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I may not understand it correctly but the agencies I looked at was DAN and PADI's agency and one other who's name I do not recall but they all had similar terms.

I have taught for over 18 years and teach in the mid-atlantic area which is very seasonal. For me I try to make at least $10 an hour after expenses as a part timer. I love diving and I am able to keep my gear current with key-man rates and do trips to travel destinations world wide at budget...

One more thing. Neighborhood is a bit sketchy. We found hypodermic needles in the park. Be careful when walking.

Blue Heron is a long dive because it is 15-20 ft max. The marine life is fantastic (mostly juveniles) It can only be done an hour before and an hour after high tide (slack tide) for best visibility. More marine life in a 2 hour 1 tank dive than 10 hours diving in Bonaire.

Yes check for sure. My regimen is to set gas % when reg goes on tank. and turn on computer when "pools opened by crew after dive briefing then air on (all the way) and final pressure verrification. Oh, I always dive with 2 computers. (I don't trust electronics). At start of dive verify...

Good plan, I subscribe to the idea that the most dangerous thing in the ocean is your panicked buddy.

It depends on your computer. Some turn on automatically, some turn on when you push the button to start dive and sometimes when they turn on at depth they go into gauge mode for 24 hours. Best to establish a regimen to turn on computer before you turn on your air. Make a plan and stick to it.

Jim Speaks truth. One of my concerns with the liability insurance is if you are with a shop you are grouped to a certain insurance package (the group). If you are an independant your group might be PADI or DAN or other agency. Should anyone in your group have an incident and found responsible...

B/PW was cheaper to start but once I started adding longer inflator hoses to Wing, second harness, weight pockets, etc There were no differences in cost and some redundant expenses. I am now working on perfecting my trim. I have a Zeagle Ranger that is excellent. I can drop down to any depth...

The PADI AOW crew pac includes a DSMB/SMB. IMO It is completely unsuitable it does not include a reel or line. It does not seem to be reinforced at the attachment area. it seems as something to be deployed once you reach the surface. I am worried that it gives It gives new students a false...

You did solve the issues. Otherwise there would not be a thread:-) Good job. If the front cover comes off your regulator and the large rubber diaphram falls off your regulator will shut off air flow and not freeflow. The diaphram requires a slight inhalation effort of the diver to push on the...

Virginia Beach is only a couple of hours away. For Quarries Lake Rawlings in VA or Ted green in Ocean City or Bainbridge Quarry in PA and many other quarries. There is tooth diving near Calvert Clifts in the bay. Its not Cozumel but?

I get Nitrox fills at Scuba Hut In Glen Burnie Contact Malcom (410)-761-4520 They are still active and blend up to 40% Also Columbia Scuba Contact Bruce (410)381-1994 or Brass Anchor In Frederick

The DC1200 is a nice point and shoot camera. If $$'s are available get flash, tray(handle) wide angle and closeup lens in kit with case. And do not forget a spare battery. Its compact, light and reasonably capable. Diver_Pirate

I have an ikelite housing for the D90 with DS125 strobe, 8" dome and ports for the 60mm macro and tokina 11-17. Its in excellent condition and is less than a year old except for the strobe which is 4 years old. I am looking to upgrade to the D7000. The above gear cost almost 4k. I am looking...

I saw the question of ow to tell O2 clean air. You should ask to see the most recent test data for the shops air. Good shops usually test it quarterly and at least anually. The test should be certification to"Class E" Air to be O2 Clean. I think Class D is suitable for humans and Class E is...

Interesting post. There are several issues that are worth considering. Do you get a good understanding of what the course requires? What do you think you would want to do first as a diver? What are your objectives? Photography, wrecks, marine life, hunting, exploring, treasure etc. Does...

Sounds like a great experience. I just got some scouts through the pool part of their training. The boys were quite motivated. We have our quarry dives next month. If you want to spoil them take them to BSA Seabase in the Florida Keys. Do it in December or at Easter so they wont get to...

I find tank lights make finding your buddy easier and keeping track of him or her. Its quite an issue if they turn off the lights to look at the phoporsence or some other reason and you cant find your buddy. I do not use the chem-lights as they are a disposal issue. There are plenty of good...

Ocean Divers at Key Largo mile marker 99 has great trips to Speigle Grove wreck. You may have trouble adjusting to water that is 22C -25C but with practice you will do fine. DP :-)