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Yeah I didn't mean that there is a huge difference between the two, but I can see why he does what he does. He always used to explain the difference to the students on the boat when we left for the dives, but during the swimming pool sessions, he liked to wear the same gear - which for OW is a...

Oh wow that's so sad. Unfortunately the news also does nothing for the view most non divers have of sharks :depressed:

I have a friend who is a PADI instructor with a BCD similar to yours. He wears it all the time except for during the swimming pool sessions on specific courses such as the Open Water and the Rescue. His reason for doing so is that he likes to wear the same gear as the student just so that they...

Awesome pics there, the macro diving does look awesome in Sihanoukville! I've been looking for info to write an article on Sihanoukville and this forum post gave me everything I could have needed and more. Thanks guys :)

I'm not sure about all the dive schools, but PADI offer a specialty course in buoyancy control and it's not as boring as it sounds. Not only can you have one on one instruction with a teacher which will help you perfect your skills but you will also complete a PADI specialty course. Good luck!

A few of the dive schools on Samui have been doing it since last year - I think it was around April when we started. We'd been focussing on the shore just off of Maenam - basically once a month a few people assess the area and see what the coral situation is. On a few occassions a few of us...

It's the same in the Gulf around Koh Tao and Koh Samui - we've been doing some coral restoration work in the hope of saving what we can but a lot of coral is just dying now due to the water temperature :shakehead:

For many divers, the hardest decision to make is where to take your next scuba vacation. One site that is absolutely exquisite but seldom makes anyone’s top 10 (for reasons unbeknownst to me) is the illusive UK Coastline.... Keep reading

Hi DrBill. Did you have the chance to dive in Koh Tao? That is where I head to as there is little to no diving possibilities around the coast of Koh Samui. I'd love to read some of your work, do you have a link?

Thank you! ...there's no reason you cannot do the same? I write to live and I live to dive haha. I love writing too though so it is a perfect combination :D

Fair point. You would be suprised how many people I see diving in Thailand that rent everything, and that's what I was thinking of when I replied :)

I wouldn't start out with a BC as your first piece of equipment. A well fitted mask and a good pair of fins should be your priority and as you continue on with your diving you can add equipment as you go along. I've written an article that might help you on scuba equipment for beginners...

The Promate Titanium knife is one of the best out there in my opinion and it is used by Bear Grylls - you will know how much he uses it if you've seen Man vs. Wild. I own this knife and wrote a product review on it It's also on sale at Amazon for under $60. Hope this helps :)

Hey everyone! I am a freelance PADI dive master and a professional writer. Originally from the UK I now live in Koh Samui, Thailand with my wonderful husband! I work full time as a professional writer and love writing about scuba diving. Some of my work can be found here. I look forward...