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  1. DiverJohnATL

    Post your last gear purchase

    ScubaPro MK25 EVO DIN 1st stage with 2 x g260's ( 1 for primary regulator 1 for "octo"). Put a swivel on the one to be use for the primary regulator. Can't wait to get them and get them wet!!!!
  2. DiverJohnATL

    Diving with Factor V Leiden and Anticoagulants

    As a pulmonary-critical care NP I see a great number of pulmonary embolisms and dvts in the ICUs where I mainly practice. While the new drugs such as Xarelto and Pradaxa have no reversal agents we as a practice (18 MD/26 NP-PA's) routinely use Xarelto (the only other oral anti coag approved)...
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    DSS Trim Weighting/Harness pinching questions

    Hey everyone, couple of questions. I just "weight checked" myself with my new DSS SS plate/wing. First, I love it. I'm glad I went to it. I only needed 4 extra lbs to make myself "balanced". Now here are the questions. I had the weight in little weight pockets in the front/zero on the cam...
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    DSS Backplate and Transplate Harness question

    Im hoping I like it as I anticipate I will. Going from a vest to back inflate was heaven. I'm hoping the simple hog harness feels even more freeing. Usually why I don't wear exposure suits I love feeling all natural in the water if that makes any sense. I've always liked swimming underwater even...
  5. DiverJohnATL

    DSS Backplate and Transplate Harness question

    Alright, I did it! I have a DSS SS Medium BP single tank 26lb Torus wing combo pack headed my way with the Glide Harness release thingy. :) I guess this means I've officially gone to the dark side now. I'm really looking forward to getting this thing on and trying it out. :) May have to...
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    DSS Backplate and Transplate Harness question

    So after three days of browsing and scouring the boards while on vacation dreaming of diving I've got a couple of questions that I just haven't gotten quite satisfied yet. So I'm giving very serious thoughts to going the BP/W route. I was all set to get my custom Zeagle Brigade but peer...
  7. DiverJohnATL

    What gear malfunctions have you ever had?

    Proplus 2 computer failure while descending. Was fine on surface, got in the water started going down, the damn thing went crazy on me at about 20ft, just counting numbers and flashing. Was an issue with a "stuck" button on the front. Suffice it to say, I don't use a console computer...
  8. DiverJohnATL

    What did you buy that you regret?

    My Oceanic ProPlus2 computer. Nothing wrong with how it worked, I just realized I liked a wrist much better. I also wish I had purchased a backup and a brass/glass SPG go go along with the back up. I had to sit out a dive that I was really wanting to do because the computer went haywire on me...
  9. DiverJohnATL

    Confessions of an unlikely diver

    Ohh boy where do I even begin with me. 1. From the time I was a child I couldn't stand to be in water where I couldn't touch, obviously this went away after I started diving but those first couple of times in the pool were interesting not to mention open water check offs. 2. I hate...
  10. DiverJohnATL

    What do you wear OVER a dive skin, other than a Wetsuit

    Hey everyone, so I did a little search but didn't find the answer. I know most folks use their lycra dive skins for things like UV protection and getting into a wetsuit, jellyfish stings, rashes, etc. The real question I have and I'm half embarassed to even ask this is......is it ok to wear a...
  11. DiverJohnATL

    packing for first liveaboard - blackbeard

    Another awesome thread about liveaboards!!! I'm headed to Blackbeards myself August 3rd aboard the Pirates Lady, my first time!! When are you going Scotty?? Already began getting stuff organized and ready. :)
  12. DiverJohnATL

    Greetings from Atlanta!!

    Hey James! Yeah would like to learn more about who's good here in the area. I'm assuming there are some great cave choices around here with how many there are in the Northern part of the state. I came from AL (Bham) a few months ago to ATL so still learning the area. :) I'm super excited...
  13. DiverJohnATL

    Greetings from Atlanta!!

    Hello everyone, John here. New to the board just saying hello. :) Lots of good information here. Just a little info on me. Got my PADI OW back in 1997 when I was 16 but wasn't able to do much diving with all the "growing up" I had to do. You know college...puberty....job.... Now however...
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