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So i've been looking at getting some quick release hinge style cam bands. I've seen them on scubapro gear before and found they were so much easier to use i wondered why all cam bands are not made this way. Is there something i'm missing in terms of their performance etc? Should i stick with my...

Hi All, It's pretty early but i thought i throw it out there. Most likely i'll be doing some technical training next year. I'm interested in cavern, cave, wreck, deco procedures etc. My wife doesn't want to do deco diving but she really likes the idea of cavern and then cave diving. So the...

Took longer than expected but I finally have 100+ dives. This post is to thank all the members of Scubaboard who contributed to my diving development. And a special thanks to TSandM for providing some great advice and inspiration and Jim Lapenta who also provided great advice and helped alot...

Hi all, I'm planning a long trip to the Cayman Islands, considering doing my dive master certification there. Who would you guys recommend? Also what are your recommendations for general diving -M

Wow, it's been awhile... what with having a new baby and all I have been so busy I finally got to do some editing of some of my dive footage for this year... let me know what you guys think.. tips/pointers etc always welcomed :) Sweet T&T - YouTube

ITEMS SHIPPED WITHIN THE US, ignore my profile location Hi All, Switched out to BP/W so I have a Medium Mares Dragon BCD for sale. The unit also has a UK Fusilier Hydralloy blunt-tip dive knife attached to it. Unit has 20 Dives on it and was always rinsed/soaked after dives. Asking price...

ITEMS SHIPPED WITHIN THE US, ignore my profile location :) Hi All, My wife switched to BP/W so I have a Small Mares Pegasus BCD for sale. Unit has 50 Dives on it and was always rinsed/soaked after dives. Asking price: $120.00 OBO Paypal only

Hi All, I have the following items up for sale. All prices negotiable, ships within the US and payment via paypal only. Mares Dragon BCD Medium with UK Fusilier dive knife. 20 Dives - $300 Mares Pegasus BCD Small, 50 Dives - $200 Mares Mission 3 Computer Console, 50 Dives - $225 2...

ITEMS SHIPPED WITHIN THE US, ignore my profile location :) Sizes weren't right so i'm getting rid of 2 x NeoSport Wetsuits Premium Neoprene 3mm Hi Top Zipper Boots (Size 10 and Size 8). Size 10 has about 20 Dives, Size 8 has 6 Dives Asking $20.00 for each or $30.00 takes both

ITEMS SHIPPED WITHIN THE US, ignore my profile location :) Hi All, I have a Mares Puck Mission 3 Console for sale Unit has 50 dives on it with scratches/scuffs (information still perfectly visible) Asking price $225.00 OBO via paypal

ITEMS SHIPPED WITHIN THE US, ignore my profile location :) Hi All, My wife switched to BP/W so I have a Small Mares Pegasus BCD for sale. Unit has 50 Dives on it and was always rinsed/soaked after dives. Asking price: $200.00 OBO Paypal only

ITEMS SHIPPED WITHIN THE US, ignore my profile location :) Hi All, Switched out to BP/W so I have a Medium Mares Dragon BCD for sale. The unit also has a UK Fusilier Hydralloy blunt-tip dive knife attached to it. Unit has 20 Dives on it and was always rinsed/soaked after dives. Asking price...

Hi Guys, Me here again seeking your sage advice... I've been toying with the idea of my wife and I diving with pony bottles... but I'm wondering if we really need it. These are the items for consideration: 1. We are generally good buddies and always work to improve our buddy procedures 2...

Hi all, Those of you that have read my threads/posts before know that I do not have access to a mentor or instructor that can help me master the scuba diving concepts that I'm interested in (HOG setups, horizontal trim, efficient propulsion techniques etc etc)... That being said I have quickly...

So I've finally crossed 50 dives and filled my first log book (the one you get with certification). I know it's a small milestone but a milestone non-the-less. Diving is is amazing and I wish I could do it more often, I'm eagerly looking forward to the next 50 and the hundreds following that. I...

Hi All, Speaking with my wife (the primary photographer on our dives) she tells me she often hesitates to use the strobe because based on human experience (imagine a sudden camera flash in a dark room) she thinks that it may have some kind of negative effect on the marine life and she would...

Who else thinks deploying DSMBs are fun!!... we finally got our DSMBs and decided to learn/practice shooting them, the only instruction we had were reading and videos.. 1st try wasnt so good, it was only in 8ft of water and i tried to use the mouth insert, before i could get it reasonably...

Hi All, i recently did a pool session in which i required 0 weight to submerge and when i did submerge i was negative i had to add two quick presses to be neutral (this is what i usually added with my previous setup in salt water). neways based on previous experience this may mean that i only...

Hi All, I recently decided to give BP/W. Got a Hog setup from Scubaboard member Jim Lapenta @ UDM Aquatics, customer service was top notch, he helped me decide on the system and offered other advice on hose configurations etc. He also offered to thread the system for me which I refused as I...

Hi All, I'm very impressed by what i see regarding BP/W over a regular BCD, and I like the streamlining, customization, and the minimalist approach... however alot of the articles i see recommend getting help from someone who has experience with such solutions to assist in initial setup. The...