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I was taught in the pool using the fin pivot, for the open water dives, we had to be in the neutral position, instructor wouldn't have it any other way, his reasoning is that when you dive, you do not kneel and walk on the bottom..

Hi Skittl, what you described was exactly like a new diver on my OW course. I am a new diver also, so new that I was only certified about 3 weeks ago, and my PADI card hasn't arrived yet. personally, and in my opinion, you will be a great diver, you just need to relax and have faith in...

I consider scuba about as dangerous as anything else I do such as swiftwater and rope rescue and firefighting, however, through training, appropriate equipment and risk management, for me it becomes safer than walker to the shop..

There is a UK manufacturer Seaskin.. Dry Suits from Seaskin Custom Drysuits home page

Hi, I recently completed my open water course also and like you I had issues with the mask flooding, during our course the shop provided the equipment, which meant a range of gear to try out. Unfortunately for me, I could never quite find the right fit and always had leakage problems, I ended...

Hi, I don't carry one personally, but am trained in their use coming from a fire and rescue background. Over here in NZ, all fire trucks and ambulances carry them and are interchangable - which is great meaning you just swap pads rather than machines. They are starting to become more popular as...

Hi, I am looking for a second hand, but still in good condition drysuit, would prefer a trilaminate suit as opposed to neoprene. I tend to vary between small and medium sizes depending on the manufacturer.. Would prefer to have a front entry zipper and have latex seals. I am not worried if it...

Yes, from what I have read so far it's best to try suits on, unfortunately over here in NZ, we have a very limited market, quite a few of the online places I have looked at do custom fitting for usually around a couple hundred more, so that is looking like the best option. but with anything over...

Awesome, cheers for the reply, would explain the massive price differences there :)

Hi, Some may have read my previous post regarding my existing drysuit that I have for my surface activities and based on the responses received, I am looking to get a dedicated drysuit for scuba alone. I have been browsing the net (we have a very limited range over here at dive shops) and also...

Yes, my local dive shop who I did my open water through is great, they do a night dive on thursday evenings, and then every weekend they do local dives, both shore and boat. As far as the kidney goes, I am well aware that this isnt going to be cheap, but will be well worth it :)

Hi Wingy, Yes I've heard some good things about the area up there, once experienced and made some new friends I hope to travel all over the world and experience different areas. :) Dave

Hi, New to the forums and diving, I'm Dave from New Zealand. Have recently got into scuba diving, and have just completed my PADI Open Water Cert today (12 May 2013). I come from a fire and rescue background with experience in firefighting, technical rope rescue, swiftwater rescue and many...

Hi Guys, Thanks for the replies, It is looking like a case of having separate suits for separate jobs, was hoping too combine the two, but oh well. :) Dave

Hey bud, The suit is made from 200 denier nylon and urethane with 500 denier cordura on the knees, shins and the seat for added protection, rear entry with all latex seals. Cheers Dave

Hi, I just starting to get into SCUBA diving and am looking into using a dry suit. I have a background in swiftwater rescue, so already have a drysuit from that. From what I have read, the only difference between my drysuit and those used in SCUBA is an inlet valve and an exhaust valve. As...