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Can anyone point me to a dive shop in the Bahamas that might rent a BP with wing? Thanks!

Does anyone know how much RTV sealant one should use on a shoulder exhaust valve (Apeks) install? From the uninstall, it looked like a small bead (1/8 inch) around base of threaded (top) valve/first thread. The old sealant was totally shredded so hard to tell. I also note that the top valve has...

Does anyone know what the three way valve is called on a p-valve and where one would get one. That is, the piece of plastic just on the inside of suit, with a side port about an inch long and the other two ports connecting to the hose going from catheter to the p-valve on the suit. Thx.

Just downloaded past year dives from my Perdix for first time. I note that the first dive is 250.7 ft, with a date of 2012-01-06. Can I assume this is a test dive that was pre-installed on the dive computer? Is it standard to have this dive shown as first dive? Next dive is 2018, which appears...

Hi Folks, When the water is cold, I dive a Santi BZ400 and am plenty warm in mid to high thirties. A buddy of mine just picked up a used BZ200, well worn but serviceable. What do folks think of him pairing it with his Whites fusion thermal undergarment for cold dives (under 40F) Can he assume...

Has anyone used both these undergarments? If so, how do they compare for warmth? Is the Fusion Thermal more like the 190 or the 360 in terms of warmth? Thanks

Hi, Does anyone know definitively the country in which the Tec 3 is manufactured. I’d assume the UK but saw something referencing France for this brand? Anyone?

Aquarat (and others), thanks for the description of Cape Town diving in another thread on SA diving. Below, I've got a few question, so any advise from experienced Cape Town divers would be appreciated. I'm heading to Cape Town, arriving the morning of March 3 (Saturday) and hope to set up in...

Hi, Looking for folks recommendations on whether I should use my 40lb eclipse doubles wing with a single tank (As a temporary solution for this weekend). Context is that I'm diving doubles this weekend but have a chance to do a third dive but only with a singles tank and my bp. I brought my...

SOLD Contents: DSS Torus 35lbs single tank wing Medium stainless steel plate 8.1 lbs bolt on weight plates (medium) Hogarthian harness including d-rings, crotch strap (cut to fit 33” waist, using a drysuit. If too small, I believe a new harness strap is about $15) Great rig, which is well...

Hi, I just saw that my byline thingy under my name is now public safety diver. I'm not. I didn't make this change and don't recall signing up to this group (if indeed it is closed), but might have signed up to lurk. Last I recall, my byline was DIR Practitioner (associated with one of the...

Hi Folks, I have a DSS bp, with the weight plates attached. Is this easily convertible to doubles or do the weight plates need to come off. I would prefer to leave the plates on if feasible. (Note. I'm well aware of the weight I need; the style of diving I do has a balanced set up, with weight...

Just dove my new flx extreme. As for the suit's crotch strap, how tight do folks tighten this? I dive a Bp/w and its crotch strap is tight (tighter than the suit's). So I was thinking that the suit's strap does not need to be particular tight. Thoughts?

hey folks, heading to Greece on Sunday. What kind of tank can I expect at a rental shop. I'd like to get an understanding of the tanks characteristics (volume, pressure, steel vs. Aluminum) for weighting and for dive planning calculations. Leaving my Bp/w and drysuit home and renting a BCD and...

Hi Folks, I have two APEKS regs: XTX 200 and and XTX 50 (DST). Does anyone foresee any issues if I use these two first stages for doubles (with only the DST rotating)? Put another way, are their more advantages to having a set of regs that have both sides rotating? Was thinking of getting the...

Hi...travelling to Fredericton on Friday for 1 week. Wondering if there is any local diving this time of year. Might be able to get away one day, farther afield say about 1.5-2 hours (away). If any one has knowledge (or is looking for a buddy), let me know.

If one is properly weighted for summer/pool diving in a dry suit, any suggestions on how much weight to add for cold water diving (just above zero) to compensate for more air in suit to stay warm. I realize buoyancy is same in warm and cold water. Reality is that to stay warm in really cold...

Folks, What is the size of the wingnut bolt on the Halcyon Eclipse (new model): 5/16" or 3/8"? Many thanks

Hi Folks, Currently have an xtx 200 yoke. My son is getting into diving (GUE rec 1) so I am looking to get another reg. I'd like to get a xtx50 DIN that is suitable for a single or double configuration, given that I may move on to doubles next summer. Any recommendations on what model of the...

Hi Folks, A question for those familiar with NAUI policy. For the beginning open water course, are there any directives about using a Bp/W or long hose (6 feet) and bungee backup? Thanks!