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  1. shallingsam

    UW Camera gear tax and ferry help

    Hi! I'm hoping to go to Cozumel soon but also would like to go to the mainland for some sight seeing and cenotes. I heard that Mexico charges up to 60% tax on "professional" camera equipment and that has me quite concerned. If this is an issue, it's best that I go somewhere else. I have Sony...
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    For Sale Sea & Sea YS-D2 Strobe - Very Good Condition

    20201201_200708 by shallingsam posted May 12, 2021 at 5:34 PM20201201_181838 by shallingsam posted May 12, 2021 at 5:34 PM20201201_181728 by shallingsam posted May 12, 2021 at 5:34 PM20201201_181737 by shallingsam posted May 12, 2021 at 5:34 PM20201201_181807 by shallingsam posted May 12, 2021...
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    For Sale Used Sea & Sea YS-D2 Strobe

    Used YS-D2 strobe 1.5 yrs old. Selling because I've upgraded one. Any questions, please ask away! Best offer and will ship flat rate so there's tracking and fast delivery to 50 states.
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    Mares excel vs hc pro full foot fins

    Unfortunately, Mares refuses to make the quattros in sizes smaller than 40... so I need to find a fin that's almost as powerful as those. I used to be fine with the volo races until I got a large camera rig. Found myself needing a bit more power when I was in the currents at cocos island. I have...
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    Ambai vs Aggressor vs KLM Mari - Raja Ampat

    Looking to dive raja ampat in March or April and looking at MV ambai, raja aggressor and klm mari. Ambai goes farther north than aggressor but otherwise similar itinerary. KLM is central and misool more. Have you had any experiences with these boats?
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    Raja Ampat Liveaboard choices

    I'm looking to go to Raja Ampat in March or April and have narrowed it to Raja Ampat aggressor, MV Ambai, KLM Mari and Raja Ampat explorer. It looks like the ambai goes farther north than aggressor but otherwise has similar itineraries 10-11 days. The mari is more central and misool and explorer...
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    Cabin Baggage and UW Camera Gear

    I have had this issue a number of times going to the south pacific, but each airline is different. I have to fly SriLankan Airlines and they have a limit on cabin baggage. One piece and a backpack is not considered a personal item. I usually carry my camera equipment in a backpack i can fit...
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    For Sale Aqua lung Soul i3 BCD medium

    Aloha, I'm selling my bcd as I've switched to another. This has been fully serviced and includes an extra inflate/deflate hose that may be used in addition to/instead of the i3 system. Have pictures on my computer. Contact me and Make an offer!
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    Backscatter vs Nauticam Vacuum system

    Looking to get a nauticam housing for my Sony A7Rii, but don't know which vacuum system to get. Thoughts? I've heard pros for both.
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    OWSI Seeking Employement around the world

    Aloha, My name is Kara and I am currently a natural resources conservationist and Open Water Scuba Instructor certified through PADI as well as SSI. I also can teach EFR, Deep and Enriched Air courses. I am seeking job opportunities around the world so that I may pursue my real passions of...
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    Best Wetsuits that keep their thickness

    I have a cressi castoro 5mm that I've used for a couple hundred dives but is no longer a 5, it's a 3. Also have an aqualung 7mm, but seems like it's not cold enough for it yet here. Just wondering if there are some suggestions of brands or models that tend to keep their thickness longer. I've...
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    What's the best IDC in the Caribbean?

    I currently live in Hawaii, but would like to go to the Caribbean to get my instructor certification. I was just wondering how to pick a good IDC center? I'm looking at Belize, Honduras, Cozumel and Grand Cayman. Any suggestions?
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    Oceanlog 2.4 Not Responding - HELP!

    I have uninstalled and reinstalled the oceanlog software and drivers several times on my computer and I keep having problems with it. When I go to download the dives from my computer, I push the download from PDC instead of manual entry and it minimizes the program and then goes to not...
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    Mid-May Diving in Belize + Whale Sharks

    I would like to take a trip out to Belize in the next couple weeks. I just would like to know what operators to choose. I heard that it will be whale shark season and someone told me to go 3 days after the full moon, which would be around the time that I'm interested in going. What operators go...
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    Liveaboard or Dive Suggestions for December 2013

    I am planning a trip to Thailand/Laos from about Dec 1-20 give or take. I am planning on exploring parts of the upland country before eventually diving near the end of the trip. I was just wondering where the best diving will be at that time, what I can expect to see, and what...
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    Need to Upgrade Current P&S (Sony DSC-T200)

    I really enjoy taking pictures while on my dive trips, but would really like to upgrade from my current setup. It takes great macro with the marine pack on, but has a tendancy to take blurry photos and only is 8mp. I have been looking at a few P&S on that market that are also waterproof for...
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    Thailand or Australia?

    I have been going back and forth about where I should travel to this December. Last year I went to New Zealand, but this year I don't know if I should go to Thailand or Australia. I would be going for more than just diving. Likely only doing 4/5 days of diving on possibly a liveaboard. I was...
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    Oceanic VT4.1 or Atom 3.1?

    I've been painstakingly looking at dive computers in search of a well-rounded, air-integrated wrist computer. I've narrowed it down to the Oceanic Vt4.1 and Atom 3.1, but I'm really not sure what to get. It seems like the only difference between the two is the larger size and compass of the...
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    Good Air-Integrated Wrist Computer <$800

    I've been looking over and over at dive computer specs, but I still need a little help deciding. The features that I'd really like are: Air integration, wrist/watch style, nitrox compatibility, user replaceable battery, and the general - audible alarm/backlit display. Ideally, under $800. I did...
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    Aqua Lung Legend vs Legend LX

    I'm trying to put together my first dive gear set, but I'd like to start out with something that will last. I understand that the major difference between the Legend and the Legend LX is the master breathing system. I was just wondering how much difference there is between a reg with and without...
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