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Seems like every DIY gear project I undertake requires tools I don't have. Buying them drives up the cost unacceptably. I recently found a place that has most of the tools you'd want to build or repair dive gear . . . or just about anything else you can think of. It's called "TechShop," and...

Anyone want to get wet in Rolesville this Saturday? Nothing strenuous, just want to practice with my U/W camera and check out some other gear. Thinking about 2 or 3 dives from mid-morning to mid-afternoon. Last 2 weekends, viz was amazingly good there for this time of year, way better than on...

Work will have me in the LA area Feb 28 - Mar 3. Naturally, I'm hauling my gear along and flying out a few days early, hoping to get wet. I've read the other "in LA in Feb" thread, and found good tips on places to dive. (thanks, folks!) Looking for buddies who want to shore dive Sat, Sun...

Currently, my backup lights are Ikelite PCLites. They're 4 C cell incandescent lights, reasonably bright, nice small form factor. For the reliability and long burn time, I'd like to replace them with LED lights. My requirements (aka, wish list) are: - at least as bright as the PCLite - 2 -...

Do threads about the Bay Islands belong here or on the Central America forum? If you're interested in my trip report on Utila (Deep Blue Resort) last week, see this thread: http://www.scubaboard.com/showthread.php?t=122577 - Sid

Just spent my first week at Deep Blue Lodge in Utila, and -- what can I say? -- it was great! Gotta admit, though, it’s tough returning to the frigid US of A after a warm December week in paradise. Here’s my report: The Island: Utila is an up and coming dive destination. The reefs aren’t...

Does anyone have experience using this light with NiMH C cells? The scant "brochure" that comes with the light recommends using it with alkaline batteries. It also says you can use it with other types, but to expect reduced output. Anyone have first hand experience with this? How dramatic was...

The last week of December, I'll be bopping around southern FL, want to do some off-the-beaten-path diving. The farthest south I've been below Tampa so far is the Venice area, and I want to check out the southwest. Any good sites -- salt or fresh water -- that you can dive without a boat below...

Is there a place on Utila that has shore diving a la CocoView on Roatan? I.e., lots to see in the front yard, a short swim to the reef, good walls and/or wreck accessible from shore? (granted, I'm spoiled; at CCV, I usually do as many shore dives as boat dives) I've read scores of threads here...

Been toying with the notion of bopping around Puerto Rico by car to check out the diving in various locations. You know, spend the night in one town, dive there in the morning, drive to the next dive destination, and do it again. Basically explore the island and compare dive sites and operators...

The Dominica reviews on the board, both good and bad, deal primarily with boat dives. And, as I read them, they are primarily morning trips, with the occasional night boat dive. All that's good, but ... Is there somewhere in Dominica like CoCoView Resort (in Roatan)? I'm looking for...