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Good luck with your new Mares back pack, I also have a Mares rucksack and really like it. I did have a slight problem with it (after a lot of use) but I have to say, even although I had expected Mares to repair it, they sent me a brand new bag immediately, amazing customer service.

That's a good question! I already had the Mares fold up bag, being able to fold your dive bag up really small is great for both storage at home + Ive found it a real bonus when in a small room on a live-a-board. I needed to buy some more bags (replacing some heavier dive bags) and when I seen...

For anyone thinking about buying a new travel dive bag, I would NOT recommend the Scubapro Porter Bag. I bought this recently and I found after 1 use I found that there is a major issue with the base of the bag - it is not well constructed at all and certainly prone to tearing. I contacted...

Hi, Can anyone offer some information on the diving in Madagascar? I know its one of the places you can go to see whale sharks - anything else of interest there? reef diving etc?

A massive 'Thank You' to each of you who have taken the time to reply - every comment is completely relevant and I am taking each one on board (and thanks for the link Tech Diver). Just to answer a couple of the points raised, yes, I have run my own business in the past although it was IT...

Hi, I'm not sure if this is the best forum - if not, maybe you can re-direct me please. My daughter and I are thinking of 'living the dream' - so either a new dive business or, buying/leasing one that is already established and up for sale. Clearly, this is a major decision and there will be a...

Hi Eda, Yep, thanks for that - also looking at taking in Protea Banks as part of the trip and then up in to Moz (thanks to advice from OCDiver) - just trying to work out which dates - I'm told it could make a big difference to go at the wrong time time of year.

Hi Ocdiver, thank you so much for your reply .... I'll certianly check out the dive companies you've suggested .... as for Mozambique, not sure 'where' it just came up as a recommended split holiday with Aliwal and so I thought it may be sensible to try and do them both - I have heard that...

Hi, Anyone able to give me some advice/info on the diving around Aliwal Shoal SA please? Is it worth the trip, is it safe (I'll be traveling with my daughter), is there a better place to dive with and see such a variety of sharks? I'm currently looking at 2 potential locations, Umkomaas Lodge...

Thanks for feedback Bill .... its definitely added to my list .... living in the UK, Canadian water temps wont be that much of a shock :-)

Hi USMCRet, Loved your video on You tube. I wonder if I can ask a question please - I'm looking to book my next dive trip and am completely 'stuck' on wether to choose KBR (Lembeh) or Palau. Have you dove around Sulawesi? I know both these destinations will be very different, I've already done a...

Hi Bill, I'm really interested to hear more about your experiences diving with the sea-lions. I have done this several times in the Sea of Cortez, amazing animals, especially as you say, if you time the trip well and get to dive with the young pups. The one down side of Sea of Cortez was how...

Hello Sharmdiver, Thank you for this information. At the moment, Kiko's sister and a friend of mine are in Sharm trying to keep some sort of effort going to find the divers (bodies assumed now). If there is anyone in Sharm that you would suggest my friend should contact, please let me know and I...

Gosh, a lot of information - its great! I would say I have moderate dive skills, I've done both easier (eg Maldives) and also some more challenging dives (eg Galapagos and Komodo) where the currents were hard work. Until now, Ive used my split fins I think, considering all of the various views...

Excellent! Love them!

I totally agree with you re split fins in a strong current, they are a pain (although I also must admit that I've very little experience with solid fins) .... but I do struggle with the frog kick with my split fins, you have a lot more dives than me, perhaps you've just mastered it and perhaps...

Interesting - thanks for that .... one more quick question, do you think split fins are 'easier' on the legs ie is it any harder work using solid fins?

I have some Oceanic split fins (which I've used for about 8 years). I have read some reports saying that its very difficult to use split fins for the 'frog' method of finning, and I think I agree. So, I'm considering buying some new fins, however, on some recent articles/reviews I've read in...

Have just read all the recent updates to this thread(thanks for your reply Mat.) If I'm reading this correctly, it sounds like no air rescue attempt has been tried yet, only search divers actually at the dive site. If this is correct, then presumably an air search could have started by now ...

Mat, I have a friend, dive master in Komodo, who knows the missing Italian diver very well (she worked with him in Sharm). As she is in the Komodo National PArk area, she is struggling to get up to date information (internet not always available), I would be very interested to hear of any news...