Some other questions. Why is it that AL only price fixes in...
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    Best Place To Buy Dive Gear

    scuba.com is fantastic. Sign up for there newletter that they send out weekly. Its full of good deals on full packages.
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    Overweight concerns

    Rosewater, Don't worry about the weight. If you feel physically able to dive then by all means get your certification. Custom wetsuits may solve your problem right away as may a hyperstretch wetsuit. SCUBA diving can be a great incentive to loose weight. I personally started dieting and...
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    Any problems when you first started?

    I had to convince my brain that breathing underwater was something that could be done. Being nervous breathing underwater is a natural biological instinct for humans but sometimes you just have to overide instinct. Don't sweat it.
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    mask squeeze

    Try an Ocean Master mask. the strap can be adjusted very easily without having to take it off. Also always equalize your mask. Keep your mask as loose as possible without letting water in. To give you an idea of how loose you can keep a mask. I sneezed once while diving and my mask flew...
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    interested in marine biologiy

    Reading is always a good thing in fact that is how I got interested in Marine Biology. Contacting your a councelor would be a good start. Since you are still in High School I will not go into what college courses you need. I would recommend the following math and science courses if your...
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    Wetsuit for the vertically challenged

    I am 5'2, 155lb, and shaped like a whisky keg. A small 7/5mm henderson hyperstretch fits me like a custom made wetsuit. When I first wore the suit I was 177lb so this suit is really forgiving about weight gain and loss. BTW It is very warm in really cold water. My wife is 5'0 a little over...
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    TUSA Gear

    I have dove both the regs and BC's and I can say that TUSA makes a fine product. In fact most of the faculty at my university are outfitted with TUSA. Their BC's are great and their regs aren't bad. I would recommend the RS 130 or 240 regs.
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    A new diver in the family...two actually!

    congrats, its great to see families into SCUBA. Most people I know who dive or have dove refuse to lets their kids get certified....always stating that they might get hurt.
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    Marine Biology Degree

    I hold a B.S. in Marine Biology and am finishing my Masters. A marine biology program is not easy it will take a lot of hard work and dedication. You will work harder than you ever thought possible. But the rewards are worth it. I have thoroughly enjoyed working in this field and would highly...
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    need new regulators

    I can feel it brewing the great Apeks vs. Scubapro debate. The most unstopable force in the universe:-). Just kidding. Apeks atx50 is my personal choice. Aqualung also makes some great regs.
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    SeaQuest BC's

    I have a SQ pro QD+ plus and I love it. The seaquest balance and black diamond are also great BC's. Never tried zeagle but I have heard they are fantastic.
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    The cost of scuba equipment and non-diver spouses?

    After having rental gear fail twice my wife told be to buy what equipment I felt I needed to ensure that I come back up alive and not to worry about the cost. In fact she helped me pick out the gear.
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    Props to Apeks

    Apeks has always been a real classy company. When I sent off for information about there company I recieved an extremely detailed email about there reg specs, warranty policy, parts replacement policy. This email reached me in about 18 hours with a long apology about the time of response. In...
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    Questions on ATX reg pricing and options

    $900 dollars!!!!! I paid 500 for that setup that included a 3 guage counsel at my LDS. 900 is a little too steep.
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    Your favourite Mask

    Ocean master z2 excellent mask with a great purge
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    Cam Strap Buckles

    I can't resist next time they come unthreaded just use duct tape :)
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