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I have been looking into editing my DM5 database since my Suunto EON misplaced some dives to the wrong dates. I have been able to view and can edit the SQLite dabatase used by DM5, but wonder if anyone can shed some light to the date/time format. It looks like a number of seconds format but not...

I have a 100cf Sherwood tank with a DIN valve and would like to use it with my YOKE 1st stage. I looked into getting an adaptor but I not see anything available aside converting my first stage from YOKE to DIN. I looked at getting a PRO Valve but the treading seems incompatible (the diameter of...

I recently upgraded my pc and had to reconfigure DM5 but in doing so, I downloaded some recent dives from my Suunto D6i. I later restored a backup of my previous history and of course overwrote the recent dives in the DM5 history. I figured I can re-import them from my Suunto since all my recent...

I will be conducting a search and recovery dive for a GoPro lost during a dive. I have a good idea of where it was dropped and I am sure that it was heavy enough to get to the bottom since it was attached to an aluminum pole. The camera was dropped about a week ago on the bottom of Isthmus reef...

My 11-year old dropped his brand new GoPro at Isthmus Reef on 11/29/2014. We were in the shallow part of it at around 25ft of water and although with enough time I think we could find it he was too upset and had to get him back to the boat. I search for it after I got him on board but the boat...

I am new into free diving in Southern California. My past diving was in Greece with shorts/fins/mask.... I now have picked up my free diving suit, mask, and snorkel. I need to figure out the fin arrangement. While taking a free diving course, I used my scuba gear and my fins sucked so much for...

A friend has been witnessing the repeat visit of poachers south of El Matador State Beach. That is Marine Reserve yet the two characters in the attached pictures seem to come over and help themselves to some of the protected population. Although innocent until proven guilty, jumping off a boat...

I cannot help noticing the absolute views against hunting by some SB members. Every article featuring a poacher or some F&G violation starts the witch burning mob... Everyone is entitled to their opinion but it is hypocritical to accuse scuba and free diving hunters for the ills of the seafood...

I just purchased a lightly used seasoft TX3. The suit does have a light unpleasant body smell from the previous user and I would like to get rid of it. I was wondering what is the suggested cleaning procedure for the inside. I also would like to add a pocket. What is the best approach for that...

I am looking to buy a telescopic pole for my gopro Hero 2. I will use it exclusively for diving so I was wondering what are some suggestions for that type of use. I did find a lot of aluminum "waterproof" models but seems to me that waterproof is not exactly for diving...They are cheap so one...

I will be in Maui at the end of July and was thinking of doing some shore diving around the area where I will be staying which is in Napili (Kahana Sunset to be exact). I have snorkeled the area quite a bit and was thinking of doing some shore dives including night diving with my 11-year old...

Apeks WTX4 Buoyancy Cell 45lbs lift, Single Bladder, in Excellent Condition $120 and free shipping anywhere in the US. This is a 45lb wing that can be used with either single or double tanks. It is in excellent shape always properly rinsed and stored. It is two years old and the inflator was...

Last time I was diving Maui it was during the Winter and temps were around 74 for most of the dives. I had brought with me my favorite 7mm and I was way "overdressed". It was nice to be toasty on every dive but I rather skip all that extra weight... I dive mainly and often in Southern...

I have a Farber steel 117cf which I purchased new a year ago. This is my first VIP since purchase and my LDS discovered some rust on the bottom. The tank has to go for a tumble but I am a bit surprised because my other tank which is older, had to also go for a tumble at the last VIP. Which makes...

One of my favorite beach dives was with a scooter off the beach at Kapalua. I just contacted them to arrange at least one for this summer and unfortunately they are closing shop on May 31. That is too bad because that place was a mile or two from where I am staying. I was wondering if there are...

I heard that there was a fatal diving accident last weekend (March 22, 2014) at Farnsworth Banks but see no mention here... Has anybody else heard anything about it? Apparently it was an OOA situation...

I have been considering purchasing one of those Stanley tool chests to use for dive gear when traveling to Catalina and diving at Casino Point. I looked at sizes and the 25 gallon seems to be a bit small for me particularly for fitting things like fins or a tank as others seem to be able to do...

I just heard of a diver Richard Giles, dying in a scuba accident while lobster hunting, last weekend. Does anybody have any details? These types of accidents do not appear (to my knowledge) to be frequent in SoCal waters so I am wondering why there is nothing in the news... My condolences to...

I was never aware of this but someone mentioned throwing a lobster away because it died in the refrigerator. I typically catch mine one day and cook them the next and almost always they are dead. There is a theory that bacteria spreads if they die in the refrigerator but that theory puzzles me...

I am considering a pair of Atomic Aquatics Split Fins but with spring straps these seems to go for close to $250. I have used these before and when I compared it to a pair of Cressis Pro Light which I own, or a pair of Jetfins that I tried on several occassions, they (Atomic Aquatics) are the...